Thread: Sun October 24th - Sat October 30th

Shavemac Forum Brush
L'Occitane Cade SS
Robeson ShurEdge
SRD Herringbone Cotton / English Bridle
Witch Hazel
Zirh EDT
Have a Great Night!

I received a couple of packages yesterday from Vintagescent, and today I had the opportunity to try all three new products. I'd like to write my first impressions about them in the thread.
Prep: Hot shower + Proraso preshave cream
Razor: Wacker Jungmeister 7/8 INOX spanish pnt.
Brush: (New arrival) Semogue model 830 Hogs hair brush. I was floored when I first used this brush, it is indeed a couple of notches above the Omegas. From the solid acrylic handle which is very classy to the nice bristle loft. I soacked the brush for five minutes, the bristles were soft; yet not loosing any of the backbone charateristic of the boar bristle.
Shaving Cream (New Arrival) Lea Professional shaving tube. This is one big tube of SC. I loved the fresh shower scent. Main ingredients are: Glycerin and coconut. It reminds me of LaToja but without the mineral salts.
Thayers Lemon
AS: Spanish Floid: (New Arrival) Loved the scent of this Floid. Main difference as compared with the Italian is that the Italian version is more refined, more silky; but more important it is HOG approved (the Mrs.)
Results: The Jungmeister delivered a terrific shave, I honed it not too long ago...three passes and I achieved BBS. Today I am indeed a happy HOG.

Tonight's shave before the festivities.

Hot towel
Warm Oil
AOS Shave Cream
Badger Brush
Hannah made Ceramic Bowl
Boker English Steel
4000/8000 Norton, Lynn instructions on pyramid.
50 Laps felt, 100 laps leather,
AOS Aluminum
Gentleman's Best After Shave

After trying the Boker for the first time the other night I wanted to see if I could get the blade a bit sharper. I went to the Wiki, wrote down what Lynn used as a progression and figured what the heck.
I was very careful, went very slow and worked through the progression. I cheated a bit because I found that if i placed one finger on the spine in the middle of the blade and also hold the scales, I was able to move the razor in a much smoother fashion. No pressure, just enough to keep the blade moving even and smoothly.

I think it worked ok. The razor did not pull anymore and took off about 2.5 days worth of growth smoothly. I also did not shower this evening before the shave so I know my beard was much tougher than normal.

I am very pleased with the shave this evening. Have a great night!!

Great job Jeff!

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Tonight's shave before the festivities.

Hot towel
Warm Oil
AOS Shave Cream
Badger Brush
Hannah made Ceramic Bowl
Boker English Steel
4000/8000 Norton, Lynn instructions on pyramid.
50 Laps felt, 100 laps leather,
AOS Aluminum
Gentleman's Best After Shave

After trying the Boker for the first time the other night I wanted to see if I could get the blade a bit sharper. I went to the Wiki, wrote down what Lynn used as a progression and figured what the heck.
I was very careful, went very slow and worked through the progression. I cheated a bit because I found that if i placed one finger on the spine in the middle of the blade and also hold the scales, I was able to move the razor in a much smoother fashion. No pressure, just enough to keep the blade moving even and smoothly.

I think it worked ok. The razor did not pull anymore and took off about 2.5 days worth of growth smoothly. I also did not shower this evening before the shave so I know my beard was much tougher than normal.

I am very pleased with the shave this evening. Have a great night!!

Inspired by Ralfy. I chose to use my Palmera. Ahhhh! I love this razor. Good heft. Size. I do lean twords larger blades. BBS so effortlessly. Boy i hope i have enough growth to shave tomorrow.
This brush i picked up at an antique store this week. 28mm knot. Decided to try it. Looks new. Im not sure what hair is used but it smelled. I think horse. Felt like i was lathering up with a paint brush. Oh well. The Palmera More than made up for it.

Rubberset Brush
SRD strop 30/60
Ogallala Bay Rum
Palmera
Thayers witch hazel
skin food
Burts bees Balm
Ogallala AS

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Inspired by Ralfy. I chose to use my Palmera. Ahhhh! I love this razor. Good heft. Size. I do lean twords larger blades. BBS so effortlessly. Boy i hope i have enough growth to shave tomorrow.
This brush i picked up at an antique store this week. 28mm knot. Decided to try it. Looks new. Im not sure what hair is used but it smelled. I think horse. Felt like i was lathering up with a paint brush. Oh well. The Palmera More than made up for it.

Rubberset Brush
SRD strop 30/60
Ogallala Bay Rum
Palmera
Thayers witch hazel
skin food
Burts bees Balm
Ogallala AS

How is the Burts Bees Balm? We should meet for coffee soon. I can get to Southington in the next few weeks.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

How is the Burts Bees Balm? We should meet for coffee soon. I can get to Southington in the next few weeks.

I like the balm but not the soap. Its nice. Tiny sting.

Let me know when your coming up. Would love to meet.

For you Simpson's fans...enjoy

Prep: Hot Shower
Strop: SRD Premium IV English Bridle
Scuttle: SRD
Brush: TGN custom Silvertip
Cream: Al's Calypso
Razor: Wostenholm (a different one from earlier this week) Pipe
After Shave: Masters Bayrum
EDT: Burberry "Weekend"
Result: The razor did ok on my cheeks, but on the neck and chin it pulled like crazy. I will take it to the hones tonight and see how she does tomorrow morning.

Great SOTD's this week gentlemen, Thanks!

Glenn

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Tonight's shave before the festivities.

Hot towel
Warm Oil
AOS Shave Cream
Badger Brush
Hannah made Ceramic Bowl
Boker English Steel
4000/8000 Norton, Lynn instructions on pyramid.
50 Laps felt, 100 laps leather,
AOS Aluminum
Gentleman's Best After Shave

After trying the Boker for the first time the other night I wanted to see if I could get the blade a bit sharper. I went to the Wiki, wrote down what Lynn used as a progression and figured what the heck.
I was very careful, went very slow and worked through the progression. I cheated a bit because I found that if i placed one finger on the spine in the middle of the blade and also hold the scales, I was able to move the razor in a much smoother fashion. No pressure, just enough to keep the blade moving even and smoothly.

I think it worked ok. The razor did not pull anymore and took off about 2.5 days worth of growth smoothly. I also did not shower this evening before the shave so I know my beard was much tougher than normal.

I am very pleased with the shave this evening. Have a great night!!

Congrats on the honing success Jeff!