Thread: Sun July 12th - Sat July 18th (July 12th - In Memory of Neil Miller)

A few years ago I asked Neil what his favourite razor was, he replied "my Korff & Honsberg" a razor I had never heard of. There wasn't much information out there except for a very few photos of a striking razor. I started searching for one, during this time asking Neil if he could offer any assistance as none came up for sale anywhere.
He told me a lot were exported to South America & so I put out some 'feelers' to South American sellers. Still nothing.

2 YEARS later one came up on eBay, my heart was in my throat. I asked Neil what he thought, he said "go for it"!
I was over the moon to have finally captured one and with some TLC it came up a treat.

The shave from this razor is sublime and with it's good looks I can see why Neil enjoyed his.
Shaving with this razor will always bring me fond memories, very fond memories.
Thanks Neil.

SOTD 12 July 2015

Shave Soap: PannaCrema Namaste
Brush: New Forest Tubby 2 Alpolina
Razor: Dovo Best Quality 6/8 Full Hollow
Strop: Razor Emporium Latigo 2" Travel Strop
Post Shave: Floid Black

Here's one for the road, Neil. I hope you like it, old friend.

Razor: Puma 6/8
Brush: Rooney Heritage Stubby 3 super badger
Pre-shave: Castle Forbes
Balm: Muhle
Aftershave: Saponificio Vaeresino

For Neil
Pre shave hot towel
Soap antica barbieria colla
Brush Simpson chubby 2 super
Razor 7/8 TI Thiernois
Post polo green

Dedicated to Mr. Neil Miller. RIP

Weiffenbach shell
Moss 24mm Black badger
GFT Limes
Wade & Butcher Frameback
GFT Limes skin food

Sunday 12 July 2015



Getting Ready to Go Back Home: RazorGuy Shave

I am about to go back home and before leaving - like every gentleman should do - it is better to shave. A very good and vain shave, I would add. That's why I wanted to use all of my shaving products I brought with me as well as the only straight razor I had in my bag. As for the razor, I could not ask for anything better - the very last Mastro Livi New Grind, as for the shaving products, I am certainly happy for that. My pre-shave oil, my shaving soap and my latest aftershave, fresh and refreshing, it was the perfect companion for this very hot milanese day. I am already looking forward to work on my new shaving soap formula and this is what I will certainly do on someday next week. I am very happy with my shaving soap but I want it to be even better. As for the razor, a feather sliding on my skin, velvety and smooth, for a deep and very satisfactory shave.

• Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
• Soap: RazorGuy Shaving Soap
• Brush: Omega Bristle 10083
• Bowl: Chinese Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Travel Loom Strop and Hand Palm
• Razor: Mastro Livi "The Last New Grind", 6/8 Half Hollow, Round Point
• Post-Shave: Alum Block
• Post-Shave: Argan Oil
• After Shave: RazorGuy Thyrrenus

To a great member of SRP, RIP Neil Miller.

Razor of the top, Pradier à Paris, repaired and restored by M. Von Tiki.
Soap du Père Lucien in barber bowl (horn & silver).
Brush by Joseph57 in banksia.
After shave Lift'argan.

My shave dedicated to Neil Miller who just recently passed away. I will remember you as a friend, legend of fine craftsmanship with alot of experiance and knowledge about our hobby. You will truly be missed.
May you rest in peace.

Originally Posted by jaycey

A few years ago I asked Neil what his favourite razor was, he replied "my Korff & Honsberg" a razor I had never heard of. There wasn't much information out there except for a very few photos of a striking razor. I started searching for one, during this time asking Neil if he could offer any assistance as none came up for sale anywhere.
He told me a lot were exported to South America & so I put out some 'feelers' to South American sellers. Still nothing.

2 YEARS later one came up on eBay, my heart was in my throat. I asked Neil what he thought, he said "go for it"!
I was over the moon to have finally captured one and with some TLC it came up a treat.

The shave from this razor is sublime and with it's good looks I can see why Neil enjoyed his.
Shaving with this razor will always bring me fond memories, very fond memories.
Thanks Neil.

Excellent post. This helps describe who he was. And that's how a person should be remembered.