Thread: Sun - July 21st - Sat July 27th

Congrats to Bill!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

I wanted a special shave to mark a special day. Six years ago today, standing on a beach in Maui, I became the luckiest man alive when Hiroko married me.


So, today I used the Wootz by Joe Chandler. And there is not doubt that this is another special day.

Congratulations on your anniversary, that is a lovely photo.
I especially like the wave crashing in the background, it completes the shot.
6 years probably seems like yesterday to you both?

P.S. Nice razor also.

Prep: Hot shower
SS: Proraso
Brush: Vie-Long 12326 Boar Bristle
Razor: 1960 Gillette 195 “Fatboy” w/ Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Platinum blade
Toner: Thayers Original” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASG: 444
AS: Proraso

Hot water
Omega Silvertip brush
MWF soap
Bartmann 86 15/16
Proraso AS


Bad quality picture..taken with my phone because my camera is dead.

Originally Posted by Dimitry

Bartmann 86 15/16

Those are awesome ninja killer shavers. Very nice condition.

Razor: Heljestrand 17/16 BEAST
Brush: Simpson Tulip 3
Cream: Spanish Leather
ASB: Bulldog

A good friend of mine let me have a go with his monster Helje. And it was very fun! i was however abit lazy on the stropping so it was not as smooth as i would like. other then that... epic! (on the picture is also a MK29 )

Originally Posted by jhenry

Prep: Hot shower
SS: Proraso
Brush: Vie-Long 12326 Boar Bristle
Razor: 1960 Gillette 195 “Fatboy” w/ Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Platinum blade
Toner: Thayers Original” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASG: 444
AS: Proraso

I love the machining of these mid-20th-century Gillette safety razors. It's like holding the Chrysler Building in your hand.
(and nothing does 'em justice like high-def B&W!)

Originally Posted by MrMagnus

[CENTER]Razor: Heljestrand 17/16 BEAST
Brush: Simpson Tulip 3
Cream: Spanish Leather
ASB: Bulldog

[B]A good friend of mine let me have a go with his monster Helje. And it was very fun! i was however abit lazy on the stropping so it was not as smooth as i would like. other then that... epic! (on the picture is also a MK29 )

Just watched ya video and think I should point out that your strokes are too long, your lather is too dry and your not stretching the skin properly. ( insert sarcasm ) LOL.

I love your videos Magnus, keep them coming mate.

Originally Posted by ratbag

Just watched ya video and think I should point out that your strokes are too long, your lather is too dry and your not stretching the skin properly. ( insert sarcasm ) LOL.

I love your videos Magnus, keep them coming mate.

Yet, BBS,No blood,No burn Cheers.

Razor: Wade & Butcher wedge. I recently restored it with horn scales, brass pins. Turned out real nice. Good shaver too.
Brush: Whipped Dog silvertip.
Soap: Mike's barbershop
A/S: Old Spice
Strop: whipped dog travel strop