Shave of the Day

[freebird]

Let me look, I might accidentally have a spare fat boy. I know I sold one of them not too long back, and have one that I'm using, but I think I may have another stashed away.

 

[Vintage lover]

Merker Classic
Col. Konk bayrum shave soap
Col. Konk pure badger brush
bayrum aftershave

 

[freebird]

Uberlather tonight.

Trumpers Coconut, w/C&E Nomad
vintage mug
Black Bear brand strop
Geo. Wostenholm 5/8
Ever Ready pure badger brush
Alum
QED-SRP Tobacco a/s balm

3 passes bbs.

 

[rmrdaddy]

This AM:
Gillette Slim Adjustable
Fresh Derby Blade
Kent BK4
Fraser's Shave Cream
Thayer's Witchazel w/Aloe
Nivea Sensitive After Shave Balm
Saint Charles Shave Arrimarse Edt

 

[DeaconKC]

Tried Burma Shave's soap and wasn't impressed. Guess I'll stick with the VDH until my Col Conk's gets here.

 

[rmrdaddy]

7/19/08 shave of the day -

Gillette Slim Adjustable
Derby Blade
Kent BK4
Crabtree & Evelyn Sienna Shave Cream
EarthScience After Shave Splash
Nivea Sensitive After Shave Balm
Dunhill X-centric Cologne



Hey Deacon,
Did you want to try a shave cream?

 

[DeaconKC]

For right now I'm trying to get a routine down so I can actually know what I'm doing! Preferably WITHOUT cutting my own throat in the process! But thanks! I am enjoying my new Omega Badger brush a lot!

 

[rmrdaddy]

No problem sir.
In my (limited) experience, it's harder to get a great lather with a soap than with a cream. At least for me. A key component to a great shave is the medium we use to facilitate the shave, which is lather. Obviously, razor skills are a necessity as well, losing an ear or something is tremendously undesirable ( unless you are working that totured artist angle, or going for a section 8).
The offer stands sir....

 

[freebird]

No problem sir.
In my (limited) experience, it's harder to get a great lather with a soap than with a cream. At least for me. A key component to a great shave is the medium we use to facilitate the shave, which is lather. Obviously, razor skills are a necessity as well, losing an ear or something is tremendously undesirable ( unless you are working that totured artist angle, or going for a section 8).
The offer stands sir....

true dat. +1

I also have some shave cream samples I'd send if you'd like them.

 

[freebird]

Real Shave pre-shave self heating lotion - from a box pass box
Wade & Butcher 5/8 spike
Black Bear brand strop
Tryphon.it Silvertip brush
Ogallala Bay Rum soap
Kiss My Face Mint shaving cream
Alum
Lucky Tiger after shave - also from the box pass


3 passees, not quite bbs, neuropathy and carpal tunnel giving me fits this evening.

 

[rmrdaddy]

How do you like that Lucky Tiger balm Tony?
I've seen others using Lucky Tiger products, but I have yet to see amy of them at the local stores to try it. Does it have a scent to it?

 

[freebird]

Have you smelled the Lucky Tiger hair tonics? This one at least had the same aroma as the hair tonic. They have their own unique scent, not too sweet,not too strong, just really light and clean. This was my first shot with the aftershave, but I have used the hair tonics for several years now. PM me your mailing address and I'll zip this bottle to you, I can pick up another at the local barber supply, which is the only brick and mortar store that I know of (locally) that carries their products.

 

[DeaconKC]

Gillette DE [Dad's old one]
ASR Platinum blade
VDH Soap
Omega Badger brush
Aqua Velva Musk AS
Aside from the sacrificial bumps from the Quattro, I am getting better with the DE. Boy, I LOVE that Omega brush!

 

[rmrdaddy]

Yep, once you "even out" your face initially with a DE, your shaves will just get closer and easier. You just have to deal with some spots for a week or thereabouts.
Can we get a photo of the razor you are using?

 

[DeaconKC]

 

[Alucard73]

Gillette Aristocrat
Red Persona Blade
BK8 Brush
Kent Soap
Thayers Lemon
Pinauld Lilac Vegetal

Just bought a pristine Toggle and I am dying to use it. Just too pretty.

 

[rmrdaddy]

Nice Black handled Super Speed :cool2:

 

[rmrdaddy]

Today's selections:
Gillette Slim Adjustable
Derby Blade
Art Of Shaving Best Badger Brush
Taylor's of Old Bond Street Avocado Shave Cream
Thayer's Witch Hazel with Aloe
Nivea Sensitive After Shave Balm
Homebrew Bay Rum

 

[DeaconKC]

Thanks RMR, it's got a lot of honest wear, but I wouldn't part with it!

 

[rmrdaddy]

Better late than....

Monday Morning Shave:
Gillette Slim Adjustable
Derby Blade
Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad Shave Cream
EarthScience After Shave Splash
Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad After Shave Balm
Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad Cologne