Thread: Sun September 05th - Sat September 11th

Originally Posted by du212

Shogun superbadger : JMP Medallon Taurino : T&H Preshave Oil : TOBS Avocado : Lotion Opaline

José
Nice shot and great looking Madallon Taurino.

Originally Posted by Stroker

SOTD Friday September 10, 2010

Razor: 6/8 C.V. Heljestrand, Eskilstuna, Sweden, Full Hollow, Franch Point
Pre-Shave: Proraso Crema Pre Barba
Shave Cream/Shave Soap: Uberlather; Pre' de Provence SC+Classic Shaving Sandalwood SS
Soap Scuttle: Lord Nelson Ceramic
Brush/Lather Scuttle: RAB Ceramic
Brush: Omega Boar
ASB: Nivea Replenishing
Aftershave/Cologne: Pinaud Clubman ASL

Results: A great shave considering I forgot to shake the brush when I went to mix the Pre' de Provence SC and got it too wet. It totally went to junk; all the lather sublimed away immediately and it literally became transparent. I Grabbed the Lord Nelson Scuttle that was loaded with Classic Shaving SS and mixed it into the SC and Wah-Lah a great smooth lather. The Sandalwood of the SS complimented the Pre'de Provence SC and everything went Peachy after that.
I always get a great shave from the Heljie and finally finished rescaling it in Red Pakka Wood. It looks much better now without those ugly chipped and gouged scales. Great photos this week Gentlemen, thanks for sharing!

Bruce,
That's a lovely Helje...they are great shavers. Which Helje is she?

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

José
Nice shot and great looking Madallon Taurino.



Bruce,
That's a lovely Helje...they are great shavers. Which Helje is she?

Thanks Robert! It's a pre-numbered Heljestrand at 6/8 it is the #32 equivalent I believe.
This Heljie does not have a thumb notch or the MK designation on the shank. I'm not sure what the date is on this razor so if anyone has any additional information on it I would be glad to hear it. Here is a shot of the shank manuf. markings.

Cold Water ~ King of Shaves Shave Gel ~ Boker ~ Cold Water

Friday 9/10/2010

Geo. Wostenholm & Sons Frameback
Semogue 1305
Irisch Moos shave stick
Thayers Astringent WH w/ aloe
Musgo Real a/s balsam
Gris Clair Edp

A late afternoon shave with one of my favorite blades. It's been a while since I used the Irisch Moos and it was fun face lathering for a change. Two passes and a couple of touch up passes and a DFS result. The Gris Clair is fantastic...

Originally Posted by Stroker

Thanks Robert! It's a pre-numbered Heljestrand at 6/8 it is the #32 equivalent I believe.
This Heljie does not have a thumb notch or the MK designation on the shank. I'm not sure what the date is on this razor so if anyone has any additional information on it I would be glad to hear it. Here is a shot of the shank manuf. markings.

Bruce,
That is very interesting...I don't think that this is a #32...The reasons are twofold:

1. I have a #32 (with Max now) and it has #32 on the other side of the shank/tang.

2. Also, #32 has a thumb notch.

Unless they made different types of #32s, you've probably got an interesting Helje on your hands. I would want to say #41 (but even that has #41 on other side) but it is thumb notch-less, like yours. Looking carefully at yours, it seems like it's a square point, like the #41, rather than full French point...kinda like the Satinedge DD or something...The #32 looks more like a traditional French point (I think)

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Bruce,
That is very interesting...I don't think that this is a #32...The reasons are twofold:

1. I have a #32 (with Max now) and it has #32 on the other side of the shank/tang.

2. Also, #32 has a thumb notch.

Unless they made different types of #32s, you've probably got an interesting Helje on your hands. I would want to say #41 (but even that has #41 on other side) but it is thumb notch-less, like yours. Looking carefully at yours, it seems like it's a square point, like the #41, rather than full French point...kinda like the Satinedge DD or something...The #32 looks more like a traditional French point (I think)

I don't know what it is. It's not a #32 (there isn't a 32 stamped on it) it's not a MK (there's no MK stamped on it.) What you see is what it is. I said "Equivalent to a 32" (in that it is a 6/8 size blade) The point is a slight French (in that it is not a truely square or spike point) call it what you want.

Originally Posted by Stroker

I don't know what it is. call it what you want.

smooth and sharp?

Originally Posted by bassguy

smooth and sharp?

VERY smooth and sharp!

Originally Posted by Stroker

I don't know what it is. It's not a #32 (there isn't a 32 stamped on it) it's not a MK (there's no MK stamped on it.) What you see is what it is. I said "Equivalent to a 32" (in that it is a 6/8 size blade) The point is a slight French (in that it is not a truely square or spike point) call it what you want.

Sorry...never mind. Didn't mean to strike a nerve there.

Have a nice weekend boys...da HOG