Thread: Sun February 06th - Sat February 12th

Originally Posted by mbeem

Great pic Robert! Love that brush!!

+ 1 and amen to that!

Originally Posted by LinacMan

Razor: 8/8 half hollow custom "Almond & Allman Brothers" in green celluloid scales

Nicely done! I´m flabergasted

SOTD Wednesday, February 9, 2011

11/16 C. V. Heljestrand, Full Hollow, Spike Point
Proraso Pre-Shave Cream
Cyril R. Salter Wild Rose Shave Cream
Medium Badger
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea Replenishing ASB
Aqua Velva Musk ASL/EDC
A Tonsorial Delight!

The Heljie delivered a two pass squeaky clean shave this morning after the re-hone of yesterday. The edge seemed very crisp but not irritating in any way. I hope the other five blades are as good as this one turned out. The Salter Wild Rose and AV Musk work very well together to provide a delightful scent to top off a very pleasant experience.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Sweet, Robert!
Nice!!!! Looks like I missed "frameback day"!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Finally got a chance to bevel and hone the "Junkyard Dawg" and took it for a stroll this morning with Rex, the miniature Lab coming along to supervise.
The scales feel as jewelry in the hand and a damn fine shave, indeed!
Cruddy weather. Everyone be safe!

Thanks Tom. BTW: Nice "Junkyard Dawg" and miniature lab. Sorry about the weather, but be safe my friend

Originally Posted by moonbeam

Always draw my attention,must be very difficult to hone the frameback, fantastic shave Robert,

Thanks Moonbeam...I much appreciate it .

This particular frameback was a PITA to hone for awhile, until Max gave me some pointers, which after implementation worked out great. The spine on this beauty is very (and I mean very slightly) bent...but enough that she doesn't sit perfectly flat on the stones. So, needless to say, I could get the toe/middle sharp, but not the heel or heel/middle but missed the toe. It was a PITA. Now, it works...with some rolling X-strokes (or whatever we call it) and a few angled attacks, I have the entire edge sharp and smooth. Was a FANTASTIC learning experience...All thanks to Max for 30 seconds of valuable pointers

Originally Posted by Mikael

+ 1 and amen to that!

Thank you Mikael. Loved your Thomas Turner (and your new scuttle) . Enjoy it in good health my friend

Stunning kit and pictures as usual gents, keep it up!

Greg, love to see your new razor... she really is awesome looking, well done.

Razor: George Wostenholm & Sons Celebrated
Brush: Body Shop Synthetic
Strop: SRD Red Latigo
Scuttle: G5 used as a lathering bowl
Cream: Body Shop
Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel & Alum Bloc
A/S: Pinaud CLubman

I don't usually do morning shaves but was too lazy last night and had a lunch meeting today so I couldn't postpone for the evening shave. hence why I broke out the Body Shop cream & synthetic brush...they never dissapoint in a rush. This is the Wosti I just rescaled and honed up the other night...shaves like a dream Great post and photos as always from you gents! Enjoy!

Alright, my pre-graduation shave. I upload it apres-le-lettre, I've just received my Bachelors Degree in Information and Communication Technology .

Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: The Body Shop Synthetic(insert in the picture, lather is a little dry, but the fanning is shown)
Razor: 6/8" Full Hollow with bakelite scales, F. Herder Abr. S.
Strop: DOVO Cowshide and fabric
Lather: De Vergulde Hand soap and Palmolive cream
After Shave Creme: Nivea Sensitive Skin Balm
Result: Good shave, a little sensitive. But that wasn't visible .

Originally Posted by BrickBag

Alright, my pre-graduation shave. I upload it apres-le-lettre, I've just received my Bachelors Degree in Information and Communication Technology .

A nice looking shave, but the graduation is something all together special! Congratulations, Sir!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Finally got a chance to bevel and hone the "Junkyard Dawg" and took it for a stroll this morning

Good to see it up and running. great lookin razor.
Grant

[QUOTE=BrickBag;735864]Alright, my pre-graduation shave. I upload it apres-le-lettre, I've just received my Bachelors Degree in Information and Communication Technology .
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Congrats on the Degree!!!!!!!

Rudy Vey | Art of Shaving Lavender + Arko | Parker Frameback | Alum | L'Occitane Balm | Annick Goutal Vetiver