Thread: Sun October 31th - Sat November 06th

Originally Posted by Harvitz81

Rooney 1/2 Finest // MWF // Case Temperite 5/8 // Alt-Innsbruck

This is my first restore and I've been testing some hones on it recently. Shaved for 2 days with a coti edge and the past 2 says with an edge from my new JNat. Very smooth shaves and I'm trying to figure out what kind of JNat I received (330mate one, took a gamble). Going to put an escher edge on it tomorrow and see if I notice an increased sharpness and if I do I'd rate my new stone in the 10-12k range. Many more tests are needed though for me to get a true idea. If I don't notice an edge improvement then I'd say I got a good stone, but still many tests to go.

Looks like it turned out nice

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Fili DT 13 | Kanayama | Ever-Ready C40 w/ TGN | Bomb Boheme | Thayer's Lavender | Bomb Boheme ASB | Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Route de Vetiver

What a start to the day. The first two blades I reached for (my "Solgen" and my W&B) each made a strange sound when I began stropping. I looked at the blades and noticed on each one the light danced funny along the edge. Took a quick feel and both edges have rough spots... So, I decided I'd respond the only way a man can to pick his spirits up off the floor, I reached for my Fili that Glen put such a wicked edge on. After inspecting it to make sure nothing had happened to this blade, I reached for another element of my morning shave that was sure to put me in a better place - my new Bomb Boheme. Within moments, the shave den was filled with a rich aroma of flowers and earthy undertones. The lather was amazing and the bounce returned to my step. The Fili did it's job in spades and I finished with a silky smooth face. A splash of Thayers and some Boheme ASB later and my face was hydrated. With all these florals, I needed something gritty to tie it all together, that's where the V came in. MPG Route de Vetiver was just the ticket to give it all that manly edge.

A great week of shaves, gentlemen, keep on posting!

Sorry to hear of the rough spots Bill Nice recovery though. A beautiful filly you have there. How would you describe what Vetiver smells like?

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Glen,

Sorry to hear about the cut. I'm loving the musical themes to your SOTD, though. What kind of piano is that supporting your gorgeous Kobar?

Thanks for the kind words Bill! It is actually an M-Audio keyboard I use to record on my Mac with. One of these days I'd like to get a baby grand

Originally Posted by Mikael

Pre: Hot shower
Brush: Semouge 2000
Razor Filly Doble Temple 13 + Aristocrat for the doom
Soap: Mama Bears Rose
AS: Dr harris Sandalwood
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very clean
Plenty of time on hand today = lovely shave. Even though I think this brush needs more regular use to preform the best.

Very nice Mikael! Love the Filly!

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: Henckels Friodur 8/8 Square Point w/ mammoth ivory scales
ASB: Caswell-Massey No. Six

I love the worked blade on the Friodur Otto

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Oouuchhhh Glenn. Sorry to hear about the nick . Good start to the shave though and a very poetic description. Enjoyed reading it.

Thanks for the kind words Robert. I'll live to shave another day

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

TGIF Shave

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Razor: 6/8" Thiers-Issard Historical "Rooster & Fox", Worked Back, 1/4 Hollow, Round Point

Brush: 25mm Vestavia Silvertip Badger

Überlather: CarrieM Bay Rum Shave Creme + Cella Crema da Barba Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-Free Moisturizer

AS Splash: Floïd Italian Blue

Result: Wickedly nice shave today. The TI received a nice refresher on the Maruka Asagi (w/ slight slurry). Took on an amazing edge...no need for stropping. The CarrieM and Cella combination was amazing!! LOTS of moist and slick lather with plenty of cushion - enough for at least 5 more passes. This fuller grind TI is a heck of a blade. Quiet as a whisper. Woooshhhh and voila! stubble gone. Repeat. Aahhhhhhh. A beautiful and smooth shave. I love this wet shaving business. Everything in life should be as enjoyable. Throw in some Floïd/moisturizer mix and I am ready to "rock and roll".

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PS: Throughout the shave today, I couldn't help but think about the article I read (which I posted here) regarding the fact that every time we shave, we are taking as much skin as we are stubble (on average ~0.5 mls of it)...talk about serious exfoliation!!!!

Have a marvelous Friday gentlemen .

What a stunning blade Robert! I love the "soft" look your photo compositions have. They are warm & inviting. A great SOTD as always. Happy Friday!

Originally Posted by bassguy

Filarmonica DT 13
Yardley Shave Soap
Rudy Vey Two Band Ivory
Ogallala Bay Rum
Nancy Boy Cooling Gel
Nakayama Asagi

I had dinged the Max-Perfect edge on this a while back, and brought it back on my stones but it never quite was the same. Yesterday I decided to try out this Asagi hone on this razor to pull the razor back into peak performance. Using only water and a taped spine, I used about 50 very careful slow X strokes. The stone is awkwardly shaped but I find it works perfectly for X's. Gentlemen, the edge now screams, and the smoothness of my chin attests to that fact. BBT smooth.

Great Success! Congratulations Justin! What a great feeling to shave with a great edge that is the result of your own hand.

Originally Posted by thewatermark

PREP: Hot shower with hot towel
RAZOR: C-mon HF
BRUSH: PJ3
SOAP: The Bomb in Sweet Neroli
ASTRINGENT: Thayers WH
ASB: AlRAZ Sweet Neroli
AS: NONE
EDT: "Swiss Army" cologne
RESULT: GREAT!!!!

Just wanted to stay smooth since shaving yesterday, so I lathered up some Bomb because it never lets me down and took out the C-mon. One nice light WTG over the entire face and I feel as fresh as I did yesterday, believe me when i say I would never be able to shave 2 days straight with a mach 3. Feeling rejuvenated I reached for some Swiss army cologne and a few sprays later Im out the door fresh and feeling GREAT!!!!!!

PICS THIS WEEK LOOK INCREDIBLE GUYS !!!!!!!!!!

That is a stunning looking C-Mon Matt!

Originally Posted by Toni

Ok, Lets Go!.

My first SOTD here.

#Stick La Toja #Semogue 2000 #J.A. Henckels 5/8 #AS Balm La Toja

Excellent first SOTD! Welcome to the fold, hope to see many, many more. Nice gear and great composition