SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Monday
Brush: Rooney Stubby 1
Soap: QED Sandalwood
Razor: Van der Hagen
Blade: Feather
A/S: Aveda
Cologne: Tabac
Mike
Brush: Rooney Stubby 1
Soap: QED Sandalwood
Razor: Van der Hagen
Blade: Feather
A/S: Aveda
Cologne: Tabac
Mike
Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Monday: 19 Dec 2016 ~* SOTD *~
Brush: ... Proraso Boar
Lather: ... C.O. Bigelow Cream (Proraso Green)
Razor: ... Gillette 1959 (E-4) "Fat Boy" (setting 3)
Blade: ... Gillette Nacet (3rd shave)
A/S ....... Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba (green)
This is my 3rd shave with the Nacet blade. I first tried it in my Gillette 1958 3-piece Tech, then in my Gillette #58. Otherwise it is the same setup each time.
This blade is much better for me when compared to the Gillette Silver Blue blade I tried last week. I used the same setup with the GSB for limited variables, except I tried my Gillette 1958 TV razor instead of the "Fat Boy".
So far the Nacet has performed well all 3 times.
The Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba (green) is similar to the old formula, but I would still prefer to have the old formula available.
Brush: ... Proraso Boar
Lather: ... C.O. Bigelow Cream (Proraso Green)
Razor: ... Gillette 1959 (E-4) "Fat Boy" (setting 3)
Blade: ... Gillette Nacet (3rd shave)
A/S ....... Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba (green)
This is my 3rd shave with the Nacet blade. I first tried it in my Gillette 1958 3-piece Tech, then in my Gillette #58. Otherwise it is the same setup each time.
This blade is much better for me when compared to the Gillette Silver Blue blade I tried last week. I used the same setup with the GSB for limited variables, except I tried my Gillette 1958 TV razor instead of the "Fat Boy".
So far the Nacet has performed well all 3 times.
The Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba (green) is similar to the old formula, but I would still prefer to have the old formula available.
Last edited by nodaktim on Sun Dec 25, 2016 5:09 pm, edited 2 times in total.
~ Tim ~
"Always do right. That will gratify some of the people, and astonish the rest." - Mark Twain
"Always do right. That will gratify some of the people, and astonish the rest." - Mark Twain
Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Standard Razor / Yellow SharpEdge
KMF Patchouli SC
Omega Colours S Brush
Jack Dean ASB
Dub's Beard Balm - pulled the Stache down to a Walrus.
KMF Patchouli SC
Omega Colours S Brush
Jack Dean ASB
Dub's Beard Balm - pulled the Stache down to a Walrus.
~ Jack
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Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Unscented AoS soap (tallow)
Rooney 2/1 super silvertip brush
Feather AS-D2 razor
Feather blade (1)
Thayers witch hazel
AoS unscented ASB
Boring, but it works.
Rooney 2/1 super silvertip brush
Feather AS-D2 razor
Feather blade (1)
Thayers witch hazel
AoS unscented ASB
Boring, but it works.
-Ed
Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Monday -
Myrsol Crema Afeitar with lanolin
Thater brush
Rocket HD500
Personna h.u. blade
Superior 70 Mentholated
Myrsol Crema Afeitar with lanolin
Thater brush
Rocket HD500
Personna h.u. blade
Superior 70 Mentholated
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 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Tuesday: 20 Dec 2016 ~* SOTD *~
Brush: ... Proraso Boar
Lather: ... C.O. Bigelow Cream (Proraso Green)
Razor: ... Gillette 1958 TV Superspeed
Blade: ... Gillette Nacet (4th shave)
A/S ....... Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba (green)
Another good shave from the Nacet, though it may be fading. When it is time to switch blades, I plan to try the Personna "Hospital Use" or "Med Prep" blades that Gary (brothers) so kindly sent me.
Brush: ... Proraso Boar
Lather: ... C.O. Bigelow Cream (Proraso Green)
Razor: ... Gillette 1958 TV Superspeed
Blade: ... Gillette Nacet (4th shave)
A/S ....... Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba (green)
Another good shave from the Nacet, though it may be fading. When it is time to switch blades, I plan to try the Personna "Hospital Use" or "Med Prep" blades that Gary (brothers) so kindly sent me.
~ Tim ~
"Always do right. That will gratify some of the people, and astonish the rest." - Mark Twain
"Always do right. That will gratify some of the people, and astonish the rest." - Mark Twain
Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Tuesday
Brush: Rooney Stubby 1
Soap: RazoRock XXX
Razor: Van der Hagen
Blade: Derby
A/S: Aveda
Cologne: Old Spice Classic A/S
Mike
Brush: Rooney Stubby 1
Soap: RazoRock XXX
Razor: Van der Hagen
Blade: Derby
A/S: Aveda
Cologne: Old Spice Classic A/S
Mike
Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
ATT Kronos M(1) / S I
TOBS Peppermint SC
SR 3324 SilverTip
Jack Dean ASB
Dub's Stache Wax
Borrowed the ATT Razor because I have an interest in the ATT Aluminium Calypso M DE.
TOBS Peppermint SC
SR 3324 SilverTip
Jack Dean ASB
Dub's Stache Wax
Borrowed the ATT Razor because I have an interest in the ATT Aluminium Calypso M DE.
