SOTD - Sun September 19th - Sat September 25th

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Location: 36° 0'5"N - 115° 15' 21"W

Razor: World Master

Brush: Simpson PJ III

Creme: Penhaligon's English Fern

Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel

EDT: Herrera for men.

Results: The fresh invigorating soapy, clean, forest scent of English Fern followed by a light cooling spritz of Witch Hazel and the superb smelling Caroline Herrera. Pure delight (with many compliments by the missus).

Before you ask, no, this is not my razor, but I was able to shave with it :D. One word, Bellissimo!

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First a short and quick note about Max razor (well not his, but...): :dropjaw:

Pre: Hot shower
Razor: Peroux-Gognet 6/8
Brush: Ikon chubby 24 mm silvertip
Soap: Nannys Eucalyptus
AS: OS Fresh Lime
Strop: Neil Miller linen/buffallo 30/50
Result: Smoooth as a baby
Ikons chubby is one dense brush, wow. I´ve had it for almost 1/2 year and sometimes I don´t think it´s broken in yet. Really nice one today!

Sunday:

Good morning Gentleman!

soap: Thiers Issard
brush: Muehle Silvertip (it's a porcelain-grip)
razor: Thiers Issard
ASB: Totes Meer
mug: pottery Tauscher-Waldenburg, Saxony

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Enjoy this Sunday!

Nice shots and beautiful razors, Max and Mikael!

Sundays Shave

48hrs Growth Her We Come......

Hot Wash: Proraso Sul Filo Del Rasoio
Pre Shave: Proraso Crema Pre Barba
Shave Soap: All Hail Da Fat!
Brush: Semogue Owners Boar
Razor: Wade Butcher "The Celebrated"
Astringent: Thayers
ASB: 444
AS Splash: Old Spice

Result: Wonderful BBS!!

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SHAVE ON!!
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Have A Wonderful Week Guys

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: Genco Army & Navy - scales by Max :D
ASB: Caswell-Massey No. Six
soundtrack: Grieg, In the Hall of the Mountain King :D
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Great BBS shave! You did an excellent job on my razor, Max.

Woke up to a lovely, sunny day here in Oslo:)
Started off with a nice shower to prep for a Sunday morning shave

Cream: Acqua Di Parma Colonia
Brush: Shavemac 24mm Silvertip D01, 2 band
Razor: Joe Chandler 6/8, notched tip, bone scales
Strop: SRD premium IV, English Bridle
Astringent: Thayer's medicated Super Hazel
ASB: Castle Forbes Lime Essential oil
Cologne: Acqua Di Parma Colonia


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Have a lovely Sunday, Gents!

Hot shower
Warm AOS oil
Dirty Bird
Badger brush
Castle Forbes
SRD Paddle Strop, 10 .25 diamond spray, 30 felt, 100 leather
Dovo Silver Steel
AOS Alu Block
Lilac Vegetal
And of course, Vaseline for Men.

Great shave this morning. Never tried to refresh a blade with the .25 diamond spray before. Gave a smooth shave. I used the spray on the SRD nylon. Seems like a good thing. Still learning!!!







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Semogue LE2009 : Fatip OC+Polsilver : Valobra Menthol : Weleda Lotion

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Originally Posted by Otto

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: Genco Army & Navy - scales by Max :D
ASB: Caswell-Massey No. Six
soundtrack: Grieg, In the Hall of the Mountain King :D
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Great BBS shave! You did an excellent job on my razor, Max.

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Otto,
So, you're the one that owns this blade...beautiful Genco my friend. I love the army look of the scales. Is there a functional significance to the 4 holes on the scale or are they purely for looks? They give it added personality, IMO.

Technically, this is a Saturday night shave...to let the beard grow an extra 8-10 hrs for Monday's shave.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Pre-Shave: Stephan's Conditioning Smooth Shave Creme

Razor: 15/16" Filarmonica Doble Temple #14, Full Hollow, Spike point

Strop: Kanayama 80K tri-strop (40/40/75)

Brush: 25mm Vestavia Silvertip Badger

Überlather: CarrieM Bay Rum Shave Creme + Mama Bear's Myrrh Shave Soap + Glycerin

Post-shave/Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel (Lavender, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

EDT: Penhaligon Quercus

Result: The warm überlather, led by CarrieM's Bay Rum, basked my whiskers in a luxuriously thick, moist and slick cushion and left me feeling exhilarated and in bliss. The Filarmonica's performance was nothing short of legendary and all accounts of praise for this blade, well deserved. BTW: Her edge was polished the night before using my vintage Y/G Escher followed by a quick spin on the Nakayama Maruka Kiita with subsequent stropping on the legendary Kanayama 80K (40 linen, 40 rough leather hide, 75 cordovan). What a smooth edge. The Penhaligon (which I am still using the samples) gave this ritual the proper closure.

