Thread: Sun May 22nd - Sat May 28th

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Location: 36° 0'5"N - 115° 15' 21"W

Razor: Fontana

Brush: Simpson Chubby 2

Soap: La Toja Manantiales

Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel

AS: Booster Mosswood

Summary: The Fontana and La Toja soap were 2 new acquisitions I made this past week. I was pleasantly surprised how both performed. The Fontana was on my wish list for a very long time as I had been keeping an eye out for one to eventually show up as they are not very common. The shave it gave me blew every top vintage straight razor contender I own down a notch. It's an extra hollow ground razor with that nice pitched singing sound when stropping. If you ever get the chance to snatch one up, I would suggest you don't hesitate a moment. The La Toja Manantiales performed flawless. Is it as good as Maison De Candre. It's very good, just different. Both are top performers in their own league. Booster's Mosswood is always a refreshing after shave especially on those hot days here in the desert. I would describe it as light, crisp and fresh. They don't have much alcohol content, it's pretty much short lived, but the scent last long enough, with the right amount of punch, to dissipate before using an EDT.

Enjoy the new SOTD and thanks to everyone for participating.

1932 Gillette Tech Canada/Vintage Gillette Super Blue Blades/Vie Long Horsehair/Palmolive cream/Barbasol Brisk AS/ Head Lube glossy/Avon ASB

A DFS to start the day, even though it's way too early. Working 3a-3p again, but at least it starts with a great shave.

Have Great shaves today, Gentlemen

Good morning friends!

PREP: Proraso Preshave Cream
BRUSH: 24 mm Shavemac D01
SOAP/CREAM: Taylor of Old Bond Street LEMON & LIME Shaving Cream
SCUTTLE: Georgetown Pottery Scuttle
RAZOR: 6/8" Le Talisman / PEROUX-COGNET, THIERS
STROP: Kanayama Cordovan #30000
SHAVE: 2 passes, WTG / XTG
AS: IRISCH MOOS
RESULT: Great shave



Have a nice week

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Simpson, Chubby 2
Razor: Revisor
Soap: Barbershop, Lime
AS: Old Spice, Fresh Lime
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean
This is a lather showel for sure, it´s easy to shave 1/2 the face without wiping any lather off from the blade

Only a few entries, and the Shave Week is already a winner! Gentlemen, with my meager collection how will I ever compete with these beautiful blades????

Todays shave was held in the stables due to inclement weather. The stable is warm and dry on cold wet days, but I would rather be outside if I can. However, one must make do with what one has at their disposal.

Location: Property between Toowoomba and Allora

Razor: I introduced my OCD razor to the country life.

Shave cream: Fauldings

Brush: Cyril R Salter

Strop: 'Roo hide 2" travel strop, home made.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Only a few entries, and the Shave Week is already a winner! Gentlemen, with my meager collection how will I ever compete with these beautiful blades????

Well, in your case, you could close your eyes and just pick one of your razors

Pre-Shave: Sauna and a shower.

Brush: H.L.Thäter 25mm Silvertip

Razor:C-MON Filarmonica 15/16"

Strop: C-MON Vel-Edge Cordovan Shell, Vintage

Soap/Cream: Alraz Shaving Cream, Saigon

Astringent: Thayers Super

After shave Balm: Alraz Shaving Balm, Saigon

EdT: Acqua di Parma Colonia

Results: Completely BBS! The shave last night was exceptional, so todays shave was not much of a job really.

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Enjoy your week Gentlemen:-)

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Only a few entries, and the Shave Week is already a winner! Gentlemen, with my meager collection how will I ever compete with these beautiful blades????

We just gotta keep trying Bill.
Still more beauties to be found out there!!

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Martinez' Custom: Chess King w/ 26mm silver tip badger
Soap: Mama Bear's Ye Olde Barbershoppe
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop (3x25)
Razor: Mastro Livi 8/8 Bergam Damascus in Mammoth Ivory Scales
ASB: Caswell-Massey No. Six

Smooth shave.