Thread: SOTD - Sun August 15th - Sat August 21st

Mid morning shave, had errands to run this morning so the shave waited till I got home.

Face wash warm water and soap.
Hot towel from the nuke box on face for about 3 minutes.
Whipped up some SRD Sandalwood with the Badger brush (took about 2 1/2 minutes).
Lathered face and used the Dovo Black Star making passes in four different directions (more on the chin)
Trimmed the mustache.
Ice water rinse and towel.
Thayers Original Witch hazel.
Nivea and Bay Rum mixed for the finish.

Smoooooth and no burn. I think I am getting the hang of this.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Pre-Shave: Hot shower + Stephan's Conditioning Smooth Shave Creme

Razor: 6/8" Maestro Livi new grind, Hollow, Round Point

Brush: 22mm Vulfix Best Badger

Überlather: Al Raz custom "Da Bomb" Shave Creme

Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel (Lavender, no alcohol)

Post-shave: Trumper's Sandalwood Skin Food

Facial Moisturizer: Trumper's Facial Moisturizer

Cologne: Penhaligon Opus 1870

Result: Today is my day off, playing hookie...well not really, gotta take the both our cars in for 5K service, but will meet up with David (nubskillz) and Matt (thewatermark) later on for some cool shave talk. But I digress...Back to shaving: I used the Livi for the first time today...Wowwww!!!! Very nice indeed . This thing is wickedly sharp. But boy, did it shave...What a feeling . I am ready for the day...bring it on.

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TGIF....Have a great Friday guys .

Enjoy your day of hookie! Sweet Livi...

My last road shave! I'm home tomorrow evening where I have a lot more options to choose from. With any luck, I'll have a few new blades waiting for me: my new Revisor and a new Wacker among them! In the meantime, my travel setup has remained constant:



I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Originally Posted by Mikael

Hi Robert! Well, it´s not my blood, maybe some old earls from England. This razor had the most wonderful original scales I´ve ever seen, but they where broken. Neil Miller sanded and buffed an old pair, with perfect fit, down for me. The stain didn´t go away, but rather than sand it down and get to thin scales he left it where it is today. I do get a nick now and then though, so blood is no stranger in our bathroom, even though I usually try and keep it from touching the scales

Can you tell me more about the Levi, how you feel about it an so? ... Lol. Seriously though, it looks very, very, very nice and I would love to own one.

I see...old blood stain remains from the previous victim

You should definitely get a Livi, if you have the budget...it is well worth it. it's not for the faint of heart (budget-wise or sharpness). I do love the satin-ish finish on the blade. The signature on it is also beautiful as are the scales. The shave is fantastic...but so are the other razors in my arsenal. I think, that this Livi is definitely a work of art to be appreciated and can compete with some of the famous Filis as far as the quality of shaves.

I hope I made sense

SOTD Friday, August 20, 2010

Razor: 11/16 Shapleigh HDWE Co., Full Hollow, Spike Point
(From St. Louis, Missouri - My home town)
Pre-Shave: Proraso Crema pre Barba
Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum and Sandalwood
Mug: Ceramic Clipper
Scuttle: RAB Ceramic
Brush: Semogue Boar 1460
ASB: Nivea Replenishing
Aftershave: Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum

Results: I'm a Happy Pirate! (I know the "thread hijacked" sign doesn't apply but, I wanted to use the Pirate smily and that's the only one.)

Originally Posted by Stroker

SOTD Friday, August 20, 2010

Razor: 11/16 Shapleigh HDWE Co., Full Hollow, Spike Point
(From St. Louis, Missouri - My home town)
Pre-Shave: Proraso Crema pre Barba
Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum and Sandalwood
Mug: Ceramic Clipper
Scuttle: RAB Ceramic
Brush: Semogue Boar 1460
ASB: Nivea Replenishing
Aftershave: Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum

Results: I'm a Happy Pirate! (I know the "thread hijacked" sign doesn't apply but, I wanted to use the Pirate smily and that's the only one.)

Nice pic!! Love the mug!

Originally Posted by mbeem

Nice pic!! Love the mug!

Thanks Mark! I haven't used it for awhile and that's what started my shave kit selection this morning. My DW found it at a thrift store. (She finds good stuff! LOL)

TSD ISZ PSB
Sperry&Alexander 5/8
Generic Badger Brush
Trumper's Coconut SC
TSD Iced Mojito AS Splash
TSD Iced Mojito AS Milk

smooth at the flats, stubby at the curves-still learning.

Semogue 830 : Jose Monserrat Pou "Medallon Taurino" : Martin de Candre : TYhayers WH

Originally Posted by du212

Semogue 830 : Jose Monserrat Pou "Medallon Taurino" : Martin de Candre : TYhayers WH

You evil, evil man...You know what you are doing is illegal José - i.e., Dangling the carrot in front of us knowing full well that we can't have it. That Taurino is absolutely gorgeous buddy. I know they made 6 in the series of Taurinos, and the one you have is one of them.