Thread: Sun - March 24th - Sat March 30th

Prep - None
Strop - 3 Inch bridle leather/hard felt
Razor - Edward Smiths Celebrated Hollow Ground/stropped night previous
Brush - Simpsons QE II Jubilee Manchurian badger
Soap - MWF/cold water face lathered
Post - Alum block followed with Thayers witch hazel
AS - Aqua Velva Ice Blue

I know we are all different but this razor has the most aesthetically appealing blade design of the ones I own. Sweet shaver to boot.

Bob

Proraso|G5|Thater|Pannacrema|Aiku FBU|Proraso|Iggy's Balm

When was the last time you guys were really excited about a razor, I mean as in when you first started with a straight. Today was one of those days for me and I would like to thank my friend Bill (LegalBeagle) for that generous gift! I received this razor yesterday in a trade we conjured up. I sent him a brush and stand and he sent me this razor. What a beautiful piece of steel it is, I have wanted to try a japanese blade for a long time, and Bill came through gangbusters! He honed the edge using a full progression on his Jnat hones and the edge is super smooth and deceptively sharp, that coupled with the Pannacrema soap and Thater brush made for an unforgettable shave. 3 passes and I am of to work on the last day before a long holiday weekend feeling like a king!

Have a Great Thursday Gents!

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Pre- T&H Pre Shave Oil
Scuttle -SRD Scuttle
Strop - 3"Hard Felt/Black Latigo Paddle Strop
Brush - Min Apothecary Silvertip
Cream - Prorasso Blue
Razor - Henckels Friodur 8/8 Inox
Post - Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel
ASB - Prorasso Blue AS Balm

Thursday


Mergress
NOS Wilkinson Sword
Kappus Shave Cream
Frank Shaving Finest Chubby
Nivea Balm
Booster Oriental Spice Aftershave

@BobH a very beautiful razor!!!

Good morning y'all! Today I'm taking a play from IamSt8ght's playbook and posting my SOTD while I wait for my truck's oil to be changed. I used another DE setup for today's shave (in the interest of time, and to try a new set up):

Prep - hot shower
Soap - TOBS Grapefruit (can't get over the impressive lather and scent)
Brush - M&F 2XL in butterscotch
Razor - UFO Goliath XXL handle, FaTip polished head, and Gillette Silver Blue blade
Post - cold water, alum, Kiehl's lotion
EDT - Creed, Milessime Imperial



Have a great day!

Tuesday - no shave, went to doctor and tested for flu. Test result - negative (copayment 30 dollars).

Wednesday - no shave, woke up dry heaving and fever of 101.7...seems like something changed since that negative result?

Wednesday afternoon call doc and get scrip for Tamiflu.

Thursday - feeling human again, but still not well. Must report this Tamiflu stuff seems to be worth the insane price.

Will shave this afternoon and I'm sure it will be great. A three-day-growth shave is always great



Sorry no new photos today.

Mama Bear Orange Orange - Semogue 1520 - Clements Perfection - Myrsol Blue

THURSDAY
Hot shower prep
Razor: Ground from WWII Herder blank
Soap: Supermax Ultra 3
Mug: English
Brush: Austrian boar
Aftershock: Allum block
Splash: TARR

The day? Great <7ºC. The Shave? Great It is dry in the house and I needed to add water a few times to get a lasting wet lather. The Super-max is a very good product! TARR is what Old Spice would be if it had balls! The old heavy razor did the job with no fuss in two passes.
The fun of trying things makes the day go a bit better and quicker!
~Richard

Thursday morning
Hot water prep
Gebr. v.d. Sanden razor - L'Occitane CADE sc - Silvertip badger - cold water splash - hot shower - AK Muschio Bianco AdC

A great shave with the Belgian cleaver again. Ejoyed this time to the "tunes" of Slayer - Reign in Blood. Lucky I didn't nic myself in the process.
Enjoy your Easter gents!