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Here's looking at you gentlemen. Wishing you a wonderful shave and a fabulous Sunday :).

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Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Is there a functional significance to the 4 holes on the scale or are they purely for looks? They give it added personality, IMO.

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They are for the looks. And it shaves as good as it looks. It turned out just like I wanted it.

I just recieved this razor on friday. What a pleasure to shave with.

SRD Strop
The BOMB Saigon cream
Palmera 14 7/8
Thayers witch hazel
Skin food
TAOS Balm

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Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I just recieved this razor on friday. What a pleasure to shave with.

SRD Strop
The BOMB Saigon cream
Palmera 14 7/8
Thayers witch hazel
Skin food
TAOS Balm

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I have the very Same Razor, deep joy and very handsome to boot
Chin Chin Old Chap

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Originally Posted by Otto

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: Genco Army & Navy - scales by Max :D
ASB: Caswell-Massey No. Six
soundtrack: Grieg, In the Hall of the Mountain King :D
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...dger-brush.jpg
Great BBS shave! You did an excellent job on my razor, Max.

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I wondered who that was going to..Beautifl scales to go with the Army theme.:gl:

PRESIDENTIAL GOSSIP....

The last few shaves I've had have been a little rushed, really just functional shaves. Tonight I took my time, relaxed, and got a little Zen with it. Enjoyed the Act of Shaving.
Prep: Hot shower, hot towel
Strop: Illinois 835
Brush: Comoy Badger
Soap: Proraso white (Aloe and Green Tea)
Razor: Custom Gotta 120
A/S Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm
Shave: 2 passes (I'm normally just a 1 pass guy.)
Result: Clean and Smooth.
Conclusion: I need to make sure I approach the shaving ritual like this more often. With my son undergoing some pretty rough Chemotherapy at the moment, saying I have been tense would be a gross understatement.
Tonight I fell much calmer and better prepared for the week ahead.

Have a great week fellas
Grant.

Soap: Al Raz Bodega Bomb
Brush: 22mm Marbled Butterscotch Fuller
Razor: Joseph Elliott Frameback 'Swedish Razor'
Aftershave Balm: TOBS Sandalwood

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I am a fully functional frameback fanatic, brilliant shave from this under appreciated form of razor, super smooth and close.

Kent T4
Czech & Speake No. 88 Shaving Soap
6/8 Le Grelot 3/4 hollow
Roger & Gallet L'Homme After Shave Balm
Le Labo Rose 31

Razor: T.Hessen Bruch & Co. 11/16 Black Scales
Soap: MWF
AS: SCS Lime Extract AS Milk

Nice!

7/8 Joseph Smith & Sons
RupRazor "The Paladin" Strop
C.O. Bigelow
Kent B&B 09LE
RazoRock Alum
444
Brut

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Great pics gentlemen!!

Razor: Hollow Ground Germany with German and Russian writing on blade.
Brush: Rooney Style 2 Super Silvertip
Soap: Col. Conk Amber
AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
ASB: Neutrogena Post Shave Lotion
Result: Very comfortable and relaxing shave!

Razor: RW Damascus 7/8 with Giraffe Bone Scales
Brush: Plisson 12 EW with Horn Handle
Soap: Speick
AS: Speick
Cologne: Speick
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Geneva Cutlery Pyramid 5/8
New Forest badger
Noxema sc
Thayers Cucumber WH w/ aloe
Aqua Velva a/s
Alt Innsbruck cologne

A fine shave this morning with the Geneva after two days of DE shaves. The Noxema works well for me as it it easy to build good lather which feels great. I forgot the usual a/s balm and finished with the Alt Innsbruck.

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Wade and Butcher
Rooney 1/1
MWF
TOBS Lavender Water

Enjoy your Sunday folks!

Dave

Razor: 5/8 Le Grelot Frameback
Brush: Kingsley 19mm Pure Badger
Cream: TOBS Lavender
Aftershave: Italian Floid and Rosehip Oil

Prep: Hot shower w/conditioner
Razor: C-MON
Strops: Tony Miller 2" Red Latigo & Linen (30 linen/50 Latigo) plus
2" Walkin Horse Cordovan (50)
Brush: Shavemac DO1
SS/SC: Mama Bear's Ye Olde Barbershoppe & Musgo Real Cream
Astringent: Humphreys Witch Hazel
ASB: Nivea Cooling
AS: Floid Blue
Result: A very nice shave.

Very early Sunday morning shave.

