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« Reply #615 on: July 01, 2013, 09:35:41 AM »
quick update....I did the same on my noggin...used the de....again...wow....best headshave so far....no where near as much shadow....im guessing the butter is letting the razor glide easier...same as using shave oil...any hoo. ...im sticking with

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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #616 on: July 01, 2013, 08:33:55 PM »
Monday, July 1, 2013 SOTD

Razor:  Merkur 37C

Blade:  Feather

Soap:  Mystic Water Bay.Rum

Brush:  TSN Semogue 2012  LE

Dessert: Ice cube rub, refrigerated WH, refrigerated Osage Rub

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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #617 on: July 04, 2013, 02:00:01 PM »
Independence Day SOTD 2013

Razor:  Cobra Classic

Blade:  Feather Professional

Soap:  Mystic Water Bay Rum

Brush:  TSN Semogue 2012 LE

Dessert:  Ice cube rub, refrigerated WH, refrigerated Osage Rub

Hi Gents:  Hope all is well with you & your families.  Enjoy your Fourth of July and your shaves.  I know I am.

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #618 on: July 08, 2013, 08:31:16 AM »
SOTD 7/8/2013

Presoak with conditioner in the shower.

Razor:  1961 Gillette Fatboy (set on 2)

Blade:  Derby Extra

Cream:  HeadSlick menthol

After shave balm:  Art of Shaving Sandlewood

Im still experimenting with creams/soaps/blades and a "new-to-me" Fatboy razor, but todays shave was the best so far!

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #619 on: August 02, 2013, 06:20:07 AM »
@Schwank, I've never used a Fatboy.  How does it shave?  Have you used other DEs you could compare it to?


Other members - let's try and get this thread up and running again!  Come and share your love for traditional shaving...

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Re: Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD):
« Reply #620 on: August 07, 2013, 01:01:31 PM »
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 SOTD

Razor:  Merkur Futur

Blade:  Polsilver Super Iridium

Soap:  Barrister & Mann Lime/Lavender/Cedarwood

Brush:  TSN Semogue 2012 LE

Dessert:  Ice cube rub, refrigerated WH, refrigerated Osage Rub

Just had a super, smooth face & dome shave with the Futur  (dialed at #6).  Also, the Barrister & Mann soaps are amazing.  The Lime/Lavender scent screams summer and leaves my skin feeling great. Plus it is made from the good ole USA in Boston.  Will from Barrister & Mann gives great customer service.


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #621 on: August 07, 2013, 09:10:55 PM »
SOTD

Muhle R41 2011
Feather (1)
Mystic Waters Bay Rum
ER150 TGN Finest XH 22mm / 52mm

There's BBS and then there's...

B
B
SSSSSS

Tonight was one of those nights. I've learned that even though you feel stubble during the shave, once you do a cold water/ice cube rub, WH and AS, you're left with phenomenal results. I've been getting literally BBS shaves daily for few weeks.


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #622 on: August 07, 2013, 09:34:27 PM »
@BMiLcs:  Bryan. . . nice pic of your SOTD.  Glad that you are getting BBS results.


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #623 on: August 08, 2013, 01:51:26 AM »
Warhawk, Bmilcs, nice pics and descriptions gents!  Love it!

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #624 on: August 08, 2013, 06:26:11 AM »
Face shave:

Razor: Kai Captain Excelia
Blade: Kai mild pink
Soap: Tabac
Brush: Semogue 1305 (I think! Warhawk will correct me if I'm wrong!)

Prep was a shower, then the tabac lathered up effortlessly as always.

Dessert was witch hazel followed by Lucido after shave lotion.

A magnificent shave!


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #625 on: August 08, 2013, 07:23:20 AM »
Thanks guys. Looks like this is a better place to discuss headshaves. Over at B&B, responses seem to be few and far between.


I wrote a prep routine that I use on a daily basis and wonder if its worth posting here:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/357667-Bryan-s-Prep-For-Headshavers

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #626 on: August 08, 2013, 07:25:25 AM »
Face shave:

Razor: Kai Captain Excelia
Blade: Kai mild pink
Soap: Tabac
Brush: Semogue 1305 (I think! Warhawk will correct me if I'm wrong!)

Prep was a shower, then the tabac lathered up effortlessly as always.

Dessert was witch hazel followed by Lucido after shave lotion.

A magnificent shave!



Great lookin setup. I shipped two straights to Glen today for honing. Hopefully I don't wreck the edge; do you prefer shavette type razors?

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #627 on: August 08, 2013, 03:39:33 PM »
@Bluebriz:  Brian. . . as a big fan of Semogue brushes; you have a nice Semogue 1305, my friend.   O:O

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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #628 on: August 08, 2013, 05:52:29 PM »
Awesome posts guys. Thanks for sharing your great shaving expperiences. Much appreciated.


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Re: SAFETY Razor Shave of the Day (SOTD)
« Reply #629 on: August 08, 2013, 09:58:31 PM »
I have and love the folding Kai Captain standard and Excelia.  The non-folding I don't like so much.
I like the idea of regular straights more though, so I have 3 headed to the US for honing, and will probably send my Japanese style straight across too if my honing attempts fall short.
I'm determined to learn regular straights though, so have a bunch of cheap Gold Dollars heading my way to practice on.  Also need a dremel but it's all part of the fun!