Pre: Hot shower
Brush: IKON 24 mm silvertip chubby
Razor: Doble Temple
Soap: Cella
AS: Williams AV
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: very, very clean :)
Well ... that was nice :)
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Pre: Hot shower
Brush: IKON 24 mm silvertip chubby
Razor: Doble Temple
Soap: Cella
AS: Williams AV
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: very, very clean :)
Well ... that was nice :)
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Oozuku Suita (no Su) | Rex 5/8 | Kanayama (Leather Only) | Acca Kappa 1869 | Shavemac | Thayer's Rose | S70 Eucalyptus | CarrieM ASM | Lorenzo Villoresi Vetiver
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Day one of what will be a few days testing and comparing my two new Oozuku. The first test will be a comparison minimizing as many variables as I can. I took the Rex to my Norton 8k for 40 circles and 20 X-strokes. I then lapped the Oozuku with DMT325 and again with my Iwasaki Select Nakayama. I finished the razor with 150 strokes using water only. The result, the razor was really keen yet very smooth. I'll repeat this experiment tomorrow with my Oozuku Assagi to compare...
Very nice folk art Tom! I like the barber's notch W&B, very classy :tu
Your Army & Navy is one of my favorite razors Otto :bow: VERY NICE :tu
Excellent use of color in your photo Mikael and a beautiful Fili :tu
Prep:Hot shower
Brush:TGN Custom Silvertip Premium A
Strop: SRD Premium IV English Bridle 60 leather
Scuttle: SRD
Uberlather: AOS Sandalwood cream, AOS Sandalwood Soap, 5 drops glycerin
Razor: Clauss
After shave: Master's bayrum
EDT: NOIR
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Result: The AOS Sandalwood is my favorite Sandalwood scent of all. The AOS products were what I first used when I started with the straight and therefore bring about a bit of nostalgia. The Clauss is a wonderful shaver and as always this mornings shave brought a smile to my face.
Have an excellent day gentlemen, you've earned it!
Glenn
Brush: Plisson 14 HMW
Razor: Merkur 37G+Gillette BE
Soap: Truefitt&Hill Luxury
Aftershave: Lotion Opaline, Benédictines de Chantelle
Cologne: Oxford&Cambridge Czech&Speake
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Description:Lavender, lavender, lavender.....
Very festive Tom :tu
Yes sir. That's what it's all about :tu
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Mikael,
I see sky blue everywhere :y. Beautiful shot, colors and blade :bow
Bill,
You have officially gone Stone Crazy:roflmao. Someone call the authorities. Great experiment
I LOVE it Glenn :tu. Frosty is a great addition. I know what you mean about nostalgia in regards to the "firsts" we do. Mine was GFT creme.
Not sure what you are trying to say here :thinking:. I think it has something to do with Lavender :hmmm:?!!
Love the shave buddy. Great shot:tu
in addition:
mining has a long tradition in Saxony.
Hundreds of years ago the silver brought a lot of money to Saxony.
Later it was the coal and the russians got our Uranium (for less).
Georgius Agricola was born in my hometown Glauchau.
Georgius Agricola - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thats why miner & angel are very traditionell in our region.
That's quite interesting, Tom.
I respect alot of people, but Miners are a group unto themselves, and I hold a special place in my psyche for all of them.
I hold my breath whenever there are miners trapped underground in any part of the world... It's a tragedy that knows no boundaries or geo-political borders.
I'm joyous when they are heroically saved, and sad when the worst happens.
It takes a special person to toil in the bowels of the earth!
SRP's 10th Anniversary Shave
Pre-Shave: Hot shower Razor: 7/8" Akamatsu M-55 "Limited Edition", Full Hollow, Spike Point Brush: 22mm New Forest Silvertip Badger Überlather: CarrieM "Orange Spice" Shave creme + Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap + Glycerin Astringent: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol) Moisturizer: Dr. Hauschka's Rose Day Creme After Shave Balm: Al Raz "Spicy Orange" ASB Result: Monday (I think) was a special day (SRP's 10th Anniversary) and to commemorate the event, I decided to spice things up a bit today. Starting this shave with the new custom CarrieM Orange Spice creme and ending it to the tune of Al Raz' Spicy Orange balm, the Manaslu was a natural fit in this process. I got this beauty a little over 2 weeks ago and honed it up using Naniwa 1k (bevel) followed by the Asagi (w/ Botan, Mejiro, Koma and Tomonagura progression). This bade was one of the easiest blades I have honed...A to Z in 30 minutes with hair popping results (literally). The "Spicy Orange" theme was absolutely invigorating as the aroma engulfed the den for the entire duration of the shave. Why did it have to end? Why:gaah:? I can see myself growing old in my den, spending my life smelling and enjoying this stuff. Could this be the genesis of a shave fetish? I wonder:shrug:.
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Happy anniversary SRP...I wish everyone a shave fetish-filled Wednesday:tu.
PS: Do share your shave fetish, if you have one :D. No reason denying it...I know you've got it.
What a nice razor Robert!
Congrats.
You have my address, send it to Germany, now!
6/8 Wacker | TOBS Sandalwood | Badger & Blade Essential | Thayers Witch Hazel | Nivea ASB
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Great pics gentlemen! :)
PREP: Hot shower with face scrub
RAZOR: Giesen & Forsthoff "Adoration DE Luxe"
BRUSH: Simpson PJ3
SOAP: Cyril Salter "French Vetiver"
ASTRINGENT: Thayers unscented
AS: Booster Mosswood
ASB: Skinfood
EDT: Lorenzo Villoresi Vetiver
RESULTS: Great, Close, Smooth Shave
My GF actually got me this razor as an early X-mas gift after she saw me eyeing it on ebay. So many thanks to her, and I will be takin her out for some shopping later on :) This razor is awesome. Honed her up last night and it pops hairs and is a super smooth shaver. Vetiver, well not going to talk much more about it, if u havent tried it yet, well IMO your missing out, all in all a great shave .
HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE !!!!!!
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Brush: New Forest High Mountain 2221
I got my New Forest High Mountain 2221 courtesy of Peter; AWESOME brush, check out the bloom. [/QUOTE]
:chop:
I want to offer a sincere apology to Peter at New Forest Brushes for my mistake in listing his brush that I purchased from him as a New Forest High Mountain White #2221; it was not that model brush, it was a New Forest Finest Silvertip #2211. I was mistaken when I described it as a High Mountain White, this was not meant to cause any confusion or be malicious. I’m sorry for my mistake and hope that all of you understand that in my excitement to describe this beautiful brush I became confused between models that I had discussed with him. Nevertheless, his brush is wonderful and I believe he is a true artist with his craft.
Thank you
Eric
Great photo, Matt, and you better buy your GF something nice for such a thoughtful gift!
Eric,
I thought you had a 2211 instead of a 2221, but what do I know... No worries... we all make mistakes! Glad you're enjoying the New Forest brush... They're great!
Now, on to today's shave!
Wednesday, 12.8.10
Aura Glow
Tabac Shave Soap
Semogue #830 Boar
Genco Master Barber
SRD Premium I Strop.. 30 Linen/50 Leather
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea AS Balm
Pashana AS
Finished the Genco on the La Veinette for today's shave..Smoooooth.
Time to move on.
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Wednesday
Vie Long 16726 finest badger/True Gentlemen lavander cream/Parker 97R with RED IP/Weleda ASB
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Loving that Wacker Mark :tu. Very nice
Congrats Matt :tu. "Giesen & Forsthoff" are amazing blades...I've got a worked back I got from Don from SRD, which is amazing. Your post reminded me that I should bring this baby out soon. Thanks.
PS:
Giesen & Forsthoff = GF = Girlfriend (ironic, ain't it?)...Get your GF something nice
Bill,
Looks like you are mastering that stone quite well :nj. Well done sir. I think it's time to get yourself an Escher or a JNat
Thanks Mikael...but, you're the one to talk. Look at your collection buddy :D
Excellent shot as always:tu. Loving your setup
I'm a long way from having the stone mastered Robert, but I am pleased with how it's coming along! I find the edges quite well suited to my sensitive facial skin.
I love both the stones you've mentioned, and I'm looking for an Escher or Thuringian through channels other than the usual, but I must admit that I feel completely out of my element with J-Nats. I don't understand what the symbols mean, the plethora of names and suffixes... Everything about Japanese stones is Greek to me...:)
I won't wade into that arena until I know a least a little about all the nuances.
Thanks for your remarks,Robert!Im still learning from you,Mark and many other great photographers here.
3 bears have arrived for Jacky Boy. That was quicker than I anticipated.
From left to right we have Glenn (from Sharp), Moppy (from eTom) and Rene (from Nicknbleeding). He loves them, and so does 5 year old Lilly ;).
Thank you for putting a smile on both their faces.
And of coarse they love the boxes they came in too...:D
You guys are awesome
Here's that pic for you Tom.
Grant
Prep: Shower/Hot towel
Strop: Vintage A H Christians and Sons Waverley
Brush: Comoy Badger
Uber-Lather: Comoy Sandalwood Soap, Faulding Shave Cream + Glycerine
Razor: Custom Simmons Barber's Pet
A/S: Nivea Replenishing Post Shave Balm
After usung this razor on Sunday night and enjoying it so much, I had to go back. Its been a HOT day here so I decided to treat myself to a nice Uber-Lather.
Fantastic shave. With the extra glide of the Glycerine this was just like wiping the lather off my face. It didnt even feel like I was hitting any wiskers. So Smoooooth.
Thanks for all the great post and pics. I havent had much time to comment on all of them. You would think that not working I would have plenty of time on my hands. Not the case. I guess 4 kids will do that to ya.
Grant.
SOTD
Hot shower
Warm Oil
Hannah Ceramic bowl
New Forest Badger
AOS Lavender Shave Cream
Dubl Duck razor
Stropped 40 felt 50 leather
AOS Aluminum
Nice shave today after a busy day.
Enjoy the evening
Hot Shower
F.A. Koch Razor
Williams Shave Soap w/Glycerin
VDH Pure Boar Brush
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Florida Water
Nivea Cooling Post Shave Balm
Three Passes, its over
BBS shave !
Shavemac | Goodfellas Bomb | Goodfella DE | Alum | Institut Karite Balm | Diesel Plus Plus Cologne