Thread: Sun March 13th - Sat March 19th - THEMED SOTD

An (Almost) All American Shave

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 26mm Simpson "Chubby #2", 2-band Super Badger

Razor: 11/16" J.R Torrey, Full Hollow, Spike Point (Gift from Rene)

Strop: 45/55 Torolf linen/Premium IV leather

Überlather: NancyBoy "Signature" Shave Creme + Mama Bear "Almond" Shave Soap + Glycerin

Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: NancyBoy Replenishing Facial Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: St. Charles Shave "Sandalwood" AS

Results: Today was absolutely a Torrey day for two reasons: 1) It's USA razor day, and 2) it's a special gift from Rene (thanks buddy). I love this blade. She delivers an amazing shave every time and today was no exception. The NancyBoy SC is one of those cremes that doesn't get much mention (probably because of the name), but she definitely belongs in the top 10 list of shave cremes. Another smooth and BBS shave with zero irritation.

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Have a LOVELY Wednesday gentlemen.

Originally Posted by Stroker

I didn't remember the theme week until the DD day (don't have one of those either) so I'm totally off track right now. Maybe I'll finally get into step in the remainder of the week. LOL

LOL, LOL. No worries Bruce. Enjoyed all your displays nonetheless.

Originally Posted by blugill

I see a Duck, Fili, Livi, Manaslu, Kamisori, Boker, TI, and Dovo all in my future, just don't know when ! Thanks Robert, and that is a fine lookin BLADE you used this AM

Mark,
All those are fine blades...You'll love them. And today is USA day. I think probably your favorite.

Thanks for the kind words. I really like that Kamisori...not an everyday shaver, but a very special one.

Originally Posted by eTom

Good morning friends!
As you know, I'm a poor boy and have no US-razors.
BTW: I never had a shave with this Tanto

Tom,
Came all the way to the US (several times already) and no US razors??? That eans you will have to come back here again, LOL. No collection is complete without a US represented blade. It's like being part of the United Nations, without the US, LOL

PS: Glad you didn't have to shave with that Tanto though...doesn't look safe, LOL

Originally Posted by nubskillz

Pictured are all of my Japanese blades, and also a Blackbird Twin Reflex 135.

Nice one David. I really like your Blackbird. Gotta love the twin reflex cameras. Have you taken her for a ride yet?

Nice blades too...For some reason, I thought you would have more J-blades.

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Winchester 5/8

Nice Winchester Otto

Originally Posted by newb

Barbasol Razor (drives like a 52 Caddy)/
Gillette Super Stainless (They don’t make em like they use to)/
I thought about using a US straight, but to me the Barbasol is a fine example of a US razor.

Nice going David...What a patriotic shave. Love the flag and the Capitol building in the background. Well done

Originally Posted by Birnando

I finally settled on this one, I admit, it is a one of a kind, but hey, still American (and I wanted an opportunity to show it off, I think it is a really beautiful blade)

Soap: DR Harris Arlington
Brush: Simpson Persian Jar 2, 22mm Silvertip. My very first!
Razor: Joe Chandler 8/8 Spanish point.
ASB: DR Harris Arlington
EdT: DR Harris Arlington
(I hope you see Viggo better today, Robert )

Birnando,
You show off, LOL. But woooowwww man...That JC is a Monster. She's quite the looker too. But, displaying that sharp thing open like that is caring Viggo...that's cruel man, LOL (thanks for a better shot of Viggo...he's fabulous) and congrats on the brush too...great buy, but I am a bit surprised at the size you got!! Knowing you, isn't this a bit small for your taste? I thought you're more into bigger brushes (28mm+)? Simpson is fabulous nonetheless and I am sure you enjoyed her just as much. Of course, you can't go wrong with the Arlington either...nice choice in every respect my friend.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor Red Imp
American shave today and ZZ Top as soundtrack (worked perfect as stropping music).

Very nice selection Mikael. Well done but sorry about the small nicks.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Torrey "Army" |

I only have one piece of American Steel, so here she is...

Great choice Bill and let's not forget: ****HAPPY BIRTHDAY buddy****. It's your BIG 40 today.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Happy St. Patricks day to all!
Frederick Reynolds Skinny
Wow! Shaves like this will definitely handle any existential funk you might find yourself in.

Happy St. Patrick's day to you too and nice choice of blade to celebrate today. Well done.

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Simmon's Barber's Pet 5/8
Japanese day saw lots of stunning razors on display, I'm looking forward to the U.S. razors today.

