Thread: SOTD - Sun August 1th - Sat August 7th

Rasor: Palmera
Brush: Rooney Emilion
Cream: TOBS Rose
AS:Santa Maria Novella
EDT: ADP Colonia

Originally Posted by eTom

Good morning Robert,
I like this picture.
You must tell me, how you created the effect. Please send me an e-mail, if there is a little bit time.
Regards
Tom

Thank you Thomas...I used PS...will send you an email re what I did. But it'll have to be tonight or tomorrow.

SOTD Thursday August 5, 2010

Razor: 11/16 Packard Full Hollow Spike Point in Butterscotch
Shaving Cream: TOBS Almond
Lather Bowl: Ceramic
Scuttle: RAB Ceramic
Brush: Col Conk Barbershop BadgerASB: Nivea Replenishing
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman ASL

Wonderful BBS shave this morning! Love the Packard, always smooth, close and comfortable! The TOBS Almond SC was a delight as well. TOBS is one the the best shave creams I have used and the cushion and glide makes for a very comfortable shave. The almond scent is very mild and would be great for those that do not want a lot of scent. Still have two more SC's to experience from Sir Ralfy's sample pack. Every day is a new and great experience!

Had a nice relaxing shave today, dont know how many passes i did i just kept lathering my face over and over and went at it until there was absolutely nothing there which is something i dont normally do.

I think i ended up doing 4 passes:
North to south
West to east
East to west
South to north

So needless to say the face is just a bit red in some spots because im not used to some of the angles and blade possitions i went through today

Strop: 3" Black latigo and poly web, 1.5" Blue web(50 poly/100web/100leather)
Razor: Le Grelot 6/8
Brush: Omega 05
Soap: L'Occitane
Aftershave: Niveam Balm/Very Sexy for Him

Originally Posted by basil

Had a nice relaxing shave today, dont know how many passes i did i just kept lathering my face over and over and went at it until there was absolutely nothing there which is something i dont normally do.

I think i ended up doing 4 passes:
North to south
West to east
East to west
South to north

So needless to say the face is just a bit red in some spots because im not used to some of the angles and blade possitions i went through today

Strop: 3" Black latigo and poly web, 1.5" Blue web(50 poly/100web/100leather)
Razor: Le Grelot 6/8
Brush: Omega 05
Soap: L'Occitane
Aftershave: Niveam Balm/Very Sexy for Him

Loving that Grelot.

i agree the grelot blade with the bone scales makes me fall in love with shaving every day. Im expecting a grelot with rams horn scales sometime next week so i hope it comes real fast cuz i cant wait to shave with it!

Originally Posted by nightbreed

This morning

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Amund

Nice looking setup.

Like the foot note as well.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Thank you Thomas...I used PS...will send you an email re what I did. But it'll have to be tonight or tomorrow.

Come to think of it...If there's enough interest by the group, I will post it here (or somewhere else) too. Let me know what you guys think

Originally Posted by du212

Semogue LE 2009 Finest Boar : Gillette Rocket HD+IP : Institut Karité SS : Myrsol rojo ASl

That is a coooool pict Jose. Thanks maestro

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Pre: Hot Shower w/ Conditioner (Blenheim Bouquet)
Razors: 6/8 Wade & Butcher Wedge - Fresh from restore by Mainaman (No Strop) & Hibbard Spencer & Bartlett "Our Very Best" 5/8 Spike
Strop: SRD Modular Paddle (Rough) - 50/Kanayama Linen - 50/SRD Modular Paddle (Premium I) - 100/Kanayama Leather - 100
Lather: BentonClay Lavender + Trumpers Limes + 5 drops Glycerin
Brush: Vulfix Silvertip
Post: Thayer's Lavender
EdT: Creed Green Irish Tweed

Result: Smmmmmoooooooooooooottttttttttttthhhhhhhhhh!



The W&B handled so nicely. I got it back from Stefan yesterday. He put a mirror finish on the blade and suited it up in gorgeous black & white ebony with a CA finish. The wedge is ebony with brass liners and the washers are silver and brass stacked. She is stunning. I'm finding my sweetspot runs to full hollows unless I have a few days growth, but she will definitely be in the rotation!

The HSB "OVB" was my first attempt at honing. I bought it supposedly shave ready, but didn't like the shave. When I looked at the edge under a microsocope, I saw why. I took it to my Naniwa 1K to reset the bevel and then broke out my nakayama. After a progression of slurries to a clear water and then dry, it had a nice keen edge. My test today proved successful, ATG on my right cheek was never as smooth and effortless!

Hey Bill,
Congratulations on your venture into the world of honing...How was your foray into the dark side? How did you like it?

PS: Isn't the uberlather a great way to prep for a shave?