Thread: SOTD - Sun August 29th - Sat September 4rd

[QUOTE=holli4pirating;648342]Today I said goodbye to two beauties...]
Are you saying good buy to those beautiful razors?

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

That's more like it, Rene!

How did today's shave compare to yesterday?

Better. I always have trouble with one side of my neck. Not sure why. Next shave will be with the Red Head. Cant wait!!

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

Today I said goodbye to two beauties...]

Are you saying good buy to those beautiful razors?

The Dovo belongs to Nolig23, and the Greaves to.... ah I can't remember his SRP nick! They'll be going in the mail tomorrow!

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

The Dovo belongs to Nolig23, and the Greaves to.... ah I can't remember his SRP nick! They'll be going in the mail tomorrow!

Lucky men. Love that Dovo!

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

The Dovo belongs to Nolig23, and the Greaves to.... ah I can't remember his SRP nick! They'll be going in the mail tomorrow!

LegalBeagle...yeah, that's his nick...Does he need to PM his address again?

That is some great, quality oatmeal you got there.

Originally Posted by BlacknTan

Sunday, 8.29.10

Luxury Shave Day...

Aura Glow as a Pre Shave Oil and feel for the occult
Acqua di Parma Luxury Shave Cream
Simpson's X2L Ehsan 2 Band Super
Wacker Old Sheffield No.4 Stosser 13/16ths
SRD Premium I Strop .. 40 Linen/85 Leather
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea AS Balm
Spanish Floïd Suave

First and foremost, thanks to Curtiss (Scissors) for his kindness and generosity in sending the Acqua di Parma sample for today's shave.
I must admit to feeling a bit jaded about all the praise heaped on this cream, but I'm here to tell you that it is amazing stuff! A little dab explodes into a mountain of creamy lather, and Scissors was right on in his recommandation to treat it like soap and pre soften it with a bit of water... A real luxury product... and since most of my choices are pretty pedestrian, I can tell the difference!
The Wacker added to the illusion of a man in the lap of luxury rather than just another face in the crowd (which I try my best to avoid!)..

A great shave for (hopefully) a quiet Sunday..

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Prep: Shave Secret as a pre-shave oil & hot towel
Brush: Shavemac DO1
SC/SC: A blend of LaToja & Kiss My Face Cool Mint
Razor: Robert Williams
Astringent: Humphreys Witch Hazel
ASB: Nivea Replenishing
AS: Floid Blue

Originally Posted by lesshairy

Prep: Shave Secret as a pre-shave oil & hot towel
Brush: Shavemac DO1
SC/SC: A blend of LaToja & Kiss My Face Cool Mint
Razor: Robert Williams
Astringent: Humphreys Witch Hazel
ASB: Nivea Replenishing
AS: Floid Blue

Oooooooh. The D01 !!! Fabulous choice for a brush. What size?

TSD ISZ Pre-shave Balm
Henckel's Friodur 4/8
Truefitt and Hill 1805 SC
C&E BBB
TSD Iced Peppermint AS Milk

-after about 2 months this is really clicking-getting some BBS shaves finally
thanks to the great advice from this board, I really appreciate it!

Sometimes on Sunday, I save the shave until the end of the day. A final "fair well " to the weekend. I find it to be a tremendously relaxing and rewarding way to end the weekend (Monday can be so rushed in the morning that I fear I would not get to enjoy the shave). I have been shaving lately with a Wostenholm Pipe razor. To change things up, I got out my "Livi New Grind" (I refer to it as "The Verticoli"). The blade is quite a bit heavier than the wostenholm, and not being used to the weight, I received 2 knicks. Note to self: Use this razor more to avoid these issues. I often find that I will save my Ultra-nice items for "special" things. This holds true for razors, guitars, clothes, guns, etc. Anyone else do this? Anyhow, it was a great shave anyway.

Pre-shave: Hot shower, rubbed face with tea tree and peppermint conditioner.
Strop: Rup Razor 50 leather.
Razor: Maestro Livi New Grind 6/8
Brush: TGN Grade A Premium Silver Badger in Custom Cherry Handle
Scuttle: SRD
Cream: AOS Sandalwood
Shave: WTG, XTG, ATG. Hot water rinse between each pass. Cold water splash, 2 Dabs of stiptic pencil. AOS Sandalwood aftershave balm to finish.
Result: Smooth and relaxing!

Straight shaving makes me feel like I truly can "suck the marrow out of life".

Have a great week Gentlemen!