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

Originally Posted by LinacMan

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

Congrats!!! Must feel good to reach that milestone. I am working my way there.

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.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

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!

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Man BILL! I love the look of that LIVI. Those scales are awesome.

Thanks, Rene. I wasn't sure what I would think of the buckeye burl until it arrived. More importantly, it shaves like a dream!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

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!

Gorgeous Livi Bill

So it seems like this one is a keeper, heh?

Congrats on the next step in the journey Greg & nice addition to your rotation!

Originally Posted by LinacMan

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

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Gorgeous Livi Bill

So it seems like this one is a keeper, heh?

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!

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!

Glenn

Originally Posted by sharp

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!

Glenn

Nice Livi Glenn. Have you had it long?

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.