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

Originally Posted by Wintchase

Going with the Griffin today (my uncle gave to as a gift a while back; I rescaled and sharpened it....My uncle PJ Winters is dying in the hospital today. He was a selfmade man who never went to college and made his name as a feather weight boxer in the 60's in the Army. He owed several car dealerships down in California after leaving the Army and started up a bunch of boxing clubs down there. He was a tough man who never asked for anything, nor did he hesitate to give to people in need. His manner was gruff and some saw him as somewhat abrasive...I did not..I (like many of us who embrace the old ways) saw him as a blue collar guy who acted as gentleman when expected, and as a "Man to be respected" when required. I am not telling you this for sympathy, nor do I wish for any. I just wanted you all to know there are still a few of us out there who understand what it means to be a "man"...Not just a "male of the human species"....If that makes sense....Of course, I am rambling a little now..Have a great day and hug your daughters; shake hands with your sons (so they know the difference)..grab the fishing poles, or golf clubs and revel in your day!

My thoughts are with you at this time, best wishes to you and yours
Ralfy

No Shave Today As We Spent Fathers Day With My Folks, This Will Be Tomorrow A.M's Shave.

Mondays Shave



Location: 52° 45' 55.10460 - 0° 57' 31.22065
Hot Wash: Proraso Sul Filo Rasoio
Pre Shave: Proraso Crema Prebarba
Shave Cream: La Toja
Brush: Omega Boar
Face Razor: Unknown Antique My Latest Resto'
Head Razor: Vintage Gillette DE, Lazer Platinum Blade
Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel
ASB: La Toja
AS: La Toja

Result: I Know It Will Be A La Toja Dream!



SHAVE ON!!

Originally Posted by tat2Ralfy

No Shave Today As We Spent Fathers Day With My Folks, This Will Be Tomorrow A.M's Shave.

Mondays Shave



Location: 52° 45' 55.10460 - 0° 57' 31.22065
Hot Wash: Proraso Sul Filo Rasoio
Pre Shave: Proraso Crema Prebarba
Shave Cream: La Toja
Brush: Omega Boar
Face Razor: Unknown Antique My Latest Resto'
Head Razor: Vintage Gillette DE, Lazer Platinum Blade
Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel
ASB: La Toja
AS: La Toja

Result: I Know It Will Be A La Toja Dream!



SHAVE ON!!

We have missed you Ralfy. Great to have you back.

Best Regards
Lu

Shaving Cream: Proraso. Courtesy: Omni Chemists, Fashion Show Mall, Las Vegas NV
Razor: Frederick Reynolds, Sheffield, England. Courtesy: Dr. Maximilian of MadAspenHome, Las Vegas NV; restored TODAY
Pre-shave: AOS Lemon. Courtesy: The Art of Shaving, Fashion Show Mall, Las Vegas NV
Brush: Plisson #14 European Grey. Courtesy: Straight Razor Place member RayG
Astringent: Shavex Alum Block. Courtesy: Straight Razor Designs
Strop: SRD Premium 1. Courtesy: Straight Razor Designs
Aftershave: George F. Trumper Skin Food, Sandalwood. Courtesy: Barclay and Crocker
Cologne: George F. Trumper Portugal. Courtesy: Barclay and Crocker

The shave?

WOW ! ! !

After midnight shave;
Genco Fluid Steel # 4 of 6
Simpson PJ 2 Best
DR Harris Arlington
Old Spice

Father's Day Shave

Prep: Late afternoon pool party with neighbors. Hors d'oeuvres to celebrate the day. Followed by hot shower after kids & wife in bed
Soap: C&E Sienna
Cream: Truefitt & Hills Ultimate Comfort - unscented
Razor: Tim Zowada 8/8, scales by Alex Jacques
Scuttle: April Krumnow original - Father's Day present
Backdrop: Pajama pants - Father's Day present

Outcome: Incredibly smooth shave! Fantastic ending to a special day.
Sad that I couldn't spend it with my dad who is battling cancer

Originally Posted by LinacMan

Father's Day Shave

Prep: Late afternoon pool party with neighbors. Hors d'oeuvres to celebrate the day. Followed by hot shower after kids & wife in bed
Soap: C&E Sienna
Cream: Truefitt & Hills Ultimate Comfort - unscented
Razor: Tim Zowada 8/8, scales by Alex Jacques
Scuttle: April Krumnow original - Father's Day present
Backdrop: Pajama pants - Father's Day present

Outcome: Incredibly smooth shave! Fantastic ending to a special day.
Sad that I couldn't spend it with my dad who is battling cancer

LinacMan,

Sorry to hear about your dad.
Our prayers are with you.

All the best.
Lu

Brush: 23mm Shavemac Silvertip
Shave Cream: CarrieM's Bay Rum!
Strop: SRD 3" Bridal
Razor: E.L. & Co 9/8's
Cologne: Ogallala Bay Rum

Wow! It tool a little while to hone this bad boy up but it was well worth it! For those of you that haven't shaved with a wedge of this size ya have to give it a try when you are comfortable with your skills. Anything that gets in the way is history! So smooth a shave I didn't think it was cutting except for the fact that I had two days growth and it was gone after the blade passed over it. A few more shaves and I think this one may find it's way into the shop for a restore, but then again, maybe not. Some of the smaller blades I put a mirror finish on some times blind me when the catch the lights and reflect them off the mirror into my eyes. I can only guess what this one will do. LOL

D3
Illinois #827 strop (50x/100x)
SMN shave cream
Pure Badger Brush
DB Scuttle
Witch Hazel
Speick shave balm
VERY CCS!