Thread: Sun January 9th - Sat January 15th

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Robert, I had not shaved with a straight since last Friday so today was a big day for me. Like you said, I broke out the "Big Guns" and I spent a little extra time firing away this morning.

That's a long time Frank

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Invicta 6/8
Result: Great clean, smooth shave tonight. I love 6/8's and I love this razor.

That is a beautiful blade Grant. Congrats on the AS find

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I am getting this on late, but here is a Boker I shaved with this morning! This 1/4 hollow is truly "on the level"! A great shave! The vitamin E oil is an absolute must for cold weather, at least for myself.

Tom,
Great shave with a great blade...and a great moisturizing product for cold mornings.

Originally Posted by moonbeam

Compliments to Max' for getting all of us here,the feel good and look good site.

Amen brother

Originally Posted by ama015

The missing picture from an earlier SOTD. have a great day Gentlemen, and thank`s for all the wonderful posts in this thread.

Arild,
Beautiful "shoulderless" blade...The scales remind me of Glen's (aka Gssixgun) work, but I could be wrong.

Originally Posted by eTom

razor: Wade & Butcher

Tom,
That W&B is always a site to behold. Gorgeous blade

Originally Posted by MisterA

Thanks.. I couldn't travel that spontaniously in Norway, but with such low prices it is no problem to do so in SE Asia.

I've spent about 2/5ths of the last 11 or 12 years in South East Asia. Every 4 years or so I move down for a year or two and then go back to the old formula of work 3 months - travel 1 month, work 3 months - travel 1 month.. And when the time is right and I've saved up enough I move down again for a year or two...Retirement is a long time away for me yet but it will certainly be the place I will retire to.

I love that formula...It's an ideal work schedule (In some ways, I wish I could do this). Enjoy it maestro and it's nice to see your post

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: Simpson chubby 2
Razor: Klas Törnblom
Cream: Irish Moss
Got some lather funk today, should have used another brush for this cream (first time I used it), love the scent though and it worked fine in the end, but it took a while to get there.

Mikael,
Great blade, great brush, and great creme...it does smell (and perform) great. It is from the makers of Tabac (i.e., Mäurer & Wirtz)

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Friodur 8/8 Scalloped Back Spanish Point

Coooooooool blade.

Originally Posted by ARNOLXX

FILARMONICA ESPECIAL B.D

Excellent shot, and a beautiful blade.

Originally Posted by mbeem

Razor: 5/8 Boker
Soap: Irisch Moos

Very nice Mark. Love the Boker and another great choice in soap/cremes



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The Italian Job (Almost)

Cast of Characters

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 23mm Shavemac Silvertip Badger

Razor: 6/8" Maestro Livi (New Grind), Hollow, Round Point

Strop: 55/65 (Torolf linen/Premium IV leather)

Superlather: Acqua Di Parma "Colonia" Shave Creme + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Blue

Cologne: Acqua Di Parma Colonia EdC

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Synopsis:

Today was an all Italian (well almost) affair. I recently got myself a AdP Colonia EdC, and decided to bring the AdP out of the fridge (had not used it in a long time...typical downfall of having too many soap/creme choices) and reunite the family for an Italian shave. The Shavemac does not fit the bill, but hey, I didn't want to spend $340+ for an AdP brush (they are beautifully designed though)...We can't have it all, right ? Anyhoo, back to the shave. A pea sized amount of the AdP creme provided for a nice, thick and moist lather that smelled wonderful. The Livi was an absolute joy to use...sharp and smooth as the first day I bought her. I bet it'll be some time before this baby gets introduced to any of my stones. Super clean shave. The Floid AS and the AdP Colonia EdC were a great finish for this (almost) all Italian affair.

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Have a SPECTACULAR Thursday gentlemen.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

The Italian Job (Almost)

Nice kit, Maestro! AdP used to be my daily driver SC. I may have to get another tub, because it is so nice. You should try their ASB as well--very good stuff and it pairs well with the Colonia (although I prefer the Assoluta)!

18/#180/Robert

I like this scales, the grain is galactic.
Congrats, Robert.

In this moment I ordered a new Thiers Issard with barbers notch (from Martin Nienberg).

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: 6/8" Maestro Livi (New Grind), Hollow, Round Point

Loving the Livi Robert!!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Friodur 8/8 Scalloped Back Spanish Point

Originally Posted by ARNOLXX

FILARMONICA ESPECIAL B.D-ALUMBRE-CABETREE & EVELYN-TAYLOR OLD BOND STREET Nº 74 ASL

Originally Posted by mbeem

Razor: 5/8 Boker

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: 6/8" Maestro Livi (New Grind), Hollow, Round Point

BRAVO GENTLEMEN!!!

Originally Posted by Fbones24

BRAVO GENTLEMEN!!!

Thank you Frank!

Originally Posted by Fbones24

BRAVO GENTLEMEN!!!

Frank, you are a true gentleman! I've got some stuff coming your way tomorrow...

My Complements on all the fine posts here! Great job

I think I have posted all of my bone wedge daily rotation with this one. The CMon wedge has always seemed as a precision instrument to me.
A super nice and smoooth shave this morning with it! Thanks!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Frank, you are a true gentleman! I've got some stuff coming your way tomorrow...

Bill, thank you kind sir! Looking forward to it.