Thread: Sun October 10th - Sat October 16th

TI 7/8 Le Canadien Carbonsteel C135
Tabac SS + Body Shop Maca SC + Glycerin
24 mm Silvertip brush
Craftsman Strop + Ambrose "Vintage shell" strop
Thayers' SuperWH
Proraso Balm


Fairly close shave with some mild irritation. I think the razor could probably need some refining on a stone. I hope I get my coticule today so that I can play with it over the weekend and dial in the TI. TGIF!!

Originally Posted by Dups

TI 7/8 Le Canadien Carbonsteel C135
Tabac SS + Body Shop Maca SC + Glycerin
24 mm Silvertip brush
Craftsman Strop + Ambrose "Vintage shell" strop
Thayers' SuperWH
Proraso Balm


Fairly close shave with some mild irritation. I think the razor could probably need some refining on a stone. I hope I get my coticule today so that I can play with it over the weekend and dial in the TI. TGIF!!

Please show us pictures!

5/8 Garland Cutlery "Improved Eagle"
Kiss My Face Unscented
Vulfix 2234
RazoRock Alum
Nivea ASB
Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur

Great pics gentlemen!!

Originally Posted by mbeem

5/8 Garland Cutlery "Improved Eagle"
Kiss My Face Unscented
Vulfix 2234
RazoRock Alum
Nivea ASB
Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur

Great pics gentlemen!!

Nice picture, I like it!

Originally Posted by eTom

Nice picture, I like it!

Thank you, Tom!! It was a great shave! Haven't used the KMF in a long time and I was reminded of how good it actually is!

Originally Posted by mbeem

5/8 Garland Cutlery "Improved Eagle"
Kiss My Face Unscented
Vulfix 2234
RazoRock Alum
Nivea ASB
Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur

Great pics gentlemen!!

Another beautifully etched razor (love the red background). Have a great day!

"Home Sweet Home" Shave

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Pre-Shave Oil: Truffit & Hill

Razor: 6/8" Solgen Real Japanese, Hollow, Truncated French/angled spike point

Brush: 23mm Shavemac Silvertip Badger

Überlather: Al Raz' "Potomac" Shave Creme + Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap+ Glycerin

Astringent: Thayer's Witch hazel (Lavender, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Irisch Moos

Result: It's great to be back home...I especially missed my straight shaves. So, after torturing myself with the Fusion for the past few days, I opted for the "Solgen" today. What a feeling to be able to hold the straight in my hands again. And this blade was in no way shy...she held her end of the bargain - whacking those pesky whiskers away. Al Raz' Potomac creme was truly a wholesome and awesome creme (courtesy of Bill...thank you ). Even though I field tested it yesterday, I wouldn't really consider that data point solid enough to hang my hat on . Today, I whipped it properly with the Shavemac in the bowl gifted to me by Bill and his wife (not shown). I even mixed in a little MWF/Glycerin...as I expected, Al's creme delivered a thick and super moisturizing lather. Now...I don't know if it's because I was paying more attention to the process, missed my routine straight shaves or simply the fact that I "psychologically" detest shaving with multi-blade cartridges, but my prep felt exceptionally good today. The "Solgen" had no problems ridding my face of the ~24-hr whiskers of yesterday.

TGIF everyone...what a way to end the work week. Have a fabulous Friday gentlemen and an equal, if not better shave.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

"Home Sweet Home" Shave

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Pre-Shave Oil: Truffit & Hill

Razor: 6/8" Solgen Real Japanese, Hollow, Truncated French/angled spike point

Brush: 23mm Shavemac Silvertip Badger

Überlather: Al Raz' "Potomac" Shave Creme + Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap+ Glycerin

Astringent: Thayer's Witch hazel (Lavender, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Irisch Moos

Result: It's great to be back home...I especially missed my straight shaves. So, after torturing myself with the Fusion for the past few days, I opted for the "Solgen" today. What a feeling to be able to hold the straight in my hands again. And this blade was in no way shy...she held her end of the bargain - whacking those pesky whiskers away. Al Raz' Potomac creme was truly a wholesome and awesome creme (courtesy of Bill...thank you ). Even though I field tested it yesterday, I wouldn't really consider that data point solid enough to hang my hat on . Today, I whipped it properly with the Shavemac in the bowl gifted to me by Bill and his wife (not shown). I even mixed in a little MWF/Glycerin...as I expected, Al's creme delivered a thick and super moisturizing lather. Now...I don't know if it's because I was paying more attention to the process, missed my routine straight shaves or simply the fact that I "psychologically" detest shaving with multi-blade cartridges, but my prep felt exceptionally good today. The "Solgen" had no problems ridding my face of the ~24-hr whiskers of yesterday.

TGIF everyone...what a way to end the work week. Have a fabulous Friday gentlemen and an equal, if not better shave.

You got an accomplished shave, welcome back. Never use a Fusion again and you feel anytime well.
Excellent Photography! And a nice Jnat. I use these Jnats for kitchen-knives. They work very well.

Originally Posted by mbeem

Thank you, Tom!! It was a great shave! Haven't used the KMF in a long time and I was reminded of how good it actually is!

Oh don't you just love when that happens? It happened to me twice this week with Tabac and TOBS Almond, both great stuff, but I didn't have them up at school with me. I went home for the weekend and brought them back up with me, and boy am I glad I did! I forgot how fun it is to keep your face guessing which scent it will have on it today.

EDITS below:

To Bill, I noticed, just didn't say anything. It certainly got a laugh out of me though

To Mikael, that is a BEAUTIFUL razor! Does "Thomas Turner" refer to the writer in some manner?

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

"Home Sweet Home" Shave

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Pre-Shave Oil: Truffit & Hill

Razor: 6/8" Solgen Real Japanese, Hollow, Truncated French/angled spike point

Brush: 23mm Shavemac Silvertip Badger

Überlather: Al Raz' "Potomac" Shave Creme + Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap+ Glycerin

Astringent: Thayer's Witch hazel (Lavender, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Irisch Moos

Result: It's great to be back home...I especially missed my straight shaves. So, after torturing myself with the Fusion for the past few days, I opted for the "Solgen" today. What a feeling to be able to hold the straight in my hands again. And this blade was in no way shy...she held her end of the bargain - whacking those pesky whiskers away. Al Raz' Potomac creme was truly a wholesome and awesome creme (courtesy of Bill...thank you ). Even though I field tested it yesterday, I wouldn't really consider that data point solid enough to hang my hat on . Today, I whipped it properly with the Shavemac in the bowl gifted to me by Bill and his wife (not shown). I even mixed in a little MWF/Glycerin...as I expected, Al's creme delivered a thick and super moisturizing lather. Now...I don't know if it's because I was paying more attention to the process, missed my routine straight shaves or simply the fact that I "psychologically" detest shaving with multi-blade cartridges, but my prep felt exceptionally good today. The "Solgen" had no problems ridding my face of the ~24-hr whiskers of yesterday.

TGIF everyone...what a way to end the work week. Have a fabulous Friday gentlemen and an equal, if not better shave.

Welcome home Robert! Glad to see you made it home safe and were rewarded with a great shave. Your photo composition today looks truly inspired (not that they don't always). Have a great day!