Thread: Sun December 5th - Sat December 11th

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Razor: 7/8" Scheön Burg #775, Full Hollow, Spike Point

Brush: 22mm Vulfix Super Badger

Überlather: CarrieM "Sleigh Ride" Shave creme + Cella Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Spanish Blue

Result: Today's shave is for Brad (aka, Ganboyi). I promised him a comparison between the Scheön Burg and the Manaslu (which I used yesterday). Well, they are very similar in (almost) every physical characteristics such as size, form and grind. I don't know anything about the steel used in each though. If they are different, they certainly don't feel like it to me. I could not tell/feel a difference in their shaving performance either. They are kissing cousins. At any rate, I got a fantastic shave with this blade and using a new CarrieM custom creme (the "Sleigh Ride") to get me in the holiday mood.

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I wish everyone a Fantastic Thursday.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Razor = Yaksukisteel (in English)

Great story and great looking pic!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor:7/8" Scheön Burg #775, Full Hollow, Spike Point

Awesome shave, Robert. Most importantly, thank you for helping control my RAD by pointing out that I DON'T need a Scheon Burg now that I have a Manaslu!

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

A few days old, but oh well.
Freshly honed blades off my Asagi
2 x Solgen
Mappin's Lancet Edge
DePew's Perfect Razor

Very nice collection Dylan

Originally Posted by fonthunter

Razor: Dubl Duck Goldedge

Fonti,
One can't help but love those quacking ducks. Very nice.

Originally Posted by eTom

Today Yoda is still looking at a happy child in Australia.

Yoda is wise

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Joh. Engström
This blade doesn´t look like much, but it´s a splendid shaver .

Quite the contrary, I think she's quite the looker Mikael

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

I enjoyed last nights shave all over again.
Got dressed, went outside and BAM!!!! It was Cooooooold. Nice cup of hot coffee on my way to the office.

Wowww Jeff...Must have been one heck of a shave. Stay warm my friend.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Awesome shave, Robert. Most importantly, thank you for helping control my RAD by pointing out that I DON'T need a Scheon Burg now that I have a Manaslu!

I will take the opposite position and condemn Robert for completely fueling my RAD by pointing out that even though I have a Seheon Burg, I still NEED A MANASLU!

Did you guys purchase these from JimR?

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

I got a fantastic shave with this blade

Thanks so much Robert, this is very good news.

Originally Posted by DwarvenChef

Razor: Late Greaves, Palmetto Razor

Old Pic, forgot to get one this time

Lovely, simply lovely . Sometimes recycled pictures work just as well when you are pressed for time.

Originally Posted by sharp

Cream: Custom Vetiver & Bay Bomb
Razor: Livi 6/8

Here are the finished brushes.
Result: ...Sooooo smooth today, I feel like I won't need a shave for years (don't get the wrong idea, I'd rather give up major organs than skip a shave ) I think I'm becoming a Vetiver addict....

Glenn,
All I can say is: . Nice combo blade/creme. Way to go buddy

I hope it never comes to not shaving for years...What a waste that would be.

Those brushes look AWESOME . Lucky recipients

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Stone test Day 2: Today I repeated yesterday's honing on the same Rex razor. The result was very smooth again. I noticed a considerable difference in keenness of the two razors - the Suita stone yesterday seemed to definitely win. I thought smoothness was going to the Assagi until I went ATG. The Suita then pulled ahead once again. Tomorrow begins the nagura progression comparison!

Great shave! Gentlemen, your SOTDs continue to inspire and awe me!

You are becoming quite the experimentalist Bill . I love it. So, are Suita harder/softer than Asagi...generally speaking? I found that my Suita/Asagi hybrid stone is an amazing polisher too.

Originally Posted by mbeem

Woke up late. Not time to prep the straight or take a pic..

I am sure the picture would have turned out marvelous. Nice setup Mark

Originally Posted by du212

Vulfix Strand+ badger knot : Henckels Friodur 17 1/2 : Cella soap : Weleda balm

Nice shot José. Loving every bit of this setup.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

Mappin's Lancet Edge
DePew's Perfect Razor

I hate you for two reasons and they exist on either side of that photo, the left side a little more so. damn you!

Originally Posted by BlacknTan

They might be Giants..
J. Holler Tower Brand 6/8ths
An All Proraso shave..

They are GIANTS...Woooahhhh! I love it Bill. Nice backdrop with the nutcrackers, great blade and nice shave

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Razor = Yaksukisteel (in English)
Strop = Nichiri Pelican
Soap = Prairie Creations Bay Rum
Brush = Restored Solid brass 22mm SilverTip
AS = Lucky Tiger

Beautiful Kamisori Glen and nice story behind the honing . I love the tiger mug...same as your avatar one?

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Awesome shave, Robert. Most importantly, thank you for helping control my RAD by pointing out that I DON'T need a Scheon Burg now that I have a Manaslu!

My pleasure.

Originally Posted by Fbones24

I will take the opposite position and condemn Robert for completely fueling my RAD by pointing out that even though I have a Seheon Burg, I still NEED A MANASLU!

Did you guys purchase these from JimR?

Sorry buddy for fueling that RAD . I got mine from Telly on B&B. I don't know if JimR sells these

Originally Posted by ganboyi

Thanks so much Robert, this is very good news.

You're welcome buddy. Yesterday and today's shaves were for you. .

PS: I'll be reading your translations soon. Thanks for sharing and hope all is well

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Beautiful Kamisori Glen and nice story behind the honing . I love the tiger mug...same as your avatar one?

LOL You caught that did you That mug was on e-bay, IIRC it was Nun2sharp that linked it to me and said "G you so need this mug" I agreed

This morning shave. I have been thinking about this blade for a few days. Im so glad i picked it. 2 passes and she delivered the same results as my Fili. So i did 3 passes because i was haveing so much fun. Also this GN brush is awesome 24mm ST-A. I will be bring this blade to the Nakayama stone that is on loan to me from Bill. Thank you

SRD strop
MWF+Dragons blood+Glycern
W&B Celebrated India steel
Witch Hazel
Skin Food
St Charles AS

AWESOME SHAVE!!!! Enjoy your day men.