~ Jack
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Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Acca Kappa 1869 soap
Shavemac knot in Rooney 2/1 handle
Feather AS-D2 razor
Feather blade (2)
Thayers witch hazel
Sterling ASB, unscented
Shavemac knot in Rooney 2/1 handle
Feather AS-D2 razor
Feather blade (2)
Thayers witch hazel
Sterling ASB, unscented
-Ed
Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Wednesday
Brush: Rooney Stubby 1
Cream: Taylor - Sandalwood
Razor: Van der Hagen
Blade: Derby
A/S: C.O. Bigelow / Dr. Galen
Cologne: Clubman A/S
Mike
Brush: Rooney Stubby 1
Cream: Taylor - Sandalwood
Razor: Van der Hagen
Blade: Derby
A/S: C.O. Bigelow / Dr. Galen
Cologne: Clubman A/S
Mike
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Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Brush - Omega S Brush
Soap - TOBS Sandalwood Cream
Razor - DE89BL w/Astra SP(3)
AS - Cat o' nine tails
ASB - Nivea Cool Kick
Soap - TOBS Sandalwood Cream
Razor - DE89BL w/Astra SP(3)
AS - Cat o' nine tails
ASB - Nivea Cool Kick
Rob
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Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Unscented AoS soap
Rooney 3/1 super silvertip brush
Feather AS-D2 razor
Feather blade (3)
Thayers witch hazel
AoS lemon ASB
Rooney 3/1 super silvertip brush
Feather AS-D2 razor
Feather blade (3)
Thayers witch hazel
AoS lemon ASB
-Ed
Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Razor: 1946 Gillette Super-Speed
Blade: vintage Schick Super Platinum #8 (These are excellent blades!)
Brush: Omega 11137 boar
Soap: D.R. Harris Almond
A/S: Thayer's witch hazel & Nivea Gel Fluido
EdT: Leonard
Best,
Razor: 1946 Gillette Super-Speed
Blade: vintage Schick Super Platinum #8 (These are excellent blades!)
Brush: Omega 11137 boar
Soap: D.R. Harris Almond
A/S: Thayer's witch hazel & Nivea Gel Fluido
EdT: Leonard
Best,
Last edited by Shave4Fun on Fri Dec 23, 2016 8:45 am, edited 1 time in total.
Roger
I've been a wet shaver for 56 years!
I've been a wet shaver for 56 years!
Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Thursday
Brush: Rooney Stubby 1
Soap: Erasmic Stick
Razor: Van der Hagen
Blade: Derby
A/S: Aveda
Cologne: Knize Ten
Mike
Brush: Rooney Stubby 1
Soap: Erasmic Stick
Razor: Van der Hagen
Blade: Derby
A/S: Aveda
Cologne: Knize Ten
Mike
Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
THURSDAY, DEC. 22, 2016
Razor: 1946 Gillette Super-Speed
Blade: vintage Schick Super Platinum #9 (last shave -started feeling rough)
Brush: Semogue 1305 boar
Soap: D.R. Harris Almond
A/S: Thayer's witch hazel
EdT: Hugo Boss #6
Best,
Razor: 1946 Gillette Super-Speed
Blade: vintage Schick Super Platinum #9 (last shave -started feeling rough)
Brush: Semogue 1305 boar
Soap: D.R. Harris Almond
A/S: Thayer's witch hazel
EdT: Hugo Boss #6
Best,
Roger
I've been a wet shaver for 56 years!
I've been a wet shaver for 56 years!
Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Friday: 23 Dec 2016 ~* SOTD *~
Brush: ... Proraso Boar
Lather: ... C.O. Bigelow Cream (Proraso Green)
Razor: ... 1958 Gillette 3-piece Tech (ball-end)
Blade: ... Personna Super Stainless Steel "For Hospital Use" (1st shave)
A/S ....... Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba (green)
Finally tried the "Med prep" blades that Gary sent. First reaction after shave...WOW!!
Brush: ... Proraso Boar
Lather: ... C.O. Bigelow Cream (Proraso Green)
Razor: ... 1958 Gillette 3-piece Tech (ball-end)
Blade: ... Personna Super Stainless Steel "For Hospital Use" (1st shave)
A/S ....... Proraso Crema Liquida Dopobarba (green)
Finally tried the "Med prep" blades that Gary sent. First reaction after shave...WOW!!
~ Tim ~
"Always do right. That will gratify some of the people, and astonish the rest." - Mark Twain
"Always do right. That will gratify some of the people, and astonish the rest." - Mark Twain
Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Friday morning:
Nivea Sensitive shaving cream
Jagger 256 Super brush
Merkur 34G razor
Personna Lab Blue blade
Mennen Skin Bracer
Nivea Sensitive shaving cream
Jagger 256 Super brush
Merkur 34G razor
Personna Lab Blue blade
Mennen Skin Bracer
Best regards,
Basil
Basil
Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Friday, December 23, 2016
Razor: 1946 Gillette Super-Speed
Blade: Dorco ST-301 #1
Brush: Semogue 1305 boar
Soap: D.R. Harris Almond
A/S: Thayer's witch hazel
EdT: Leonard
Best,
Razor: 1946 Gillette Super-Speed
Blade: Dorco ST-301 #1
Brush: Semogue 1305 boar
Soap: D.R. Harris Almond
A/S: Thayer's witch hazel
EdT: Leonard
Best,
Roger
I've been a wet shaver for 56 years!
I've been a wet shaver for 56 years!
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Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Omega Boar
Copper hat twisted lime soap
DE89BL w/Astra sp (4)
Aqua Valva
Nivea Cool Kick
Copper hat twisted lime soap
DE89BL w/Astra sp (4)
Aqua Valva
Nivea Cool Kick
Rob
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Re: SOTD: December 19, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Unscented AoS soap
Rooney 2/1 super silvertip brush
Feather AS-D2 razor
Feather blade (1)
Thayers witch hazel
Unscented AoS ASB
Rooney 2/1 super silvertip brush
Feather AS-D2 razor
Feather blade (1)
Thayers witch hazel
Unscented AoS ASB
-Ed