Thread: Sun October 13h - Sat October 19th

Eiko YSK.2 full hollow 13/16
Kanayama cordovan #8000
Semogue OC special Boar & Badger mix
Mitchell's wool fat
Witch hazel
Kiehl's aftershave balm
Tom Ford black orchid Eau de parfum


A very smooth shave from this lovely Japanese beauty.

Prep - None
Soap - Speick stick
Brush - Omega boar
Strop - Neil Miller 3 inch shell Cordovan leather/English linen
Razor - Vintage Boker "Edelweiss"
Post - Alum block
AS - Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Cold water face lathered shave.

Bob

17/10/2013



Pre : Nivea face wash
Soap : Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush : Vulfix "Piccadilly"
Razor : Gebr Lang Solingen 4/8"
Post : Nivea moisturising balm
A/S : Vintage Bodyshop "Mostly Men" sandalwood a/s

Finish : BBS

Comments :
Another smattering of thin and watery lather from MWF. Tabac and TOBS have spoiled me, that's for sure. Also, although the razor felt rough, my Superspeed flare tip picked nothing up on touch-up strokes. Perhaps it's time to invest/purchase a 1-4 or 6K hone, as the jump from 800 grit to the "Dragon tongue" seems too much to have any effect.

Proraso|G5|Mtn.Badger|MNS Lemongrass/Eucalyptus|Rocca 6/8|ProrasoAS|Iggy's Balm

Wow, a great shave with the Rocca! I am back to work today for the first time in a week. Off for knee surgery, got a small tear in the meniscus cleaned up. Wish me luck, it should be an interesting day...

Have a Great Thursday Gents!

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Prep: Village Barber Pre Shave Oil
Razor: PILS with Personna Med Prep Blade
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush: Simpsons Duke 3 Pure Badger
Scuttle: Schwarzweisskeramik
Post: Village Barber Balm

Originally Posted by Deegee

Comments :
...
Also, although the razor felt rough, my Superspeed flare tip picked nothing up on touch-up strokes. Perhaps it's time to invest/purchase a 1-4 or 6K hone, as the jump from 800 grit to the "Dragon tongue" seems too much to have any effect.

I think it would not be wrong if you are using two stones between 800 and Dragons Tongue. A 1K and 3K I think is appropriate.
I never really go below 1K. Only very serious error on the cutting edge make this necessary.
By the way, very nice picture again today!

Atlas H1
Ladas Super Stainless
WSP Prince Silvertip
Seagrapes Studio Bay Rum Orange Soap
Lucky Tiger Face Tonic
Grey Flannel Cologne (Geoffrey Beane)
Yoresh Scuttle

17 October 2013

* Weber DLC + UFO U2V1 Graphite Black
* vintage Wilkinson Swords
* WSP Manchurian + A&A Briarwood
* Mystic Water Sandalwood Rose
* Unrefined Shea Butter

Originally Posted by celestino

17 October 2013

* Weber DLC + UFO U2V1 Graphite Black
* vintage Wilkinson Swords
* WSP Manchurian + A&A Briarwood
* Mystic Water Sandalwood Rose
* Unrefined Shea Butter

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WOW, Celestino!
Still on the mend from my spinal facet joint injections, but that doesn't stop the enjoyment from viewing your varied and fabulous outdoor pics, my friend.

Originally Posted by lotse

I think it would not be wrong if you are using two stones between 800 and Dragons Tongue. A 1K and 3K I think is appropriate.
I never really go below 1K. Only very serious error on the cutting edge make this necessary.

Thanks. I've been eager to get a couple of straights into shaving condition. Although they're rough, they're delivering BBS shaves... with some scraping. There's little left for a DE to remove, once I've used a straight. It's now just a case of saving up for the relevant hones.

... and some more straights. I guess RAD never leaves you.