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

Monday 14/3/11

Today I will have a French inspired day. Started with heating a Schwartzweisskeramic XL scuttle with really hot water and putting a Simpson Emperor 2 in the water reservoir. So out in the living room finding a CD with Eric Satie`s Gymnopedies, wonderful shaving music. Back to the bathroom, preparing my face with hot water and some Fitjar Black Nyasha soap to soften the beard. Time has come for stropping the French razor T-I Crown Silverwing 11/16 on my Ambrose strop. Now on to the lather, today I took a touch of Fitjar Neroli soap on the brush, then some Castle Forbes Lime and went to work in the big SW. The result was a bomb of the finest smell in my bathroom. This hot premium lather felt wonderful and warm on my tired face and really got me awake It is OK to be just that when you have a Straight razor in your hand! 4 passes later and some Fitjar Neroli aftershave cream I felt ready for the new day after a perfect straight shave. I think a bottle of champagne and Ravel`s Bolero will round the day off nicely this evening!

Excellent shaves and pictures in this thread, thank you all and have a great day!

Tornblom | Semogue Custom Boar | Nomad | Thayers Rose | Nivea Sensitive | Mazzolari Mazzolari

What a way to start the day!!

Prep:Hot Towel
Brush:TGN 24mm Silvertip Custom in Cherry
Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle
Cream:Calypso Bomb
Razor: Filarmonica 9/16
After shave: Ogallala Bayrum & Sandalwood
EDT: L'Occitane Vetyver


Result: This is my first Fili and she was waiting for me when I got home from traveling on Friday. I'm a big fan of small razors like this as they are quick and nimble with great handling. She provided a BBS shave with 0 irritation.

Gentlemen, I'm drooling over each and every blade so far this week! Job well done!!!



Glenn

Okay, so I dont own any French, Swedish or Spanish razors, however I have no idea as to the origins of the Superior Razor so for the sake of the exercise lets just say its...I dont know, Spanish?
Strop: Illinois 835
Brush: Franks Finest Badger
Soap: MWF
Razor: Superior Razor Wedge
Astringent: Thayer's Lemon Witch Hazel
A/S: David Craig Bay Rum
Result: Just 2 passes tonight but that was more than enough to keep me happy. The superior is a silent assassin, it makes almost no noise as it mows down whiskers. Another great shave. Thanks for indulging me with the Spanish thing.

Thanks for all the great posts.
Have a great day Boys.
Grant

Semgoue Custom Boar | Martin De Candre | Filarmonica DT13 | Alum | Cade Balm | ELDO Eloge du Traitre

During today's shave, the crazy thought crossed my mind to sell all of my other razors and soaps! These two are that good!

Excellent photos so far this week everyone! I now am on the hunt for a W&B after yesterday's display.

SRD Strop
TGN Brush
Palmera 7/8
Bay Rum + CF Lime + Glycerin
WH
Skin Food
True Religion EDT

Hot Shower
Frederick Reynolds (skinny)
Semogue 1305
Speick Shavestick
Alum Block/Witch Hazel/ Corn Huskers Lotion
Jovan Musk

OK, so yesterday was British razor day, I'm a little behind but this was a peach of a shave for sure.

Argus Razor/Vie-Long Horsehair/Wilkinson Sword soap/Pierre Cardin

It was a bit of work this morning to get good lather out of the Wilkinson, but after I hit the sweet spot on the H2o to soap ratio, I was rewarded with a Mega DFS. I do prefer the fancy urinal puck smell of the Wilkinson over the common urinal puck scent of Arko. But I like them both..

Gentlemen, as always Great Pictures of SOTD. The photo skills at SRP are amazing.

Originally Posted by Arbroath

Razor: 11/16 JA Henckels Twinworks 113 Round

Nice razor. And nicely done. Congrats

Originally Posted by eTom

razor: Thiers Issard
Supervisor: American Eagle

Beautiful TI Tom. Nice sup too

Originally Posted by nightbreed

Razor : Erik Anton Berg

Beautiful Setup Amund

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: C. V. Heljestrand MK No. 31 (11/16) - Ivory scales

...And he brings out the Swede. Nicely done Otto

Originally Posted by Birnando

I've selected Spain today. (to those who know me, big surprise, eh?)
Razor: C-Mon by Filarmonica, 15/16" round point.

Nice selection Birnando...Don't see those blades too often

Mikael,
I like how you mixed in French and Swedish. Very nice

Originally Posted by ama015

Today I will have a French inspired day.
razor T-I Crown Silverwing 11/16
I think a bottle of champagne and Ravel`s Bolero will round the day off

Very nice Arild. Beautiful hardware and certainly some very nice music. Can't go wrong with Maurice Ravel.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Tornblom
What a way to start the day!!

Bill...What a nice start indeed. Good luck in court today.

Originally Posted by sharp

Razor: Filarmonica 9/16
This is my first Fili and she was waiting for me when I got home from traveling on Friday.

Congratulations Glenn...Nice snatch and great shave

Originally Posted by baldy

Okay, so I dont own any French, Swedish or Spanish razors, however I have no idea as to the origins of the Superior Razor so for the sake of the exercise lets just say its...I dont know, Spanish?

Grant,
I like your "Spanish" Superior. She looks great

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Martin De Candre | Filarmonica DT13 |

During today's shave, the crazy thought crossed my mind to sell all of my other razors and soaps! These two are that good

Very nice hardware/software Frank. I am glad you like the Candre. She's a lot of soap. And the Fili: awesome rescale by Max. Very classy. I don;t blame you for having thoughts of selling off the others

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Palmera 7/8

Oh boy...He bring out the BIG GUN. Nice Palmera Rene

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Frederick Reynolds (skinny)
OK, so yesterday was British razor day, I'm a little behind but this was a peach of a shave for sure.

It's all gooooood.

Originally Posted by newb

Argus Razor. It was a bit of work this morning to get good lather out of the Wilkinson, but after I hit the sweet spot on the H2o to soap ratio, I was rewarded with a Mega DFS.

The photo skills at SRP are amazing.

David,
You should be the one to talk, LOL. This is a beautiful photo my friend. Fabulous shave and razor too.

(Yet Another) French Connection - oh là lÃ

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 24mm Morris & Forndran, 2-band, Blonde Badger

Razor: 5/8" Thiers Issard Celbration "Silverwing II" Lt. Ed. #165, Hollow, French Point (Ram's Horn)

Strop: 40/65 (Torolf linen/Premium IV leather)

Lather: Martin de Candre Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

After Shave Balm: eShave Almond + L'Occitane "LOccitan"

Cologne: 1967 Guerlain Habit Rouge

Results: between the Swedish/Spanish and French razors, I chose the French today...specifically the TI Silverwing. She's a fantastic shaver. One heck of an edge. I received the MdC soap this past week direct from a friend from France (bypassed the usual crazy S/H $$$) and I was very very very happy. She smells amazing and the lather is even better. Off to a great start this Monday morning. Smooth and BBS face .

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Excellent razor porn you guys...Have a FANTABULOUS Monday.