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SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 9:37 am
by brothers
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Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 9:53 am
by churchilllafemme
Monday AM 2017-05-29

Moss Anniversary Slate scuttle
Rooney 1/2 Faux Horn Finest (24mm/58mm)
Ralph Lauren Safari shaving soap (vintage)
DE Black Chrome-Nickel AS-D2/Stork Pinsk Titanium
Wilkinson Light Brigade (9)
Ralph Lauren Safari aftershave balm (vintage)
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Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 1:55 pm
by smoothshaver
Stirling almond creme soap
Shavemac finest knot in a Rooney 2/1 handle
Feather AS-D2 razor
Feather blade
Thayers Witch Hazel
AoS unscented ASB

Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 4:50 am
by Mike R
Monday

Brush: Rooney Stubby 1
Cream: Taylor - Shave Shop
Razor: Van der Hagen
Blade: Feather
A/S: Nivea Sensitive
Cologne: Old Spice Original A/S

Mike

Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 2:48 pm
by brothers
Tuesday -

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Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 2:59 pm
by Antique Hoosier
Tuesday

C.V. Heljestrand MK133
Kanayama #3
Olde Apothecary Shop Badger
Santa Maria Novella Crema da Barba Original
Floris "JF" Aftershave Splash
Penhaligons Racquets Cologne

Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 5:15 pm
by smoothshaver
AoS unscented soap
Simpson Colonel X2L best badger
Feather AS-D2 razor
Feather blade (1)
Thayers Witch Hazel
AoS unscented ASB

Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 9:19 am
by churchilllafemme
Wednesday AM 2017-05-31

Georgetown Pottery G12 Scuttle (Hamada and Persimmon)
Rooney 1/3 Finest (26mm/55mm)
Brooks Brothers shaving soap (vintage)
Feather AS-D2/Triad Aristocrat-Diplomat
Personna Super Platinum Chrome (1)
Calvin Klein Obsession aftershave
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Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 10:22 am
by Antique Hoosier
Wednesday

C.V. Heljestrand MK133
Kanayama #3
Olde Apothecary Shop Badger
Santa Maria Novella Crema da Barba Original
Floris Santal Aftershave Balm
Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet EDT

Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:36 am
by churchilllafemme
Thursday AM 2017-06-01

Georgetown Pottery G20 Scuttle (Hamada and Purple)
Rooney 2/1 Finest #2 (21mm/52mm)
Old Spice shaving soap (vintage) + OS Original shaving cream
DE Black Chrome-Nickel AS-D2/UFO Red Bronze Kaiser
Personna Super Platinum Chrome (2)
Armani Acqua di Giò aftershave
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Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:17 am
by brothers
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Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 6:48 am
by Antique Hoosier
Friday

C.V. Heljestrand MK No.133
Kanayama #3
Olde Apothecary Shop Badger
AoS "Unscented" Shaving Cream
Dopo Barba di Camaldoli Splash
Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet EDT
Tabac Hair Cream

Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 7:04 am
by brothers
Friday -

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Friday 2 June 2017

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 8:36 am
by therazorguy
Friday 2 June 2017

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Viva l'Italia!

