Shave Of The Day - Boards Edition

hitemfrank

It only costs about $10 and will last a fairly long time - a few months of daily use. That's just for the puck of soap, it's a little more for a plastic tub. You can even get them in nice looking wooden bowls for more money.

There is a fairly large amount of choice of scents. Have a look through here http://mamabearssoaps.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1


I'd say they are definitely worth a go.

jpb1974

Cheers, will ask my American pals to bring me over a stash so. Appreciate the info.

hitemfrank

Mama Bear Orange Orange - Zebra Wood Silvertip - Henkotsu Kamisori - Myrsol Agua De Limon

beardybrewer

jpb1974 wrote: »

Is the Mama Bear worth a try? Some US friends in the States due over at the end of the month, might get a few brought over.

You might also check out Mike's Soaps, they are about the nicest soaps I've tried. The Barber Shop and Bay Rum are really nice.

http://www.mikesnaturalsoaps.com/Mikes_Natural_Soaps/Shaving_Soaps.html

Even shipped to Ireland they aren't too expensive if you buy 2.

jpb1974

Thanks for the feedback guys, I'll be sure and check them out.

I stopped buying direct from the States a few years back.. too much hassle with customs adding 2 weeks onto deliver times along with custom charges.

Update -> Ordered some stuff from both Mama Bear and Mikes. Will have them at the end of the month when US folk arrive over.

Cheers

jpb1974

hitemfrank

That Semogue looks pretty new. Have you used it much?

That's a 1520, right? A nice little brush for little money.

jpb1974

A 1520 indeed... went on a bit of a splurge this week... one of three new brushes purchased.

I used it once with the T&H cream which is also new and they were a very nice combo.

Only problem is.. two cracks in the handle paint already.

hitemfrank

I've had mine for about a year now and the paint hasn't cracked yet.

Well except when I drop the handle and took a chunk out of the paint on the bottom.

Amalgam

jpb1974 wrote: »

Only problem is.. two cracks in the handle paint already.

Had the same, the heavy varnish on their unpainted brushes chips quite easily. No problem with the brush though. (Semogue 2000)

I meant to ask, what scent is the Truefitt and Hill?

jpb1974

I meant to ask, what scent is the Truefitt and Hill?

It doesn't actually list a scent

http://www.shaving.ie/products/Truefitt-and-Hill-No.-10-Finest-Shave-Cream.html

The description reads:

"willow bark, borage oil, meadowfoam seed oil, grape seed oil, almond oil and olive oil"

Scent wise, it wouldn't be high on my preference list, hard to describe it. But for €10 for 190ml it's a very good performer.

jpb1974

My Mama Bear soaps were shipped same day and reached their US destination at the weekend.

I put in an order with Mike's Natural soaps last Wednesday... all I got was a PayPal receipt, no order confirmation or any sort of acknowledgement.

I noticed their website says

**I’m currently processing orders received on 6/4, 6/6-6/16.

My order was July 3rd... seems it could be a while before they get to it. Anyone else have any experience of dealing with Mike's Soaps? Are they general slow to ship?

beardybrewer

Sorry! I should have warned you that Mike's Soaps is really slow. I've always had them shipped to Ireland so there was no time pressure. It will be worth it and hopefully cheap for your friends to post if you miss it.

jpb1974

Drat... it could be another month before they get to my order... seems they are about as fast to respond to emails too.

Think I'll have to request a refund from Paypal... not worth the wait in this day and age.

Appreciate the info.

beardybrewer

They really are worth the wait! I doubt many in Ireland have tried them but they are sensational. You might try emailing him, explain the situation, and give him a few days to respond and expedite. If you let him know the alternative is cancelling hopefully he'll prioritize you. He's just some dude doing this as a hobby and not a professional shop. That said it's proper craft soap which I'd put ahead of Mama Bear's soap any day.

For anyone in Ireland (or in case you order direct later): Buying more than 1 works out as better value since the shipping goes up only $4 for each extra tin topping out at $24 for 3 tins. If you buy 2 it works out at €15 / tin.

I have Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper and Vetiver on the way! The base soap is Tallow, Lanolin, & Kokum Butter. Very easy easy to lather with a rather wet brush.

hitemfrank

Myrsol Emulsion - Mama Bear Orange Orange - Semogue 1520 - 6/8 Revisor - Floid Suave

The menthol in the Myrsol and Floid are nice on days like today.

jpb1974

Gran Hermano

I have moved some posts discussing recent purchases and acquisitions to the Look what I got in the post thread. Let's keep this thread focused on SOTD and related Q&A.
I'm trying to avoid the one jumbled megathread for all discussions trap we often fall into.

hitemfrank

Mama Bear Orange Orange - Semogue 610 - 5/8 Torrey - Blue Stratos

hitemfrank

Myrsol Emulsion - Mama Bear Orange Orange - Zebra Wood Silvertip - Henkotsu Kamisori - Myrsol Agua De Limon

jpb1974

hitemfrank

hitemfrank

Mama Bear Orange Orange - Semogue 1520 - 5/8 Dovo - TOBS Victorian Lime - GFT Limes Skin Food

jpb1974

TOBS Victorian Lime

Lovely stuff.. one of my faves.

hitemfrank

One of my favourites too.

