Thread: SOTD February 1st - February 7th

Greetings Ray,

No need to justify anything. I assumed as much and i was only playing. maybe i can take a picture of the blade at a different angle

Even though the rules state that you don't have to follow the rules i think the rules are pretty straight.
I can post a sweedish blade but it is so spectacular to see the U.S. blades come out of the woodwork.

I don't think it is such a great idea to do this too often but every couple of months a SOTD from the different parts of the world is pure gold. No need for explanations keep rocking.

regards, m.a.d.

TGQ Provence Lavender SS | C&E BBB | W&B 11/16 Full Hollow | Aqua Velva | Jojoba Oil

#1 Red Imp 132

JrJoeD, you take much better pictures than I do!

Went to Town for a Shave!!!!!!!!!


LOL, Sorry....

Wapi Razor
5 drops Glycerin
VDH Soap & Boar Brush
Witch Hazel splash
Baby oil rub

Last of the American steel week

Slick Amber ÜberLather
Col. Conk Amber shave soap
Kiss My Face unscented shave cream
5 Drops Pure Glycerin

Build the Überlather using a 28mm Silvertip Ebony Shavemac #410
Steamed towel x2
Hot water rinse
Lather up
Razor: Craftsman 11/16 Spike Point
Strop: Craftsman Timber Tanned
25 laps linen
50 laps leather
Steaming hot towel over the lather
Hot water rinse
Re-lather
WTG pass
Hot water rinse
Re-lather
20 laps leather
XTG Pass on the cheeks
ATG pass on the neck
Hot water rinse
Touch up on beard lines
Hot water rinse
Alum Block pass
Clean up the Shave Den
Cold water rinse
Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Bay Rum


Have a Great Day!!!!

Saturday Shave with Vintage Shulton

Beautiful picture !

Originally Posted by RayG

Robeson's Best 6/8
Robeson Cutlery Co. ca 1895-1899, Camillus, New York

A little bit of interesting history I stumbled upon researching this razor tonight - Robesons can apparently be dated to certain periods of the company's history by the stampings on the tang. This particular razor, stamped "Robeson Cutlery Co." and "Premier" underneath, was an early Robeson, produced in the first few years of the company, ca 1895-1899, in the original location in Camillus, NY, before the factory was moved to Perry, then Rochester, NY. Very cool. These razors CAN talk!

Shavemac 23mm silvertip
Art of Shaving unscented shaving soap
Aqua Velva Ice Blue aftershave splash

Friday evening

Dovo Inox 5/8 WTG cheek area.

Merkur Progress
Derby Extra
Shavemac Genuine Horn
Moss Scuttle
Penhaligon's English Fern S/S
Speziali Fiorentini Hemp & Myrtle ASB


Well, I have my first injury from my straight (hopefully my last). I had just finished touching up the edge and was looking forward to trying the straight again, it's been over a month. I was switching the blade from my right hand to the left when it slipped out of my left hand. I know I've read/heard many times not to try to catch the razor. But instinct took over and the blade nicked the forefinger of my right hand. Nothing too serious, just took out a little chunk of meat.
So, I bandaged up the finger and finished up the shave. Completing the left cheek area with the Dovo and then completing the shave with the Progress.

Saturday

Razor: 6/8 CV Heljestrand Frameback
Brush: Rooney 2,1 Super
Soap: Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet
A/S: Lucky Tiger Tonic
Edt: Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet