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08-22-2013, 04:56 AM #131Senior Member
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prep-hot water
brush-Rooney
Soap-Proraso
Razor-Makrauer's Special
Post-TSD Egyptian Spice Witch Hazel
The razor really sang while cutting!
I choose death before dishonorI'd rather die than live down on my knees
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08-22-2013, 06:58 AM #132Senior Member
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That's one great looking blade, I'm on the look out for a big Wade & Butcher blade for a project I have in mind, would love to come across one like that.
Originally Posted by Mvcrash
Jamie.Mvcrash and carlmaloschneider like this.“Wherever you’re going never take an idiot with you, you can always find one when you get there.”
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08-22-2013, 07:04 AM #133Senior Member
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Prep face wash L'Occitane cedarwood soap
Razor Feather DX - AC
Blade Feather Pro
Brush Rooney Heritage Stubby 2
Mondial Bergamot & Neroli Italian soap
Alum & Thayers rose & aloe toner
Kiehl's aftershave balm
Guerlain vetiver Edt.
Great shave.
Last edited by celticcrusader; 08-22-2013 at 07:10 AM.
“Wherever you’re going never take an idiot with you, you can always find one when you get there.”
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08-22-2013, 08:10 AM #134Senior Member
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Yesterday Evening's Shave
I would have liked this to be an all-Belgian shave, unfortunately I don't think there were ever shaving brushes made in Belgium so I made do with a two-band Thäter.
An 8/8" more-or-less hollow ground Pierard-Lefebvre. One of the very few razor brands of which I'm certain that is was actually made in Belgium, in the cutlery town of Gembloux. I happen to have three of these in my collection, and they're all splendid razors.
Shaving cream and aftershave balm by baume.be. The shaving cream is good and is part of my shaving cream/soap rotation, the aftershave balm is my all-time favourite. I use it almost exclusively, the only other product I use is the Esbjerg Verbena milk.
The coticule was cut by yours truly from raw rock (my advice for those of you who would like to do this themselves: just don't, it's too hard unless you have the right tools). It then broke, but I managed to patch it up.
Cheers folks !
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08-22-2013, 08:41 AM #135Plausibly implausible
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Thursday
Razor | Mühle R 89 | Soap | Proraso | After Shave | TOBS Mr Sidney’s | EDT | Joop! Jump
Took the easy option with the DE this morning. One day I’ll have to purchase a nice vintage DE. The Proraso was nice and refreshing, but it’s not really a soap for a cold morning! The Taylor of Old Bond Street Mr Sidney’s aftershave is really, really nice. I’d highly recommend it if you like strong, over powering WTF aftershaves. It’s a strong aftershave that is very citrusy and it leaves the skin feeling very nice and ‘smooth’.
On the way to work I listened to Dr Martin Luther King’s ‘I had a dream’ speech and then played old time Gospel music. I considered how we could have such emotive speeches that could leave one with tears of emotion in one’s eyes and yet still continue to hurt and hate. Collectively, in general, I think it’s fair to say we’re all just a bunch of bastards really, aren’t we?
Stranger, if you passing meet me and desire to speak to me, why should you not speak to me? And why should I not speak to you?
Walt Whitman
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08-22-2013, 08:48 AM #136Senior Member
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Prep - None
Soap - Vitos Red
Brush - Muhle XL synthetic
Strop - Neil Miller 3 inch Cordovan leather/English linen
Razor - Premier Cutlery Co Ltd Germany "Premier King"
Post - Alum block
AS - Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Cold water face lathered shave. Man, I don't like the smell of Vitos Red or Cella for that matter. Too bad, they are both decent soaps.
BobLife is a terminal illness in the end
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08-22-2013, 09:03 AM #137Senior Member
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22/8/2013
Pre : Claus Porto glycerine soap
Soap : Tabac
Brush : Bullardo boar
Razor : 1969 Gillette "Black beauty" (#9 setting)
Blade : Israeli-made Personna
Post : Cold water, alum block
A/S : Old Spice
Finish : BBS~ Dave ~ ... back to lurking...
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08-22-2013, 10:43 AM #138Who's that guy think he is...
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Proraso pre creamThis is one of the smallest blades I own, has a lot of hone wear, but I love the scales and it holds a great edge. Someone must have really loved this a long time ago too.
G5
26mm High Mountain Badger in Juniper handle
MNS Lime
Elyria Hardware M.I. Germany 5/8" 'Our Best'
Proraso AS
Iggy's Balm
And below is a picture from the bike path when my wife and I went for a ride Tuesday. It runs along a river and has some really pretty scenery.
Have a Great Thursday Gents!Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity. ~Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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08-22-2013, 10:47 AM #139Predictably Unpredictiable
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Thanks, Originally Posted by celticcrusader
That blade was lying in Robert Williams' tool box without scales. After many trips to his shop and some begging, I convinced him to put scales on it and then you know the end.“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
Albert Einstein
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08-22-2013, 11:25 AM #140Senior Member
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Wow! What I wouldn't give for a little peek inside Robert Williams tool box. Originally Posted by Mvcrash
Jamie.“Wherever you’re going never take an idiot with you, you can always find one when you get there.”
