Lyrt, I have to build one of those light boxes ASAP! I generally like to freehand my shots without a tripod, since I use a prime lens, I find a tripod a bit cumbersome. I bounce my flash off the ceiling usually. Some days work out better than others!
Richard, I too use a prime lens (105mm macro) but I think a 60mm macro like yours is perfect for light boxes and sotd shots. I just suggest you use a bigger cardboard than mine as creativity is seriously hampered by the lack of space.
Gillette '58 TV Super Speed / Gillette "Swede"
Taylor OBS Lavender Shave Cream
Glycerine (pre-shave on second pass)
Alum block (used as a styptic for the chin nick from the first pass)
Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
D.R. Harris Arlington Aftershave Milk
Sergio: Sadly, I can't compare the Arlington milk to the regular milk, because I've never tried the regular. In trying to scrounge up bottles of the old formula, I've only come across the Arlington.
I will say this: the balm's fragrance is faithful to the Arlington scent. It fades quite quickly, so I don't hesitate to use it with any other fragrance.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help. If anyone would like to give me a bottle of the basic old formula milk, I'll be happy to do additional research!
Sergio, The old formula Arlington Milk works identically to the old regular version. Only the scent is different, and that fades quickly in any case.
Saturday:
Gillette English HD Rocket & Swedish Gillette blade ( don't remember how many shaves are on it, as it was left in the razor from before I went away to NJ....didn't matter, an excellent shave )
RA Rooney Finest, medium, style 1
Trumpers Almond shave cream
D R Harris's A/S Milk ( older version )
Penhaligon's Lords
Saturday:
Except for ISD, this has been the Shave of the Week.
Gotta love The Fidelity Post: today's shave was faster and better than Tuesday's,
although now I think The Body Shop cream actually smells like sandalwood
'53 SS
Derby Extra
Omega Badger
Proraso Pre-Shave
D.R. Harris Arlington Cream
Aqua Velva Ice A/S Balm
Late Shave For Sunday Morning Church
Danny
Danny
"Because I prefer the cool, clean sweep of the tempered steel as it glides smoothly--" Cary Grant as he is shaving in a scene from "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House"