Thread: Sun May 27th - June 02nd

Originally Posted by Kyle7372

...Btw im working on my photography so if you guys have some pointers let me know...

I've got a pointer. Keep doing what you're doing. That light in the background is excellent.

Originally Posted by baldy

...Razor: Wade & Butcher "For Barber's Only"...

Love the patina on that, Grant...

Thanks a lot. I found that shooting with candlelight is pretty fun and easier...

Razor: 5/8 Imperial/Utica Frogenstein
Prep: hot water, Barbasol
Brush: van der Hagen (boar)
Soap: Via shave cream
A/S: witch hazel, Joop Homme
Result: I great shave
This feels like a regular day today, getting up at normal time with the wife to go address the matters of the day. Unlike normal days however, we should be at a picnic shortly after noon. I will, hopefully, have a cold homebrew in hand.

BTW, I'm going to start a photography-related question thread in the Finer Things forum. I'd love for some of you experienced photographers to weigh in if you would.

Prep Penhaligon's Blehneim Bouquet soap
Razor Vintage Japanese Fon Golden Star 7/8
Brush Le Tuft 59 in Buckeyed Burl
Vito's Coconut & Almond
Alum & Witch Hazel
L'Occittane Baux Balm
Alpha H Moisturiser
Penhaligon's Castile EDT.

Jamie.

My Theme shave is a celebration of my country Wales and the Celtic nations that have spread and settled throughout the world. Which include the Welsh Irish the Scottish, the Gauls and Bretons the gaels and Cornish.



Who were the Celts?

From around 750 BC to 12 BC, the Celts were the most powerful people in central and northern Europe. There were many groups (tribes) of Celts, speaking a vaguely common language.

The word Celt comes from the Greek word, Keltoi, which means barbarians and is properly pronounced as "Kelt".

Interesting fact

No-one called the people living in Britain during the Iron Age, Celts until the eighteenth century. In fact the Romans called these people Britons, not Celts. The name Celts is a 'modern' name and is used to collectively describe all the many tribes of people living during the Iron Age.


When did the Celts live in Europe?

The Iron Age Celts lived here 750 years before Jesus was born. The Iron Age ended in AD43 (43 years after Jesus was born) when the Romans invaded Britain.

Why are the Celts called Iron Age Celts?

The period of time in Britain immediately before the Roman period is known as the Iron Age. The name 'Iron Age' comes from the discovery of a new metal called iron. The Celts found out how to make iron tools and weapons.

Before the Iron Age the only metal used in Britain to make tools was bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin (hence the Bronze Age).

Where did the Celts come from?


The Celts lived across most of Europe during the Iron Age.

Several hundred years before Julius Caesar, they occupied many parts of central and western Europe, especially what are now Austria, Switzerland, southern France and Spain. Over several years, in wave after wave, they spread outwards, taking over France and Belgium, and crossing to Britain.

Northwest Europe was dominated by three main Celtic groups:
•the Gauls
•the Britons
•the Gaels

Pre-Shave: Hot towels

Brush: SRP Thäter

Razor: Wade & Butcher 7/8

Strop: 40/60 Neil Miller Linen/Kanayama Cordovan

Soap: Martin de Candre

After shave: Str8fencer's Florida Water

Results: A great afternoon shave!!

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Monday

I’m feeling a bit more positive about things today. Thanks for all the supportive comments; they’re greatly appreciated. No shave on the weekend at all. I WAS going to go with the De Pews, but thought it’d struggle, even though I’m no heavily-bearded type, so I went with the sharper Schulze; and I was glad I did. I’m trying to shun anything containing Sodium Laural Sulfates and the like at the moment, but was upset to find my two favourite creams at the moment (Top Secret and O Melhor) contain it. Body Shop doesn’t seem to nor, it seems, Crabtree and Evelyn Nomad. I remember a while ago I used to love the Über from those two, so that’s a good thing! I’ve been researching more natural shaving soaps, and I’m currently leaning towards Madame Scodioli’s soaps. I haven’t found the ingredient list yet; I hope it’s pleasing! Might get a T shirt too, plus some ‘Step Right Up’ AS.

Anyway, did weights tonight which felt good. I’ve been concentrating on my arms and front deltoids lately, and I’m making some progress again.

Once again, thanks for the supportive comments.


Razor: Schulze | Soap: C& E Nomad | After Shave: T& H Trafalgar

Carl, so glad you are feeling a bit better about Baileys situation! Keep your chin up brother, we are all pulling for the little guy and wish your family all the best. We would greatly miss your commentary and biting wit Carl. Stick with it, I believe you are made of some tough stuff mate!

Prep: Brisk 20 minute run, lukewarm shower
Razor: Texas Shumate
Brush: VDH Boar
Soap: TSD Iced Sub Zero
AS: Alum Block, Clubman Bay Rum
Finish: Crusellas Kolonia 1800 Sandalwood
Tunes: Simply Red- Holdin back the Years

First of all I just want to thank all the service men and women who have served our country. You guys are awesome.

As for my shave: It turned out really nice. I have been trying out this new soap I bought, it called "Mountain Man" from Man Cave Soap Works. It has a nice clean, fresh scent. This is the second time I have used it, and decided that I would try lathering it directly on my face instead of a bowl like I did last time. It worked alot better. The first time I had trouble getting a large amount of lather, but that could also be because I am still getting used to it. I also got some samples from the owner that I am going to try tommorow. I am also looking forward to hopefully picking up a new brush tommorow! And hopefully recieving my new Gillette Red Tip! This should be a good week!

Pre: Hot shower, Apricot Face Scrub
Razor: Gillette Super Adjustable
Blade: Feather
Brush: Shea Moisture
Soap: Mountain Man by the Man Cave
Bowl: Vintage Stoneware
Post: Thayer's, Nivea ASB

Monday
Brush: Vie-Long Horse
Soap/Creme: Arko
Razor: Merkur Futur
Blade: Blue Gillette
Pre: Hot towel
Post: Lilac Vegetal
Hair Groom: Jeris
Result: CCS