Thread: Sun October 17th - Sat October 23rd

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Muhle w/ Feather | Semogue 830 | C&E Nomad + Trumpers Sandalwood + Glycerin | Thayer's Lavender | CarrieM AS Milk | Habit Rouge

My first attempt to lather with a boar brush; I'm impressed. From the moment it touched the Nomad, I knew it was different. This brush had huge amounts of protolather jumping out of the bowl within two swirls. The uberlather was equally impressive this morning and it took much less time to build. The shave was nice and smooth, but I'm missing my straights. I may just have to give it a go tomorrow!

Great SOTD's shown this week already. You guys inspire me each morning to strive for a better display of how wonderful my morning starts. Thanks!

Bill,
Congrats on your boar purchase...looks very photogenic too

Originally Posted by nubskillz

Cream: Trumpers Limes + Proraso + a drop of glycerin
Razor: Folding Kamisori "Wakami"
AS: Shiseido "Basala"
Result: I waited a week or more to try this razor, and did not shave in anticipation of it. I took it to the hones yesterday after receiving it from Japan, and after a good 30 minutes of figuring out how to make this thing sharp I received an edge that is better than any other razor i own. I'm in heaven.

Shave on!

David,
That is truly a gorgeous blade. Enjoy it. The scales look to have a satin finish to them...very nice.

PS: The blades looks shorter than your normal 3". Do you know how long it is?

Thank you Robert, the scales are a red lava Acrylic, in some spots almost see-through with pearlescent swirls in it. As far as blade size, its about 2 inches long and almost a full 8/8 on one side and 6/8 on the other, Kamisori style asymmetric grind. I will take more pictures of it soon since I think I will be shaving with it exclusively for a wile.

EDIT: The satin finish is due to my freehand photography coupled with low light conditions and high ISO. As tom suggested i shall use a tripod next time.

Originally Posted by nubskillz

Thank you Robert, the scales are a red lava Acrylic, in some spots almost see-through with pearlescent swirls in it. As far as blade size, its about 2 inches long and almost a full 8/8 on one side and 6/8 on the other, Kamisori style asymmetric grind. I will take more pictures of it soon since I think I will be shaving with it exclusively for a wile.

EDIT: The satin finish is due to my freehand photography coupled with low light conditions and high ISO. As tom suggested i shall use a tripod next time.

Wowww...8/8 to 6/8"? It looks pretty even across. And 2"?? That is tiny...even smaller than the Solgen, which is 2.25"

Awesome

Don;t worry about a tripod...I kinda like a Gaussian blur look

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Bill,
Congrats on your boar purchase...looks very photogenic too

Robert, thank you very much. I was actually quite pleased with the composition of todays SOTD photo. The boar is different, and a much cheaper addition to my rotation than more blades, so I thought I'd give it a shot. So far, so good...

Nice SOTD image you posted today. Sounds like a great way to start the day!

Its a lot heavier and bigger than you'd think from the pictures. I think its actually bigger than any razor I own. I'll do a comparison shot when i get home.

Kent T4
Martin de Candre SS
6/8 Filarmonica Doble Temple 13
Roger & Gallet L'Homme ASB
Amouage fragrance sample collection - Memoir Man for today

Gentlemen,
This is not shaving related...Just a quick break and to put a smile on your faces

How many feel like this is YOU?



And for those who feel like geniuses...



If you believe in heaven and hell, well...

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Gentlemen,
This is not shaving related...Just a quick break and to put a smile on your faces

How many feel like this is YOU?



And for those who feel like geniuses...



If you believe in heaven and hell, well...

Thanks Robert!!

I miss Gary Larson immensely... especially in the morning.

Originally Posted by BlacknTan

Thanks Robert!!

I miss Gary Larson immensely... especially in the morning.

They are great...it put a huge smile on my face and decided to share a few

Originally Posted by Otto

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Martinez' custom: Chess King w/ 26mm silver tip badger
Soap: TSD - Bay Rum
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop (3x25)
Razor: Mastro Livi 8/8 Bergam Damascus in Mammoth Ivory Scales
ASB: Caswell-Massey No. Six

I love that razor...and I love the quote in your signature line "Cheap Tools is Misplaced Economy.
Always buy the best and highest grade of razors, hones or strops. Then you will be prepared to do the best work.
- N. LeBlanc, Essay on barbers' razors, razor hones, razor strops and razor honing 1895"

It's probably been there a while, but I just noticed it. Oh so very true