Thread: Sun - January 27th - Sat February 02th

THURSDAY
Hot shower prep
Soap: NOS Lavanda
Mug: Two piece silver
Brush: Silver travel boar brush
Razor: Joseph Elliot, BEST SILVERSTEEL, “SOVEREIGN”1890’s
Splash: Pierre Cardin

The Shave: Close and clean in two passes. The Lavanda is a cream I use seldom..and I don’t know why. It is a soothing and pleasant lathering and protective wonder. A slight hint of Menthol appears to my weak nose.
Today: -15ºC & sunny

The fun of trying things makes the day go a bit better and quicker!
~Richard

Soap: Art Of Shaving Lemon
Brush: Omega 10005
Razor: Kikuboshi
Strop: Paciccella SelfMade
After: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue

Neck Shave Only

Jenulence Beard Wash
Merkur/Feather
Wee Scot
Mystic Waters Green Fairy Soap Sample (....'some' yogurt like lather...maybe starting to unlock it's secrets. Otherwise I was near giving up on this soap even though I find the scent fabulous.)
Jenulence Beard Conditioner (on beard)
xtendlife Age Defense Active Facial Fluid (on face and neck)

Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Wade & Butcher 7/8 American Razor
Cream: T&H Trafalgar
A/S: Pinaud Lilac Vegasmell

Result: What a nice, smooth, and blood free shave. The edge on this old near wedge is amazing. I decided to give the Lilac Vegetal a try again. Last time I used it, my wife said it smelled disgusting, and I was smelling playdough all day, as well as a hint of pancakes and maple syrup. Well, I want to like this stuff, and I'm not sure why. I am working from home today, so I figure it's a good time to really splash it on, which I did. I did not point it out to the wife, and so far, no comments.

Have a good Thursday evening!

Late night shave for me... Decided to bring out the Rose!

Brush: Omega 10098 Professional Boar Brush
Soap: Alepp Oliveoil Shaving Soap
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89 Barley
Blade: Derby Extra Super Stainless DE
After: Portland General Store Whiskey

Maxterpiece

Friday

It's been DAYS since I posted a SOTD, I can't believe it! What's WRONG with me!?

Today's shave was with the De Pews which did a very fine job, thank you. A ratty razor but with a heart of gold.

The Arko shave stick was used simply because I felt sorry for it. It had gone all weird from being left in the shower for some time.

"Why did you leave it in the shower?" I hear you ask.

I thank you for asking and reply "Because I was washing my hair with it".

"Why were you washing your hair with it?" I hear you ask.

I thank you for asking and reply (after a bit of a think) "Because at times I like to".

"Why do you like to?" I hear you ask.

I thank you for asking (a little hesitantly; what? are you a cop or something?) and reply "Because it smells and feels very 'sanitising' at times".

"Why do you-"

"look" I say. "let's just leave it there, OK?" JEEZ, ya get the third degree round here

Originally Posted by IamSt8ght

...Razor: Wade & Butcher 7/8 American Razor
...

That's REALLY cool patination. NEVER NEVER NEVER polish it off. Ever. Or else.

1st February 2013

Location: Milano, Italy
Prep: Hot shower + cold splash
Soap: Cella
Brush: Custom 24mm Silver Tip Badger
Razor: Stainless Steel Dovo 5/8 Round Point Ebony
Strop: Tony Miller 2,5" Horsehide Leather and Linen
Shave: 1 pass WTG
Astringent: Alum
A/S: Floid (Italian)

Now waiting for my W&Bs to come back from professional honing, then I'll put them back in my rotation!