Sun December 23rd - December 29th

Hello all

PREP: watching a you tube vid for first time shaves
BRUSH: MINT Waterford Pure glass Crystal brush of substantial heft
SOAP/CREAM: Kiss My Face Moisture Shaving Cream
SCUTTLE / BOWL: Estate found vintage 1800's Derby Silverplate Floral Repousse 2 piece Shaving Mug with immaculate ornate designs
RAZOR: 9.5/8 GB Anchor Wedge with an immaculate reputation for shaving well
STROP: Vtg Barbers Leather Hibbard Spencer Bartlett & Co Razor Sharpening Strop
SHAVE: right cheek

RESULT: Interesting first try. I lathered my whole face but only tried my right cheek....LOL I tried the left side but I couldn't get the angle right in the mirror and I didn't want to report and blood letting. I stropped the razor first but I don't think I wasn't applying enough pressure. I counted about 4 hairs from my face in the shaving cream but I enjoyed my 1st experience. I love the feel of the brush too. I see that I have some work cut out for me though. Hurray It's official.

Best shave ever!

Appolllo
Toilet Club Owner

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Originally Posted by sashimi

My dad passed away last Friday evening in the presence of my mom, my sisters and me. It was tough to let him go, but at the same time good to prevent him from any further suffering. I'm going to miss him very much. He always was there for us and gave us good advice in life. Born in the very late 30's he never owned a straight nor had ever shaved with one. His first was a DE from the mid-50's. He finished with some Gillette thing with 3 blades.
I couldn't think of any better blade than the v.d. Sanden for my first shave after this. A great shave to honour one of the strongest men in my life. Both in willpower and in mindset. Dad, I'm genuinely going to miss you.

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I am very sorry for your loss. I miss mine as well!

Christmas Day 2012

Interesting shave this Christmas morning. I gave my little 4 or 5 /8 J A Hellberg with the ornamental scales to my daughter’s boyfriend for Christmas, with some Body Shop Macca Root cream, a brush and a bowl. I offered to give him a demo so he knew how to use it. I did the whole thing, soaking the bowl and brush, making the lather, stropping and doing a two pass shave, with commentary all the way. That’s quite a lot of info to pass on, when you start with description and identification of the razor, grips, the intricacies of lather making, stropping etc. I think I did quite well with the passing on of knowledge. One day I’d really like to do a proper ‘documentary’ video covering all that. I’ll have to try and convince my son to play camera man one day…

My demo shave was with the Macca root cream, the J A Hellberg frameback and Lavanda after shave. Hope you’re all having as good day. I think I’ve gained about 5 kilos, mainly being ‘beer fat’, I’ve had RATHER a lot of beers, wines and pear ciders over the last few days…

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Thiers Issard

Christmas day Shave
Hot water prep
John Creswick razor - New Forest Badger - Acca Kappa sc - cold water splash - Akka Kappa balm - shower - Acca Kappa AdC

Merry Christmas to everyone:)
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Merry Christmas, gentlemen!

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Mk32 | Manchurian Rover | Rose/Sandalwood Bomb | Sulwhasoo | Slumberhouse Norne

Strop: MickR's Roo Hide
Brush: Comoy Badger
Soap: SRD Vanilla Bourbon
Razor: The Bastard File Razor 7/8
Astringent: Thayer's Witch Hazel
Balm: Nivea Replenishing
A/S: Pinaud Clubman Bay Rum

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Christmas day is just about over down here.
My exhausted children are all in bed after having a great day.
Hope you've all had/having an awesome Christmas Day.

Grant

Brush: Vintage Plisson
Razor: John Barber, stub tail
Cream: AOS sandalwood
Balm: AOS sandalwood

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Better then then the shave, was waking up my 9 month old daughter for her first Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas Everyone
Razor: Sta-Sharp (fresh off the stones)
Prep" Hot Shower
Strop: Lipshaw Microtome (both sides diamond rubber, Neil Miller leather)
Brush: Omega mini badger
Soap/Cream: Dr. Harris Lavender
Aftershave: AquaVelva

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Todays Christmas morning shave was a test shave fresh off the stones the Sta-Sharp was a thank you gift from a new friend. Sta-Sharps are my straight razor weakness & this one as well performed like all the others beautifully.
Thanks Bill!!!
This is also an anniversary for me of sorts. Its a year ago today I posted my first S.O.T.D. shave. I love doing this and with all of my fellow SOTD brothers keeps this passion fired up for me.
Thanks to all who post here on the SOTD. Your a true inspiration.

Darl (Tarkus)

Tuesday XMAS Day

Cadet OC/iKon Bulldog 11 Handle
Gillette Super Thin
TOBS Lavender Shave Cream
Vie-Long Peleon Horsehair
KOS Balm
Herve Leger Homme