Thread: Sun February 27th - Sat March 05th

Razor:1969 Gillette,Long Handled,Super Adjustable ,Black Beauty on #2
Blade :Nil
Soap and Cream and Brush: Nil
ASB and Cologne :Nil

Back in '74 when I was reporting to the Royal Military Academy,among other few good things my late father gave me was this Gillette,he wanted me to have a good shave everyday.Not familiar with the settings,the blade always skinned my chin and upper lips and I decided to 'soldier-boxed' it until today,that is after 13 years leaving the service.
Last week's SotD, our senior member Stroker posted a #9 Gillette and that sent me to my old apartment to look for my soldier-box.I spent 4 days going after every boxes but in vain and I thought I have lost it.Today while doing some cleaning,I found a pouch somewhere in the store and on opening it I found the Gillette,still operational and looking good.Could care much how the pouch went out the box but I am veryyyyy happy indeed.
Gentlemen ,this Gillette now recalled as my travelling buddy will always be cared for.
As for the SotD,whether I shave or not today,THIS IS MY SotD

(Moonbeam

Razor: Klas Tornblom Frameback
Lather: MWF + Irisch Moos
Brush: "Clint" Super Badger
Aftershave: RazoRock / Thayers / Booster Jickey
Cologne: Royall Vetiver

Started the morning with a hot shower and rubbed the Stephen's into my whiskers.
Warm Oil
Hannah Ceramic Bowl
New Forest Badger
Cella Shave Cream
Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett 385 OVB Shoulderless
10 laps .25 micron Diamond spray, 10 laps .5 micron Crox,
25 cotton/50 laps leather Ambrose Strop
Aluminum block
Aramis ASB
Aramis Cologne
Vaseline for men

Have not shaved since Friday and at this point my beard is very tough. First time using the Cella shave cream and to be honest, it did not thrill me. I'll fiddle around with the amount of water I use but it seemed thin compared to the others. I am thrilled that in the box of stuff with the Cella was the Acca Kappa.
Shave was close as agreed to by the warden during the BBT. The razor pulled a bit so it needs to go back on the stones. Last week was a series of long drives and long days so I went shopping and picked up some stuff I wanted.
The package with the Cell and AK also arrived with a DE blade sample and some other stuff. I picked up a couple Gillette DE razors and a new bottle of Scotch to sample.

Today, I feel better and relaxed. Weekends seem to be getting shorter.


Enjoy the day!!!

Simpson Special
Everest SC
Lilla Helje
SRD P1 Paddle Strop
Witch Hazel
Ahava ASB
Have a Great Day!

I really wish my pictures were better. The TR Cadmen on the right had the blade restored by Max. Awesome job. The scales are original and gorgeous. I honed it a few weeks ago. Not quite there. I honed up the Numax on friday night. She came out very nice. Both were up to C12K. So they are going on the Nakayama. BBS but a few tiny irritation spots.

SRD Strop
Vestavia Brush
TOBS Lemon & lime + L'Occtaine + Glycerin
WH
Skin food
TAOS Balm

GOOD MORNING ALL
A very crisp 36 deg. here in south central PA.

PRE: Slow, hot and soothing shower
SC: T&H Trafalgar
BRUSH: Rooney
RAZOR: Wm. Elliot & Co.
ASB: D&G Light Blue

My wife spied this Blade in a antique store almost mint condition. A little honing and it shaves pretty good although I think I'd like to tweak it a little. But all in all respectable shave.

Have a nice Sunday everyone.

Jim

Sunday 2/27/11

Cattarugus Cutlery 5/8
New Forest 2211
Lavanda sc
Thayers Cucumber WH w/ aloe
Speick a/s
Speick a/s balm
Floris Vetiver Edt

Broke out some of the new haul stuff this morning. I like the Cattaraugus Cutlery blade but had awful luck with the Lavanda cream. I smells nice (it's the first lavender product I've tried) but I really messed up making the lather...I barely got any lather at all and what I got was thin at best. I thought the brush may have been too dry so I kept adding water as I was bowl lathering to no avail. I even tried to add more cream, but that didn't help very much. I was forced to use some Molle brushless cream for my second pass. I still ended up with a decent shave, however. I like the Speick balm and went with the Floris Vetiver because it always does the trick. And today will be better than yesterday.