Viva l'Italia! Today is the Italian National Day or, like we properly call it, "Festa della Repubblica", that is our "Republic Day". We are in fact celebrating the 71st anniversary of our Republic. Long live Italy! To celebrate our National Day I shaved with Italian products only, including the ones made by me, certainly and proudly made in Italy. As for the razor, I used this Mastro Livi RWL34, a stainless steel having - and I am sure about this - superior quality and performance in shaving. I must say this is the only Mastro Livi razor I have ever honed (I own 31 of them, none of them ever needed honing) and not because it needed honing, indeed because of a challenge. I have read from time to time many people complained about Mastro Livi RWL34 razors and in their opinion it was a stainless steel impossible to hone and it could not take any edge or however a good edge. I have three RWL34 razors and I decided to accept the risk of honing one of them and I decided to sacrifice this one. Let me say this clear: this razor had a great edge (just like any Mastro Livi razor) but I wanted to try myself to hone it from scratch and see whether those complaining about RWL34 razors were right. I removed the original Mastro Livi edge by severely dulling it on a stone, then I started making a new bevel from scratch. It took about 15 minutes to get a fabulous edge and I can tell (and prove) what people say about Mastro Livi RWL34 is absolutely false. I used a 3K to make a new bevel, a Belgian coticule and then Mastro Livi chromium oxide paste and his loom strop. Since that day, I used this razor to shave dozens of times and it still has a very sharp and super cutting edge. Mastro Livi RWL34 straight razors are magnificently amazing shavers, giving a super close and very effective shave. Viva l'Italia!
  • Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
  • Soap: RazorGuy Almond Oil Shaving Cream
  • Brush: Omega Bristle 10275
  • Bowl: Chinese Bowl
  • Strop: Mastro Livi Travel Loom Strop and Hand Palm
  • Razor: Mastro Livi RWL34, 8/8 Full Hollow, Snake Point
  • Post-Shave: Alum Block
  • Post-Shave: Argan Oil
  • After Shave: RazorGuy Bay Rum

Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 11:11 am
by churchilllafemme
Friday AM 2017-06-02

Moss Slate Anniversary scuttle
Elite Razor Reclaimed Poplar Manchurian White 2-Band (24mm/50mm)
XPEC Unscented shaving cream (original formula) + Acqua di Parma Colonia EdT
DE Ink Edition AS-D2/UFO Titan Fine Titanium
Personna Super Platinum Chrome (3)
Aramis Tuscany aftershave
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Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 8:17 am
by Antique Hoosier
Saturday

C.V. Heljestrand MK No.133
Kanayama #3
Olde Apothecary Shop Badger
Penhaligons Sartorial Shaving Cream
Floris "JF" Aftershave Splash
Penhaligons Racquets Cologne
Tabac Hair Cream

Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 9:35 am
by churchilllafemme
Saturday AM 2017-06-03

Georgetown Pottery G12 Scuttle (Green Oribe & Purple)
Rooney 2/1 Faux Horn Finest (21mm/53mm)
Crabtree & Evelyn Sienna shaving soap + shaving cream (both vintage)
Feather AS-D2/Stork Diplomat Titanium
Personna Super Platinum Chrome (4)
Crabtree & Evelyn Sienna aftershave (vintage)
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Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 11:37 am
by brothers
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Sunday 4 June 2017

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:08 am
by therazorguy
Sunday 4 June 2017

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Mastro Livi RWL34: a Stellar Fabulous Edge!

The more I use a Mastro Livi RWL34 razor, the more I know how great are the straight razor made with this fabulous stainless steel. They simply take an incredible edge that, coupled with the superior Mastro Livi's craftsmanship in creating extra full hollow blades by hand and by using his wheel grinders only, give a super smooth and close shave. I am so happy I took this Mastro Livi RWL34 with me for this month's trip and it is giving me the very best shaves. As for the rest of the today's shave setup, I used an Omega bristle brush which easily mounted a rich lather from Cella shaving soap, ended with the very cool and refreshing touch of the magnificent Floïd Blue aftershave. A perfect Mastro Livi RWL34 shave!
  • Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
  • Soap: Cella Shaving Soap
  • Brush: Omega Bristle 89
  • Bowl: Chinese Bowl
  • Strop: Mastro Livi Travel Loom Strop and Hand Palm
  • Razor: Mastro Livi RWL34, 8/8 Full Hollow, Snake Point
  • Post-Shave: Alum Block
  • Post-Shave: Umbrian Extravirgin Olive Oil
  • After Shave: Floïd Blue

Re: SOTD: May 29 to June 4, 2017

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:28 am
by Antique Hoosier
Sunday
C.V. Heljestrand MK No.133
Kanayama #3
Olde Apothecary Shop Badger
TABAC Shaving Cream
Dopo Barba di Camaldoli Aftershave Splash
Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet EDT
Tabac Hair Cream