SOTD - Sun Dec 20th - Sat Dec 26th

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Originally Posted by MinniesMate

Max, this is a beautiful razor with exquisite scales. I have a razor that has scales that look identical to these. I have been told they are Bakelite. Do you know if this would be correct? Also, do you know what era they would come from? Also, do you know of a source for bolsters like the ones on your razor?Attachment 35234

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I don't have a new source for the Bolsters. As to bakelite. Did you know it was a invented by a Belgian, Chemist L.H.Baekeland c.1909. Best way to know if it's bakelite. Rub your fingers over the scales until it gets very warm. If it smells anything like formaldehyde or a carbolic acid it's bakelite. It's a very particular smell. Same smell when using a hot needle. Another trick is to use scrubbing bubbles. Spray some on a Q-Tip and touch the scales. If the Q-Tip turns yellow it's bakelite. (you won't harm the scales).

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Originally Posted by MinniesMate

Max, this is a beautiful razor with exquisite scales. I have a razor that has scales that look identical to these. I have been told they are Bakelite. Do you know if this would be correct? Also, do you know what era they would come from? Also, do you know of a source for bolsters like the ones on your razor?Attachment 35234

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Also Celluloid which is very similar to bakelite has a distinct "Vicks Vapo Rub" kind of smell I believe.

Nice looking Razor, is it by chance a Clover Four?

MAX! Do you own any ugly razor's:nj. You post the most beautiful razor's.:bow They all look better than new.

Well i had one of my most comfortable shaves tonight. Now im not sure if it was the razor. I bought it off the class. here about a month ago but never tried it or the fact i added 3 drops of glycerin. I guess i will find out the next shave. Oh yea!! I think i need a new camera. My pictures suck. But if i buy one it will thake away from my RAD:D

Pre= Preshave oil
Cream=TOBS Lemon & lime
Brush=Vintage no name
Razor=W&B 5/8 spike point Sambar stag handles
Astringent=Whitch hazel
After shave=Eternity

Preamble: So I was sitting at home waiting for my wife to come home, watching the Panthers loosing to the NY Rangers. The wife arrives and said to me "I think I am going to give you now your Christmas gift, and before I could open my mouth, she takes out of a box a spanking brand new Filarmonica Double Temple. (Hockey game recedes into the distance). Stropped that new puppy and shave with it tonight...here is the rest.

Prep>> Hot Shower + Proraso pre/post shave cream
Stropping>> 40/40 Webbed fabric and red latigo
Razor>> Well you know - Filarmonica Double Temple.
Brush>> Vulfix 22mm best badger hair
Soap>> Erasmic Cream in a tube
Astringent>> Thayers Lemon
AS>> Musgo Real

Results>>BBS-no nicks, cuts, or razor burn. Shave on.

Background music>> Hogrider singing and hollering + Pink Floyd "Lost for Words"
Adult Drink>> Just a beer. Landshark Lager

Sorry for the crappy pictures.

Razor: Dorko 300
Brush: Simpson t4
Lather: D.R. Harris Marlborough soap
Aftershave: Italian Floid


Congrats on the Fillie, Hog, she's a beaut.

THURSDAY

Gem Pushbutton
Gem Stainless Blade
Sharps Low Foam Gel
English Leather After Shave

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: EJ Best Badger
Soap: Proraso
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop
Razor: Mastro Livi: 6/8
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...-8-proraso.jpg
Sound Track: Frank Sinatra - The Christmas Album
Merry Christmas

Hey Glen {GSSIXGUN}, I'm glad to see you back, I missed your SOTD posts. How did that Paladin #306 turn out? Like I said in last weeks, or the week before, SOTD. I don't care if you use the same razor for every SOTD, I'm just glad to see you back, my friend. Your pics are very inspiring.

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Originally Posted by BDom

Congrats on the Fillie, Hog, she's a beaut.

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+1 From me too buddy, nice pressie