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6 NOVEMBER 2012
* Weber DLC with one shim + UFO U2V1 Handle
* Polsilvers
* Frank Shaving synthetic 24/48mm
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Thayers
* Unrefined Shea Butter
CV Heljestrand MK No 32
Rooney Heratige 2XL 'Jade'
The Fat
Thayers and Floid Blue
3 Passes. A Smooth and Comfortable DFS
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Today, a shave for a job interview:
Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Semogue owner's club (two band badger)
Soap: MWF
Razor: Merkur Futur w/Wilkinson Sword blade
AS: Nivea aftershave / Razorock Aftershave Wax
DFS!
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Prep: hot shower
Brush: New Forest high mountain badger
Razor: Erik Anton Berg frameback
Cream: Indian Sandalwood by Cyril Salter
AS: Aqua Velva by Wiliams
Strops: Neil Miller
Reuslt: Very, very clean :D
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Election Day Shave (the election results have to be better than this shave)
Blade: Safeway "Twin-Blade Plus"
Brush: N/A
Suds: Palmolive Classic Scent (brushless)
Skin: Target Witch Hazel
Scent: Publix 70% Rubbing Alcohol
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Razors: 7/8+ Bartmann 89 and 5/8 John S. Holler 10
Prep: Bald Frog Arabian Hookah
Brush: Whipped Dog Black Badger
Soap: Bald Frog Arabian Hookah
A/S: Just witch hazel
Result: A great shave
This was a test shave after a touchup honing session on both of these. What a great shave. Also, this is the first SOTD edited on the new Windows 8 Laptop. I'm liking the screen on this thing!
Thanks Max!
Afternoon shower and shave.
Hot shower, Stephan's, warm oil on the whiskers
Dirty bird scuttle
Badger brush
Nancy Boy Signature series shave cream
Wade and Butcher Barber's Use, 10/8, Barber's Notch in Horn with brass wedge
SRDP1 Strop
Razorock Aluminum
Pinaud Bay Rum
Vaseline for men
Lather was thick, razor was very sharp, three pass to a BBS. No BBT, SWMBO was not home yet.
Oh, and I ordered a much bigger generator for the house!!!!
Enjoy!
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Needed my "V" fix, today.
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Wednesday
Just a quick shave this morning of the neck area, as I’m still going for the scruffy bohemian look. It’s not actually noticeable yet, though the moustache etc is coming along just fine. You would NOT believe the tiny, tiny amount of Body Shop Macca Root shaving cream I used today (as I was only shaving the neck). Seriously, it wasn’t even there; it didn’t even hardly exist; yet it still made a whole bowl of lather. It was just crazy talk! If you’ve got BS shave cream, try it, a really small amount, it’s amazing. I used Bay Rum aftershave and hair tonic and Burberry ‘The Beat’ EDT.
(hey, BTW, give me your opinion on these boots, thumbs up or thumbs down? I have the H Hudson ‘Herman’ boots and they are superb, but I’m not sure about the heels on these…)
Razor: Mühle R 89 | Cream: Body Shop Macca Root | After Shave: D R Harris Bay Rum | Hair Tonic: Pashana Bay Rum | Eau de Toilette: Burberry ‘The Beat’
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Prep: Morning Burst Face Wash
Brush: AoS Pure Badger
Soap : Van Der Hagen Deluxe
Mug: Red Coffee Mug
Razor: Boker Piccadilly 6/8 round point with horn handles
Strop: SRD 3in Black Latigo w/ poly webbing (35 poly/ 70 leather)
Shave: Two passes (WTG and XTG)
AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
ASB: AoS Unscented
Results: I had a nice shave this morning. Im finally getting comfortable with a 6/8. After my shave I drank some Black Silk coffee in the cup pictured above.after my coffee I ran 4 miles then went to the gym at work and pumped some iron.
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Hot Shower
Mama Bear's Aqua di Gio
Semouge Boar Brush
Pyramid Brand Geneva Cutlery, NY
Nivea aftershave
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Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Martinez' Custom: Chess King w/ 26mm silver tip badger
Soap: Truefitt & Hill: Luxury Shaving Soap
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop (3x25)
Razor: Otto Busch World Master
ASB: Geo. F. Trumper – Lime Skin Food
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Pre - Alum block
Razor - Gillette Fat Boy set at 6
Blade - Fresh Astra SP
Soap - Arko stick
Brush - SOC 2 band badger
Post - Alum block followed by Thayers witch hazel
Switched it up today by using a DE and face lathering. Shave was crisp and clean, very satisfying in an industrial sort of way. It lacked the panache of using a straight but the end result was as good. Can't argue the result though.
