Sun July 08th - Sat July 14th

Couldn't resist.. Finally got some spare time and got some of my babies back up and running..

-Prep: wash face with hot water, rub with regular soap and let it sit while prepping the mug (hot water go keep it warm), the brush and stropping the razor
-Trusty ol' C&E BB Brush as always
-Williams menthol creme
-Taylor's Eye Witness - Yes, the first and still the best in the rotation if not the prettiest on one of Tony's earlier models
-2 passes, as close as you can get to BBS
-Pinaud Clubman, the clear yellow stuff, urine-colored lol
-Good to go and get outta town for the weekend.. Have a good one, gentlemen and happy White Flag Day to all our French members :D

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Originally Posted by Birnando

Getting ready for the pub and a wee celebration, so I had to reach for something extra special for todays shave:)

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Happy Bjoernar Day!
:mexwave::mexwave::mexwave:
:beer1:

Astra blade I tried with STD. Head like EJ DE89 it's very mild not sharp with 12C Merkur wasn't good

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Originally Posted by Birnando

Getting ready for the pub and a wee celebration, so I had to reach for something extra special for todays shave:)
Some really lovely shots you guys put up in here lately, I need to do some photo-course or something to not ruin this lovely thread!

Tim Zowada Damascus Custom, a superb Thäter Silver tip and a full Acqua di Parma treatment did the trick, I'm ready to Rock and Roll:)

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Happy Birthday, my friend!

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-SOTD-
Pre-shave: Castle Forbes
DE: Gillette
Blades: Croma
Brush: Omega's Mighty Midget
Soap: Pré de Provence
Toner: Thayer's mixed with Tea Tree Oil

I went to get a hair cut today. The barber and I had a great conversation. He even gave me a sample of the Croma blades. Never heard or seen them before. They were sharp as sh$%. The Pré de Provence was great today. I nailed the consistency and it left the face feeling really moisturized post-shave. Just needed a little Thayer's to finish up.

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Happy birthday Birnando!

Testing out a couple of locally made products

SOTD - 14th July 2012

Prep: Hot shower and apricot face scrub
Pre-shave: Jack Black Daily Facial Cleanser
DE: Merkur 38D
Blade: Merkur
Brush: Cheapo Omega Boar
Soap: 1000 Island Soap Company Shave Bar (Japanese Peppermint & Grapefruit)
AS: Homemade Aftershave Balm

Result: Nice ans smooth!

Overall, I'm rather pleased by the soap. The brick I purchased was made two days ago and for under 10$, I can't complain. Lathers really nice and has a very nice smell. I'm working with the store to use different scent (read: I want a sandlewood soap...) and have it casts circular so it fits in traditional mugs.

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Full Wedge 6/8 Greaves & Sons (1840's)
Aqua Velva Musk
Alum Block
Trumpers Lime Soap
Omega Boar brush 22mm

Went to the NY Public Library today since the "scholar" in the family needed some weird books which she could not get around here. Always amazed at the beauty of that building. Had lunch with the wife and daughter at the Hard Rock and then returned home for an afternoon shower and shave.

Birnando, Happy Birthday!!!! Enjoy your celebration!

Warm Shower, Stephan's, warm oil
Mitchell's Wool Fat shave cream
Custom Brush by Tim
Wade and Butcher 10/8,wedge.
Razorock Aluminum
Thayer's Lemon Witch Hazel
Vaseline for men.

I face lathered with the MWF. It performed better this way, but not great. Sooner or later I'll get the water/MWF ratio correctly. The razor is dialed in nicely and gives a really nice shave.

Enjoy the day!

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Originally Posted by Crzylizard

A lovely Saturday morning shave. Going to celebrate my 3rd wedding anniversary,

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:mexwave: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY :mexwave:


:beer2: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIRNANDO :beer2:

Grant