AND THE OSCAR GOES TO...

Originally Posted by Maximilian

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Razor: Otto Deutsch's Hans

Soap: SRD Bulgarian Rose

What a combo Max

Originally Posted by eleblu05

razor: alex jacques

Beauuuuuutiful blade.

Originally Posted by eTom

razor: Thiers Issard

Wunderbar as always Tom

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Dovo
Soap: Cella
Skin still felt irritated, after yesterdays lanolin

Mikael,
Sorry about the lasting irritation from MWF, but glad to hear you're trying the Cella...so, hopefully you'll know soon if your skin is OK with this soap (she also contains tallow).

BTW: That Dovo's got one beautiful set of scales on her.

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: G. Johnson *******

Fonti,
Nice shot and gear my friend

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Razor:Zaliel Jassiano 6/8

Kalerolf,
Nice shot...Nice blade, but I can't help but love that bowl. Glad the AS took care of the irritation. I wish you more sun in the days ahead

Originally Posted by Otto

Soap: Mama Bear's Ye Olde Barbershoppe
Razor: Wade & Butcher 8/8 "For Barbers Use" w/ ebony scales
soundtrack: Anne-Sophie Mutter: Beethoven

Otto,
Nice soap, nice razor and fantastic music to shave to.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Torrey "Army" | Cade (SS/SC/ASB)

Hey Bill,
I guess there's no messing around with the "Army", eh? Nice blade. BTW: You über-ed with Cade? How did you like it?

Originally Posted by baldy

Uber-Lather: Tabac Soap and Cream + Glycerine
Razor: Bengall 6/8
I felt like a great shave tonight so I picked an Uber that came highly recommended (thanks Robert) and a razor I knew would make me happy.

We're going back to Sydney for a few days

Grant,
Beautiful shot and blade. Tabac rules (as you know by now).

PS: Is Jack doing OK...hope this is just a routine follow-up. Tell him the brotherhood of the shave says hello. Be safe in your journey to Sydney.

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Kropp 6/8, Maca Root Cream, WS Boar, Alum, Xeryus AS

Nic,
That's one fabulous and creative shot. Well done

Originally Posted by metalfab

Oh great now I have to take an art class to post on SOTD! Very original. NICE

Haaahaaaa. I cracked up reading this one Jim. But, ain't that the truth, LOL?

Originally Posted by lars

Merkur & Wilkinson > Rooney & Palmolive > Brut > Weleda > Hermes

Awesome shot Lars.

Originally Posted by Alpine

Razor: Dovo Prima Klang 5/8
Cream: Penhaligon's 1870
EDT: Penhaligon's 1870

First shave with my new Prima Klang, which is also my very first *professionally* honed razor (as I'm just learning).

Alpine,
Welcome to SOTD and SRP. Glad to have you here. Congrats on your enjoyable straight shave, which is a very rewarding milestone to achieve.

PS: Fabulous razor, creme and EdT (I love the 1870 series). I also love that view and your lather bowl.

Originally Posted by paulj

Razor: Wacker Antik 6/8 blond horn scales
Brush: the see-through kind, a German brand (?)

Paul,
Welcome to SOTD. Wonderful Wacker. Those Antik's are some of nicest Wacker has ever made. As far as the brush, it's hard to say without seeing the whole thing, but it could be a Semogue or an H. Thäter.

Originally Posted by moonbeam

Razor:1969 Gillette,Long Handled,Super Adjustable ,Black Beauty on #2
As for the SotD,whether I shave or not today,THIS IS MY SotD

Moonbeam,
Wowwww...what a fantastic story. I loved it. Congratulations on finding your long lost loved Gillette. That is a classic and one which has sentimental value. That is one beautiful SOTD my friend (with or without a shave). Thanks for the share

Originally Posted by mbeem

Razor: Klas Tornblom Frameback
Lather: MWF + Irisch Moos
Cologne: Royall Vetiver

Woowwww Mark,
What a nice combination for an über. Great choice. And what can I say about your blade? Fabulous. I Looooooove that bottle of the Royall Vetiver. Niiiiiice

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Cella Shave Cream
Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett 385 OVB Shoulderless

Have not shaved since Friday and at this point my beard is very tough. First time using the Cella shave cream and to be honest, it did not thrill me.

