Shave of the Day

[Michaelshane]

Sunday
Derby extra
Penhaligon's Blenhiem bouquet AS balm and ODT.

 

[icemanxxxv]

Proraso Pre
Biggelow Cream
EverReady T150 with 26mm Silver Tip knot
Gillette 1964 first quarter Slim Adjustable
Astra Superior Platinum Blade
Alum Bar
Barbon A/S

 

[JEEP]

Saturday and sunday morning, at my parents' farm at Fuen:

Brit. Gillette NEW (in bakelite case) w. Derby Extra
Dovo silvertip travel brush
Proraso Green Tea & Aloe preshave in travel container (used both as pre and post)
Palmolive shavingstick
Unscented Thayer's Witch Hazel in travel bottle


Regards.

Jakob

 

[Dulouz]

Tuesday:

Brush: Vulfix 247
Soap: Homemade Bay Rum Lime shavestick
Razor: '67 Super Speed
Blade: Personna (day2)
Post: Witch Hazel, Shea Moisture Tea Tree AS

Pomade: Sweet Georgia Brown (purple can)

Great shave today. 2 WTG, 2 ATG, BBS. This Shea AS still smells fantastic.

 

[St.Ignatz]

TOBS preshave
TOBS Sandalwood Cream
Col. Conk BB Brush
Gillette Flair Tip (A3)
Derby Extra
AOS Sandalwood Aftershave Balm
Best shave in a month. Over a Futur, two different Slim adjustable and a black tip SuperSpeed.
Tom D.

 

[Dulouz]

Wednesday Evening:

Brush: Vulfix 247 pure badger
Soap: Homemade Seamoss SS
Razor: '67 Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Personna (day3)
Post: Shea Moisture Tea Tree AS

Shower and shave right before bed. Still pretty smooth when I woke up this morning.

 

[NicoleAnn]

hi everyone, I'm very new to the lounge
but I have a question for the fellas

my boyfriend's birthday is coming up soon
and i wanted to buy him a shaving set
we both very much have a passion for vintage and golden era things.
At the antique store we go to, there was one of those one bladed razor like barbers used to use, and i saw him eyeing it.
now Im not sure quite what to buy.
is there a special shaving cream?
and the brush?
silly question but i just don't know.

thank you

 

[Shangas]

Hey Nicole,

I assume you're talking about a straight-razor?

It wasn't just barbers who used them. Prior to 1901, EVERYONE used them (it was the only way for a man to shave).

A full, classic shaving-kit would need:

- Shaving-brush (Badger hair is best).
- Shaving-soap or cream (but nothing that comes out of a pressurised can).
- Shaving-scuttle or bowl (a cereal bowl will do. But if you want the real vintage effect, try and find a shaving-scuttle).
- Razor.

Depending on the type of razor, you will also need...

DOUBLE-EDGED SAFETY RAZOR:

- Double-edged blades (easily purchased at any good shaving-shop, or online. Sometimes you can find them New Old Stock in antiques shops, second-hand shops or flea-markets).

- Razor-sharpener. These were little compact doowhackies that you slotted your double-edged blades into, to sharpen them up (so that you could use them for ages). They're a bit tricky to find. Your best bet is eBay. I picked mine up at the local flea-market for $30. And they DO work. I got a single blade to last three months!

STRAIGHT RAZOR:

- Strop. Leather and canvass strop to smooth out the blade.

- Double-sided sharpening stone. To keep the blade sharp.

Probably a few other things, which I can't think of.

You might also want to get your boyfriend a shaving-stand. They're used to hold your shaving-brush in the right position and in some cases, to hold the razor (usually a double-edged safety) as well. They make neat-looking bathroom accessories. Or, you can make your own.

 

[NicoleAnn]

ohhh thank you SOO much
thats such a big help
ive seen so many of the brushes and vintage bowls at the antique store i go to
so thats great.
again thank you!

 

[Shangas]

You're welcome, Nicole.

Of course, if your boyfriend can't, for whatever reason, use a straight-razor, you might get him a vintage Double Edge (usually called a 'D.E') safety-razor:

They were used from 1901-1970s (I think?) when the newfangled, multi-bladed cartridge monstrosities came in. They're easier to look after than Straights, but still give a nice, solid vintage feel. I shave with a DE razor.

