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

Day 5 of my little experiment. Im thinking its going to have to be my last because my work schedule wont let me shave everyday next week unless i have midnight shaves.

Decided to go all out for this shave. Did a with the grain a across the grain and then against the grain on my face. For my neck i just did 2 with the grain passes because its very sensitive on the against the grain pass.

Great results and so far not really any irritation just a little red but it went away after the aftershave.

Was kinda annoyed tho, lots of interruptions. Everyone decided it was time to call me or knock on my door! And to top it all off i nicked the razor on the sink, so i took out the coti mid shave and did 20 laps. Good as new!

Strop: 3" Latigo Strop 50 canvas 100 leather
Razor: 6/8 LE Grelot
Brush: Omega 05
Soap: DR Harris Lavender
Aftershave: Nivea Balm

Cold water rinse of the face, hot water rinse of the blade strop 25/50 and oiled and put away until next shave

Bokers Red Injun 101
C&E BBB
TOBS Avocado SC
Osage Rub
Anthony Logistics AS Balm

Originally Posted by dslazar9

Bokers Red Injun 101
C&E BBB
TOBS Avocado SC
Osage Rub
Anthony Logistics AS Balm

Nice shot! How's that TOBS Avacado SC?

Well, Ladies and gents, it's my first go at UberLather, and I understand the hype now.

Razor: 15/16 Wostenholm IXL blade, rescaled in Buckeye Burl by Dave (CannonFodder)... Nothing like a big near wedge of wonderful quality to start things out right, and it's purdy too!

Strop: Tony Miller Horsehide and Nylon... Gotta say, lately I've been loving the horsehide. Can't wait till SRD starts selling it

Brush: A custom by Dave (CannonFodder) that goes wonderfully with my Wostenholm. It's got a BIG handle (3 inches, not counting the loft) and a 26mm knot, deeper-set into the handle to keep it tight and wonderfully dense!

The Bowl: SRD's Mixing mug... With how fiercely I whip lather, I'm a little worried about the upper lip on it, but it does it's job fantastically!

SC/SS: TOBS Sandalwood soap, The Body Shop for Men Maca Root shaving cream, and a pump-and-a-half of glycerin. Fantastic lather, it's like pudding in consistency! Love it

Results: I just went WTG twice, because I wanted to get a quick clean and test Uberlather, and it's fantastically smooth just from that.

Have a great day, guys and gals!

Cheers!
Jeremy

Originally Posted by ShavedZombie

Well, Ladies and gents, it's my first go at UberLather, and I understand the hype now.

Razor: 15/16 Wostenholm IXL blade, rescaled in Buckeye Burl by Dave (CannonFodder)... Nothing like a big near wedge of wonderful quality to start things out right, and it's purdy too!

Strop: Tony Miller Horsehide and Nylon... Gotta say, lately I've been loving the horsehide. Can't wait till SRD starts selling it

Brush: A custom by Dave (CannonFodder) that goes wonderfully with my Wostenholm. It's got a BIG handle (3 inches, not counting the loft) and a 26mm knot, deeper-set into the handle to keep it tight and wonderfully dense!

The Bowl: SRD's Mixing mug... With how fiercely I whip lather, I'm a little worried about the upper lip on it, but it does it's job fantastically!

SC/SS: TOBS Sandalwood soap, The Body Shop for Men Maca Root shaving cream, and a pump-and-a-half of glycerin. Fantastic lather, it's like pudding in consistency! Love it

Results: I just went WTG twice, because I wanted to get a quick clean and test Uberlather, and it's fantastically smooth just from that.

Have a great day, guys and gals!

Cheers!
Jeremy

Welcome to the uberlather club . Ain't it great? The thing is, it doesn't take much (time or material) to make it either.

Bengall
Illinois #827 strop
Cella
Pure Badger Brush
DB Scuttle
Witch Hazel
Alt Innsbruck

Originally Posted by Stroker

Nice shot! How's that TOBS Avacado SC?

Thanks! TOBS Avocado is great stuff. As straights are so new to me I'm sticking with creams/soaps that I have consistantly gotten the most
cushion and slide from-this one is definitely one of them. I also like to use it
when my face is sore from previous shaves as it's quite soothing, I'd almost say healing.

I had very little to shave today. Still wanted to try. My first shot at Uberlather.
Hot shower prep
TAOS Preoil
Vestavia brush
Jasmine Puck soap
da Bomb SC
Glycerin
Started with Othello razor from the class. First shave with it. Wasnt doing the job.
Finished with W&B Razor with sambar stag scales.
SRD 3in Latigo Strop
Skin food
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
TAOS Balm

Amazing lather. Creamy, Great cushion. Im HOOKED!!!!! I havent used this puck soap in a long time. Forgot how great it smells. BBS couple spots need touch up. Mostly because of how short my stubble was.
DO YOU THINK I WILL HAVE ENOUGH GROWTH TO SHAVE IN THE AM???

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I had very little to shave today. Still wanted to try. My first shot at Uberlather.
Hot shower prep
TAOS Preoil
Vestavia brush
Jasmine Puck soap
da Bomb SC
Glycerin
Started with Othello razor from the class. First shave with it. Wasnt doing the job.
Finished with W&B Razor with sambar stag scales.
SRD 3in Latigo Strop
Skin food
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
TAOS Balm

Amazing lather. Creamy, Great cushion. Im HOOKED!!!!! I havent used this puck soap in a long time. Forgot how great it smells. BBS couple spots need touch up. Mostly because of how short my stubble was.
DO YOU THINK I WILL HAVE ENOUGH GROWTH TO SHAVE IN THE AM???

1) I am glad that you are hooked on the uberlather

2) I am sorry about the Othello's shave ...Is it the razor or could it be the bevel/edge that's not sharp/polished enough?

Better shave next time...that's something to look forward to, heh?

Maybe I'd wait 'til Sunday...You will sure enjoy that shave...Something to be said about 1 day growth

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

1) I am glad that you are hooked on the uberlather

2) I am sorry about the Othello's shave ...Is it the razor or could it be the bevel/edge that's not sharp/polished enough?

Better shave next time...that's something to look forward to, heh?

Maybe I'd wait 'til Sunday...You will sure enjoy that shave...Something to be said about 1 day growth

Thank you! I expect a hard time shaving with such little growth. I havent given up on the Othello. I usually will give my self a couple days growth on a new razor. I just couldnt wait to shave.
Love it when i have 3-4 days of growth. Get the closest shaves then. I was just seeing how people shave everyday and figured i would try.