Thread: SOTD - Sun September 19th - Sat September 25th

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Thank you for the warm wishes and the kind words maestro.

I see you are enjoying your Cella...ain't it great? . I know the swirling technique worked for you but did you get the "pea" size idea to work for you?

BTW: I love that Diamond...beautiful blade

I just posted a reply to the other "Cella Thread." I have to try the "pea technique" again. I will give it a roll next time and see what happens!

Happy Birthday Robert, I hope you are enjoying an evening of special celebrations.

I've been inactive on this site for about 6 months now, which is also how long it's been since my last straight shave (time and work constraints have forced me to a DE, and then from there to a Mach482.9, in the shower). Decided today to get out the straights and take my time shaving, and it's reminded me of everything I love about this type of shaving. I'm also impressed I managed to get a 2-pass BBS smooth shave with no nicks after 6 months away

Razors: Harris Bros Wedge for WTG pass (a very forgiving blade, ideal for my first pass in ages), followed by Kraut & Donal "Regina" ATG (small, spike point, and very maneuverable - my favourite ATG machine).
Brush: Tweezerman with Golden Nib silvertip knot
Uberlather: Proraso cream with Omega soap - mentholated goodness!
AS: Royall Bay Rhum

Smooth, tight skin, with a lovely lingering fragrance - great start to my day!

First and foremost, WELCOME BACK! Second, Thanks for posting in the SOTD. We look forward to hearing and seeing more from you (no pressure). I know that Straight Razor shaving, this site, & the SOTD often get me through even my most challenging days. I hope you can find an escape as well. Again, Welcome back!

Originally Posted by mosley59

I've been inactive on this site for about 6 months now, which is also how long it's been since my last straight shave (time and work constraints have forced me to a DE, and then from there to a Mach482.9, in the shower). Decided today to get out the straights and take my time shaving, and it's reminded me of everything I love about this type of shaving. I'm also impressed I managed to get a 2-pass BBS smooth shave with no nicks after 6 months away

Razors: Harris Bros Wedge for WTG pass (a very forgiving blade, ideal for my first pass in ages), followed by Kraut & Donal "Regina" ATG (small, spike point, and very maneuverable - my favourite ATG machine).
Brush: Tweezerman with Golden Nib silvertip knot
Uberlather: Proraso cream with Omega soap - mentholated goodness!
AS: Royall Bay Rhum

Smooth, tight skin, with a lovely lingering fragrance - great start to my day!

Hey welcome back!

Originally Posted by mosley59

I've been inactive on this site for about 6 months now, which is also how long it's been since my last straight shave (time and work constraints have forced me to a DE, and then from there to a Mach482.9, in the shower). Decided today to get out the straights and take my time shaving, and it's reminded me of everything I love about this type of shaving. I'm also impressed I managed to get a 2-pass BBS smooth shave with no nicks after 6 months away

Razors: Harris Bros Wedge for WTG pass (a very forgiving blade, ideal for my first pass in ages), followed by Kraut & Donal "Regina" ATG (small, spike point, and very maneuverable - my favourite ATG machine).
Brush: Tweezerman with Golden Nib silvertip knot
Uberlather: Proraso cream with Omega soap - mentholated goodness!
AS: Royall Bay Rhum

Smooth, tight skin, with a lovely lingering fragrance - great start to my day!

I have to do double post. Last nights shave was with my first Le Grelot. I was glad to see that she was everything i have read from everones post. I enjoyed the weight of the blade. Felt controled where as lighter blades sometime feel like they want to flip in your fingers.

SRD Strop
Ogallala Bay rum
TI Le Grelot
Thayers witch hazel
skin food
TAOS Balm

Tonights Shave

SRD Strop
Trumpers Violet SC
Breidora Razor
Thayers witch hazel
Skin food
TAOS Balm

Originally Posted by mosley59

I've been inactive on this site for about 6 months now, which is also how long it's been since my last straight shave (time and work constraints have forced me to a DE, and then from there to a Mach482.9, in the shower). Decided today to get out the straights and take my time shaving, and it's reminded me of everything I love about this type of shaving. I'm also impressed I managed to get a 2-pass BBS smooth shave with no nicks after 6 months away

Razors: Harris Bros Wedge for WTG pass (a very forgiving blade, ideal for my first pass in ages), followed by Kraut & Donal "Regina" ATG (small, spike point, and very maneuverable - my favourite ATG machine).
Brush: Tweezerman with Golden Nib silvertip knot
Uberlather: Proraso cream with Omega soap - mentholated goodness!
AS: Royall Bay Rhum

Smooth, tight skin, with a lovely lingering fragrance - great start to my day!

Very glad to have you back and straight shaving, but nothing wrong with DE....couldn't say the same for the mach though...although, I must admit, I don't know what the Mach 482.9 is

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I have to do double post. Last nights shave was with my first Le Grelot. I was glad to see that she was everything i have read from everones post. I enjoyed the weight of the blade. Felt controled where as lighter blades sometime feel like they want to flip in your fingers.

SRD Strop
Ogallala Bay rum
TI Le Grelot
Thayers witch hazel
skin food
TAOS Balm

Tonights Shave

SRD Strop
Trumpers Violet SC
Breidora Razor
Thayers witch hazel
Skin food
TAOS Balm

Nice Grelot Rene. It's a great looking blade

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

I must admit, I don't know what the Mach 482.9 is

Perhaps this post will clear it up (the razor part is about halfway down, but the entire page is worth reading) - they call it the LightSpeed 3000 there, but I have it on good authority that Gillette are already onto the prototype stages in their shameless knockoff of the LS3000.

Thuesday:
Yesterday I rescaled a Bengall-blade with scales, sent to my by "Iltis"- a member of the German forum.
There were no problems honing this blade.

soap: Calani
brushes: Muehle
razor: Bengall
ASB: Florena



Have a nice day!