Thread: Sun December 26th - Sat January 1st

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Razor: Iwasaki 2-chou gake (二丁垳) Kamisori

Brush: 22mm New Forest Silvertip Badger

Überlather: Floris "JF" Shave Creme + Floris "JF" Triple Milled Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

Cologne: Creed Original Vetiver

Results: I received this Iwasaki a couple of weeks ago and decided to field test it today. Firstly, her tip is certainly mellower than my Hanamasa Kamosori, indicating a less than worrisome shave. Secondly, the blade is much heavier (by weight) than the Hanamasa...I love the feel of this beauty in my hands. The waxed cotton handles provided for a secure grip during my shave. The Floris überlather set the stage for this wonderful shave by providing for a super moisturizing and thick lather and a scent that is out of this world. The Iwasaki had no problem wiping the 24-hr stubble from my face. A beautiful shave indeed; BBS and smooth all the way.

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I am ready for tonight...we are going for a dinner cruise to celebrate my cousin's 60th (surprise) birthday. I am looking forward to seeing my 2nd cousins (some of you may have heard of them, The Hughes Brothers...they produced/directed the "Book of Eli", among other movies)...it's been too long.

2 shots for your viewing pleasure (from different angles). Have a great Tuesday guys.

I like this razor, Robert!
Cheers,
fonti

Love that razor, Robert. Have been eyeing it for some time. I guess I need to get a loan just for my shaving endeavors now.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: Iwasaki 2-chou gake (二丁垳) Kamisori

Gorgeous pictures and amazing blade Robert.... when I get my Damascus Kanetaka back I'll have to compare the 2 in person.

7/8 Joseph Smith & Sons | VDH soap & brush | Thayers | 444 | Stetson AS & EdC

Friedrich Schlemper, Focus
VDH Pure Boar Brush
Oatmeal Shave Soap
Pinaud Clubman A/S

Outstanding Shave !

Tuesday
Acqua di Parma crema da barba/shavemac D01/Gillette Super Speed TV special with supermax/Almond Glow oil/Acqua Di Parma Colonia

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: Iwasaki 2-chou gake (二丁垳) Kamisori

Stunning Robert, simply stunning !!!

Proraso - Omega Boar - Hellberg Frameback - Lucido

Originally Posted by fonthunter

I like this razor, Robert!

Thanks Fonti . It is a great shaver...you have a similar Iwasaki

Originally Posted by sachin

Love that razor, Robert. Have been eyeing it for some time. I guess I need to get a loan just for my shaving endeavors now.

Do consider it...Just make sure it's not a sub-prime loan

Originally Posted by nubskillz

Gorgeous pictures and amazing blade Robert.... when I get my Damascus Kanetaka back I'll have to compare the 2 in person.

Fabulous David...when will you get it?

Originally Posted by mbeem

7/8 Joseph Smith & Sons

Awesome razor Mark

Originally Posted by blugill

Friedrich Schempler, Focus

Sounds outstanding blugill

Originally Posted by Teiste

Acqua di Parma crema da barba/shavemac D01/Gillette Super Speed TV special with supermax/Almond Glow oil/Acqua Di Parma Colonia

Wonderful SOTD and gear.

Originally Posted by blugill

Stunning Robert, simply stunning !!!

Thank you

Originally Posted by nubskillz

Proraso - Omega Boar - Hellberg Frameback - Lucido

Nice SOTD, Hollywood style

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PS: Gentlemen, Since I have consolidated the quoting to keep the post tidy (Max: I figured out how to do more than five...I just have to copy and paste one by one), and I cannot use more than 7 images/smilies in the post, I am including one BIG smilie for all of you guys.