SOTD: October 5th through October 11th, 2014

10-5-14

CRSW pre-shave oil
Muhle STF 25mm
CRSW Original No.1 - 1st edition vintage
Mongoose : iKon bulldog 85
Feather Professional
Pitralon Swiss
CRSW aftershave balm

Sunday Morning

Razor: Snail Forge Alien2 8/8
Strop: Torolf
Brush: Edwin Jagger XL Synthetic
Lather: CRSW Spiced Amber
Astringent: Swiss Pitralon
Finish: L'Occitane Ambre Santal



Snail Forge razors are made by a Belgian artisan, Bruno van Dooren, and are terrific shavers. Bruno, a member on SRP, also makes blades that are partially done, leaving the final polish and scales up to the customer. I don't have the knowledge or skills for such an endeavor, but it's a fun opportunity for those who do.

Morris & Forndran - Style 1 Blonde Badger 2010 era
Razorock - Slant
Penhaligon - Bayolea
Truefitt & Hill - Grafton Aftershave

Sunday morning:



L´Occitane Shaving Soap
Simpsons P8
Carl Rader Solingen 14
Captains Choice Cat O´Nine Tails Bay Rum

Have a nice day and a great new week!

(10-04-2014, 06:48 PM)evnpar Wrote:

Sunday Morning

Razor: Snail Forge Alien2 8/8
Strop: Torolf
Brush: Edwin Jagger XL Synthetic
Lather: CRSW Spiced Amber
Astringent: Swiss Pitralon
Finish: L'Occitane Ambre Santal

Snail Forge razors are made by a Belgian artisan, Bruno van Dooren, and are terrific shavers. Bruno, a member on SRP, also makes blades that are partially done, leaving the final polish and scales up to the customer. I don't have the knowledge or skills for such an endeavor, but it's a fun opportunity for those who do.

Wow, Richard! Every time I see that gorgeous razor, I just want to give it a try!

Great photos to start the week, gentlemen!

(10-04-2014, 08:26 PM)celestino Wrote:

(10-04-2014, 06:48 PM)evnpar Wrote:

Sunday Morning

Razor: Snail Forge Alien2 8/8
Strop: Torolf
Brush: Edwin Jagger XL Synthetic
Lather: CRSW Spiced Amber
Astringent: Swiss Pitralon
Finish: L'Occitane Ambre Santal

Snail Forge razors are made by a Belgian artisan, Bruno van Dooren, and are terrific shavers. Bruno, a member on SRP, also makes blades that are partially done, leaving the final polish and scales up to the customer. I don't have the knowledge or skills for such an endeavor, but it's a fun opportunity for those who do.

Wow, Richard! Every time I see that gorgeous razor, I just want to give it a try!

I'll send it on up. Just say the word.

Razor: MERKUR 37c Slant
Blade: Astra Blue
Brush: Altay’s Custom Diamondwood Handle and Tipsoft HMW Knot
Shave Cream: TOBS Sandalwood

5- October-2014

Prep: Hot Water , Hot Towel , Glenova with Argan Oil
Soap: Mike’s Natural Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper
Brush: Muhle Sintetico L
Razor: Muhle R41 RG
Blade: Super Iridium
Post : Alum , Cold Water , Unrefined Shea Butter
Aftershave: Waleda Balm , Speick AS

Sapone : Floris London N°89
Pennello : Simpson The Hive in Super
Rasoio : Zwilling J.A.Henckels Friodur 8/8
Strop : Paciccella in Cordovan
AS : Floris London N°89
EDT : Floris London N°89

Good morning, gentlemen. Here is today's shave bill:

Razor: Heribert Wacker 7/8 "Antik" in horn
Strop: Kanayama 70000
Brush: OB1 custom silvertip
Pre-shave: Castle Forbes
Soap: Czeche & Speake
Balm: Institute Karite
Finish: Trumper Spanish Leather

Oct 5, 2014

Biotique Papaya Scrub + Jergens Face cream
La Toja + Proraso Red + Proraso Blue
Semogue 2013 SE Silvertip
Ever Ready 1914 + GEM PTFE(3)
Alum
Barbasol AS

05.x.2014

Jason Shave Therapy
Plisson Synthetic
Proraso Sandalo
Ikon Shavecraft #101
Bolzano
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
Pinaud ClubMan Original

5-10-2014

Water and soap :: Proraso, pre crema :: Valobra, fougère :: Rubberset 400-4, silvertip :: Gillette red tip, astra :: Myrsol, plastic shave

SOTD: Sunday - October 5, 2014

Speick Stick
Simpsons P8 TSN 2013 LE
Merkur 37C Slant
Astra SP
Speick After Shave Lotion

Muhle R41 2013' Maggard Stainless Handle
Kai Blade
Seagrapes Studio Bay Rum Shave Soap
Simpson Colonel Best Badger
Stirling Bay Rum Witch Hazel Aloe Balm
Old Spice Classic Cologne
Seagrapes Studio Shave Bowl

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Pre-shave: MRGLO soap
Razor: Merkur Futur
Blade: Perma-Sharp Super
Brush: Vie-Long “Lord Randal” Silvertip
Soap: D.R. Harris Arlington Soap
A/S: Dickinson's Witch Hazel/Taylor's Mr. Taylor Splash

Sunday:

Hot shower
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Sharp day 7
De Vergulde Hand SS
Lubriderm Unscented Moisturizer
Booster Iced Lime AS
Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui EdT

Yes, believe it or not, no mentholated stuff for this shave. It's been a long time that I haven't used my VGH soap which is one of the finest in Europe and the oldest known shaving soap in the world. This great stuff has been around for over 450 years and it's the most famous shaving soap in Holland, where it comes from.The Booster Iced Lime is a lovely Canadian classic - a great scent and lots of skincare. Although it has no menthol, it's still fairly cooling. It's sold in some barbershops here in Montreal. My wife hates the scent, but I absolutely love it. I'm hoping the Sharp blade doesn't give up the ghost on me like the one I used last Sunday did. I'll try to give a more detailed report tomorrow at some point. Wish me luck, guys!

Sunday, October 5, 2014

1930's British Gillette NEW
Wilkinson Sword Classic
Simpson Colonel X2L Best Badger
Penhaligon's English Fern Tallow Soap
Penhaligon's English Fern Aftershave

--
John

SOTD Oct 05 2014:
- Santa Maria Novella Shaving Cream;
- iKon Shavecraft 101 safety razor;
- Tiger Superior Stainless blade;
- Simpson Shaving Brushes Commodore X3;
- Floid Blue after shave;
- Tom Ford Black Orchid EdP.

Soundtrack:

Sunday

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: WSP Rustic Shaving Soap-Mahogany
Razor: Gillette Slim [6]
Blade: Gillette Platinum (5)
Brush: oscar11 TGN 2-Band Finest-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Denim AS

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

Rustic SS Mahogany today. 20 seconds to load for a great lather. Gillette Platinum still in the Slim. An excellent smooth, close, nick free shave. I finished with Denim.

Bob