Thread: Sun October 10th - Sat October 16th

Prep: Hot towell
Strop: None, razor fresh from GSSixgun. Instructions say "No Strop" before first shave.
Scuttle: SRD
Cream: Alraz's Da' Bomb "Bodega"
Brush: TGN Premium Silvertip in handle I turned in Cherry
Razor: National Cutlery "Napoleon" 6/8 to 5/8 slant grind in custom "smoke" scales by GSSixgun.
After Shave: Alraz's "Bodega" ASB
Result: I purchased this razor from GSSixgun last week. I wanted to wait to shave with it until I had a "no rush" kind of morning. The slant grind is different to get used to, but it shaves like a dream once you get the hang of it. Having a razor that has been restored by GSSixgun has been a dream of mine since I started this journey back in February. So this morning's shave meant a whole lot to me. I used Alraz's "Bodega" cream for the first time today as well. Somebody pinch me, I'm in shaving heaven today. Thanks for letting me share. Enjoy your week gentlemen, you deserve it!

Originally Posted by sharp

Prep: Hot towell

Strop: None, razor fresh from GSSixgun. Instructions say "No Strop" before first shave.
Scuttle: SRD
Cream: Alraz's Da' Bomb "Bodega"
Brush: TGN Premium Silvertip in handle I turned in Cherry
Razor: National Cutlery "Napoleon" 5/8 to 3/8 slant grind in custom "smoke" scales by GSSixgun.
After Shave: Alraz's "Bodega" ASB
Result: I purchased this razor from GSSixgun last week. I wanted to wait to shave with it until I had a "no rush" kind of morning. The slant grind is different to get used to, but it shaves like a dream once you get the hang of it. Having a razor that has been restored by GSSixgun has been a dream of mine since I started this journey back in February. So this morning's shave meant a whole lot to me. I used Alraz's "Bodega" cream for the first time today as well. Somebody pinch me, I'm in shaving heaven today. Thanks for letting me share. Enjoy your week gentlemen, you deserve it!

Glad to see that new GSSIXGUN blade in the SOTD so quickly. It's a beauty. And, how about that Bomb? I haven't tried the "Bodega," but have a few of his creams and they really perform!

Keep bringing these gorgeous SOTD entries!

Originally Posted by sharp

Prep: Hot towell
Strop: None, razor fresh from GSSixgun. Instructions say "No Strop" before first shave.
Scuttle: SRD
Cream: Alraz's Da' Bomb "Bodega"
Brush: TGN Premium Silvertip in handle I turned in Cherry
Razor: National Cutlery "Napoleon" 5/8 to 3/8 slant grind in custom "smoke" scales by GSSixgun.
After Shave: Alraz's "Bodega" ASB
Result: I purchased this razor from GSSixgun last week. I wanted to wait to shave with it until I had a "no rush" kind of morning. The slant grind is different to get used to, but it shaves like a dream once you get the hang of it. Having a razor that has been restored by GSSixgun has been a dream of mine since I started this journey back in February. So this morning's shave meant a whole lot to me. I used Alraz's "Bodega" cream for the first time today as well. Somebody pinch me, I'm in shaving heaven today. Thanks for letting me share. Enjoy your week gentlemen, you deserve it!

Great Pic and the razor is Stunning!!! Congrats and great job Glen, also isnt the bodega Bomb awesome!? That was the first bomb i bought and that stuff is DY NO MITE!!

Originally Posted by sharp

Razor: National Cutlery "Napoleon" 5/8 to 3/8 slant grind in custom "smoke" scales by GSSixgun.

Gee, Glenn, thanks a whole lot. I was perfectly happy this morning before I saw this pic Now I have to find something to send to GSSixgun to get rescaled like your new beauty! ...wiping drool from chin...