I got that bottle and the cologne for free from someone on Badger and Blade. He wasn't a fan of it and knew I was so sent it to me.

jpb1974

hitemfrank

Martin De Candre - Semogue 1520 - Red Point 917 - Myrsol Blue

My first shave since last Friday. The noise of the stubble being cut away was glorious and my face is super smooth in two passes.

hitemfrank

Martin De Candre - Semogue 610 - 7/8 Solingen Stainless - D.R Harris Marlborough

Dramatik

Razor: H.Boker "1926 - S.P. King Kutter" 5/8 Hollow Ground

Brush: Omega Pure Badger Brush

Cream: Geo F. Trumper's [Coconut Oil]

Post: Taylor of Old Bond Street - Shaving Shop Aftershave Gel

After Shave: Alt-Innsbruck

hitemfrank

MdC - Semogue 1520 - Deramaix Frameback - Blue Stratos

hitemfrank

MdC - Semogue LE FB1 - Henkotsu Kamisori - Myrsol Agua De Limon - GFT Limes Skin Food

hitemfrank

MdC - Semogue 1520 - Toyo Scheon Burg #666 - Nuatica Blue

I gave the edge on the Toyo a quick sharpening this morning. It was pulling a bit the last time I shaved with it, but 5 minutes in total on 3um, 1um and 0.5um lapping film and the edge is sharp and smooth now.

dub_skav

Some very good photos here, unfortunately I barely get the chance to shave these days never mind take photos.

Shaved yesterday after 9 days growth, had a beautiful knick free shave with:
MWF
Simpsons Colonel
Gillette Knack
Supermax stainless
Finished off with witch hazel and Speick balm

Dramatik

Razor: I. Hall (Jonathan Hall 1795 - 1830) Scrimshaw scales.

Brush: Omega Pure Badger Brush

Cream: Geo F. Trumper's [Coconut Oil]

Post: Taylor of Old Bond Street - Shaving Shop Aftershave Gel

After Shave: Alt-Innsbruck

hitemfrank

Myrsol Emulsion - MdC - Semogue 1520 - 5/8 Wagner & Lange - Proraso

macrob77

Hi.
Today's shave:

Razor: Thiers Issard
Shaving brush: Semogue Owners Club
Shaving cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street "Rose"



Maciek.

hitemfrank

Dr K Peppermint Shave Soap - Semogue 1520 - Henkotsu Kamisori - Dr K After Shave Balm

jpb1974

hitemfrank

What are those Liojuny Shaving brushes like?

They seem like they could be pretty good value.

jpb1974

Seems pretty decent so far, now't wrong with it at all. I'm tempted to pick up the black version as well.

Almost no shed on it after a couple of trial uses, 26mm knot silvertip, good lathering and a reasonably firm backbone.

I like it so far.. still need to do a few more tests.

macrob77

Hi.

Razor: Thiers Issard "Double Extra Special Steel"
Shaving brush: Antique badger.
Soap: Tabac
Strop: The Ross "Vienna"



Maciek.

hitemfrank

Dr K Peppermint Soap - Semogue 1520 - Merkur 34c - D.R Harris Marlborough



And a bonus picture:

MadsL

^

Nice filter - what plug in is that?

hitemfrank

It's a combination of filters in Photoshop Elements and Photoscape.

I used 'poster edges' and I think something else in Elements (I'm awful at remembering how I've edited pictures) and then played around with the 'bloom' and 'antique photo' filters in Photoscape.

I have other pictures where I have done a similar style and cant remember how I got the results I did, which is very annoying because I like doing them



If anyone is looking for free editing software, I would suggest you look at Photoscape. It's really easy to use and has some pretty good filters.

hitemfrank

Dr K Peppermint - Zebra Wood Silvertip - Clements Perfection - Cien Ice Aftershave

Stick Monkey

Lacura aldi shaving system and Gillette blue gel. Hands to apply. Works a treat

hitemfrank

Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic - Zebra Wood Silvertip - Henkotsu Kamisori - Floid

Trying out a sample of Stirling Shave Soap today. The Margaritas in the Arctic is a fairly subtle lime scent with a hint of menthol to my nose. It seems like it will be a pretty good soap once I find the sweet spot, and the menthol kick from it is very nice indeed.

macrob77

Hi.

Puma 89 Special - Penhaligon's English Fern - Simpsons Pre Shave Oil - Simpsons Chubby 2 Best Badger



Maciek.

Dramatik

Razor: Ernst Wupper & Co. 7/8

Brush: Omega Pure Badger Brush

Cream: Dr. Harris [Arlington]

Post: Taylor of Old Bond Street - Shaving Shop Aftershave Gel

After Shave: Alt-Innsbruck

macrob77

- Le Grelot Marque De Qualite Medaille D'or Paris 1931 - Cella -
- The Real Shaving Company - Simpsons Pre-Shave oil - Simpsons Chubby 2 -



Maciek.