Thread: Sun January 30th - Sat February 05th

Originally Posted by Mikael

Thank you robert!
It´s a bit early to say (three test lathers and one live one), but first impression: softer bristles and better abillity suck up water and soap. The fan shape I like = more badger hair on the face. I tend to like them a little stiff and I got one with short loft (45 mm). I´m very happy with it this far.

I hear you Mikael...looking forward to a more thorough report after a few weeks of use.

Originally Posted by Fbones24

WHAT???? Ha! Just kidding.....face needs a rest sometimes buddy.

Yeap...maybe even 2 days rest. Tomorrow is a Shave day-off too. Decided with the wife.

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Thank you and it is so true! The Arko is so easy to apply and lather and it leaves my skin so moist after. Very little balm needed. Excellent.

Hmmmm...sounds like I will need to try this one. Maybe in the near future

Originally Posted by orretfisker

Razor: Wade & Butcher – Full Hollow barbers notch

Razor: Wade & Butcher barbers notch wedge

Wonderful razor Eric

Originally Posted by lars

'40s Superspeed & Wilkinson Sword > Semogue 830 & D.R. Harris Marlborough > D.R. Harris Marlborough after shave > Art of Shaving Sandalwood balm

Welcome to SOTD and SRP Lars. Great to have you here. Great line up with the D.R. Harris.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

RAZOR: Frederick Reynolds Chopper

Nice shave with a nice blade

Originally Posted by Stroker

9/16 Late W. Greaves & Sons Wedge, French Point
Very Nice!

Bruce,
Nice blade my friend. I had missed seeing your collection. It's like seeing them for the first time all over again.

Originally Posted by blugill

Thank Robert, Saving up for a good en I see, Bring out a strong one for your next SOTD ! Have a great weekend, and don't forget the Super Bowl Commercials, sometimes that's the best part of the game !
!

Haha...That's the plan, LOL. In fact, tomorrow is also Shave day-off. So, Monday will be the day. The shave feels so much more wonderful after 2 days of break.

I am not much of a football fan, but I enjoy the 1/2 time commercials. Very creative.

Originally Posted by sfcablecar

Ern Craftsman | Semogue 2010 LE | Scottish Fine Soaps Classic | Castle Forbes 1445

Another beautiful blade. I need to find out where you live and when you'll be on vacation, LOL.

Originally Posted by zib

Razor: DD Wonderedge
Scuttle: DB double

Not a bad shave, The Duck needs a tune up.

Hey Rich,
It's always great to see you and your gear around SOTD. In fact, I would say it's a first class treat. Nice blade and scuttle. In fact, I ordered one (same Double Scuttle) from Julie a little over a week ago (color: blue rim on spice)...Can't wait to put it to good use. I am getting a little bored with the HotPot Express everyday and needed a little variety in my shave den, LOL.

Originally Posted by blueman

iKon Deluxe Bulldog OC
Gillette 365
Omega Boar
TOBS Sandlewood SS
Black Suede AS
An outstanding BBS

Outstanding Blueman.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I have been honing as of late and hit a home run on this 1 incher Readhead!
She shaved off a 2 day beard as though it were nothing! (just needed gravity!)

Tom,
Wowwww man...she's a beauty. Gorgeous red head. Nice shave.

PS: Hope you're feeling better today and well on your way to a full recovery.

Originally Posted by Teiste

Crabtree and Evelyn soap for men/Semogue EL # 100 brush/Edwin and Jagger DE89L with Astra/Floid suave/444 alum block/Art of Shaving Balm unscented (sample)

Teiste,
That is an outstanding photo and SOTD. Well done maestro

Originally Posted by cyclelu

I have been very short on time and having to run out to make it to work on time. But wanted to thank all for their effort.

I should be able to post once again in the next week.

He's baaaaaack (almost)...It's always good to see you back Lu. Looking forward to next week's SOTD. have a great weekend

Originally Posted by mbeem

Razor: L.W. Bradley

Wooooah...Nice blade Mark

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

He's baaaaaack (almost)...It's always good to see you back Lu. Looking forward to next week's SOTD. have a great weekend

Thank you Robert.

It has been a tough few weeks around here, running around with so little time and more things than I can remember to do. LOL.

I do miss posting SOTDs.

Regards,
Lu

Made By Me Shave
-My PreShave Oil-
-Home Made shave soap-
-Brush restored by me-
-Die Quelle 4/8-
-Gillette aftershave balm-

The oil and soap I made and I must say work well together. The brush I restored (restored while maintaining wornoutness) with a knot from the goldennib.com. The razor I honed down to a 4/8 to get rid of a couple chips.

still working on my microwave light box

Prep:Hot towell
Brush: TGN custom 24mm
Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle
Cream: Polo like bomb
Razor: B.J. Eyre Wedge (just finished up the restore, more pics later)
After shave: Al's custom ASB Polo like
EDT: Polo Blue


Result:This blade is one I started on about 7 months ago. The scales are bone and cleaned up very nice. The blade has some very deep pitting and I will likely leave the deepest sections to avoid destroying her. This was my first time honing a wedge...and one with a smile...grrrr. The shave was good, not great, some more work to do on the hones.

Thanks to all for an amazing week!

Glenn

A number of you have said it already but I have to say thanks you to all those who take the time and effort to provide these amazing photos every day! It would make the thread too long to thank everyone in particular but all should know how much value you add to this forum thread with your posts and beautiful pics everyday. WELL DONE!

[QUOTE=sharp This was my first time honing a wedge...and one with a smile...grrrr. The shave was good, not great, some more work to do on the hones.[/QUOTE]

Nice job! Beautiful old razor! Another layer of tape on the finisher????
Thats no smile!Wait till you see the frameback I shall put on tomorrow
Tom

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Nice job! Beautiful old razor! Another layer of tape on the finisher????
Thats no smile!Wait till you see the frameback I shall put on tomorrow
Tom

Thanks Tom! I used 1 layer of tape through out the honing process (changing to a new piece after each grit). It's a slight smile (crappy cell phone pic, no time to set up the light box today) and the heel was the problem area, had to really focus on the rolling x pattern to improve it. I can't wait to see the frameback, sounds very nice!

Cheers!

Glenn

Originally Posted by zib

Scuttle: DB double

Hey Zib, my cousin is looking for a new place to move. Do you have any apartments for rent in the DB Double?

Originally Posted by sharp

Razor: B.J. Eyre Wedge (just finished up the restore, more pics later)

Good lookin razor Glenn, yes we need more pics
Hope you can get the edge where it needs to go.