Thread: SOTD - Sun April 18th - Sat April 24rd

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

Cream| Alraz Calypso
Brush| 24mm Thater Finest
Scuttle| SRD
Antiseptic| Alum
Splash| Aqua Velva Ice
ASB| C.O. Bigelow Blue Elixir
Razor| Ugly Arse 15/16 Henckels

I like em ugly, they don't look like museum pieces

Dubl Duck Dwarf & Our Chief (comparison shave)
both are earning "most favorites" classification
Filly Strop
Susies Bubbles n Squeaks Lime Shave soap
Pure Badger Brush
DB Scuttle & soap in Old Spice Mug
Witch Hazel
...and a new bottle of Speick Balm
results: BBS

Originally Posted by sfcablecar

H. Böker Silver Steel | Simpsons Astor | Castle Forbes Lime

I've had several messages asking me about the new Böker razor pictured on my post today. Here are my thoughts about it for those contemplating a new razor.

As a self-professed vintage straght razor snob I wouldn't have considered one of the newly manufactured Bökers except for the fact that it was available on an auction site for a very low price. Most vendors are selling the razor new for around $400! It shaves great but for that kind of money you can get several wonderful vintage razors that shave just as well, including vintage Bökers. It is rumored that Heribert Wacker worked on these extra hollow ground Bökers but who really knows. (Wacker-worked razors are still available at half the price.) So in short, unless you can get a great deal on the price go with one of the great vintage razors offered regularly on the forum.

Originally Posted by sfcablecar

I've had several messages asking me about the new Böker razor pictured on my post today...

And no one asked about the turtle lurking at the bottom of your bowl?

Prep: hot shower, AOS preshave oil
Razor: dovo 5/8 special, restored/rescaled by Glen
Soap: SRD Vetiver
Brush: Omega Boar
Astringent: TWH
Cologne: Creed Original Vetiver

Originally Posted by bassguy

And no one asked about the turtle lurking at the bottom of your bowl?

i was going to ask.. where does one get such a charming little turtle? i'm new to the more luxury stuff.. but i'd love a turtle

SATURDAY

Red Tip
Feather (3)
Surrey Badger
Arko Lemon SC
Skin Bracer AS

Hot shower + Proraso preshave cream
Razor: Merkur long handle "barber pole" style
Blade: Lord's super stainless steel
Brush: Omega hogs hair professional model
Soap: Palmolive Classic
Astringent: Thayers Lemon
AS: Pinaud Classic
Results: In the words of my friend Otto: "a fast ok shave.
Shave On. HOG

Saturday

Oil Painting circa late 1800's by Sidney Crosier, Laconia, Indiana. Sid traded his art for food, clothing, (razors?). Listed and member of the Hoosier Salon and "Wonderland Way" Society, his work was shown with noted artist T.C. Steele. From my personal collection.

Prep: Hot shower--followed by Lucky Tiger “Molle’" Brushless SC
Brush: Caswell Massey “Super Badger”
SS/SC: Valobra (Menthol) + Ingram = Superlather
Strop: 50 fabric; 55 leather
Razor: 5/8” NOS Revisor w/ Paua shell scales
Astringent: Alum block
ASB: Nivea for Men "Extreme Comfort"
AS: Booster “Polar Ice”
Result: BBS--to the 2nd power...