Thread: SOTD - 'CHRISTMAS THEME' - Sun December 19th - Sat December 25th

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Pre-Shave: Nice, long, hot shower

Razor: 13/16" Tokyo Coral, 3/4 Hollow, Spike Point

Brush: 24mm Custom, 2-band Shavemac D01

Überlather: Tabac Shave Creme + Tabac Shave Soap + Glycerin

Astringent: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Tabac AS

Cologne: Tabac EDC

The Hardware: Today is a special SOTD, which deserves a special shave with special gear. Gear #1 (The razor): I recently got this NOS Coral and honed it up using my routine 1k, Coti and JNat progression with amazing results. The blade has an interesting history (according to the historical papers that came with it, translated by JimR). This beauty was made on July 18, 1966 (a very special year ), inspected by Matsuoka-san of Takagi Riki Co. in Tokyo. The steel is Japanese, made from Iron sand - probably the third tier of steel, after the High grade Tamahagane (玉 鋼:たまはがね) and then the low grade Tamahagane (making this something similar to Hitachi Blue Paper)...very tough steel, but prone to oxidation (which was apparent on the blade and which I cleaned up). Gear #2 (The brush): I ordered this 2-Band custom D01 ~2 months ago and recently got it from Bernd ~2 weeks ago. Today, she is making her debut alongside the Coral. This brush is 24mm in size with 48mm loft size (2mm longer than standard). Handle is Bruyère wood with a nickel base. She definitely has a tougher backbone than any of my current 3-band Shavemacs. I love this brush. She is a great addition to the collection. The tough backbone combined with the extra soft tips make for an amazing experience in lathering/prepping. One can think of it this way: If the 3-band is a "luxurious" car, then the 2-band would be the high end "sports" car.

The Software: The Tabac needs no introduction to this audience. What can be said about it that hasn't already been said, inferred or experienced?

Results: To make a long story short, the D01/Coral combo was an absolute delight to use and start this week's special SOTD for me. The Coral delivered an exceedingly smooth and out of this world shave today. I hardly felt the whiskers whipped away. I can easily envision her becoming one of my top 5 shavers. Now, I am ready for a brunch that my wife and I are hosting for some very close friends.

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Excellent SOTDs gentlemen...Have an AWESOME Sunday guys.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Excellent Glen .
PS: The YouTube video doesn't work...it has been blocked from being embedded. I'll find it online.

Thanks Robert. I updated with a different Link of something similar. If you ever get the chance to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra live, don't pass it up. A truly amazing experience (tremendous musicians, excellent theatrics, etc).

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I chose my NOS Revisor Gold for her festive colors.

That is a fantastic razor Rene

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: 13/16" Tokyo Coral, 3/4 Hollow, Spike Point
Brush: 24mm Custom, 2-band Shavemac D01

Wow Robert!! Wonderful new additions to the stable! That Coral is stunning and the brush is very classy

Good Morning--Great start Gentlemen!

Vintage Rooney Boar
Cella SS
Seidman Special
TM Artisan--Linen / Horsehide
Witch Hazel
Alfred Sung Paradise EDT
Have a Great Day!

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

Seidman Special!

Excellent shot Chris! That Seidman Special is SWEET :

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I chose my NOS Revisor Gold

Nice adn great shot!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: 13/16" Tokyo Coral, 3/4 Hollow, Spike PointBrush: 24mm Custom, 2-band Shavemac D01

Wow, nice shot and very nice razor! I´ve been thinking of those two banded D001, looks lovely and seems like a good brush!

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

Seidman Special

Very nice blade and good shot!!

WOW !!!!


Gentlemen I gotta say this is starting off to be a great week, I already can't wait for tomorrow...

Simpsons 57 | L'Occitane Cade Soap | Wacker Stosser Mod. 4 | Alum | Institut Karite Balm | L'Occitane Vetyver

This was my first go with the Cade soap and I was very impressed. I can honestly say that this is the best scent I have ever smelled in a soap. The lather was slick and thick and there was enough for about 10 passes. It also left my skin nice and moisturized after which is important to me in these Winter months.

Excellent shots already everyone! Here is one big THANK YOU for the effort!

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I already can't wait for tomorrow...

Damn You,... my beard doesn't grow that fast! HAHAHAHAHAHA

Kudos to Mrs. Gssixgun. It's always a joy to see her props and helping out the G bro.

Great posts everyone, I'll try to chime in with a contribution soon