Thread: Sun January 2nd - Sat January 8th

Originally Posted by jhenry

Welcome back sfcablecar. Haven't seen you in awhile.

Great to be back jhenry! I was overseas the second half of last year.

Originally Posted by blugill

Thanks Robert...I got A Heljestrand, Faux Frameback on the way, probably be two to three weeks and I'll have my hands on it, WOOO HOOO !!! Its a Beautie, My RAD is now going to ease up, I hope ?

Congrats Mark. You finally landed a Swedish blade and a great one too. But, 3 weeks? Yeeeeaaaks...that's a long time

Originally Posted by eTom

soap: Mitchell's
razor: Wade & Butcher (rescaled by Buddel)
supervisor: Yoda
His statement today:
"Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose."

Tom,
Great shave...and who am I to argue with Yoda?

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Custom Simmons Barbers Pet 5/8
Result: I took this one back to the hones today. Much better result on tonights shave. Two and a half passes and a Smooooth result.

Have a great weekend guys.
Grant

Congrats Grant. That blade has beauty and elegance written all over it

Originally Posted by TheGeek

Well this is the first shave of the day to post in the new year

Razor : Dubl Duck

Well I finished my shave with the ceremonial three passes, and my result was an awesome shave maybe one of my best so far

Also I never knew just how good hot scuttle lather could be.

Merry Christmas and happy new year Geek. That is a beautiful scuttle too. Nothing beats a nice warm lather. My all your new year shaves be as wonderful as today's

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: Ronney Victorian
Razors: John Nesbit´s, hand forged in Sheffield + Swedish DE Eterna for head
Fantastic shave with the Nesbit though, very nice blade and Nannys soap was spot on combined with the Ronney and face lathering!

Beautiful brush and razor Mikael. Sorry about the head nicks though. How's the ultraviolet AS/EdT?

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Ok thats strange. I posted a Thank you for everone kind words and its missing. I also post a comment on Roberts post and that is missing also.

Rene,
Maybe you can repost?

Originally Posted by gssixgun

a true one pass velvet squeegee if they ever was one...

Other then the busted pipe out in the shop that flooded it last night, but that is another story

Glen,
That is very well said, gorgeous blade, but sorry about the busted pipes

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I finally had time to take my Christmas present, this big old Arbolito, to the stones last week and ran it this AM. I love the weekend shaves as I can take my time and deviate from the "daily wedge"! I wanted this razor as I knew from past experience that my Friodurs were the only extreme concave that held up decently to my tough beard. Man, What a nice rattly shave! Smooth and sweet! I think it's a keeper! Have a great Day!

Tom,
What a nice blade...I guess Santa was good to you last year .

PS: Weekend shaves are the BEST.

Originally Posted by mbeem

Razor: 7/8 Joseph Elliot

Very nice blade Mark

Originally Posted by Batmang

Wade & Butcher The Celebrated 13/16

After a week of not shaving (been sick with an awful cold) I decided to attack my modest beard growth with the heaviest razor I have, a full wedge W&B that is probably 125 years old. (It feels very special to me to use a tool that was crafted so long ago.).

And today will be better than yesterday.

Hi Nathan,
Sorry to hear about the "cold"...Yuuuuk. But, at least it looks like you more than made up for it with a wonderful shave using a fantastic blade. Well done

May all your days be better than your previous ones...and get well soon

Originally Posted by jhenry

Brush: Simpsons Polo 8 “Super Badger”
SS/SC: MWF + J M Fraser’s = “Superlather”
Razor: 5/8 Bismark “Barber’s Special”
Result: A great shave…

J M. Fraser's is a shaving cream that is frequently overlooked, even by me.

My trusty Bismark had begun to pull a bit, so I gave it a good stropping this morning, using the diamond sprayed hard felt and rough leather of my SRD paddle strop. Wowzer!

Beautiful Bismark Monroe...but sorry about the 2 small nicks. Great to hear about the Fraser creme...thanks

Originally Posted by jhenry

Robert,

Yes indeed! It appears that you had a great shave this A.M. How is that Accca Kappa cologne?

It was fabulous Monroe...when the kids are still in bed, the world is at peace...can't say the same now. They are off baking a rich Chocolate cake with my wife and I am catching up on my posts.

The Acca Kappa EdC is real nice, imo. Top notes: Cardamom, Geranium, Heart notes: Iris, Violet, Base Notes: Amber, Vanilla. A very nice blend of scents and very pleasant. I like it a lot.

Originally Posted by blugill

7/8's Wade & Butcher Frameback

Stunning blade. Can't get enough of it.

Originally Posted by ARNOLXX

a shaving excellent as you might expect the art of shaving is wonderful in every way aroma. protection. has it all

ART OF SHAVING CREAM SANDALWOOD
FILARMONICA SUB CERO
ART OF SHAVING SANDALWOOD ASB

Fantastic shave and a gorgeous blade.

Originally Posted by Teiste

Saturday
Geo F.Trumper Eucris SS/shavemac finest/Merkur HD with RED IP/Nomad ASB

Simply awesome Teiste

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Nancy Boy Shave Cream / glycerin
Bow Razor, 1/4 hollow

I wanted to shave again with this Bow. Fabulous Shave.

