Thread: Sun October 31th - Sat November 06th

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Razor: 5/8" Wade & Butcher "Special", Hollow, Spike Point

Brush: 22mm New Forest 2211 Silvertip Badger

Überlather: Castle Forbes Lime Shave Creme + Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: D.R. Harris Arlington AS Milk

AS Splash: D.R. Harris Marlborough AS

Result: I decided to use two new items I received recently - 1) one of my restores/rescales by Glen; the W&B "Special", and 2) my New Forest brush. I had initially acquired the W&B from Jeremy (aka ShavedZombie) but wanted to breathe a little more life and personality into her...So, to Glen it went. And this was the gist of the response I got from Glen when he got her; "Here's the deal", he said..."we can do this the easy way or the hard way...Leave me alone and I promise that you will not be disappointed" . Translation (in my mind): don't even begin to think about telling me what to do !!! This "Modus Operandi" was a little outside of my comfort zone as I like to be involved in my projects...but appreciating an artist's need for imagination and space, I bit the bullet and agreed...but all the while, I was thinking to myself: "What the heck is he going to do to my blade?", or "I hope he doesn't put something on it that I don't like", or "Please God...whatever it is, don't let it be anything that glows in the dark". Nerve wrecking waiting period I tell you. But at the end (a few days ago), it all paid off...Glen came through (see here), giving this Special W&B a beautiful polish and some vintage clothing. Now this W&B shines and is truly "Special"...and as most of you who have had projects done with Glen know: a wickedly sharp edge is the common denominator. Phhewwww! I barely made out of this one with my face intact. If it wasn't for the cushion/glide of the Castle Forbes/MWF/Glycerin überlather, this thing would have had a field day with my jugular. So, thank you Glen for a wonderful job and especially for bringing her back to life . As for the brush; I really like it (especially for the price). It has good backbone and the tips are soft. The D.R. Harris milk/AS finished the job this W&B started and my skin feels extremely smooth and refreshed. Now feel a bit nostalgic and sad that a wonderful shave like this has to come to an end...but rejoice to the thought that there's always tomorrow. Hmmm...And what should I use tomorrow ?

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Great SOTD shots this week. Have a fabulous Saturday gentlemen.

Originally Posted by fonthunter

Pre: Proraso

Brush: ZENITH
Soap: Truefitt & Hill Shaving Cream West Indian Limes
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery Scuttle
Strop: Kanayama Cordovan
Razor: Wade & Butcher The Celebrated (Thanks for Sham! )
Shave: WTG / XTG
AS: Geo. F. Trumper West Indian Extract of Limes Skin Food
Result: first-class

Have a nice weekend everyone!

That's a beautiful razor. I also really like the scuttle?/bowl. Very nice composition

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

That's a beautiful razor. I also really like the scuttle?/bowl. Very nice composition

Thanks Robert!
(The old soapholder in the picture just decoration...)
Cheers
fonti

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Razor: 5/8" Wade & Butcher "Special", Hollow, Spike Point

Brush: 22mm New Forest 2211 Silvertip Badger

Überlather: Castle Forbes Lime Shave Creme + Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: D.R. Harris Arlington AS Milk

AS Splash: D.R. Harris Marlborough AS

Result: I decided to use two new items I received recently - 1) one of my restores/rescales by Glen; the W&B "Special", and 2) my New Forest brush. I had initially acquired the W&B from Jeremy (aka ShavedZombie) but wanted to breathe a little more life and personality into her...So, to Glen it went. And this was the gist of the response I got from Glen when he got her; "Here's the deal", he said..."we can do this the easy way or the hard way...Leave me alone and I promise that you will not be disappointed" . Translation (in my mind): don't even begin to think about telling me what to do !!! This "Modus Operandi" was a little outside of my comfort zone as I like to be involved in my projects...but appreciating an artist's need for imagination and space, I bit the bullet and agreed...but all the while, I was thinking to myself: "What the heck is he going to do to my blade?", or "I hope he doesn't put something on it that I don't like", or "Please God...whatever it is, don't let it be anything that glows in the dark". Nerve wrecking waiting period I tell you. But at the end (a few days ago), it all paid off...Glen came through (see here), giving this Special W&B a beautiful polish and some vintage clothing. Now this W&B shines and is truly "Special"...and as most of you who have had projects done with Glen know: a wickedly sharp edge is the common denominator. Phhewwww! I barely made out of this one with my face intact. If it wasn't for the cushion/glide of the Castle Forbes/MWF/Glycerin überlather, this thing would have had a field day with my jugular. So, thank you Glen for a wonderful job and especially for bringing her back to life . As for the brush; I really like it (especially for the price). It has good backbone and the tips are soft. The D.R. Harris milk/AS finished the job this W&B started and my skin feels extremely smooth and refreshed. Now feel a bit nostalgic and sad that a wonderful shave like this has to come to an end...but rejoice to the thought that there's always tomorrow. Hmmm...And what should I use tomorrow ?

