Thread: Sun December 16th - December 22th

Pre - Alum block
Strop - 3 inch bridle leather/hard felt
Brush - SOC 2 band badger
Soap - Arko+Kaloderms with 6 drops glycerine and 1 drop lanolin
Scuttle - Robert Becker
Razor - Edward Smiths "Celebrated Hollow Ground"
Post - Alum block followed by Thayers witch hazel

Another razor touched up on a Zulu Grey and the edge improved. Smooth close shave. First time using Arko in an uber lather and paired with the Kaloderma was an excellent combo. Have a good one too.

Bob

QCS Key Lime - Semogue 610 - Merkur 34c - Proraso

SATURDAY
Hot shower prep
Soap: C.O. Bigelow
Mug: Soup Cup
Brush: vintage RUBBER SET
Razor: JOHN JAY
Aftershock: alum block
Splash: vintage Mennen “Skin Bracer”

Today: a gorgeous day in the morn! The Shave: The John Jay is a very good shaver and the edge improves the more it is used and stropped. Today a nice shave in two an a touch. The other players known for good performance.
The fun of trying things makes the day go a bit better and quicker!
~Richard

Thank you all for another week of great shaves and photos you shared with us!

Prep - Hot Towel, Simpsons Cream
Razor - Muhle '11 R41
Blade - Astra S/P
Brush - 'The Beast' (Chubby 3 Manchurian)
Soap - Mike's Bay Rum
Cold Rinse/ Witch Hazel/ Prairie Creations Shea ASB

today I had 'The Beast' laying down my newest soap.... Mike's Bay Rum... needless to say, it was fantastic BBS shave

Muehle R106 (open comb pre-2011) & Wilkinson (vintage)
Omega premium boar, high quality resin handle
Castle Forbes Lavender
Farmacia SS Annunziata dal 1561 after shave lotion
Jovoy Paris Rouge Assassin EdP

Friedmann and Lauterjung Electric, VDH Boar, Tabac Shavestick, Lemongrass Witch Hazel, Acqua Di Selva

22 DECEMBER 2012

* Weber DLC with one shim + UFO U2V1 SS
* Super Iridiums
* Rooney Heritage Stubby 1 3-band
* Mike's Lemongrass + Eucalyptus
* Thayers
* Unrefined Shea Butter

tried a fast 15min shave today cause i had alot to do in a short amount of time ...prob be hittin the wiskers again later tonight ..lol
pre = nothing , just some lather and off to the races ..lol
soap = i tried some homemade stuff i bought offline ( bay rum ) will have to try it again , didnt work a good lather do to my being in a hurry
brush= badger
razor 6/8 full wedge W&B i took a gamble on cause i at least wanted the horn scales ( sharp but not as comfortable do to my lack of prep and trying to rush , could use a few strokes on the hone , had to try it out though

Saturday 22nd December

Hot shower and Facial Scrub
Somersets Shave Oil
Kai Captain Excelia (Japanese Style)
Semogue Caravela
Nannys Nutmeg Spice
Lucky Tiger AS/Toner
Organic Shea Butter
James Bronnley Gentlemans EDT
Morgans Classic Pomade

A conversation tonight reminded me of the Excelia.....which I have not used for a while. Tonight I had a fantastic 2 pass BBS. I think the fact that I use traditional straights helps the technique, and I keep getting more and more shaves from the blades.

December 22nd, Saturday

Getting ready for my best friends going away party and decided I needed a shave.

Pre Shave : Hot Shower
Brush: Tweezerman Pure Badger
Mug/bowl: VDH set bowl
Soap: The Body Shop Maca Root (First time using it and loved it)
Razor: My Grandfathers old safety Razor with a new Derby blade
Post: The Real Shaving Co After shave balm followed by some pinaud clubman.



BBS smooth after 2.5 passes. Have a great weekend everyone!