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11-20-2009, 01:30 PM #81I Dull Sheffields
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Friday morning
It'd been a long time since I made a mistake, but I sliced my chin pretty good this morning. Bled for about 15 minutes but now it's stopped and you can't really see it. Oh well.. it's a lesson to always pay close attention even if you are confident.
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11-20-2009, 04:59 PM #82The Shell Whisperer
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Location: 36° 10' 25.3416" - 115° 20' 33.198"
Razor: RC Allman
Brush: Simpson Polo 10 - 28/58
Cream: Dr Harris Marlborough
Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel
ASB: AOS Sandalwood
EDC: Arden for men Sandalwood
Result: BBS
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11-20-2009, 05:50 PM #83Member
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I have to ask Max, how was the shave with the Allman?
Originally Posted by Maximilian
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11-20-2009, 06:10 PM #84The Shell Whisperer
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It takes a wicked sharp edge and cut though my whiskers like a John Deer mowing the lawn on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Originally Posted by DubiousAtBest
And gorgeous to boot. (best of all... it's mine!)
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11-20-2009, 06:24 PM #85Leo's Daddy
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Good day, Gentlemen!
Cream: Barbasol original in a can
Dispenser: Conair Instant Hot Lather machine
Razor: The Emerald Wapi
AS: LOTS of Osage rub, one drop glycerine, splash WH
EDT: Egoiste Cologne Concentree, Chanel
So here's the deal. I was gifted this cursed Conair Instant Hot Lather machine yesterday by my boss, thinking he was being helpful. So my father in law went out and bought me an official red can of Barbasol to use in it. See, I went directly from an electric to a straight (after a few miserable weeks with a DE) so I've never actually bought a can of goo before.
Anyways, I finally get why you guys hate this stuff so much. WOW was that ever the worst shaving product ever. ZERO glide, ZERO lubrication, ZERO moisturization, dried into a foamy mess and glued itself to my face instantly and then glopped sadly into my sink after each swipe. I might as well have been using the wapi dry. I still got a DFS out of it because the wapi is UNSTOPPABLE, but won't be trying that again. Sorry, dad. Sorry, boss. To the goodwill this POS goes. My wife seemed interested in the Barbasol for herself though, so I guess it wasn't a total loss.
And speaking of hot lather... this experience reminds me I must get me a scuttle...
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11-20-2009, 06:32 PM #86Member
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Nothing better than an old fashioned soap or cream, and not to forget ...... a good brush!!!!!
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11-20-2009, 06:55 PM #87In search of a rising tide
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Location N 59° 50.050' E 010° 24.976'
6/8 Hart Steel (BG) , Smooth Shaver.................
28mm Stephens Woodworking Silvertip
L'occitane Cade SS
Pinaud Clubman AS
AmundLast edited by nightbreed; 11-20-2009 at 06:59 PM.
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11-20-2009, 07:37 PM #88Senior Member
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Location, 52° 45' 55.10460 - 0° 57' 31.22065
Dateline: Thursday 19th Nov. 10.30 pm
Razor: G. Forzly & Co England, 6/8 Hollow, Spike
Brush: Kent Pure Badger
Soap: TOBS lemon/Lime SC + Glycerine (Thanks Hogrider!)
Astringent: Alum Block
AS: Tabac
EDT: Blue Jean man
Result: BBS
Conclusion: I had a big challenge Honing this old Girl! Warped Frowning Blade, and uneven Spine wear to compound the roller coaster bevel. I ended up reworking areas of the Spine to compensate, Still could do with little more work there, but now I know the edge gives an outstanding shave! the steel is the hardest I have ever worked on, needs a quick polish and a bush in the pivot.
If anyone could tell me anything about the Razor I would be very very grateful, I can not find anything on Here, google or anywhere ftm.
Thanks Guys.
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11-20-2009, 07:59 PM #89Senior Member
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Tat2ralfy. Very interesting SR. No I don't have any information to share; however, when honing a razor with an uneven spine, I try circles instead of the traditional x pattern honing and it has worked for me. Originally Posted by tat2Ralfy
Location, 52° 45' 55.10460 - 0° 57' 31.22065
Dateline: Thursday 19th Nov. 10.30 pm
Razor: G. Forzly & Co England, 6/8 Hollow, Spike
Brush: Kent Pure Badger
Soap: TOBS lemon/Lime SC + Glycerine (Thanks Hogrider!)
Astringent: Alum Block
AS: Tabac
EDT: Blue Jean man
Result: BBS
Conclusion: I had a big challenge Honing this old Girl! Warped Frowning Blade, and uneven Spine wear to compound the roller coaster bevel. I ended up reworking areas of the Spine to compensate, Still could do with little more work there, but now I know the edge gives an outstanding shave! the steel is the hardest I have ever worked on, needs a quick polish and a bush in the pivot.
If anyone could tell me anything about the Razor I would be very very grateful, I can not find anything on Here, google or anywhere ftm.
Thanks Guys.
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11-20-2009, 08:07 PM #90Straight Razor Enthusiast
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NICE razor tat2ralfy! Where'd you get that?