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Great SOTD shots this week. Have a fabulous Saturday gentlemen.

B-E-A-utiful Robert! Glen does amazing work. Looking forward to seeing the Genco soon.

Originally Posted by fonthunter

Thanks Robert!
(The old soapholder in the picture just decoration...)
Cheers
fonti

Nevertheless...that's a nice decoration Fonti .

5/8 Panamex Blue Bell
Prairie Creations Nag Champa
Shavemac 436
RazoRock Alum
Master Lord and Master

Great pics gentlemen!

Saturday 11/6/10

Solingen Perlex 5/8
New Forest 2211
KD Creations Sage & Citrus sc
Thayers Cucumber WH w/ aloe
Floid Vigoroso a/s
Anherb a/s conditioner
Peterman 1903 Edt

A terrific shave this morning with the Solingen. I dragged out the 1903 from behind all my Edts and remembered why I liked it in the first place. Freshly ground Kenyan AA to go along with the shave made it that much more enjoyable.

Saturday, 11.6.10

Aura Glow
LaToja Sensitive Shave Cream
New Forest #2211 Finest Silvertip
Hebsacker "44" Round Point
SRD Premium I Strop ... 50 Linen/100 Leather
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea AS Balm
Pinaud Clubman

I call this my SHTF Kit... With the camo scales, no one will be able to see me shaving, and the 7mm Dakota will speak for itself... and with a fair amount of authority!

I haven't pursued Mr. Deer for a good few years now. We never put much of a dent in the population anyway, but we had a great group of guys that used to go into camp... Some of the fondest memories I have!
One guy is chasing whitetails in the Great Beyond. Another gave up due to emphesema, and yet another to macular degeneration. It's sad to think of the old times, but it helps to remember that no one's gettin' outta' here alive!
So, I still go and sight in the rifle anyway... This one happens to be waaaay too much gun for the thick woods of New York, but whenever I feel a bit too big for my britches, shootin' a rifle usually knocks me back into line!
And, I still end up with two rump roasts marinating in the fridge... Destined for Venison Sauerbraten early next week...

SOTD Saturday November 7, 2010 - (Joined the U. S. Navy 50 years ago today)

Razor: 1970 Gillette Super Speed, Black Handle
Blade: Dorco Stainless Steel DE
Pre-shave Prep: Hot Towel
Shaving Soap: Classic Shaving Lilac
Mug: Vintage Old spice
Scuttle: RAB Ceramic
Brush: Medium Badger
ASB: Nivea Replenishing
Aftershave/Cologne: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

Today's post will be my last regular SOTD post due to increased workload on the Ranch and other commitments. I will follow this forum and post when I have the time or have something to add. I have enjoyed the outstanding SOTD posts and the discussions for well over a year and will remain an avid follower. Take care, my friends!

Originally Posted by Stroker

SOTD Saturday November 7, 2010 - (Joined the U. S. Navy 50 years ago today)

Razor: 1970 Gillette Super Speed, Black Handle
Blade: Dorco Stainless Steel DE
Pre-shave Prep: Hot Towel
Shaving Soap: Classic Shaving Lilac
Mug: Vintage Old spice
Scuttle: RAB Ceramic
Brush: Medium Badger
ASB: Nivea Replenishing
Aftershave/Cologne: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

Today's post will be my last regular SOTD post due to increased workload on the Ranch and other commitments. I will follow this forum and post when I have the time or have something to add. I have enjoyed the outstanding SOTD posts and the discussions for well over a year and will remain an avid follower. Take care, my friends!

You'll always have a home here, Bruce... Your Bruthas will miss you!