SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
- SharpSpine
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Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
December 17, 2013
SnakeCharmed? Again?
• Pre: Clearly Natural -- Vitamin E
• Razor: Cobra Classic
• Blade: Feather Professional(1)
• Brush: Elite7 XL Burly
• Soap: Tiki Bar vegan shave soap -- Woody
• AS: Krampert's Finest Bay Rum
After being smitten by the MCMXIV & a less than stellar shave from the Cobra last time I decided a fresh blade was needed to really revisit the Cobra for a few shaves. I also cannot use the same technique that I do with the MCMXIV. Today's shave was stellar and I now have a better appreciation for both the Cobra & MCMXIV and how to get the best out of both of them.
The Cobra is more like a finely tuned, supremely aerodynamic race car. Built for speed, pure speed, and less concern on handling. You hit even a small speed bump or pothole with a machine like this and major damage can be done. The MCMXIV may not have the pure speed & power of the Cobra but it shines in its agility and nimbleness. The bumps & curves can be dealt with much easier with no damage.
Both are great but need to be used with their strengths in mind.
Make it a great day for others!
SnakeCharmed? Again?
• Pre: Clearly Natural -- Vitamin E
• Razor: Cobra Classic
• Blade: Feather Professional(1)
• Brush: Elite7 XL Burly
• Soap: Tiki Bar vegan shave soap -- Woody
• AS: Krampert's Finest Bay Rum
After being smitten by the MCMXIV & a less than stellar shave from the Cobra last time I decided a fresh blade was needed to really revisit the Cobra for a few shaves. I also cannot use the same technique that I do with the MCMXIV. Today's shave was stellar and I now have a better appreciation for both the Cobra & MCMXIV and how to get the best out of both of them.
The Cobra is more like a finely tuned, supremely aerodynamic race car. Built for speed, pure speed, and less concern on handling. You hit even a small speed bump or pothole with a machine like this and major damage can be done. The MCMXIV may not have the pure speed & power of the Cobra but it shines in its agility and nimbleness. The bumps & curves can be dealt with much easier with no damage.
Both are great but need to be used with their strengths in mind.
Make it a great day for others!
> Brian < Shave On & God Bless!!
Mongoose B1 + Hempel Spiral; Feather Pro
Mongoose B1 + Hempel Spiral; Feather Pro
- churchilllafemme
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Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
Tuesday AM 12-17-2013
Becker scuttle
Rooney 2/1 Finest (20mm/57mm)
TOBS Mr. Taylor's shaving cream
Wilkinson Sticky
Super Iridium (5)
Ralph Lauren Safari aftershave balm (vintage)
Becker scuttle
Rooney 2/1 Finest (20mm/57mm)
TOBS Mr. Taylor's shaving cream
Wilkinson Sticky
Super Iridium (5)
Ralph Lauren Safari aftershave balm (vintage)
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John
John
Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
Soap = TRBeck and Chris Moss homebrew soap (getting to the end of both pucks = mashing the remainders together)
Brush: VDH (el cheapo, I assume Boar hair)
Razor: 1970s Gillette Black Handle SS
Blade: Personna HU (2nd shave)
Method: 3 pass with slight buffing on neck
A/S: Black Magic Green
I haven't posted in SOTD for awhile, but I got a particularly good shave this morning (after an excellent shave yesterday) and thought I'd proclaim it to the intarwebz!
Brush: VDH (el cheapo, I assume Boar hair)
Razor: 1970s Gillette Black Handle SS
Blade: Personna HU (2nd shave)
Method: 3 pass with slight buffing on neck
A/S: Black Magic Green
I haven't posted in SOTD for awhile, but I got a particularly good shave this morning (after an excellent shave yesterday) and thought I'd proclaim it to the intarwebz!
Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
Tuesday evening:
Kent BK4 brush
artisan soap
Krona razor
Derby blade
Harris Arlington aftershave
Kent BK4 brush
artisan soap
Krona razor
Derby blade
Harris Arlington aftershave
Regards,
Squire
Squire
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Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
Tuesday 12-17-13. MUSIC: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers- Greatest Hits. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDLISLSzArg
Soap from Alepo - Chubby 1 best badger - Gillette Rocket HD 500 - Astra green #3 - Pre JASÖN - Shaving soap Martin de Candre - Alum block - Thayers Original Astringent - ASB Speick - ASL Royal Copenhagen.
Soap from Alepo - Chubby 1 best badger - Gillette Rocket HD 500 - Astra green #3 - Pre JASÖN - Shaving soap Martin de Candre - Alum block - Thayers Original Astringent - ASB Speick - ASL Royal Copenhagen.
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Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
Tuesday:
Gillette Model #58 & LB Wilkinson blade
Kent BK4
D R Harris's Lavender hard shave soap
D R Harris's Pink A/S
Trumpers Spanish Leather
Like the Penhaligon's EF I have very little of this soap left so I use both of them sparingly. I realize I can still get more of the Harris's soap but the last cake I got had no fragrance and that has made me wary. No one who has bought their soaps very recently has complained of this issue so it was probably just and odd batch but having now to rely solely on sight unseen ( or sniffed ) purchasing I'm still a little uneasy. This was an unusually close shave, BTW, but it was also the second day with this blade and that has always been the best shave for me....days 2 & 3 with a good blade.
Gordon
Gillette Model #58 & LB Wilkinson blade
Kent BK4
D R Harris's Lavender hard shave soap
D R Harris's Pink A/S
Trumpers Spanish Leather
Like the Penhaligon's EF I have very little of this soap left so I use both of them sparingly. I realize I can still get more of the Harris's soap but the last cake I got had no fragrance and that has made me wary. No one who has bought their soaps very recently has complained of this issue so it was probably just and odd batch but having now to rely solely on sight unseen ( or sniffed ) purchasing I'm still a little uneasy. This was an unusually close shave, BTW, but it was also the second day with this blade and that has always been the best shave for me....days 2 & 3 with a good blade.
Gordon
Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
Tuesday night
First Lime soap
Thater brush
Hart Steel razor
444 ASB
Krampert's Frostbite splash
First Lime soap
Thater brush
Hart Steel razor
444 ASB
Krampert's Frostbite splash
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
Tuesday Night:
Razor: Mergress
Blade: Schick Plus Platinum
Brush: Ever-Ready 300PBT ("pure badger," but it looks more like "best")
Soap: TRBeck
Lather made in a bowl, as always.
2 1/2 passes.
Cold water rinse.
- Murray
Razor: Mergress
Blade: Schick Plus Platinum
Brush: Ever-Ready 300PBT ("pure badger," but it looks more like "best")
Soap: TRBeck
Lather made in a bowl, as always.
2 1/2 passes.
Cold water rinse.
- Murray
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Wednesday, December 18th, 2013
Wednesday, December 18th, 2013
J.A. Henckels Friodur 70 1/2, 5/8 Full Hollow, Round Point
J.A. Henckels Friodur 70 1/2, 5/8 Full Hollow, Round Point
- Pre-shave: Myrsol Emulsión
- Soap: Martin De Candre
- Brush: Omega Bristle Brush #49 Red
- Bowl: Gerby Steel Bowl
- Strop: Mastro Livi Loom Strop and Hand Palm Stropping
- Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 70 1/2, 5/8 Full Hollow, Round Point
- Post-Shave: Umbria Extravirgin Olive Oil
- After Shave: Floïd After Shave Mentolado Vigoroso
- Nick Freeh
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- Location: Chicago, IL
Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Pre-shave soap: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Razor: Merkur Long Handled Progress
Blade: Rapira Swedish Supersteel
