Thread: Sun January 2nd - Sat January 8th

Originally Posted by Teiste

Oliveology gel de afeitar/Merkur Porgress con Supermax/Weleda Balsamo

Teiste,
Nice DE razor. I got one for my son last Christmas. He loves it.

Originally Posted by lesshairy

Razor: Filarmonica 14
SC/SS: Musgo Real cream blended with Mitchell's Wool Fat
ASB: Geo. F. Trumper Sandalwood Skin Food
AS: Ogallala Bayrum

lesshairy,

A Filly 14, Musgo Real, MWF, GFT Skin Food, and Ogalla Bay Rum...That sounds like a shave made in Heaven...

Originally Posted by sharptonn

... I thought you all might like this American Creed which was given to me 37 years ago by my mother's employer, a very wealthy and eccentric man!
The bone scaled Genco wedge is the latest member of my regular 7 day "modernprofile wedge" rotation. I shave every day and am blessed with smooth, tight skin,yet a super fast growing wiry beard.I find this type of razor is the fastest thing ever for me. I have a fine shave with them down to 12 minutes! It is almost like they are on "auto pilot"! I will be sharing all 7 similar with you in my next 7 posts! Thanks and have a Great Day!

Wowww...nice gift and great Genco. I eagerly look forward to seeing the next 6 posts...now, you have the interest peaked

Originally Posted by Mikael

Now, that´s a razor. Thank you for your kind words and amen to the Chubby!
!

Thanks Mikael

Originally Posted by du212

Please Robert, and the other members who drive in the same conditions, be careful and keep yourself safe

Always my friend...always careful. Life is too precious. We are back and safe (to rainy LA)

Originally Posted by jhenry

Robert,
The mix of fragrances is not bad at all. The CF Lime does not have an overpowering scent, so the fragrance is mostly that of the Tabac.

BTW...Nice photo of winter wonderland. Reminds me of how it looked like here before Christmas. But chains? Jeez...That snow must have been pretty deep. I haven't seen or heard of anybody needing to install chains on their auto since the 1950s.

Good to know Monroe. I may try that next.

CHP (Calif Highway Patrol) was stopping ALL cars and requiring chains to go beyond ~5K feet. And you needed it for sure...the roads were not just snow covered, they were part ice (I do enjoy driving in snow...sick, I know...especially when you know you have a 100 ft of drop on one side). One of the main highways going to lake Arrowhead/Big Bear (Hwy 330) collapsed the week before due to heavy rains (see picture...we obviously went another route)

Originally Posted by Teiste

Domingo
Oliveology gel de afeitar/Merkur Porgress con Supermax/Weleda Balsamo

Very nice Teiste

Originally Posted by lesshairy

Razor: Filarmonica 14
Brush: Shavemac DO1
SC/SS: Musgo Real cream blended with Mitchell's Wool Fat

Fantastic shave. Great hardware choice and although I have never tried Musgo real, its combination with MWF is bound to be heavenly

Originally Posted by Muscles

Beautiful photo mate, I love the scales on that Friodur!

Thanks Marc...you are too kind. The scales have personality (not wife's favorite), but I have to be careful when closing the blade as it tends to catch the toe.

Originally Posted by blugill

Hilger & Sons, 7/8's + in Full Hollow

Blugill,
You are becoming an avid collector of all things nice and sharp. And a nice collection you are putting together. Very nice Hilger indeed.

Originally Posted by pinklather

You're sure running across some fine vintage iron.
'Always makes me smile to see your posts. 'Nice stuff.

+1

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Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Blugill,
You are becoming an avid collector of all things nice and sharp. And a nice collection you are putting together. Very nice Hilger indeed.

Thanks Robert, Pink. Reading all your comments Robert is Priceless, And Pink your the Bomb !!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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

That is one nice Fat Henckels you got there Buddy !

Prep:Hot Shower
Brush:H.L.Thater 23mm
Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle 50 laps
Scuttle: SRD
Cream: J.M. Fraser Mosswood
Razor: E. Barnes Inimitable worked by A. Jacques (Philadelph)
After shave: Ogallala Bayrum & Sandalwood
EDT: Polo Blue


Result:I saw this razor in the classifieds and had to snag it. This is a very hefty razor with a nice smiling edge to it. The razor went through my beard as if it wasn't even there, like wiping lather away. I did get a bit of irritation on the left side of my neck (probably from misjudging the angle of this beast). A very enjoyable shave non the less. Great posts today gentlemen!

Location: 40°46'48.93"N 73°57'47.93"W
Music: Mozart & Sibelius Radio
Razor: FON Golden Star 2000
Brush: Semogue 2000
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat on a stick
Astringent: Ogallala Bay Rum
AS: Nancy Boy Calming Gel
Result: BBS. Tonight was my third shave in a row with the Purist. I made it through the first pass and decided that I wanted to try something else. The Golden Star was a welcome change indeed.

Monday
Edwin and Jagger Sea Buckthorn SS/Semogue 1800/Merkur HD with Supermax/Nomad ASB

Monday morning in Germany and some more snow.

soap: Proraso
brush: Muehle
razor: Thiers Issard
AS: Brut



Have a nice week

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: E. J. best badger
Soap: Mama Bear's Aged Spice
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop (3x25)
Razor: Henckels Friodur 8/8 Square Point w/ mammoth ivory scales
ASB: Caswell-Massey Number Six

Comfortable shave.

I spent a few hours on Sunday doing restoration work and some honing in the evening and just never got around to shaving. I haven't missed a Sunday post in a while, but on the bright side I'll have a couple of new razors to show you guys in the next few days.
Location: Coffs Harbour Australia
Prep: Warm Shower/Hot Towel
Strop: Illinois 835
Brush: Comoy Badger
Razor: Custom Simmon's Barbers Pet 5/8
Soap: Col. Conk's Bay Rum
A/S: David Craig Bay Rum
Result: My face feels smooth with no irritation but unfortunately the edge is starting to go on this one, just starting to pull a little. Better pull out the hones tomorrow, I've got a couple that need touching up now.

Have a great week boys, thanks for all the great posts and pics already.
Grant

Torrey "Army" | Kanayama (Fresh off the Oozuku Suita) | Martin de Candre + Bomb Boheme + Glycerin | Semogue LE 2010 (#66) | Thayer's Rose | CarrieM ASM | Dawn Spencer Hurwitz's Sandalo Inspiritu

What a way to start off 2011. I took this Torrey back to the stones. I opted for the Oozuku Suita as a finisher and today she delivered. I got an incredible BBS in two passes with nary a nick, pull, weeper or bit of irritation. This is what a straight shave is supposed to be!

Thank you to all of the SOTD brotherhood for all your inspiration and for sharing the beauty of your lives, families and shaves over the past year. I look forward to seeing your continued greatness this year!