Thread: Sun November 28th - Sat December 4rd

Originally Posted by Maximilian

I've been eyeballing that razor for a while now but without goldwash. Big extra full hollow blades always turn me on

Tell me about it Max, I´ve had three Revisors and I seem to be out of luck re them. I love them, but I´m not sure the love is mutal . This is my second 8/8 and the only one I´ve got at the time.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Beautiful blade Mikael . Is the EF tallow based or the new formulation? How do you like it.

Thank you Robert! It´s the new formula. I´ve heard the word, but I think it´s really good and I love the scent. It has a very good cushion effect, maybe not as slippery as I would like to have it. But overall, very good.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Razor: 6/8" Hanamasa Kamisori, Spike Point (Yasuki steel)

Brush: 22mm Vulfix Super Badger

Überlather: Al Raz' "Bay/Vetiver" Shave creme (thanks Glenn )

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

Cologne: Creed Tabarome Millésime

Result: Glenn (aka, Sharp) sent me a sample of his new custom "Bay/Vetiver" da Bomb creme by Al Raz. Terrific scent. Thank you Glenn. Of course, I don't need to spell out what kind of lather this thing produces as most of you already know...But, if you happen to still be in the minority, get off your high chair and order yourself a Bomb and see what you've been missing. For openers, I got a FANTASTIC überlather to prep the beard for the Kamisori. And the blade performed marvelously. The tip is by far the "meanest" spike in my collection and takes no prisoners. And the edge on this beauty is as sharp as you can get. I avoided nicking myself this time, but still getting used to the form with this blade. It certainly is not for the faint of heart and requires total Zen to achieve nirvana. I got a close to BBS shave, but not quite (better than last time I used this Hanamasa). So, progress seems to be moving in the right direction...A few more rounds and this blade would be mastered like the other straights in my collection. Trumper's moisturizer and Creed Tabarome provided a marvelous closure for this wonderful shave.

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Have a TERRIFIC Saturday guys.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Thanks, I like the MdC. As for the blade, if you mean what number is it, then it is 1190...

Sorry Bill,
The blade question was meant for the other Bill (aka, Blackntan)...for some reason the quotes got erased.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

[Table]Razor: 6/8" Hanamasa Kamisori, Spike Point (Yasuki steel)

Wonderful blade Robert and a very rustic and great shot aswell! I think they look sooo GREAT, these Jap blades, but I don´t dare buy one ... If they´re as good as they look I´m afraid I´ll ditch my other razors for it, it´s true

Rooney 2 Super
TOBS Rose SC
Boker-Fine India Steel
SRD-Herringbone Cotton / English Bridle
Witch Hazel
Ahava ASB
Have a Great Evening!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Sorry Bill,
The blade question was meant for the other Bill (aka, Blackntan)...for some reason the quotes got erased.

I'm sorry, Robert... I knew something was amiss this morning, but I couldn't put my finger on what it was.

Today's blade was the Morley Clover Brand, a.k.a. Test Bed #2.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

I really love it José . That blade is a real looker.

A welsh antique store sold this razor with other solingen blade (crown and sword ) the scales are broken but the blade was in a decent shape, few hours of manual sanding and the steel come back to life.....And it's easy to hone,.....what more could I ask? I put a new set of ebony scales and shazam! a fantastic razor for the SOTD and my shaves

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Have a TERRIFIC Saturday guys.

For a terrific Saturday I need only a little bit of the excellence of your shave

Originally Posted by Mikael

Wonderful blade Robert and a very rustic and great shot aswell! I think they look sooo GREAT, these Jap blades, but I don´t dare buy one ... If they´re as good as they look I´m afraid I´ll ditch my other razors for it, it´s true

Thank you Mikael ...I highly recommend them. However, be very careful with them. They require very careful technique (maybe initially) and watch out for their tips. They were built to look for blood. I have NEVER gotten a single nick from any of my western straights, but first day with this beauty, I get a nick.

Get one...they are awesome shavers and fun to use. But, not at the expense of ditching your other blades

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

Boker-Fine India Steel

Excellent blade Chris . And nice shot, as always

Originally Posted by BlacknTan

I'm sorry, Robert... I knew something was amiss this morning, but I couldn't put my finger on what it was.

Today's blade was the Morley Clover Brand, a.k.a. Test Bed #2.

No sweat buddy. She's a looker

Originally Posted by du212

A welsh antique store sold this razor with other solingen blade (crown and sword ) the scales are broken but the blade was in a decent shape, few hours of manual sanding and the steel come back to life.....And it's easy to hone,.....what more could I ask? I put a new set of ebony scales and shazam! a fantastic razor for the SOTD and my shaves

Very nice scales indeed José. Good choice

Saturday
Vie Long 16726 finest badger/True Gentlemen lavander SC/Parker 97R with Supermax Platinum/Nomad ASB