Bob
Proraso preI think I have achieved greatness! Silky Sticky Smooth.
G5
Thater
Cyril Salter French Vetiver
W&B 13/16"
Lagerfeld (vintage)
Every Man Jack Lotion
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Have a Great Wednesday Gents!
I have enough SE razors to ride me out until the end of the week but I just had a jones for a straight razor shave and a great one it was! The SE razors give a fine shave but it just doesn't seem like a proper shave if stropping is not involved.
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Lukewarm shower, Clearly Natural Aloe Vera, C.V. Heljestrand Mk4, Semogue 1305, MWF, Dickinson's Witch Hazel, Pierre Cardin cologne
11/7/2012
Pre : Shower + Myrsol Emulsion
Bowl : Robert Becker Scuttle
Brush : F.S. Silvertip Badger 24MMx50MM, Richmond Faux Ivor
Safety : Rotbart Mond Extra Nº15.5
Blade : Racer Super Stainless #2
Soap : Valobra Stick
Post : Brut Faberge After Shave
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Wednesday
Matador Capa Negra OC
Polsilver Super Iridium
Vie-Long Beehive Dyed Horsehair
KMF Key Lime Shave Cream
Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm
Aqua Lavanda Puig Cologne
Those boots look OK Carl, but I like to think I know a fair amount about good handmade shoes and boots, as we do make the best in the world in the UK, I have several well known pairs of shoes and boots by British makers and would say these are my favourite maker, take a look if you dare.
Crockett & Jones | Handmade Shoes, English Shoes, Oxfords, Derbys, Loafers, Boots, Monk Shoes
Jamie
QCS Key Lime - Semogue LE FB1 - G. Butler & Co - Myrsol Agua De Limon
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Second verse, same as the first.
This has forever been my favorite musical piece, and this razor is among my favorites. I have been using it most days for a while now developing an understanding of the finer movements with it...and appreciating it more every day.
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7 NOVEMBER 2012
* Weber DLC with one shim + UFO U2V1 Handle
* Gillette Yellows
* Frank Shaving synthetic 24/48mm
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Thayers
* Unrefined Shea Butter
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Location: Heart of Dixie
Pre: Hot Shower (Nivea Face Wash & Nivea Face Scrub)
Razor: Dovo 5/8 Stainless Steel
Strop: 3" Black Latigo Bench Top
Soap: AOS Sandalwood
Brush: Parker Silvertip
Scuttle: SWK XL
Astringent: Dickensons Witch Hazel
AS: AOS Sandalwood Aftershave Balm
Good morning gentlemen. Not feeling well this morning (I just can't shake "the crude"), but a nice shave was a great way to start the day. I haven't used my AOS products in awhile, and since it's turned cold here, I thought it would be a good time to try it again. The AOS Sandalwood has a great scent, especially when teamed up with the AOS ASB. Overall, it was a great way to start a busy day. Stay safe my friends.
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Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Semogue SOC two band
Razor: Feather SS
Soap: LEA stick, new formula
AS: Tiger + TOBS Victorian lime
Result: Very, very clean :D
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Prep: Quick Shower
Razor: Wade & Butcher American Razor, 7/8
Strop: Illinios 827
Brush: AOS Fine Badger
Soap: Williams Mug
A/S: Pinaud Clubman
Result: I tend to forget, or ignore, how good Williams is. It's not the most fragrant, does not come in a decorative tub, but it works well, and gets the job done. The lather was good. One multi-pass shave, with some touch up on my chin equals BBS. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
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Ern/frank Shaving silvertip/ mama bear crypre rosé
They look really cool, Jamie. I like the 'Northcote' boot. Problem is there's no prices and they don't seem to sell online but I haven't checked out the page fully). I don't even know if I can get the Hudsons' as they don't ship to Australia. I COULD get them sipped to my cousin in the UK, I guess. There is one site that has them online, but they're 100 bucks more expensive!