New Forest 2201 : GEM Micromatic+Pal : Martin de Candre : Myrsol K
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New Forest 2201 : GEM Micromatic+Pal : Martin de Candre : Myrsol K
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Pre: Cold shower
Razor: Joh. Engström 6/8
Brush: "Henk" 20 mm silvertip w olive wood handle
Cream: Syril Salter Indian Sandalwood
Post: Proraso
AS: Dr Harris Sandalwood
Strop: Neil Miller linnen/buffallo 30/50
Result: Very clean face :)
This razor is so good and Neil has put a wonderfull edge to it. 2 1/2 passes and very clean indeed. PS the flowers seems to be arranged, but they´re not. I´ve to move them from the window to be able to take the pictures and today it worked out rather nicely :)
Hot Shower
Boker Red Injun #102
Semogue 1305
Nana June's Citrus Wake Up
Mentholated Witch Hazel
Osage Rub
Murray and Lanman's Florida Water
This razor is amazing! It's got a dozen shaves on it since its last honing and is still crazy sharp with just a little stropping. The citrus, menthol, Florida Water combination is good too.
WEDNESDAY
iKon Deluxe Bulldog OC
7OCG
La Toja SC
Omega Boar
Skin Bracer AS (original)
BBS
Strop: Kanayama (50/50)
Lather: Proraso White Soap + Bigellow Creme + 5 drops glycerin
Brush: Shavemac 23mm Silvertip
Razor: Dubl Duck Special 1
EdT: Green Irish Tweed
After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:
vintage Fields badger
1958 Executive/SharpEdge
J Peterman 1903 SC (excellent product)
Lumene AS balm
Michael Storer 'Monk' EdP
BBS results,
Martin
7/8 Henckels Friodur
Proraso
"Clint" super badger brush
444
Lustray Menthol AS
Great pics gentlemen!!
Wednesday, 7.14.10
Aura Glow as a Pre Shave Oil
MEM w/ Olive Oil SC
Simpson's X2L Ehsan
Gebruder Weyersberg Corneta Model 078 1/2
Tony Miller Heirloom strop 50 Linen/80 Latigo
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea AS Balm
Pinaud Lime Sec AS
The Corneta arrived here on Monday. I cleaned it up, sterilized and honed it yesterday afternoon. There razors have a reputation as great shavers, and this example is no exception. This model, 078 1/2 is not commonly seen.
I'm very pleased that it came my way!
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Razor: 5/8 Wapi
Brush: AoS Pure Badger
Soap: AoS Lemon Soap
AS: AoS Lemon After Shave Balm
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