Thread: SOTD - Sun May 23rd - Sat May 29th

Originally Posted by Mikael

Pre: Shower
Razor: Mappin and Webb
Brush: Custom 24 mm silvertip
Soap: Cella
Post: Proraso
AS: Old Spice fresh lime
I love this razor, did one pass on the head and two on the face and it never got dull or pulled

How do you find head shaving with a straight? I have been using my DE but would prefer using a straight, it just seems a little daunting

Best wishes
Ralfson (Dr)

Originally Posted by tat2Ralfy

How do you find head shaving with a straight? I have been using my DE but would prefer using a straight, it just seems a little daunting

Best wishes
Ralfson (Dr)

Where I can see, I do as uasual (stretching the skin etc) and in the back I use it like a comb but with short strokes and pulling/draging my fingers infront of the blade to feel if there´s any bumps/turns, I also bend my head forward (to stretch the skin). I think it´s very nice, but I only do it when I´m in a "flow". I use a DE also, a NEW seems to do the trick very nicely for me.

First time I did this it was a blood bath, used a shavette and got stuck on a bumb/irregularity on the top of my head . But if you do it with care and have the time, it´s very rewarding. At least it is for me.

Originally Posted by sfcablecar

Mark, the scales are a great match for that Friodur blade. Looks great!

+1 those scales look amazing on that friodur

Originally Posted by vespar72

Prep: AOS Pre Shave Oil Lime
Brush: Shortened Shavemac D01 18mm ( a New one with a Wooden Handle)
Strop: SRD Premium 1
Soap: TGQ
Razor: 8/8 Bob Allman (OCD Custom Razor)
Aftershave: Nivea sensitive skin

Nice razor Mark... I really like the tang

Tuesday
(second day tinkering with the 15/16 W&B Celebrated Hollow Ground Razor.)

Tuesday Morning Head Shave


Hot Wash: Proraso Sul Filo Del Rasoio
Pre Shave: Proraso Crema Pre Barba
Shave Cream: La Toja
Brush: Vintage Culmak
Razor: MOP Boker
Astringent: Boots Tea Tree and Witch Hazel
ASB: La Toja
AS: La Toja

Result: A Refreshing Start To Another Day, And Not A Drop Of Blood!!



SHAVE ON!!

TUESDAY

Progress
India Wilkinson Sword
Omega Boar
Arko Lemon SC
Spanish Floid AS

Originally Posted by tat2Ralfy

Monday's Shave

Day Off Work So Its Time To pamper

Hot Wash: Proraso Sul Filo Del Rasoio
Pre Shave: Proraso Crema Pre Barba
Shave Soap: Lea
Brush: Semogue 1305
Razor: MOP Boker, In Opal Lexan, Vintage Celluloid Wedge
Strop: R+R 20 Canvas, 60 Leather
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse
Astringent: Alum Block
ASB: 444
AS: La Toja

Result: An Antique Delight!!

Shave On!!

I have to be honest. I am very attracted to wood scales but your razor has to be one of the nicest looking razors that i have ever seen. It is simple and clean looking and the scales look very clean and radiant. A very good looking razor all around.

Originally Posted by prosneek

I have to be honest. I am very attracted to wood scales but your razor has to be one of the nicest looking razors that i have ever seen. It is simple and clean looking and the scales look very clean and radiant. A very good looking razor all around.

Why thank you for the kind words, I myself usually prefer wood, however I wasnt sure how it would look against the Mother of Pearl, and I must say I am very happy with the outcome.

Just for you, here is a little something I did in Olivewood:


Lucky 7, In Olivewood

Best regards
Ralfson (Dr)

Razor: 6/8 Thiers-Issard Le Grelot
Soap: Williams
Brush: "Clint" Super Badger
Aftershave: Alum Block / 444 + Brut Splash-On

Great pics gentlemen!!