 

[icemanxxxv]

30May2010

Arko Shave Stick
EverReady Re-knot
Gillette Tech
Astra Superior Platinum
Alum Bar
Pinuad's Clubman Special Reserve
Lime Sec EDC
BBS

 

[icemanxxxv]

Tuesday's Shave

Feeling a bit humid this morning I was looking for a blast of face freeze when I got out of the showewr this morning, so here is what I did.

Cool water in sink.
Dab of Bigelow
Dab of Barbon
Custom Re-knot silver tip brush
Mixed in my 49 cent soup mug to an ubercool lather
Bladed off with my Ikon handled tech with an Astra Superior Platinum
Finished with cold water rinse
Alum Block
Barbon aftershave
Face was still freezen 10 minutes later.
Waiting patiently for My Osage Rub.

Scent of the Day Pinuads Citrus Musk

 

[icemanxxxv]

Cool water in sink.
Dab of Bigelow
Dab of Barbon
Custom Re-knot silver tip brush
Mixed in my 49 cent soup mug to an ubercool lather
Bladed off with my Ikon handled tech with an Astra Superior Platinum
Finished with cold water rinse
Alum Block
OSAGE RUBFace was still freezen 15minutes later.

Scent of the Day Pinuads Lime Sec

 

[rmrdaddy]

Wednesday AM Shave

Gillette Slim Superadjustable
Fresh Astra Blade
Vermont Country Store Pure Badger Brush
Lider Active Shaving Cream
QED Man Davinci Water Splash
Nivea Sentitive After Shave Balm
Davidoff Cool Water cologne

 

[davestlouis]

I'm not as fancy as some of you guys, but here goes:
1953 Gillette SuperSpeed
DE blade from Walgreens(el-cheapo)
Williams soap
1950s? era Century brush that I bought recently as part of an old leather-bound shaving and shoeshine kit
Dickinson witch hazel, followed with a splash of Pinaud's Bay Rum...feel the burn, baby!

I don't like this particular brush, the bristles are firmer than those on my "new" brush that I bought at WalMart over the winter.

 

[Shangas]

Soap: Proraso shaving soap.
Razor: No-name three-piece DE razor. Gold-plated.
Blade: Wilkinson Sword.
Spoon: Random white ceramic spoon. I use it for scooping and measuring my shaving-soap.
Brush: Windsor badger-hair brush.
China-thingy: Antique Victorian shaving-scuttle. Been experimenting with this thing, to see if I can use the top of the scuttle as a lathering-bowl with soft shaving-soap, in spite of the presence of the drainage holes.

Results of my tests have been amazingly positive. The scuttle cost me all of $10 at the local flea-market, and it's in perfect condition.

 

[JEEP]

Wednesday morning:

Proraso Cutting Edge Cleansing Clycerin Bar
Proraso Green Tea & Aloe preshave
GEM 1912 w. GEM Personna SE
Omega 10098 prof. boar
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Thayer's Witch Hazel


Regards.

Jakob

 

[St.Ignatz]

This evening:
Gillette A1 w/ Derby extra
AOS pre oil
Trumper Super Badger
T&H Trafalger Cream
AOS unscented balm

This morning:
Gillette J4 Adjustable (3) w/DX
AOS pre oil
T&H Grafton Cream
AOS Pure B
Alum bar
AOS Unscented Balm

yesterday:
Merkur Futur w/Derby Extra
TOBS pre oil
Col Conk Best Badger
TOBS Avocado Cream
AOS Lavender Gel

edited for brush accuracy.

 

[rmrdaddy]

Went to visit the folks today and gave my Dad a fresh shave while I was there.

The goods:
Gillette Superspeed (it's a 1968, Dad got it new )
Derby blade
Crabtree & Evelyn Travel Badger Brush
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shave Cream
Bay Rum After Shave Splash
The Body Shop After Shave Balm

He was very pleased

 

[St.Ignatz]

Gillette A1 w/Derby
One Earth oil
AOS Lavender puck
Boar bristle brush from "W. Germany" via John Wanamaker New in box.
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
AOS Lavender Gel AS