Thread: SOTD - Sun Dec 20th - Sat Dec 26th

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

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).

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

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. You post the most beautiful razor's. 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

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

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.

Originally Posted by BDom

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

+1 From me too buddy, nice pressie