Brush: Vulfix 2234 Super Badger
Cream: TOBS Avocado
A/S: Dickinson's Witch Hazel/RazoRock Aftershave Wax
Pre-shave soap: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Razor: Merkur Long Handled Progress
Blade: Rapira Swedish Supersteel
Brush: Vulfix 2234 Super Badger
Cream: TOBS Avocado
A/S: Dickinson's Witch Hazel/RazoRock Aftershave Wax
Wednesday December 18
Hart Steel 6/8 str8
EJ Georgian de w/Feather (5)
Simpson Grosvenor le 2-band
Mama Bear's Mysore Sandalwood shave soap
EJ Georgian de w/Feather (5)
Simpson Grosvenor le 2-band
Mama Bear's Mysore Sandalwood shave soap
Ron
Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
Muhle 2013' R41 / iKon Bulldog Handle
Treet Platinum Super Stainless
Stephen's Woodwork Silvertip (SRD)
Green Mountain Nick's Red Jacket Shave Soap
Every Man Jack Signature Mint Balm
Grey Flannel Cologone (Geoffrey Beane)
World Market Scuttle
Treet Platinum Super Stainless
Stephen's Woodwork Silvertip (SRD)
Green Mountain Nick's Red Jacket Shave Soap
Every Man Jack Signature Mint Balm
Grey Flannel Cologone (Geoffrey Beane)
World Market Scuttle
Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Prep: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
Razor: Tradere SB with Personna Med Prep Blade
Soap: Proraso Green
Brush: Simpsons Case
Scuttle: N/A - Face Lather
Post: Proraso After Shave Splash & Balm
Prep: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
Razor: Tradere SB with Personna Med Prep Blade
Soap: Proraso Green
Brush: Simpsons Case
Scuttle: N/A - Face Lather
Post: Proraso After Shave Splash & Balm
Johnny
"Younger than some, older than most" - Wet shaving for 50+ years
"Younger than some, older than most" - Wet shaving for 50+ years
Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
Wednesday
Brush: Rooney Stubby 1
Soap: Surrey White
Razor: Merkur HD
Blade: Lord Super Stainless
A/S: Score (dollar store A/S)
Cologne: Knize Ten
Mike
Brush: Rooney Stubby 1
Soap: Surrey White
Razor: Merkur HD
Blade: Lord Super Stainless
A/S: Score (dollar store A/S)
Cologne: Knize Ten
Mike
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Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
Gem Clog Pruf w/ Gem SS blade
Simpson Special
Palmolive green tube cream
TSD Tea Tree witch hazel
Simpson Special
Palmolive green tube cream
TSD Tea Tree witch hazel
James Nicks
- SharpSpine
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Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
December 18, 2013
Reached in & pulled out a snake.
• Pre: Clearly Natural -- Vitamin E
• Razor: Cobra Classic
• Blade: Feather Professional (2)
• Brush: Rudy Vey Alibaba Black Fibre
• Soap: Tiki Bar vegan shave soap -- Woody
• AS: Krampert's Finest Bay Rum
Continuing my race car analogy with the Cobra (been watching Turbo with my son), I can get a great shave when I keep her in 3rd or even 4th gear. However, if I open up the throttle I can really hurt myself.
I'll continue with the Cobra again tomorrow. At this point I am certain that nothing out there can compete with the wicked sharpness of the Feather Professional type blades. My daily shaver will most likely remain the MCMXIV, but the Cobra is still something special.
This weekend I'll be in Atlanta visiting my family for an early Christmas. I plan on taking the Streamline and a Feather "spineless" blade to revisit this winning combo.
Make it a great day for others! Hump Daaaeyyyyy!
Reached in & pulled out a snake.
• Pre: Clearly Natural -- Vitamin E
• Razor: Cobra Classic
• Blade: Feather Professional (2)
• Brush: Rudy Vey Alibaba Black Fibre
• Soap: Tiki Bar vegan shave soap -- Woody
• AS: Krampert's Finest Bay Rum
Continuing my race car analogy with the Cobra (been watching Turbo with my son), I can get a great shave when I keep her in 3rd or even 4th gear. However, if I open up the throttle I can really hurt myself.
I'll continue with the Cobra again tomorrow. At this point I am certain that nothing out there can compete with the wicked sharpness of the Feather Professional type blades. My daily shaver will most likely remain the MCMXIV, but the Cobra is still something special.
