Thread: Sun November 14th - Sat November 21th

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

A Coticule Shave

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Razor: 11/16" C-Mon HF, Hollow, Spike Point

Brush: 22mm New Forest Silvertip Badger

Überlather: Trumper's Violet Shave Creme + Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

Cologne: 1967 Guerlain Habit Rouge

Result: Last night, in my continuing experimentation with edges, I honed my C-Mon with my "unknown quarry" Coticule bout. This was to experience the shave I get from this stone in comparison to the JNat. You're familiar with the thread, but you can read about the details of last night's honing experiment HERE. The "Coticulized" (that's my new word for the day ) C-Mon delivered a wonderful shave, but I prefer the edge I get from a JNat. The überlather today was as wonderful as ever and I love the scent of violet ...it subdues the soapy scent of MWF and complements its moisturizing properties. Quite a dynamic pair these two, I must say.

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Holy Cow, it's TGIF already ?? Time flies. Awesome SOTDs...but they are doing a number on my AD. Have a great Friday.

Honing tester, lathering master, photographer, neo-word creator....you are becoming the Leonardo da Vinci of the wet shaving

Friday
Kent SS/Merkur Slant with Gillette Platinum Plus (Brazil)/Semogue finest badger brush/Burts Bees ASB

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: James Bingham
Strop: Neil Miller

Mikael,
Great razor and fabulous strop . I have one of Neil's linen strops and I love it

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

What a way to start the day. I'm packed up and ready to head to the airport. Las Vegas, here I come!

Bill,
Have a great time in Vegas and remember what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas (or not). Have a safe trip and say hi to Max...Actually forget about Max, have fun with Vivi . You will fall in live with that dog .

Originally Posted by du212

Plisson #10 pur blaireau : Cuchillería Veiga 7/8 : Mitchell's Wool Fat

Awesome

Originally Posted by thewatermark

SOAP: Uberlather with Tabac soap and Irish Moos Cream
ASTRINGENT: Lucido Aftershave
RESULTS: DELIGHTFULLY GRAND SHAVE!!!

...and hopefully a Japenese straight soon )

Tabacolicious Matt

What kind of JP straight (traditional Kamisori type or western)?

Originally Posted by mbeem

7/8 Joseph Elliot "Fine India Steel"

Mark,
As always...EXCELLENT shot and gear

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Okay, there you going again fueling my HAD!! I've been working day and night trying to refine my edges on my new coticule and you have to rub it in my face that you like the JNat edge better!

Just kidding buddy...I love reading about your experimentation. It inspires me. ...and great SOTD!

Sorry man...I am just giving you a nudge in the "right" direction . I am still learning the Coticule edge...I think when I get it, it'll be as nice as the JNat. This just shows you how much a noobie I really am in honing.

Originally Posted by du212

Honing tester, lathering master, photographer, neo-word creator....you are becoming the Leonardo da Vinci of the wet shaving

Thank you José,
But, I am afraid that all of those you mentioned, I am a "wanna be" . I see you liked my word of the day "Coticulized"

Originally Posted by Teiste

Friday
Kent SS/Merkur Slant with Gillette Platinum Plus (Brazil)/Semogue finest badger brush/Burts Bees ASB

Beautiful shot

Originally Posted by Harvitz81

Sometimes I wonder why I keep trying other finishers as the escher always delivers.

Eschers rule Joe ...alongside JNats, Cotis, etc. They are all excellent stones if used properly. I really like my Escher I got from Jimmy.

Rooney 1/2 Super
Greenpond Sandalwood SC
Black Diamond Wedge
TM Artisan--Cotton / Latigo
Witch Hazel
Smooth Sandalwood EDT

Hope Everyone has a nice Holiday Week--I'm off to the Mountains in the morning for a little vacation. See ya' in a week or so.

Thanks to David for getting me into Lucido products I love this aftershave which I use in place of my usual Thayers WH, and look forward to buying the whole Lucido line( and hopefully a Japenese straight soon

Matt,

Where do you get your Lucido aftershave?

Originally Posted by jhenry

Thanks to David for getting me into Lucido products I love this aftershave which I use in place of my usual Thayers WH, and look forward to buying the whole Lucido line( and hopefully a Japenese straight soon

Matt,

Where do you get your Lucido aftershave?

I am fortunate to live next to a Japanese grocery store called Mitsuwa and they carry the whole line, however Im pretty positive that u can find it online

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Mikael,




Tabacolicious Matt

What kind of JP straight (traditional Kamisori type or western)?

I really want a Kamisori, but also a western type would be great as well, after seeing David's it made my JSAD kick in