Thread: SOTD - Sun July 25th - Sat July 31st

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Pre-Shave: Stephan's Smooth Conditioning Shaving Creme

Razor: 6/8" Full Hollow C.V. Heljestrand "Royal Kindal", Round Point

Brush: 22mm Vulfix Super Badger

Lather: "Da Bomb" (Saigon)

Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel

Post-Shave: Trumper's Sandalwood Skin Food, Trumper's Moisturizer

Cologne: Trufitt & Hill Grafton 1805

Result: This morning, I had the pleasure of trying two new things: 1) sample of Da Bomb Saigon shave creme sent by my good friend Bill (aka, LegalBeagle - Thank you Bill, and 2) The Heljestrand Royal Kindal full hollow razor, which I snatched off B&B. The creme has a lemongrass, peanut smell (which I didn't mind), makes a great consistent lather and stays moist throughout an entire pass . The Royal Kindal didn't have a good bevel or edge, so over the weekend, I reset the bevel on this (like my Dubl Duck) with my Naniwa 1K, and took the edge through my 5K, 8K and 12K Naniwas followed by 10 laps on CrOx linen and 50 laps on leather (Premium IV - SRD). The edge was even and super sharp. The ultimate test came today as this blade delivered an extra smooth shave...no pulling, no tugging. Just pure, unadulterated shave.

Have a great week guys

So you're the one that snagged that Kindal!! I was late to that party. Great photo.

Originally Posted by Hawkeye5

So you're the one that snagged that Kindal!! I was late to that party. Great photo.

Yeap...sorry John . I got real lucky on the DD & Kindal. Talk about being at the right pace at the right time.

Thanks for the compliment

SOTD 26 July, 2010

Torrey Razor 1/4 hollow
AOS Unscented
Rudy Vey turned brush - 2 band Finest
Floid Blue AS

Originally Posted by Grump

SOTD 26 July, 2010

Torrey Razor 1/4 hollow
AOS Unscented
Rudy Vey turned brush - 2 band Finest
Floid Blue AS

Great pic Phil!!

Originally Posted by Grump

SOTD 26 July, 2010

Torrey Razor 1/4 hollow
AOS Unscented
Rudy Vey turned brush - 2 band Finest
Floid Blue AS

Grump,

Holy smoke! That is one beautiful photo of one beautiful shaving kit--razor and all.

W.H. Sample & Sons "Our Chief"
Illinois #827 Strop
Santa Maria Novella
Pure Badger Brush
DB Scuttle
Witch Hazel
Caswell-Massey Sandalwood balm
very near BBS!

I've been waiting for this day!

Southington Cutlery "Never Fail" restored by Max
No Strop - First shave after Max's honing
Calypso Bomb
Penchetta Super Badger
Calypso Bay Rum Aftershave

An outstanding shave, felt like was shaving with a Bowie knive, a very sharp and buttery smooth Bowie knife. Time for some Maker's Mark 46 to celebrate the new razor and her maiden shave (by me).

Originally Posted by NFlames

I've been waiting for this day!

Southington Cutlery "Never Fail" restored by Max
No Strop - First shave after Max's honing
Calypso Bomb
Penchetta Super Badger
Calypso Bay Rum Aftershave

An outstanding shave, felt like was shaving with a Bowie knive, a very sharp and buttery smooth Bowie knife. Time for some Maker's Mark 46 to celebrate the new razor and her maiden shave (by me).

Gawd, I love blue Pauashell! Max's work is top notch!

Originally Posted by NFlames

I've been waiting for this day!

Southington Cutlery "Never Fail" restored by Max
No Strop - First shave after Max's honing
Calypso Bomb
Penchetta Super Badger
Calypso Bay Rum Aftershave

An outstanding shave, felt like was shaving with a Bowie knive, a very sharp and buttery smooth Bowie knife. Time for some Maker's Mark 46 to celebrate the new razor and her maiden shave (by me).

Very Nice Scales!