This weekend I'll be in Atlanta visiting my family for an early Christmas. I plan on taking the Streamline and a Feather "spineless" blade to revisit this winning combo.
Make it a great day for others! Hump Daaaeyyyyy!
> Brian < Shave On & God Bless!!
Mongoose B1 + Hempel Spiral; Feather Pro
Mongoose B1 + Hempel Spiral; Feather Pro
- churchilllafemme
- Posts: 5674
- Joined: Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:22 pm
- Location: Seattle, WA
Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
Wednesday AM 12-18-2013
Moss scuttle
Rooney 1/3 Finest (26mm/55mm)
Truefitt & Hill 1805 shaving cream
Gillette Slim Adjustable
Gillette Platinum (vintage) (1)
Hermes Equipage aftershave (vintage)
Moss scuttle
Rooney 1/3 Finest (26mm/55mm)
Truefitt & Hill 1805 shaving cream
Gillette Slim Adjustable
Gillette Platinum (vintage) (1)
Hermes Equipage aftershave (vintage)
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John
John
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Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
Good afternoon. Wednesday AM:
Jaggerooney w/Dorco 301, #1
BK 4
Valobra stuck w/Lavender
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Simpson Skin Food
Alpa Fougere EDC
Jaggerooney w/Dorco 301, #1
BK 4
Valobra stuck w/Lavender
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Simpson Skin Food
Alpa Fougere EDC
Best,
Chris
“Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?”
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Chris
“Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?”
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
-- Wednesday--
Prep: hot water wash with Stirling bath soap
Razor: Merkur Progress set to 3.5
Blade: Ладас Суперсталь (4)
Brush: Simpson P8 TSN LE (59/200)
Soap: Cella
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery G5 in Hamada glaze
Post: Thai Crystal deodorant alum stick and Simpson Aftershave Balm
Result: BBS in 3+ passes. Second shave with the P8. What a lovely brush! My usual preference for smaller knots is fading with this brush and SOC SE Mixed. Huge knots, both of them and just amazing at how nice they feel. P8 is super soft and releases the lather perfectly. I often like a scrubbier brush, but P8 has such an amazing feel that I enjoy the scrubless softness of this brush thoroughly. It made short work of Cella and created amazing, perfect lather. Just a lovely, high quality beautifully made brush.
The rest of the gear was perfect as well. Progress is simply peerless. I took a hiatus from it, but now I am fully in Progress land.
Prep: hot water wash with Stirling bath soap
Razor: Merkur Progress set to 3.5
Blade: Ладас Суперсталь (4)
Brush: Simpson P8 TSN LE (59/200)
Soap: Cella
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery G5 in Hamada glaze
Post: Thai Crystal deodorant alum stick and Simpson Aftershave Balm
Result: BBS in 3+ passes. Second shave with the P8. What a lovely brush! My usual preference for smaller knots is fading with this brush and SOC SE Mixed. Huge knots, both of them and just amazing at how nice they feel. P8 is super soft and releases the lather perfectly. I often like a scrubbier brush, but P8 has such an amazing feel that I enjoy the scrubless softness of this brush thoroughly. It made short work of Cella and created amazing, perfect lather. Just a lovely, high quality beautifully made brush.
The rest of the gear was perfect as well. Progress is simply peerless. I took a hiatus from it, but now I am fully in Progress land.
My hand-made and restored shaving brushes on Etsy
Wherever you go, there you are.
Wherever you go, there you are.
Re: SOTD: December 16 thru December 22, 2013
WEDNESDAY:
Razor: 1959 Super-Speed
Blade: Treet Dura-Sharp - #2
Soap: Proraso soft
Brush: TGN super badger in vintage Fuller handle
A/S: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue
EdT: none
Regards,
Razor: 1959 Super-Speed
Blade: Treet Dura-Sharp - #2
Soap: Proraso soft
Brush: TGN super badger in vintage Fuller handle
A/S: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue
EdT: none
Regards,
Roger
I've been a wet shaver for 56 years!
I've been a wet shaver for 56 years!