Thread: Sun August 07th - Sat August 13th

Evening: a very late shave (the fragrances of Wilkinson SS and 4711 work GREAT together, and 444 just added that extra "mentholated kick" ).
Morning: business visit to Brijuni National Park (Croatia) – is there a beter place for a SOTD photo

- Shower + Alverde Men Waschgel mit Guaranaextrakt – Erfrishend,
- Johnson's Baby Oil with Aloe Vera,
- Semogue 2000,
- Wilkinson Sword SS (Blue Bowl),
- George Wostenholm & Son "Pipe Razor", 9/16, extra full hollow, singing, plum scales,
- Bloc Osma,
- 4711 Original EDC + 444 Para Depois de Barbear.



Just before I arrived there:



I saw this nice yacht - Bon Jovi was there to:



He said for the local papers that he enjoyed his visit to the National Park...
Well, Brijuni are the place where Roman emperors build their summer mansions, so...
Have a nice day gents!

Prep: Hot shower -- followed by Vitos pre-post-shave cream
SS: Martin De Candre
Brush: Semogue 830 Boar Hair
Razor: Merkur 34C HD w/ Lord “Platinum Class” stainless blade
Astringent: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASG: Visal
EDC: MDC Eau de Candre “Vetvyer”
Result: C'est magnifique!

Pre-Shave: Hot Towel / Floid Sandalor

Brush: Omega Pure Badger

Razor: Otto Deutsch's "Hans"

Strop: SRD Red Latigo

Creme: TOBS Eaton College

Astringent Floid Aftershave Balm

After Shave Splash: My own Bay Rum

Cologne: Dirty English

Results: Hans does not disappoint! No irritation 2 pass shave that left my face BBS with an lingering Eaton College scent.

Originally Posted by gugi

even though at 15/16" or so the razor's a bit too big for my taste.

Either that or your face is to small

I always love to see a JC. Nice setup GG! Glad to see you got your camera fired up. You must be exhausted by now.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 24mm Shavemac Silvertip Badger

Razor/Blade: Deluxe Vintage DE / Bolzano superinox inossidable blades

Überlather: Al's "Vetiver" Shave Creme + SRD "Vetiver" Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS

Cologne: Creed "Original Vetiver" EdT

Results: DE was in order for today and what a fine shave it was using the Bolzano blade. I am beginning to really like the edge on these. They actually perform better after they've been broken in. As per my wife's suggestion, Vetiver was the going scent for today. BBS and ready to start the day.

Have a GREAT Wednesday gentlemen.

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Cheers,
Robert

Another day of running late and short on time, but allow me to express my sentiments for this round of SOTDs:

Originally Posted by Maximilian

Either that or your face is to small

Well, you know how it goes - I've put all my strength into growing big other parts

Originally Posted by Maximilian

I always love to see a JC. Nice setup GG! Glad to see you got your camera fired up. You must be exhausted by now.

We'll see if actions match the words then, I'll be watching the front page!!! I'd type more, but I need to take a pre-lunch siesta right away!

I love it when gugi posts in SOTD.

I've been out and about all day, a shower and shave was just what I needed

Pre-Shave: A hot shower

Brush: TOBS Super Badger, 30mm

Razor: Filarmonica, Especial para barbas duras, #14

Strop: Neil Miller Cordovan Shell

Soap/Cream: Floris Elite Shaving Soap

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White

Astringent: Osma Alum

After shave Balm: Floris Elite

EdT: Floris Elite

Results: The pinnacle of straight razor shaving must be something very similar to this

A very close and comfortable shave. Floris is impressive in every way, and the NM strop is superb.

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L'Occitane Verbena soap
Razor Iron Duke 6/8
Simpsons Chubby 2
Vulfix Persian musk
Alum + Distilled Witch Hazel
L'Occitane Bavx Balm
L'Occitane Bavx EDT

Jamie

Took the Iron Duke back to the hones, re-profiled on the 1200, then onto the 6000, then to the 8000, then using my two paddle strops with different grade strop pastes, she shaved very well, no complaints.