Thread: SOTD - Sun September 12th - Sat September 18th

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Almond/Peppermint Oil | Mamabear's Dragon's Tears | Shavemac Finest Badger | New England Razor Co. "Puritan" |Thayer's WH | Institut Karite ASB | Mamabear's Dragon's Blood Cologne

I usually post my SOTD pics at night, but I had some extra time this morning prior to work. Used some pre-shave oil today and noticed no difference in the quality of my shave. I guess a little added moisture cannot hurt.

In addition, "The Puritan" is the first razor I took from butter knife dull to shave ready. Only used it for one side of my face to test, but it was smooth, comfortable and very rewarding experiencing the fruits of my labor.

Fbones,
I have a razor just like that one. It's a pretty decent shaver with my novice honing job... Do you have any information on the production of that particular model? I would love to know more about it. I found mine at an antique store and just don't know much about the New England Razor Co.

Thanks,
James

Originally Posted by Bandman

Fbones,
I have a razor just like that one. It's a pretty decent shaver with my novice honing job... Do you have any information on the production of that particular model? I would love to know more about it. I found mine at an antique store and just don't know much about the New England Razor Co.

Thanks,
James

Since I got this razor, I was trying to find more information on it. I did some searches on here and came up with one or two threads of pictures, but no further info. I don't know, but she shaved nice this morning.

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Since I got this razor, I was trying to find more information on it. I did some searches on here and came up with one or two threads of pictures, but no further info. I don't know, but she shaved nice this morning.

This is all I've been able to find...

"NEW ENGLAND RAZOR CO.
ca. 1935"

...from here

Straight Razor Manufacturers and Dates of Operation

Thanks.

Wednesday
soap: Calani-Gentleman
brush: Muehle
razor: Revisor
AS: Polo

Have a nice day

Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Time: 1355
Soap: Al Raz's Tangiers Bomb
Brush: Fuller 22mm Restore
Razor: Solgen 'Real Japanese Hollow Ground' Kanayama Historic Razor
Aftershave: Sandalwood Skinfood
Very sharp, petite razor that was alot of fun to shave with, buttery smooth result. Thank you JimR and Naomi-san.

Prep: Fast shower
Brush: E: J. best badger
Soap: Proraso
DE-Razor: Gillette Aristocrat / Wilkinson sword blade

Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: John Wigfall & co "Bona Fida"
Brush: Custom turned Chrish 24 mm finest two band
Soap: Cella
AS: Dr Harris Sandalwood
Strop: Neil Miller linen/buffallo 30/50
Result: Mr Clean
Very clean, but I did have to do two passes + two touch ups (in the same area). I need a day off, too tired. Same yesterday: fantastic razor, but had to work hard and overly much to get there. Razor is a Sheffield 3/4 grind with a french point and very heavy (and lovely smoky horn scales). A strange but nice duck and ultra smooth/sharp thanks to Mr Neil Miller - I hit a hair on the edge, to try it out and the hair split like nothing.

Razor: GD 108 (No Strop - Shave Ready)
Lather: Proraso White SS + Proraso + 8 drops Glycerin
Brush: Vulfix Silvertip
Post: Thayers Lavender
ASB: CarrieM After Shave Milk
EdT: Czech & Speake Dark Rose



This was intended to be a benchmark shave. In a recent chat about honing, Glen (AKA gssixgun) offered to send me a blade to use as I'm learning to hone. It arrived, and I've now done a "benchmark" shave to see how this blade can feel. I know I'm starting off with an edge about as good as it can be, because it was originally honed by Sham (hi_bud_gl).

The shave was smooth, and now I have a sense what to shoot for. I can taker her to the 4k/8k and see if it's possible for me to recreate the magic!

Wednesday Night
Location: Ronald McDonald House Sydney
Strop: Illinois 835
Razor: 6/8 Bengall in Translucent horn
Brush: Comoy Badger
Soap: Wahl Traditional Barbers Shavr Cream
A/S: Nivea Post Shave Balm
Being in a strange bathroom this shave was a little awkward and uncomfortable. I've been living in Ronald McDonald house for 3 days but this was the first time I've gotten around to having a shave. The sink was small and unfamilliar and everything felt out of place (I'm a little O.C.D.), and the water temp here is set a lot lower than home.
The Bengall came through for me though. A very satisfying shave, left me feeling smooth and made the place feel a little more like home.

Originally Posted by baldy

Wednesday Night
Location: Ronald McDonald House Sydney
Strop: Illinois 835
Razor: 6/8 Bengall in Translucent horn
Brush: Comoy Badger
Soap: Wahl Traditional Barbers Shavr Cream
A/S: Nivea Post Shave Balm
Being in a strange bathroom this shave was a little awkward and uncomfortable. I've been living in Ronald McDonald house for 3 days but this was the first time I've gotten around to having a shave. The sink was small and unfamilliar and everything felt out of place (I'm a little O.C.D.), and the water temp here is set a lot lower than home.
The Bengall came through for me though. A very satisfying shave, left me feeling smooth and made the place feel a little more like home.

The shave looks great, particularly given the difficulties you described. I hope that whatever brought you to RMH turns out okay.