I've been looking forward to this morning since last Wednesday. See, a razor I purchased from Max arrived just as we (the family) were getting ready to leave for Michigan. To some it may be petty, but I REALLY wanted to get home and test drive this 120+ year old blade (per Max's comment on his site)
Prep: Hot Shower + Woody's Pre Shave Exfoliating Wash + Proraso Pre/Post
Brush: Thater
Razor: Wade & Butcher 6/8 3/4 Hollow with Tan G10 Scales - Restored by Max
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery
Cream: Xpec
Post: Alum
ASB: Xpec
2 passed and I was perfectly smooth. Going to love this razor for a long time to come. Even better is that Max just finished the custom blade I ordered from him and I'll have it in time for Christmas.