Prep: Hot shower-- followed by Proraso pre-post-shave cream
Brush: Simpsons Polo PL8 “Super Badger”
SS/SC: Mama Bear’s "Lime Ice" + Erasmic = Superlather
Strop: VB Red Latigo--55 fabric; 60 leather
Razor: 5/8 Bismark “Barber’s Special”
Astringent: Thayer’s Original Witch Hazel
ASB: Nivea for Men “Sensitive”
AS: Mama Bear’s “Lime Ice”
Result: Cool, close, refreshing and smooth shave…

SOTD Tuesday October 12, 2010 - Columbus Day

Razor: 11/16 Loeffler & Sykes, Half Hollow, Spike Point - "Columbus" Shank Etch
Pre-Shave: Proraso Crema Pre Barba
Shaving Cream: La Toja Classic
Lather Bowl: Ceramic
Scuttle: RAB Ceramic
Brush: CC Barbershop Badger
ASB: Nivea Replenishing
Aftershave/Cologne: Adidas Dynamic Pulse
Results: Great!
In honor of Columbus Day, ( and to go along with Jose's theme) I used the La Toja SC and a Loeffler & Sykes razor that I found in an Antique Store for about $20. bucks. This razor has a picture that looks to me like Christopher Columbus holding a flag (similar to a painting I saw of Columbus's discovering America) Without any additional provenance as to define this model, I call it the "Columbus" razor. I have a F.N. Loeffler razor with a picture on the shank of a man in an overcoat and "Our Drummer" stamped on it but, this one has no name; just the picture. At any rate, this is an outstanding shaving razor that will soon undergo a scale upgrade and, take a prominent place in my rotation.

Originally Posted by sharp

Prep: Hot towell
Strop: None, razor fresh from GSSixgun. Instructions say "No Strop" before first shave.
Scuttle: SRD
Cream: Alraz's Da' Bomb "Bodega"
Brush: TGN Premium Silvertip in handle I turned in Cherry
Razor: National Cutlery "Napoleon" 5/8 to 3/8 slant grind in custom "smoke" scales by GSSixgun.
After Shave: Alraz's "Bodega" ASB
Result: I purchased this razor from GSSixgun last week. I wanted to wait to shave with it until I had a "no rush" kind of morning. The slant grind is different to get used to, but it shaves like a dream once you get the hang of it. Having a razor that has been restored by GSSixgun has been a dream of mine since I started this journey back in February. So this morning's shave meant a whole lot to me. I used Alraz's "Bodega" cream for the first time today as well. Somebody pinch me, I'm in shaving heaven today. Thanks for letting me share. Enjoy your week gentlemen, you deserve it!

A beautiful razor...Simply beautiful.

Originally Posted by sharp

Prep: Hot towell

Strop: None, razor fresh from GSSixgun. Instructions say "No Strop" before first shave.
Scuttle: SRD
Cream: Alraz's Da' Bomb "Bodega"
Brush: TGN Premium Silvertip in handle I turned in Cherry
Razor: National Cutlery "Napoleon" 5/8 to 3/8 slant grind in custom "smoke" scales by GSSixgun.
After Shave: Alraz's "Bodega" ASB
Result: I purchased this razor from GSSixgun last week. I wanted to wait to shave with it until I had a "no rush" kind of morning. The slant grind is different to get used to, but it shaves like a dream once you get the hang of it. Having a razor that has been restored by GSSixgun has been a dream of mine since I started this journey back in February. So this morning's shave meant a whole lot to me. I used Alraz's "Bodega" cream for the first time today as well. Somebody pinch me, I'm in shaving heaven today. Thanks for letting me share. Enjoy your week gentlemen, you deserve it!

That is a real beauty and a masterful work of art by Glen! Absolutely georgeous!

Tuesday 10/12/10

Schick L Type injector w/ Chinese Schick blade (3)
Edwin Jagger BBB
La Toja sc
Thayers Cucumber WH w/ aloe
Speick a/s
Anherb a/s conditioner
Vetiver by Guerlain

Two days growth led to the injector which gave me a great shave. Too many razors to choose from and I end up not using most of them. The La Toja makes lather easily and provided great cushioning for the Schick. A fine finish with the Speick/Anherb and the Guerlain Edt.

Tuesday, 10.12.10

Aura Glow as a Pre Shave Oil
Erasmic Shave Cream
Vulfix 660 Pure
R. Helliwell Crystal 9/16ths
SRD Premium I Strop ... 45 Linen/90 Leather
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea AS Balm
Aqua Velva Musk AS

The Crystal is capable of as good a shave as the best of 'em, but if I get soap on my hands it becomes tough to grip. It's a wee little blade, and measures .148 in width at the spine, or just a tad more than 3.5 mm..
The little 9/16ths might look out of place if made from thicker stock, but it sure would be easier to hold on to!