Thread: Sun November 07th - Sat November 13th

Originally Posted by Nightblade

That crown n sword is a nice old reliable friend lookin type of steel....very nice. Is that a very common make of blade ?

Thank you. Theyre a nice piece of steel, pretty heavy blade really, fun to use once its shaving right.
I've seen a few of them around.
Grant

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Pre-Shave Oil: Truefitt & Hill

Razor: 5/8" Genco "Easy Aces", Hollow, Spike Point

Brush: 24mm Thäter Silvertip Badger

Überlather: Castle Forbes Lavender Shave Creme + Proraso Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-Free Moisturizer

AS Splash: Floïd Spanish Blue

Result: How else could I start a brand new SOTD week but with a brand new (and improved) razor? Yeap...this Genco Aces was my second restore by Glen. I asked Glen (after his recommendation) to put the "blue" tang back into her...Basically, a complete makeover, but I really like the personality she acquired from this workup. Very nicely done Glen . He also fitted her into new "Swirled Gold" acrylic scales, which seem to fit her perfectly. She handles great, but the shave is even better...yet another of Glen's wickedly sharp edges. Glen: thank you again for this great restore . Who could ask for anything more? The Castle Forbes Lavender/Proraso/Glycerin überlather provided for a fabulous cushion for this Genco to debut her performance. A super BBS and smooth skin. The Trumper moisturizer/Floïd mix put the perfect finishing touches to a great Sunday shave.

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Awesome SOTD starts so far gentlemen. Have a fabulous Sunday. (and don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour)

Originally Posted by nightbreed

C-Mon Blackie
Simpson "The Harvard" H4
Fitjar "Wild Thing"
Alt-Innsbruck

Amund.

Beautiful shot Amund . Nice to see you back

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Crown & Sword 6/8
I've come home for 2 days to mow the lawns, do a few things around the house, and do some restoration work.
Which means access to more razors and some hones.
This C&S was one of my early hone jobs and I've allways felt it wasnt living up to its potential. So with some more experience under my belt I took it to the hones today. I've got it dialled in now, gave me a sweet sharp and smooth shave off the coti. I'll give it a ride on the Thuri tomorrow, but I wanted to test it off the coticule first.

Have a great week gentlemen
Grant

Beautiful C&S Grant . Congrats on your milestones with honing. Isn't it fun?

PS: Are you guys remodeling the house?...hence the reason for limited access?

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Mastro Livi 8/8 Bergam Damascus in Mammoth Ivory Scales

I love your Livi Otto...that is one gorgeous blade

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Friodur in cracked ice scales
Soap: Mama Bears lilac and lavender
Result: Very, very clean
New Mama Bears soap, spot on re preformance, even though the scent wasn´t my favourite (good enough though).

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Mikael,
That Friodur is stunning ...Is that an 8/8"?

I have a MB Lilac & Patchouli and I love the scent. Is it the lavender or the Lilac part you don't like?

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I found this razor at an antique store on wednesday. Cleaned her up.

Trade Mark Razor

Rene,
I think you are on a mission to collect all the straights you can get your hands on, eh? That is a fantastic find . The blade looks clean as a whistle...Nice cleanup. It looks like at some point than shank may have had a blue-ish tint to it...If so, you can send it to Glen or Max and they can put the blue-tang look back in . Regardless of blue tang or not, she's a heck of a looker.

Saturday

Allen & Son 5/8, Trumpers Violet Cream, Vulfic 2235 Badger, Alum, Gillette Series ASB, Kouros EDT

Test shave after another honing attempt this time successful My 1st shave ready edge !

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Rene,
I think you are on a mission to collect all the straights you can get your hands on, eh? That is a fantastic find . The blade looks clean as a whistle...Nice cleanup. It looks like at some point than shank may have had a blue-ish tint to it...If so, you can send it to Glen or Max and they can put the blue-tang look back in . Regardless of blue tang or not, she's a heck of a looker.

Thank you Robert. Yes that is my mission and i take it very seriously. LOL!! Actually the tang had gold on it. Must have been a real looker when it was new.

Hey Robert that is a beautiful Easy Aces. Very lucky indeed.



[QUOTE=BladeRunner001;685209][Table]Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Pre-Shave Oil: Truefitt & Hill
Razor: 5/8" Genco "Easy Aces", Hollow, Spike Point
Brush: 24mm Thäter Silvertip Badger
Überlather: Castle Forbes Lavender Shave Creme + Proraso Shave Soap + Glycerin
Astringent: Thayer's Witch hazel (Lavender, no alcohol)
Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-Free Moisturizer
AS Splash: Floïd Spanish Blue