Thread: SOTD - Sun September 26th - Sat October 3rd

Originally Posted by sharp

I can put groups on a paper plate at 25 yards. I never tried any further than that. It is very light weight, but it is a bit odd to get used to. The trigger is VERY stiff and if you don't grip it right, it is hard to complete a trigger pull (like trying to break an egg by clenching your fist). The recoil is also quite harsh, but all things considered, with practice it's easy to get used to.

Pretty good for a short barrel pistol. THe kick is the weight..I have a Keltec .32 that kicks like a 9mm...so yours must be kickin' like a .40. Nice pistol. I likke the hide away types.

Semogue 1800 : Henckels 6/8 : Williams mug soap : Thayer's WH



the nice Old Spice vintage mug is from holly4pirating, it has come to Spain fast as a clipper

SOTD 10-02-10
Prep: Hot shower
Strop: SRD Premium IV English Bridle
Razor: Boker "King Cutter"
Brush: TGN premium silvertip in Custom Cherry wood handle
Scuttle: SRD
Cream: C.O. Bigelow
After Shave: C.O. Bigelow "Mentha"
Result:This mornings shave was with a new Boker i picked up from SRD when I bought my Premium IV Bridle strop (the 2 together were a much better deal). The blade is 5/8 and was quick and nimble as it glided across my face. The C.O. Bigelow cream is amazing stuff. It has such glide & cushion that I find myself using it more and more often. Additionally, the cooling effect it has on the face (especially when coupled with the "Mentha" lotion as an aftershave) leaves you feeling as if your face has been dipped in ice for the next 30 minutes.
Pistol: Glock 19 9mm Luger (9x19). Another polymer framed pistol. It holds 15+1 of 9mm Luger and has a 4.02 inch barrel. This is the compact version of the Full sized Glock(smaller grip, .47 inch smaller barrel). This is one of my favorite pistols to shoot (next to the S&W 9pro). It feels great in the hand and is very accurate. The funny thing is I never "wanted" a glock until I held one, it just fits my hand perfectly.

IT's THE WEEKEND!!!. First and foremost, the shaves have been amazing this week gentlemen, let's finish strong! Thanks for taking the time to share. It's going to be a B-E-A-utiful day! Have a great Weekend gentlemen, you've earned it!

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Pre-Shave Oil: Almond Oil

Music: Miles Davis, "Bitches Brew"

Razor: 5/8" The Diamond, Extra Hollow Ground, Round Point

Brush: 23mm Shavemac Silvertip Badger

Überlather: CarrieM's Dragon's Blood Shave Creme + Cella Crema Da Barba Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Facial Moisturizer

Cologne: Alt Innsbruck EDC

Result: I recently got myself a couple of "practice" blades to learn more about my hones. Today's shave is with one of these; The Diamond, 5/8" Hollow ground. This blade was in mint condition. This baby took an edge fairly quickly using the following progression and 1 layer of tape over the spine: 1) Naniwa 1k (bevel setting), 2) Coticule w/slurry (dilucot), 3) Y/G Escher (thank you Jimmy...I am loving this stone ), and 4) Nakayama Kiita/Asagi (slurry with Botan, Mojiro, Koma, ending with the tomonagura). It passed the HHT test before the hair even touched the edge. HHT aside, the real test was in THE shave. It whacked those whiskers like a weed killer!! The cushion provided by the lather was exceptional. CarrieM's creme brought out and complemented the performance of the Cella. The GFT moisturizer mixed with a few drops of Alt Innsbruck EDC provided for the finishing touches to my skin...a moisturizing and refreshing end to a perfect shave.

Have a fabulous and fun Saturday gentlemen . Great SOTDs this week.

Beautiful blade Robert! Sweet LOOKER!!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Pre-Shave Oil: Almond Oil

Music: Miles Davis, "Bitches Brew"

Razor: 5/8" The Diamond, Extra Hollow Ground, Round Point

Brush: 23mm Shavemac Silvertip Badger

Überlather: CarrieM's Dragon's Blood Shave Creme + Cella Crema Da Barba Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Facial Moisturizer

Cologne: Alt Innsbruck EDC

Result: I recently got myself a couple of "practice" blades to learn more about my hones. Today's shave is with one of these; The Diamond, 5/8" Hollow ground. This blade was in mint condition. This baby took an edge fairly quickly using the following progression and 1 layer of tape over the spine: 1) Naniwa 1k (bevel setting), 2) Coticule w/slurry (dilucot), 3) Y/G Escher (thank you Jimmy...I am loving this stone ), and 4) Nakayama Kiita/Asagi (slurry with Botan, Mojiro, Koma, ending with the tomonagura). It passed the HHT test before the hair even touched the edge. HHT aside, the real test was in THE shave. It whacked those whiskers like a weed killer!! The cushion provided by the lather was exceptional. CarrieM's creme brought out and complemented the performance of the Cella. The GFT moisturizer mixed with a few drops of Alt Innsbruck EDC provided for the finishing touches to my skin...a moisturizing and refreshing end to a perfect shave.

Have a fabulous and fun Saturday gentlemen . Great SOTDs this week.

This shave was soooo good, I had to post a pic, even if a little late. This combination of razor/soap and balm go very well together. Such a smooth and glowing finish!

Kent T4
Creed Original Vetiver Shaving Soap
6/8 Le Grelot 3/4 to full hollow
Roger & Gallet L'Homme After Shave Balm
Le Labo Rose 31 Eau de Parfum

Originally Posted by eTom

Saturday

Some of our members ordered/got their Buddelrazor in the last days.
Today I'll use also my Buddel-Tanto

soap: Thiers Issard
brush: Muehle-Silvertip
razor: Buddel
ASB: Florena

Have a nice weekend!

I can't get over this blade Tom...what a beauty . I particularly love the French tip w the barber's notch and the scale design (especially the wedge and where the blade's toe closes)

5/8 Panamex Blue Bell
Prairie Creations Nag Champa
Penworks Finest
RazoRock Alum
444
Royall Spyce
CdG Incense Avignon

Great pics gentlemen!!

Saturday, 10.2.10

Aura Glow as a Pre Shave Oil
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Semogue SOC BigBoar
Hayashi Diamond 74 .. 13/16ths
SRD Premium I Strop .. 50 Linen/200 Leather .. I just can't stop!
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea AS Balm
Spanish Floïd Suave

This H. Diamond 74 has been around for some time. It's NOS, and the original plan was for Pro honing as a benchmark to judge my efforts against, but I have a new addition on the way that will fill that niche, so I did this one myself.
As soon as this steel hit the stone, I became aware that I was dealing with a different animal. The "clink" of the spine on the stone, and the way the steel felt on the hone told me that this was a hard piece of steel. It also needed many more laps to accomplish the same results.
I had entered a new dimension...

A dimension not only of sight and sound... but of mind,
A journey into a wondrous land who's boundaries are that of imagination,
Your next stop... The Honing Zone

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