Pre: Hot shower
Razor: E A Berg
Brush no name black badger (think it´s a Frank)
Soap Mitchells WFS
AS: English Leather
Strop: Neil Miller
Result: Very nice
Niffty little razor this, got clean and then some.
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Pre: Hot shower
Razor: E A Berg
Brush no name black badger (think it´s a Frank)
Soap Mitchells WFS
AS: English Leather
Strop: Neil Miller
Result: Very nice
Niffty little razor this, got clean and then some.
5/8 Fox Cutlery
RupRazor "The Paladin" Strop
Czech & Speake Oxford and Cambridge Soap
Penworks Finest
RazoRock Alum
444
Spanish Floid
Nicolai Pour Homme
Great pics gentlemen!!
Going tried and true today! Old school, but new blade...Gives me perfection every time!
Pre-Shave: Hot shower Pre-Shave prep: Stephan's Conditioning Smooth Shave Creme Razor: 5/8" Henckels #50, Full Hollow, Spike point Strop: SRD Premium IV (50 linen/75 leather) Brush: 22mm Vulfix Super Badger Überlather: CarrieM Dragon's Blood Shave Creme + Mama Bear's Amber Romance Shave Soap + Glycerin Post-shave/Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel (Lavender, no alcohol) Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer EDT: Penhaligon Quercus Result: Today, I am hosting a guest from the Max Planck Institute (Dresden, Germany). So, what better way to shave than with my Henckels #50? Was für ein unglaubliches Shave :y(sorry Tom: My German is rusty). The performance of this blade was accentuated with the thick and super slick überlather that CarrieM's Dragon Blood provided. BTW: A few days ago, I was inspecting some of my blades' edges when I noticed a very small chip near the heel of this Henckels. So naturally, I took it to the Naniwa 1k and repaired the edge. Once an appropriate bevel was reached and the chip removed, it was sharpened on a Coti (slurry with dilucot), followed by the Naniwa 12k. Honing would not be complete without polishing the edge on the Y/G Escher. Simply fantastic!! what a difference an edge makes; Sharp and ultra smooth:tu.
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Here's looking at you guys and wishing you a fantabulous Monday :).
Razor: Dovo MOP 5/8
Brush: Rooney 1/1 Finest
Soap: Trumper Violet
AS: D.R. Harris Pink followed by TSD Lavender/Oakmoss Milk
Cologne: Diptyque Philosykos
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A wet cold week here in the Inland Empire, looks like I predicted the weather correctly that we are going to have a long Fall this year...
I broke out a bit of the heavier Fall scents for this morning..
Using the 28mm Monster Mac I whipped up a TGQ Highlander Uberlather, this stuff comes out oh so creamy... The razor is a Puma Gold #91 sans the Gold, the scales are a Violet and Bronze swirl that earned the razor the name Pretty Kitty II... This razor is such a smooth shaver that I even put up with the fact I don't like Round Nose profiles :) I stropped her in on a SRD Premium 1 with 25/50 before the shower...
The shave was effortless followed by the stinging blast of Cap't Smith Bay Rum...
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Have a Great Day !!!
Gorgeous Chandler, Birnando!Quote:
Originally Posted by Birnando
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Time: 2334
Soap: L'Occitane
Brush: Semogue Boar
Razor: Puma 52
Aftershave: Trumper's West Indie's Lime Skinfood
Smooth shave before slumber
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What about your blade? Are there some cracks?
Pre-shave: Hot towel
Shave soap: C&E Sienna
Shave cream: T&H Ultimate Comfort unscented
Brush: shavemac best badger
Razor: Allegheny Instrument Co. 6/8
This one of the five razors I found at an antique store this weekend. I've never heard of the brand, and her former owner(s) have done some serious over-honing of the toe. Otherwise she is in pretty good shape.
Despite her shortcomings, I'll always remember her as the first razor I shaved with that I honed myself. I had to reset the bevel as there were minor irregularities in the edge.
I'll have to admit, putting her to my face was reminiscent of my first straight shave - that fear of the unknown. However, the shave went better than I expected. I can definitely tell Lynn didn't hone her. However, she delivered just below a DFS (4 hours later I can feel some stubble, but not see it) and no nicks. Some of this I can't blame on the honing job or the razor as I overslept and shaved rather quickly.
What a satisfying feeling knowing that I pulled it off all by myself! That is, if you ignore all the help received from Lynn and all my friends at SRP ;)
Now on to the other 4 finds:) http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...ore-finds.html
It is just left over soap, water and patina. it's not a pristine mirror finish on the blade but its just cosmetic. no cracks, though I did run and double check because it does look like it!Quote:
Originally Posted by eTom
o.K. I need my glasses.
yeah, the edge does look like it has some chipping but there isn't - an optical illusion for sure.
Today I had the house to myself, perfect setting for a luxurious half hour in the shaving cave
Prep: hot shower, as always:)
Cream: Domenico Caraceni 1913
Brush: Thäter silvertip 26mm
Razor: Robert Williams French point 1/4 hollow.
Strop: Kanayama 90K trio strop, 30/40/60
Astringent: Osma Alum block
ASB: Truefitt & Hill classic, unscented
EdT: Domenico Caraceni 1913
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This razor is so awesome, I so enjoy using it!
The cream is not too shabby, either:)
A lovely picture of a stunning razor:)Quote:
Originally Posted by eTom
What is that little brush?
I bought my brushs in the Muehle-factory, where I got this little brush as a gift.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shoki
The Muehle-factory is nearby, only 35 miles away
Razor: Weyersberg Corneta 4/8
Soap: XPEC (Again!)
