Thread: SOTD - Sun Feb 07th - Sat Feb 13th

Ralfy,

I also have it in my permanent rotation. The scent reminds me when I used to have my hair cut by my barber when I was just a kid. Old time barbershop scent. Enjoy and Shave on. HOG

Prep: Hot shower--followed by Robeson beard prep method
Brush: Simpsons “Tulip” T2
SC: Castle Forbes (Lime)
Strop: Vintage Blades 3” Red Latigo--50 fabric; 50 leather
Razor: 5/8" Joseph Allen
Astringent: Alum block
ASB: Chanel (Paris) “Pour Monsieur” moisturizer
Cologne: Acqua di Parma
Result: Cloud Nine!

Prep: Hot shower followed by hot flannel to face
Razor: St. & Co. Square point with notch
Hone: 200 strokes on a lightly oiled Charnley Forest
Brush: Great-great grand-dad's boar (no name)
Soap: Edwin Jagger Sandalwood
Balm: Nivea Sensitive
After Shave: Boots Bay Rum
Result: Nice CCS, best result with this razor so far. No soreness or burn.
Notes: Got to keep an eye on that point, very close to nicking ear...

Didn't go full out for a BBS, quite happy with a CCS as I was a bit sore the last time I used this razor (wasn't quite shave ready) and had to finish off with a TI. This time no problem at all - very happy with the result.

Rooney Heritage Victorian
T&H Rose SC
Thos. Turner & Co. "Encore"~~Thanks Ivan!
SRD Paddle Strop--30 on the Premium 1
Humphreys Witch Hazel
The Refinery ASB
Marc Jacobs EDT
Have a Great Night~~

Prep>>Hot shower followed by Proraso preshave cream. My usual WAX pattern passes with a hot water rinse in between; concluding with a cold water face wash. See my post in this thread for an illustration. I believe is number 8.
Razor>>Henckels 7/8 INOX in rosewood handles spanish point. This is a phenomenal shaver. I have been shaving for months and as yet I have not honed it nor have I stropped it in CrOx.
Soap>>Vintage Blades Lavender in wooden bowl
Brush>>Vulfix hog hair. The Strand
Astringent>>Thayers Lemon
AS>>Kenneth Cole. Diluted with water. Mrs Hog says is too strong.
Results>>BBS and loving it. Shave On.

Footnote: I am posting my big brother Bo's e-mail to me. Don't worry his bark is worse than his bite. He is into this Mensa group...you know puzzles and what not and I am always picking his brains. This is also in reference to my Sunday Feb 7th post number 8.

First time with a straight! Boker King Cutter 11/16 refreshed by me, honed by Fnord5. Basically did about 75% WTG with the straight and did the rest with my Old type. Freaking scary stuff!

Al's "Cedar & Lavender" SC | Omega 31064 | Geneva Cutlery 5/8 | Nature's Gift Sandalwood Splash

Wednesday Morning

11.30 a.m

Just a quick once over Today, want to leave plenty for Tomorrows Birthday Shave

Location, 52° 45' 55.10460 - 0° 57' 31.22065

Beard Prep: Hot Wash/Proraso preshave/Strop/Lather/Shave
Face Soap: Proraso Sul Filo Del Rasoio

Razor: Vintage Gust Haker 6 x 5/8 My first Restore
Strop: Dovo 40 Linen/40 Leather

Brush: Wilkinson Sword Boar
Soap: Real Shave Co. Limited Edition Cream

Astringent: Thayers Red
ASB: Nivea for Men Cool Kick ASB
AS : Floid

Result: BBS!

Conclusion: I Love The Gust Haker! This little fellow gives the smoothest Shaves.

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Originally Posted by Yorkie

Prep: Hot shower followed by hot flannel to face
Razor: St. & Co. Square point with notch
Hone: 200 strokes on a lightly oiled Charnley Forest
Brush: Great-great grand-dad's boar (no name)
Soap: Edwin Jagger Sandalwood
Balm: Nivea Sensitive
After Shave: Boots Bay Rum
Result: Nice CCS, best result with this razor so far. No soreness or burn.
Notes: Got to keep an eye on that point, very close to nicking ear...

Didn't go full out for a BBS, quite happy with a CCS as I was a bit sore the last time I used this razor (wasn't quite shave ready) and had to finish off with a TI. This time no problem at all - very happy with the result.

Yorkie,

A nice looking razor with a unique colorful tang. Where and how did you acquire it?

Originally Posted by jhenry

Yorkie,

A nice looking razor with a unique colorful tang. Where and how did you acquire it?

I happened across this razor while I present shopping for my partners birthday. I was told of an antiques centre by a mate which was selling cut-throats for a tenner apiece (about $15) so I paid them a visit. Was pretty lucky as the stall holder was just opening up (most of the centre was closed, only this one chap had a few stalls open downstairs). I asked him if he had any straights and he produced a tray with about seven on. Most were pretty worn, all were in the wrong boxes (one was a Puma box but no Puma was inside ). There was also a Bengal with horrific hone wear.

This one took my interest because of the tang and the square notch point. Also it was in very good condition although tarnished. I bough one other which was a Solingen travel razor.

I have absolutely no idea on the history of this razor or the manufacturer. It is however a nice shaver and a pretty razor.

Thanks for the interest.