Prep: Long Bath with face scrub, two hot towels.
Strop: SRD Modular paddle 25 wool/50 P1 leather.
Cream/Soap: Unscented AoS + homemade lavender soap + Glycerin + Drop of lavender EO.
Razor: AoS 5/8 TI w/ bocote wood scales.
Astringent: Dead sea Premier dry skin toner.
ASB: Nivea "sensitive".
EDC: Clinique Happy for men.
Results: 2 pass + touch up and my face is smooth as a baby's butt. Super great shave to start the week off with.


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Hey Ralfy. Yes she is sweet. I love the heft of the blade. No complaints from me. Did they only make 7/8 blades?

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Originally Posted by tat2Ralfy

I have the very Same Razor, deep joy and very handsome to boot
Chin Chin Old Chap

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Prep: Hot shower--followed by Proraso pre-post shave cream…
Brush: Omega Gold “Silvertip”
SC: Erasmic
Razor: Gillette ’61 Super Speed DE Safety Razor w/ Gillette 7 o'clock blade
Astringent: Thayer’s Original Witch Hazel
ASB: Nivea for Men “Sensitive”
AS: Floid (Italian) “The Genuine”
Result: Great shave…Fond memories of my father…

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Originally Posted by jhenry

Prep: Hot shower--followed by Proraso pre-post shave cream…
Brush: Omega Gold “Silvertip”
SC: Erasmic
Razor: Gillette ’61 Super Speed DE Safety Razor w/ Gillette 7 o'clock blade
Astringent: Thayer’s Original Witch Hazel
ASB: Nivea for Men “Sensitive”
AS: Floid (Italian) “The Genuine”
Result: Great shave…Fond memories of my father…

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I see you brought out the Superspeed Monroe :tu. Gotta love these DEs. How are you liking the Italian Floïd? I thought the Spanish was the original...but sampling them both, I didn't see too much difference between the two. Thoughts?

I was very against alcohol containing products on my face before, but slowly warming up to the idea...I am really liking combining these splashes with an AS Milk or moisturizer of some sort (like Trumper's or something)...they work great.

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Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

I see you brought out the Superspeed Monroe :tu. Gotta love these DEs. How are you liking the Italian Floïd? I thought the Spanish was the original...but sampling them both, I didn't see too much difference between the two. Thoughts?

I was very against alcohol containing products on my face before, but slowly warming up to the idea...I am really liking combining these splashes with an AS Milk or moisturizer of some sort (like Trumper's or something)...they work great.

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Robert,

Yep, I couldn't wait to give my vintage Gillette a whirl. It brought back fond memories of me watching my father shave in the bathroom when I was a child. I really prefer the TTO or butterfly design of the older Gillettes over that of the Merkurs.

I like all of the Floid products. The Italian "Genuine" and Blue" have a softer powder-like fragrance. I think of the Spanish as having a slightly heavier, lasting scent and more menthol than either of the Italian versions. As for the alcohol...I don't mind at all. I figure that the AS will impart a nice smell along with killing the staph bacteria on my face so I don't get a serious infection from shaving.

Relaxing Sunday shave!

Razor: Thiers Issard "Le Grelot" 6/8
Brush: Custom RV
Soap: Artisan in Old Spice cup
AS: Vintage Skin Bracer Original
Strop: TM Horsehide
Hone: Coticule

Results: Wonderful shave with one careless small slice.

Razor: Ivory Rodgers
Strop: Osgar Horsehide/Linen
AS: TABAC
SOAP: XPEC
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Taylor's The 1000
Rudy Vey Custom Finest Badger Brush
Speick SC
Alum Block
TSD ISZ AS Milk

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Monday

Good morning Gentleman.

soap: Thiers Issard
brush: Muehle
razor: Wade & Butcher
AS: Axe

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Have a nice week

No... I don't shaved the cow with this beautiful blade!

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Originally Posted by Scipio

Razor: Ivory Rodgers
Strop: Osgar Horsehide/Linen
AS: TABAC
SOAP: XPEC
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Scipio,
this is a very nice razor!
Congrats!

Prep: Hot shower--followed by Robeson (mentholated) bay rum beard prep…
Brush: Plisson Faux Ebony - Pure European Grey - Size 12
SC: Pre’ de Provence + Castle Forbes (Lime)
Strop: VB Red Latigo--50 fabric; 60 leather
Razor: 6/8 TI “Le Grelot”
Astringent: Thayer’s Original Witch Hazel
ASB: Zirh “Soothe”
AS: Floid (Spanish) “Suave”
Result: C’est magnifique!

Vulfix Grosvenor+Simpson Superbadger : Henckels 17 1/2 : Panama 1924 SS : La toja ASB

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