Thread: SOTD - Sun Mar 14th - Sat Mar 20th

Well, I had the best shave yet today, it was fantastic.

The Brush: Omega Boar #11137 (It's lost a little backbone with the break in, but it's juuuuust right)
The Soap: SRD's West Indies Bay glycerine (I love this smell)
The Strop: SRD's Modular Paddle, 25 Felt, 25 Scrub leather, 30 Bridle, 30 Premium I (This thing is fantastic)
The Razor: On a trial/lone from Mike Ratliff (Mike_ratliff on SRP, Betcha'd never guess that one!) An Unnamed razor that was handmade by him, Scaled in Olivewood. This thing is 2-3 times the size of my Dovo, and it is absolutely gorgeous. Just phenomenal work, the spinework, blade, scales, all of it, just beautiful, and it shaves like a dream. I named it Leviathan, since it's size and dexterity (it's perfectly balanced, which surprised me due to it's size!)
Result: My Best shave to date.. I don't know what it was, but the planets really aligned for this one... It was my first ever try at facelathering... Why didn't I try that sooner!? It works so well! Also, the razor, even though the smile took a little getting used to, was absolutely amazing


Honestly, I've never been tempted to steal something in my life, but this razor is pushing all the wrong buttons on my self control! If Mike wasn't such a great guy for letting me try this, and if his SWMBO didn't expect me to never return it, it might just have gotten "lost" in the mail system... However, Mike is a wonderful 'gent, and he deserves a good "I told you so". As such, Mike, this will be sent back out after I get to give it another good go, thanks so much for the opportunity!

C.O. Bigelow Pre-Shave Oil
Musgo Real Creme Para Barbear
Dovo Black Micarta Silvertip
Flic Cutlery Co. - "No. 803 Favorite" - 13/16
Thayer's Rose Petal
C.O. Bigelow Aftershave Balm


ISO-80 | f/3.5 | 1/10s | 13mm | no flash

I picked up this razor, and a handful of others, last week during a lunchtime stop. I also purchased a DMT-325, Naniwa 3k/8k, and a Naniwa 12k from SRD. This was my first ever razor honing. I reset the bevel on the 325, ran her through a 3k/8k pyramid, followed by 15 laps on the 12k, and 100 laps on the Premier Black Latigo. This razor did not disappoint. All glide and no pull, just the sound of hairs falling by the way.

Have a great night and rest of the week!

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: E. J. best badger
Soap: TSD Coffee
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop
Razor: 8/8 Robert Williams 1/4 Hollow Ground - Micarta scales
ASB: Caswell-Massey Newport

Very comfortable BBS shave. A good way to start a new day!

Fridays Shave

I have started my new regime, so here for your Effication is my first "Back to Basics" setup;

"A Green Dream"

Location: 52° 45' 55.10460 - 0° 57' 31.22065
Beard Prep: Hot Wash/Lather/HWR/Lather/Shave
Brush: Semogue 1305
Shave Cream: Proraso Sapone Da Barba
Razor: Genco Wedge
AS: Proraso Dopobarba
ASB: 444

Result: "Basically Wonderful!"

SHAVE ON!!

Just a quick pick (plus Korres balm and Aqua Velva, not in picture)



I'll save the cigars for tonight (today is Father's Day in Spain)
Regards
Carlos

Originally Posted by tat2Ralfy

Fridays Shave

I have started my new regime, so here for your Effication is my first "Back to Basics" setup;

"A Green Dream"

Location: 52° 45' 55.10460 - 0° 57' 31.22065
Beard Prep: Hot Wash/Lather/HWR/Lather/Shave
Brush: Semogue 1305
Shave Cream: Proraso Sapone Da Barba
Razor: Genco Wedge
AS: Proraso Dopobarba
ASB: 444

Result: "Basically Wonderful!"

SHAVE ON!!

Nice photo,I see you got your new brush.Cheers,Don.

Originally Posted by ShavedZombie

Well, I had the best shave yet today, it was fantastic.

The Brush: Omega Boar #11137 (It's lost a little backbone with the break in, but it's juuuuust right)
The Soap: SRD's West Indies Bay glycerine (I love this smell)
The Strop: SRD's Modular Paddle, 25 Felt, 25 Scrub leather, 30 Bridle, 30 Premium I (This thing is fantastic)
The Razor: On a trial/lone from Mike Ratliff (Mike_ratliff on SRP, Betcha'd never guess that one!) An Unnamed razor that was handmade by him, Scaled in Olivewood. This thing is 2-3 times the size of my Dovo, and it is absolutely gorgeous. Just phenomenal work, the spinework, blade, scales, all of it, just beautiful, and it shaves like a dream. I named it Leviathan, since it's size and dexterity (it's perfectly balanced, which surprised me due to it's size!)
Result: My Best shave to date.. I don't know what it was, but the planets really aligned for this one... It was my first ever try at facelathering... Why didn't I try that sooner!? It works so well! Also, the razor, even though the smile took a little getting used to, was absolutely amazing


Honestly, I've never been tempted to steal something in my life, but this razor is pushing all the wrong buttons on my self control! If Mike wasn't such a great guy for letting me try this, and if his SWMBO didn't expect me to never return it, it might just have gotten "lost" in the mail system... However, Mike is a wonderful 'gent, and he deserves a good "I told you so". As such, Mike, this will be sent back out after I get to give it another good go, thanks so much for the opportunity!

It is really cool when I see a blade and scales match in personality so well. That is an excellent looking setup!

AoS Lemon | Shavemac | 11/16 Klas Tornblom Frameback | Alum Block | Aqua Velva Ice Blue | Creed Royal Scottish Lavender

Originally Posted by Wintchase

It is really cool when I see a blade and scales match in personality so well. That is an excellent looking setup!

If only I could keep 'er :/ It's just a gorgeous razor... Mike really does excellent work

It has started to snow and stick...Looks like a great day to relax by the fire with a bottle of Old Knob bourbon, pipe and the smell of Ogallala wafting from my perfect shave..Have a good day gentlemen!

Pre-shave: AOS Oil
Brush: Goldn Nib Selct "Super Badge" knot placed into an Elk Antler.
Razor: Vintage Mint Timor Special...A really good razor. Much better steel than what they put out these days. I use ahead of my Dovo & Engels..It is for the "perfect shave" days.
A/s: Ogalla Sandalwood..Love the smell, but it needs a lil burn added to make it perfect...