Thread: Sun September 05th - Sat September 11th

Shavemac Finest Badger | Tabac | Boker Edelweiss | Thayer's WH | Institut Karite ASB | Tabac Eau De Cologne

I have now had about 15 - 20 shaves with the Edelweiss since it was last honed and I have seen no degradation in the edge. I know Tabac is a "love it or hate it" product due to the scent. I'm in the "love it" camp.

Strop: Rup Razor
Brush: TGN Silvertip Custom
Cream: C.O. Bigelow
Razor: J.R. Torrey "Damascus"
After Shave: C.O. Bigelow Mentha
Result: some tugging on course areas of beard, still not quite dialed in.

I spent several hours practicing my honing last evening. This Torrey was an Ebay find. I set the bevel using 1 layer of tape and a 1k stone. After the bevel was set, I took it through the pyramids on the 4k/8k, then took it to the 12k. Stropped with .5 micron Cx, then 80 laps on leather. The shave was not what I was hoping for, but at least I know where the razor stands. I did use another razor to finish the shave as there is no point wasting good whiskers on a blade that isn't quite there yet.

The pics are looking great this week guys, let's have a great finish with a 9/11/01 tribute.

Today was an afternoon shave, but after I took the photo, I forgot to post it. Anyway, a new and rather unusual razor joined my rotation today.

Afternoon honing through the Naniwa 8k
Stropped on my SRD EB Long
Thater 26mm
De Vergulde Hand shave stick (facelathered)
Joseph Smith & Sons... not sure what to call that grind
Witch Hazel

Friday night shave;
Stiz (USSR) razor
Old Apothecary (Rooney Super)
MWF/ Proraso SC
Pinaud Bay Rum

In memory of 9/11

Pre: Hot shower
Brush: Grosevenor Bodger
Razor: Garantie + Merkur 25 c for head
Soap: Nanny Yushu
Post: Proraso
AS: La Coste Challenge
Strop: Neil Milller linen/buffallo 30/50
Result: Very, very clean
Doeas anyone know what blades those are, Gillette in the pic? I think I got them in a trade and I´ve fallen in love with them, lol. Fantastic blades anyhow.

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: E. J. best badger
Soap: Proraso
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop
Razor: Mastro Livi 6/8
ASB: Proraso Pre-/ Post-shave

Kanayama : Revisor : Bomb Potomac : Thayer's Lavender : Nivea Sensitive : Endymion


On September 11, 2001, I was serving on active duty in the Army at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, GA. I was in my office doing final preparations to head over to the post theater where I was to give a class on the law of war to a Battalion sized element. I remember my phone rang, and one of my peers was on the phone. She asked what had happened; I was confused. She then explained that while she's been on the way to work, her husband called and told her a plane flew into the World Trade Center. I walked out of my office to the nearest TV and turned on Fox News to see the coverage.

I headed to the theater where I was teaching the class. There was a lot of confusion and concern from the Soldiers, so I began teaching the class with the news on a television in the corner. I was talking about the distinction between combatants and non-combatants when I looked at the television and saw the second plane go into the tower.

That day set many things in motion, as we all know. The most profound effect on me directly, was that it led to my participation in the ground war in Iraq. My SOTD reflects that experience. Two books form the backdrop. The first is a celebration of West Point's first 200 years. As a graduate, my experience at the Military Academy defines much of who I am. The second book is NBC News' Operation Iraqi Freedom. My Staff Judge Advocate presented a copy of the book to each of the attorneys who served with him in the desert.

In the forefront you see other important pieces of my experience. My class ring from West Point, the combat patch from 3d Infantry Division that I wear on my uniform to this day as a reservist, and an insignia of rank for a Major, my current grade.

Many people passed on that fateful day, and many more have done so in the aftermath of 9/11. Let us never forget!

Thank you Bill for sharing. Im glad you made it home safe.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Kanayama : Revisor : Bomb Potomac : Thayer's Lavender : Nivea Sensitive : Endymion



On September 11, 2001, I was serving on active duty in the Army at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, GA. I was in my office doing final preparations to head over to the post theater where I was to give a class on the law of war to a Battalion sized element. I remember my phone rang, and one of my peers was on the phone. She asked what had happened; I was confused. She then explained that while she's been on the way to work, her husband called and told her a plane flew into the World Trade Center. I walked out of my office to the nearest TV and turned on Fox News to see the coverage.

I headed to the theater where I was teaching the class. There was a lot of confusion and concern from the Soldiers, so I began teaching the class with the news on a television in the corner. I was talking about the distinction between combatants and non-combatants when I looked at the television and saw the second plane go into the tower.

That day set many things in motion, as we all know. The most profound effect on me directly, was that it led to my participation in the ground war in Iraq. My SOTD reflects that experience. Two books form the backdrop. The first is a celebration of West Point's first 200 years. As a graduate, my experience at the Military Academy defines much of who I am. The second book is NBC News' Operation Iraqi Freedom. My Staff Judge Advocate presented a copy of the book to each of the attorneys who served with him in the desert.

In the forefront you see other important pieces of my experience. My class ring from West Point, the combat patch from 3d Infantry Division that I wear on my uniform to this day as a reservist, and an insignia of rank for a Major, my current grade.

Many people passed on that fateful day, and many more have done so in the aftermath of 9/11. Let us never forget!

Thank you for sharing, and more importantly THANK YOU for your service. Our nation will forever be indebted to you and your fellow soldiers.

Glenn

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Kanayama : Revisor : Bomb Potomac : Thayer's Lavender : Nivea Sensitive : Endymion


On September 11, 2001, I was serving on active duty in the Army at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, GA. I was in my office doing final preparations to head over to the post theater where I was to give a class on the law of war to a Battalion sized element. I remember my phone rang, and one of my peers was on the phone. She asked what had happened; I was confused. She then explained that while she's been on the way to work, her husband called and told her a plane flew into the World Trade Center. I walked out of my office to the nearest TV and turned on Fox News to see the coverage.

I headed to the theater where I was teaching the class. There was a lot of confusion and concern from the Soldiers, so I began teaching the class with the news on a television in the corner. I was talking about the distinction between combatants and non-combatants when I looked at the television and saw the second plane go into the tower.

That day set many things in motion, as we all know. The most profound effect on me directly, was that it led to my participation in the ground war in Iraq. My SOTD reflects that experience. Two books form the backdrop. The first is a celebration of West Point's first 200 years. As a graduate, my experience at the Military Academy defines much of who I am. The second book is NBC News' Operation Iraqi Freedom. My Staff Judge Advocate presented a copy of the book to each of the attorneys who served with him in the desert.

In the forefront you see other important pieces of my experience. My class ring from West Point, the combat patch from 3d Infantry Division that I wear on my uniform to this day as a reservist, and an insignia of rank for a Major, my current grade.

Many people passed on that fateful day, and many more have done so in the aftermath of 9/11. Let us never forget!