Weekends seem to be getting shorter.

Jeff,
Sorry you had bad luck with the Cella. Personally, I have found that this is one of those soaps that needs to be whipped a little longer than most, especially if you are using hard water. I also load my brush twice and transfer to bowl each time. Once you get the hang of her, I am sure she will razzle and dazzle you. Of course, you can not go wrong with AK. BTW; Cella/AK combination also works wonders.

PS: I vote to have 5 day weekends and 2 day work days

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

Lilla Helje

Nice Helje Chris

Originally Posted by Stroker

Great find Moonbeam!

Bruce,
You "closet" enabler, LOL. See what you have started?

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

The TR Cadmen on the right had the blade restored by Max. Awesome job. The scales are original and gorgeous. I honed it a few weeks ago. Not quite there. I honed up the Numax on friday night. She came out very nice. Both were up to C12K. So they are going on the Nakayama. BBS but a few tiny irritation spots.

Hi Rene,
I love the blades, especially the Cadmen. Just be patient with her. Some blades do not easily give in, but once you get her edge dialed in, I am sure she will be one of your best shavers. not to mention that you'd feel incredibly satisfied with your effort

Originally Posted by metalfab

A very crisp 36 deg. here in south central PA.
RAZOR: Wm. Elliot & Co.
My wife spied this Blade in a antique store almost mint condition.

Jim,
Beautiful blade...Kudos to the wife. I don't envy you for the weather though.

Originally Posted by Batmang

Cattarugus Cutlery 5/8

Broke out some of the new haul stuff this morning. I like the Cattaraugus Cutlery blade but had awful luck with the Lavanda cream. I like the Speick balm and went with the Floris Vetiver because it always does the trick.

Congratulations on the new haul Nathan. Very nice, but sorry to hear about the lather. Floris has some very good products, although I have not tried their EdT, just the shaving creme and soaps

Originally Posted by blugill

Wester Bros. Anchor Brand
Outstanding 2 pass,
slap yo Mama ! Shave

Mark,
Stunningly clean and beautiful blade...and perfect descriptive, LOL Well done brotha

Originally Posted by BullGoose

Soap: DR Harris Almond Shave Stick
A/S: DR Harris Arlington Aftershave Milk
Another great shave. The Harris shave sticks work really well for me. This was my 4th shave with the Sticky and all have been superb...the Arlington aftershave milk was just the ticket.

What a shave. I love DR Harris products...especially their AS Milk. Very very moisturizing.

Originally Posted by Stroker

11/16 Slack & Grinold, Near Wedge, French Point
Results: Awesome! Love that vintage Sheffield steel!

Bruce,
What's there not to love? I have yet to meet a Sheffield blade I didn't like. Well done maestro and beautiful blade.

Originally Posted by newb

The Improved Eagle Razor/Omega 49/Florena SC/Stetson/Avon Black Suede ASB

It doesn't get much better than this.

Wowww David,
Nice razor...Look at the etching on that blade. Very elegant

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Result: Great Shave! had these guys on tunes this morning:

Nice shave 1OldGI...Nice tunes too


________________
Gentlemen,
All your shaves deserve an academy award. Well done

Originally Posted by moonbeam

Razor:1969 Gillette,Long Handled,Super Adjustable ,Black Beauty on #2

Great find Moonbeam! That baby will clean up real nice and look brand new with a little metal polish for the head and some toothpaste and brush on the handle. They are excellent shavers and you will love it! What is so cool about them is you can adjust it to whatever level of aggressiveness you want. Your beard is probably a lot tougher now than when you went into the Royal Military Academy. (I know mine is!) Enjoy it my friend!

Wester Bros. Anchor Brand
Omega 49
Speick Cream
Ice Blue Aqua Velva

Outstanding 2 pass,
slap yo Mama ! Shave