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.

Joe,
Nice ....well, everything really. From soap to blade. I see you have put that JNat to good use.

Curious: How would you rate the edge of a Coticule and the one from the JNat (on a scale of 1-5, 1 being worst)?

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Joe,
Nice ....well, everything really. From soap to blade. I see you have put that JNat to good use.

Curious: How would you rate the edge of a Coticule and the one from the JNat (on a scale of 1-5, 1 being worst)?

I haven't played around with it enough to say yet, but to my surprise I think I get a smoother edge from the JNat. Sharpness is about the same, which is why I'm taking it to an escher tomorrow to see just where the JNat fits. To few tests to say for certain.

It has me intrigued though as it is very smooth and I think I'll spend a bit more money to get a quality JNat from a reputable dealer in the future to see if it matches my escher edges while maintaining that smoothness that I get from this one. If it does that could lead to a very dangerous AD.

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!

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!

Bill,
Great shave and gear . Sorry about the W&B/Solgen edge ...sounds like they need to go back to the hones soon for a quick refresher.

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?