Yaaaaaooooo. That's a nice shot Grant. Beautiful Barber's pet too. Well done. I look forward to today too. Greta ones on display so far.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

She doesnt shave like the usualy Torrey. More like a Fili.
Torrey "OUR BEAUTY" 6/8

Wowww Rene,
Love the spine and shoulderless look. Very very sexy. Beautiful blade.

Originally Posted by sharp

Razor: Genco "Easy Aces"
Result: A great shave with this piece of American steel.

Glenn,
Ooooh Yeaaaaahhhh. That's the way to do it man. Great shave

Originally Posted by nightbreed

Razor : Union Cutlery Co "Spike"
Brush : Vintage American ? silvertip
Soap : Ogallala Bay Rum
AS : Pashana American Bay Rum
I'm haunted by New Zealand trout streams....

Great gear Amund and judging by your catch, looks like you had a GREAT time in New Zealand

Thursday, March 17th

Razor: Wilkinson Sticky
Blade: Super Iridium
Brush: H.L. Thater "Chubby"
Pre-Shave: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Soap: DR Harris Marlborough Shave Soap
A/S: Alt Innsbruck

The H.L. Thater "Chubby" shave brush continues to impress. It has the perfect combination of softness, backbone and flow-though and paired with the Harris Marlborough shave soap to produce a ton of wonderfully rich and thick lather. The Wilkinson Sticky has moved to the top of my favorite razor list and I find myself using it daily. I enjoyed another superb shave and the Alt Innsbruck was the perfect finish.

USA STEEL DAY !!!

Dome
Schick Pre Krona "nothing written on doors"
Blue Bird Blade, D/1
HeadSlick S/C
Dickinson's Witch Hazel

Smooth as a bald Mannequin
Face
Clauss #103 13/16 Barber's Notch
Omega Pro 49
Speick S/C
Adidas Dynamic Pulse

Catfish Belly Smooth Again !!!
Must be that good ole American Steel, eh

Thursday.St Patrick´s Day
Creed Green Irish Tweed SS/Edwin Jagger DE89L with Voskhod/Semogue SOC finest badger/Weleda Balsam

It seems that quite a lot of English shaving products make it to the States, but I'm not sure how far the reverse is true. Anyway, American day is a fine excuse (as if one were needed) to bring out this razor, and some fine soap. The Lindsay is a stealth blade: doesn't look much but it's superb.

SRP:


Lindsay Mfg. Co. Pittsburgh, PA "Lindsay's Choice"; Omega Pro 49; Prairie Creations soap; Lacura aftershave.

SOTD Thursday March 17, 2011 - St. Patty's Day

11/16 Shapleigh Hdwr. Co., St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Proraso Pre-Shave Cream
Ogalalla Bay Rum & Sandalwood Shaving Soap
Omega Pro Boar
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea Replenishing ASB
Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum ASL
Results: Really, really NICE! I thought about using the Torrey today but there are a lot of great Torrey's already shown so, I went with the Shapleigh from my home town of St. Louis. A great blade from the USA!

Good evening friends!

PREP: Floïd Sandolor Pre Shave Gel
BRUSH: 23 mm MÜHLE synthetic fibre, high-grade resin Nr. 33
SOAP/CREAM: L'occitane CADE Shaving Cream
SCUTTLE/MUG: Grosvenor of London
STROP: Kanayama Cordovan #30000
RAZOR: 6/8" HartSteel BG - USA
SHAVE: 2 passes, WTG / XTG
AS: L'occitane CADE After-Shave Balm
RESULT: Great shave from a great razor.

I got today my first synthetic fibre shaving brush from Mühle.
Thanks eTom for the idea! It's fantastic, like the real best badger!

Some of my favorite razors reside in my "American Drawer"
This was a tuff choice today but I finally chose some NY Steel with my Thistle... If I would have been more awake I would have pulled one of the Green Lizards for St Patrick's Day.....

Lather - Prairie Creations Tahitian Amber Tallow
Brush - Solid "Warm" Brass 22mm Silvertip
Razor - 6/8 Thistle Cut Co NY USA
Strop - Vintage Craftsman Timber Tanned
AS - McLas Bay Rum


Really didn't have much to shave after the Iwasaki yesterday, and 6 razors to test shave today, so the Thistle was batting clean up

Soap: Mama Bear's Bergamot & Tobacco blend

Brush: 26mm silvertip, this is the first brush handle my 20 year old son turned.
It's Dymond Wood. A bit rough but the knot is awesome

Razor: Kinfolks Blue Steel Special (made in USA)

Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman