Thread: Sun January 2nd - Sat January 8th

Originally Posted by Maximilian

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Razor: Otto Deutsch Hans

I took my Otto Deutsch for a spin to celebrate my first shave of the year. That is such a sweet classy razor.

Wishing everyone a prosperous and healthy 2011.

Excellent blade maestro. Happy new year

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: DublDuck "Wonderedge"

Beautiful Blade Matt . It looks like one of Max' masterpieces.

Originally Posted by eleblu05

razor :unknown to me.

Nice Kamisori .

Originally Posted by Muscles

TI No.69 Caranti | B&B LE 2008 | Mitchell's Wool Fat | La Toja Balm

Wowww Marc...that is an amazing looking blade.

Originally Posted by eTom

razor: H. Diamond

Beautiful Diamond Tom.

PS: Thank you for the Christmas card my friend. We finally got it.

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: Frederick Reynolds

Fonti,
Gotta love the FR. Beautiful blade and interesting (but eclectic) scales

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Beau Brummel 44 6/8

That's a gorgeous Beau Otto. Sounded like a heavenly shave.

Originally Posted by vthomlinson

Soap: pre de provence
Razor: feather artist club dx
Blade: feather professional (corked)
Result: smooth as a baby's bum

Nice gear Victor

Originally Posted by p1zz4b0x

My first shave of 2011 before work this morning. The uneven grind of this thing makes it fun to hone, but I do enjoy the shave.

Razor: Rogers 300

Nice razor...Is is the grind or the spine that's uneven? How did you hone it up?

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: Simpson Chubby 2
Razor: Red Imp 133
I toke my time today and had an extra pass and it payed off . I wonder why Simpson didn´t make the Chubby with a slightly longer handle? I do get it, it´s a chubby, but it still would be a chubby if it had +2 cm on the handle. It´s still my favourite brush though

Nice brush and razor Mikael. I have the exact brush, but don't mind the handle length. Takes a bit of getting used to. I guess that's why they have the other brushes (Polo, PJ, etc...with longer handles)...but, I agree with you: the Chubby's my favorite "Type" too.

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Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Razor: 7/8" Henckels Friodur #17 Stainless Steel INOX, Full Hollow, Spike Point

Brush: 22mm New Forest Silvertip

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

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

Cologne: Alt Innsbruck EdC

Results: It had been awhile since I had used this wonderful blade. A few minutes on the Escher last night and she was ready to perform. And perform, she did. With the cushion provided by the Floris SS/SC combo, this blade had a field day with the second set of stubble in 2011. Touch down...BBS all over . And to seal the deal, a little Alt Innsbruck/Trumper mix was used to finish this beautiful shave.

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I know, I know. I am still in Christmas mode (as evident from my picture). Decorations are still up and won't come down until after the 6th, which is when we Armenians celebrate Christmas. Historically, all Christian churches celebrated Christ's birth on January 6th until the fourth century. The date was changed from January 6th to December 25th in order to override a pagan feast dedicated to the birth of the Sun which was celebrated on December 25th.

Have a FABULOUS Sunday guys.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

....Beautiful blade and interesting (but eclectic) scales

Robert thanks, but you're a great diplomat!
Cheers,
fonti

Duke 2 Best
Floris Elite SS
Shapleigh Hardware Diamond Edge
TM Old #2---Cotton / Latigo
Witch Hazel
Ahava ASB
Have a Great Day!

13/16 L.W. Bradley | Williams | Penworks | Thayers | Clubman | Dior Fahrenheit

Thought it'd be a neat way to begin the new year with a week's worth of shaves using only the soaps, creams, aftershaves & colognes I'm able to obtain locally! Haven't used Williams in a while and I was impressed at the great shave I got from it! Definitely not the best soap in the world but it's adequate.

Great pics gentlemen!

Replicated my New Year shave because I forgot to take pics.

Brush: 22mm restored Ever·Ready
Soap: SRD Vetiver*
Razor: Dovo 5/8" Ebenholz*
After: Thayer's Original Witch Hazel
EDT: Guerlain Vetiver



* - Christmas gifts from SRD. Love the vetiver soap and the Dovo is my first new production razor. Oiled it up (seen in pic) and put it in its box for special occasions. Great shave!

Prep: Hot shower--followed by Robeson bay rum beard prep
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 “Super Badger”
SS/SC: Tabac + Castle Forbes (Lime)
Razor: 11/16 Dorko
Strop: No strop today; razor shave ready
Astringent: Thayer’s Original Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: Nivea for Men “Sensitive”
AS: Pashana “Original”
Result: Well done…

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: 7/8" Henckels Friodur #17 Stainless Steel INOX, Full Hollow, Spike

Beautiful razor chief. Nice Christmas decorations as well.

Glad to hear that you got back from the Lake Arrowhead "icebox."

Have a great week...

shavemac silvertip D01 : Henckels Friodur 17 : Boots Shave bowl : Weleda ASL : Weleda ASB

Originally Posted by fonthunter

Robert thanks, but you're a great diplomat!
Cheers,
fonti

Thank you maestro. But, the ever all elusive art of diplomacy is a bit fleeting

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

Duke 2 Best
Floris Elite SS
Shapleigh Hardware Diamond Edge

Nice one Chris. How do you like the Floris SS?

Originally Posted by mbeem

13/16 L.W. Bradley | Williams | Penworks | Thayers | Clubman | Dior Fahrenheit

Thought it'd be a neat way to begin the new year with a week's worth of shaves using only the soaps, creams, aftershaves & colognes I'm able to obtain locally!

Mark,
What a neat idea...Think globally, act locally, eh?

Originally Posted by commiecat

Replicated my New Year shave because I forgot to take pics.
Brush: 22mm restored Ever·Ready
Soap: SRD Vetiver*
Razor: Dovo 5/8" Ebenholz*

* - Christmas gifts from SRD. Love the vetiver soap and the Dovo is my first new production razor. Oiled it up (seen in pic) and put it in its box for special occasions. Great shave!

Nice to see you around these neck of the woods maestro. Great pict and nice gifts.

PS: nice restore on that brush

Originally Posted by jhenry

Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 “Super Badger”
SS/SC: Tabac + Castle Forbes (Lime)
Razor: 11/16 Dorko

Fabulous Monroe . You are ready to continue the new year party.

PS: How does Tabac and CF Lime mix (as far as scents)?

Originally Posted by jhenry

Beautiful razor chief. Nice Christmas decorations as well.
Glad to hear that you got back from the Lake Arrowhead "icebox."
Have a great week...

Thank you Monroe. I kind miss that "icebox" though. We don't get snow in LA, so it's always nice to get away and feel the seasons (if you know what I mean).

Here's a picture my wife took from the car while driving to Lake Arrowhead. Sorry...not too focused as the car was moving. Putting the chains on bare hands in 18ºF was not fun.

Originally Posted by du212

shavemac silvertip D01 : Henckels Friodur 17 : Boots Shave bowl : Weleda ASL : Weleda ASB

Fantabulous shot José