Fantastic combo Jeff. I love my NancyBoy SC. Very moisturizing

Originally Posted by baldy

Great shot Robert. Sounds like you becoming a true Honemeister

Thank you for the kind words Grant, but far from it...I am not even in the same vicinity or zip code of Honemeister-land.

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

Robeson Suredge

Beautiful razor Chris

Originally Posted by DwarvenChef

Tonight we are going out to dinner to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversery, so I thought I'd get out my great grandfathers Shumate Tungsten for todays shave. It's all about family so I thought it fitting, I'm wearing a belt and buckle from her parents, a bolo Chris got me before we got married, and the suit I bought for my best friends wedding... All in all a memorable day

Razor: Shumate Tungsten

HAPPY 20th Anniversary maestro. What a way to celebrate this memorable day. Fantastic and with elegance and charm

Originally Posted by sfcablecar

Wade & Butcher Celebrated | Rooney Heritage Stubby 2XL | Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge | Penhaligon's English Fern

That's what I call a beautiful shave (and gear). Well done and welcome back from overseas.


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Prep:Hot Shower
Brush:TGN Silvertip 20mm
Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle 50 laps
Scuttle: SRD
Cream: Carrie M's Black Raspberry Vanilla
Razor: Simmons “Barber's Pet”
After shave: AOS Sandalwood Balm
EDT: Cuba Red


Result: Wifey was out of town, so just me and my 2 year old daughter = worn out! I got my shave in while she played in her play area just outside the shave den (gated off for safety). I'm just now getting to post it, sorry for the uninspiring shot, time was a luxury I didn't have. The shave was great, 2 passes and very smooth.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Nice blade Glenn...81 pages is quite an accomplishment. Hope the other department goes smoothly

Glenn,
Fabulous and stunning blade. They should be called WonderMax. Wouldn't it be nice if our daily shaves could act as a crystal ball? predicting how the day turns out, eh?

Thanks Robert. I'm finally done writing them WOOOHOOOO!

If our daily shaves were crystal balls, I think I'd have a lot less great shaves

Fantastic Bob,Killer stuffs,went to ACCA KAPPA store last nite,great brushes and chemicals.you are killing me Bob

Originally Posted by sharp

Cream: Carrie M's Black Raspberry Vanilla
Razor: Simmons “Barber's Pet”

Result: Wifey was out of town, so just me and my 2 year old daughter = worn out! I got my shave in while she played in her play area just outside the shave den (gated off for safety). I'm just now getting to post it, sorry for the uninspiring shot, time was a luxury I didn't have. The shave was great, 2 passes and very smooth.

Glenn,
Being worn out is a small price to pay in exchange with spending good quality time with 2 yr daughter...hope you recover soon. Enjoy your time though

Great creme and razor btw

Originally Posted by sharp

Thanks Robert. I'm finally done writing them WOOOHOOOO!

If our daily shaves were crystal balls, I think I'd have a lot less great shaves

Congrats and I hear you buddy

Originally Posted by moonbeam

Fantastic Bob,Killer stuffs,went to ACCA KAPPA store last nite,great brushes and chemicals.you are killing me Bob

Wowww...you found a store near you? I am envious. They do have very elegant brushes. I love the handle, which is made out of Wenge wood...that's what the soap bowl comes in. It is a beautiful wood. What I am not sure about is the quality of the badger and the specs (I think it's pure badger). Beautiful design though.

Originally Posted by sfcablecar

Wade & Butcher Celebrated | Rooney Heritage Stubby 2XL | Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge | Penhaligon's English Fern

Very nice, as always you have some seriously drool worthy pieces in your collection

Originally Posted by DwarvenChef

Tonight we are going out to dinner to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversery, so I thought I'd get out my great grandfathers Shumate Tungsten for todays shave. It's all about family so I thought it fitting, I'm wearing a belt and buckle from her parents, a bolo Chris got me before we got married, and the suit I bought for my best friends wedding All in all a memorable day

Congrats on the twentieth anniversary. It surely is a milestone in a marriage. Wishes for many more wonderful years.

Originally Posted by sharp

Result: Wifey was out of town, so just me and my 2 year old daughter = worn out! I got my shave in while she played in her play area just outside the shave den (gated off for safety). I'm just now getting to post it, sorry for the uninspiring shot, time was a luxury I didn't have. The shave was great, 2 passes and very smooth.

What a great way to spend the day. I remember those days well. Now they wear me out in a different way, through my pocket. I would not have it any other way.

Enjoy this time, it goes by WAY too fast.

Now, off to Penn State to deliver the youngin back to school.

Enjoy the day.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Glenn,
Being worn out is a small price to pay in exchange with spending good quality time with 2 yr daughter...hope you recover soon. Enjoy your time though

Great creme and razor btw



Congrats and I hear you buddy



Wowww...you found a store near you? I am envious. They do have very elegant brushes. I love the handle, which is made out of Wenge wood...that's what the soap bowl comes in. It is a beautiful wood. What I am not sure about is the quality of the badger and the specs (I think it's pure badger). Beautiful design though.

Yes ,a good wood,it 's pure badger but very expensive,i am getting it tomorow, the soap+bowl+ EDT and the cream minus the brush,gotta save for my TI blade
Cheers