Strop: Neil Miller Bridle/Tallow tan
EDC: Guerlain de Vetiver
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Pre: Blenheim Bouquet conditioner in beard
Strop: Kanayama (35/70)
Razor: Livi 6/8
Lather: CarrieM Black Raspberry Vanilla + BentonClay lavender + 6 drops Glycerin
Brush: Vulfix Silvertip
Post: Thayer's Lavender
ASB: CarrieM After Shave Milk
EdP: Le Labo Rose 31
Result: Incredible smooth BBS!
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I need to learn how to take better pictures. I learn that after I learn to shave!!
Anyway,
Hot shower
Warm oil
Hand made Badger
Hand made ceramic bowl (daughter)
Castle Forbes SC (finally getting it to lather well, now I understand)
Wade and Butcher, Notch, honed by Dylan stropped to death by me.
AOS Aluminum
Osage Rub
Vaseline for men
Great shave again. Getting better at the stropping. Tonight 40 laps felt, 100 leather. Nice and slow and watching my technique. Damn if it don't work!! Passed the BBT with flying colors.
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Congrats!!! Must feel good to reach that milestone. I am working my way there.Quote:
Originally Posted by LinacMan
Shavemac 21mm | Cella | Gillette SS -- Shark Super Chrome | Razorock Alum | Art of Shaving Sandalwood Balm
This was my first time using the Cella soap/cream. I had some anxiety about how to lather with this stuff, but after some experimenting, I lathered it just like any other soap and my results were very good. I really like the Cella and to me, it develops into a much creamier lather than other soaps. I'm looking forward to using it with a straight tomorrow.
I had to use the DE more out of necessity than choice this morning, but I'm glad I did. A very smooth, comfortable, quick shave.
Man BILL! I love the look of that LIVI. Those scales are awesome.
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Originally Posted by LegalBeagle
Thanks, Rene. I wasn't sure what I would think of the buckeye burl until it arrived. More importantly, it shaves like a dream!Quote:
Originally Posted by nicknbleeding
Gorgeous Livi Bill :tuQuote:
Originally Posted by LegalBeagle
So it seems like this one is a keeper, heh?
Congrats on the next step in the journey Greg & nice addition to your rotation!
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Originally Posted by LinacMan
Thanks, Robert. Let's just say that I'm still BBS smooth 15 hours after my shave this morning... I think that's a razor worth keeping!Quote:
Originally Posted by BladeRunner001
SOTD 9-20-10
Prep: Hot Shower
Cream: C.O. Bigelow
Scuttle: SRD
Brush: TGN Custom Silvertip
Strop: Rup Razor
Razor: Livi 6/8
After Shave: C.O.Bigelow Mentha
Result: Oh so relaxing and BBS.
Today's shave was the first shave after returning from being out of town with work. It was nice to use another razor from the stable (I only travel with 1). The Livi did not disappoint and laid waste to the whiskers before it.
The shaves are looking great this week gentlemen, keep them coming! :beer2:
Glenn
Nice Livi Glenn. Have you had it long?Quote:
Originally Posted by sharp
Prep - hot water and soap
Razor - W&B wedge?
Soap - Col Conk Bay Rum
AS - Homemade Bay Rum
I think I like the big blades, will take getting used to not hearing it shave.
Good morning Gentleman.
Today I'll prepare at first a NOS produced by Filarmonica for the " Castagnon" hairdressers in Madrid, the razor celebrates the 50 anniversary of its establishment in 1907, it was made in 1957.
It is a really 8/8 singing blade.
Maybe I rescale it.
Stay tuned.
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30 min later:
I was told honing of Filarmonicas is no prob... that's right.
So I got my shave just now.
soap: Thiers Issard
brush: Muehle Silvertip
razor: Filarmonica
ASB: Florena
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It works!
Special thanks to a friend in Spain who sent this beautiful razor to Germany.
Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Martinez' custom: Chess King w/ 26mm silver tip badger
Soap: Mama Bear's Black Code
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop
Razor: Otto Bush World Master
ASB: Caswell-Massey No. Six
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I've had it since May, though I find that I save it for special occasion...not sure why though.Quote:
Originally Posted by LinacMan
Glenn
Prep: Hot shower
Strop: Rup Razor
Scuttle: SRD
Uberlather: 5 drops glycerin, Mama Bears Polo Player, & St. Charles Shave unscented cream=fluffy slick pillows of goodness
Razor: Genco "Easy Aces"
After Shave: Pinaud Clubman
Result: Nice shave, little rough on the jawline...but I was in a hurry.
Have a great day gentlemen!
Razor: Karbono
Soap: Conk Almond
Brush: Rooney Style 2
AS: Pinaud Clubman (first try, I like)
ASB: Neutrogena
6/8 Wacker
RupRazor "El Toro" Strop
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Shavemac 436
RazoRock Alum
Proraso ASB
Great pics gentlemen!
Shavemac D01 silvertip : Le Grelot 6/8 evidée : Nanny's Citrus Zinger sample : Alt Innsbruck : Floris Limes EdT
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Prep: Hot shower--followed by Proraso pre-post shave cream…
Brush: Simpsons T2 “Super Badger”
SC: Mama Bear’s “Lime Ice” + Ingram = Superlather
Razor: 5/8 Griffon “Carbo-Magnetic”
Astringent: Thayer’s Original Witch Hazel
ASB: Zirh “Soothe”
AS: Floid (Italian) “Blue”
Result: Cool, refreshing, close, and comfortable shave…
Great looking brush and blade José. Very nice shot:njQuote:
Originally Posted by du212
That is a beautiful Wacker Mark. :tuQuote:
Originally Posted by mbeem
BTW: How do you like MWF?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Otto
Otto,Quote:
Originally Posted by Bandman
Beautiful blade my friend:bow...it is even named after you
