Thread: Sun February 13th - Sat February 19th

Star Brand str8/Gillette menthol cream/Frank silvertip/Pierre Cardin

Not a lot of freeze in the Gillette, but just enough to feel refreshed. A very nice shave today. I still haven't been able to get BBS with a straight, but I'm making progress. There are some really good pictures today of some awesome blades. Have some great shaves today gentlemen.

Preshave: Hot shower
Razor: F. Herder Abr. S. Solingen No. 20 (6/8", full hollow, muted square point)
Strop: DOVO Cowshide
Brush: My new Shavemac 410 28mm
Superlather: Tabac and TBS Maca Root
AS: hot towel, cold towel, Alum, cold towel, Nivea Balm Sensitive
Result: A perfect near BBS shave. Zero irritation, 3 small cuts on the upperlip from a wrong ATG move, but the were gone after a cold towel.
The Tabac and Maca root really complement each-other's fragrance, it'll be my goto superlather from now on. The lather was very dense, moist and slick. I'm very happy with the brush, it's breaking in nicely.
Tomorrow I have a funeral from one of my mothers friends, this shave will last till then. Enjoy the friday gentlemen!

Razor: 6/8 C.V. Heljestrand
Cream: C.O. Bigelow
Brush: B&B Essential
Aftershave: 444 + Brut
Cologne: Brut

Great pics everyone!!

Originally Posted by Fbones24

The fragrance conjured up an image of a bear scratching it's back against a mossy cedar tree in the forest.

Frank,

Have you ever considered a career as a staff writer for Wine Spectator magazine????

@all:
thanks for your greetings, friends.
Yes, now I'm 54 years old, but need no wheelchair!
There are some things left I'll do in my life.
e.g. buying some razors from Max; traveling to Israel and the USA; doing a good job everyday; getting good friends in this forum...

First and foremost, Happy Birthday Tom (see, I knew your B-Day was coming up). You don;t need a wheel chair...I am sending over a walker for you to use, LOL

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Le Grelot 6/8 Ram's Horn
What a nice way to start a new day.

Otto,
I agree 100%. What a nice way indeed

Originally Posted by moonbeam

'Oh yeah.....still horny after all these years' LOL

Hmmmm Moonbeam...I can only imagine how one would get this way about shaving, LOL

Originally Posted by Mikael

Soap: Nannys, The Spicy One
Today I went all in and lathered Nannys new formula from damp/dryish brush and added water slowly. When I reached a point where I prob would have stoped, I continued. I payed off, usually Nannys soaps needs much water and for this new formula I used even more (at least it felt so for me). Anyhow - Success - slick and protective lather in mass. This new formula is nice, aka da tits!

Congrats Mikael...it's always nice to figure the formula for lather with each soap.

Originally Posted by sharp

Thanks Robert! I've enjoyed seeing your Maxterpieces this week! I agree with you on the thicker consistency and I can't wait to see what a difference the distilled water will make. Have a great meet up this weekend with Matt & David!

Originally Posted by sharp

Prep:Hot shower
Brush:AOS Pure Badger
Strop:SRD Paddle PI
Cream: TBS Macca root
Razor: Dovo “Best Quality”
After shave:Pinaud Clubman
EDT: Drakkar Noir

Thanks Glenn...It's going to be a rainy Sunday, but we should have fun talking shop. Wish the rest of you guys were here too.

BTW: Nice shave and have a safe trip back home

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Manaslu M-55 | Semogue Custom Boar | Nomad | Thayers Rose | Cade ASB | Domenico Caraceni 1913

It was topped off with the DC 1913, which is a rose scent that really didn't grab me, but the wife liked it and asked me to wear it tonight because we have our weekly date night. And who's going to argue with a beautiful woman on date night?

Great shave buddy...sorry about the lather.

PS: Even if you argued, chances are they will win before you can even figure out that you lost. These creatures that we date and/or marry are waaaaaay smarter than we men are, LOL. Have fun on your date.

Originally Posted by Leon

C
Filarmonica Sub-Cero 14 straight razor

That's a gorgeous blade José

Originally Posted by Wintchase

Great bunch of razors today gentlemen! I am bowing out for today's shave. I used my new DE yesterday, and it looks like someone threw a cat at my face...Apparently pressing to hard is not a good thing when using a DE.. Oh well live and learn...A least I can live vicariously through you.

That's too funny Wintchase, LOL

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

****SORRY MAX i just dont know how to merge it all into one post****

One at a time. Formulate your response to post #1 by opening a new window in your browser by hitting the "quote" button, but DON"T POST YET. Go back to the forum post window and post #2. Hit "quote" and open in new window. Formulate response. When done, Cut and paste below Post #1. Repeat until you are finished. Hope this made sense.

PS: Problem is you can't use more than 7 'smilies'...So, I stopped using them for the most part.

Originally Posted by baldy

I went to see some MMA cage fighting. It was a great night if you enjoy that type of thing (which I do).
Result: My head has never been shinyer

Great head shave Grant. Glad you enjoyed the fight.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Happy Friday to you all!

...and to you as well

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

OH MAN I WANT TO SHAVE!!!! Just not enough stubble to shave. I recieved 3 from max this week. 2 rescale and 1 blade clean up. I had a B**CH of a time with the cadmen last night but hope she is ready for action. I guess wintchase and I will have to sit back and watch. Great job men!

Rene,
That's pure and utter torture. Like going to the water, but not being able to drink, LOL. No worries, tomorrow you will have an even better experience shaving.

José
That is one beautiful handle you got on that blade buddy. Nice composition too

Originally Posted by blueman

EJ 89L
Voskhod Russian blade (3)
Omega Boar
TOBS Sandlewood soap
Cool Wave after shave

Blueman,
Nice shave...seems like you enjoy Russian blades, eh?

Originally Posted by newb

I still haven't been able to get BBS with a straight, but I'm making progress.

David,
Don't rush the BBS thing. Just keep having fun...It will come and when it does, Nirvana.

Originally Posted by BrickBag

Razor: F. Herder Abr. S. Solingen No. 20 (6/8", full hollow, muted square point)
Brush: My new Shavemac 410 28mm
Superlather: Tabac and TBS Maca Root
Result: A perfect near BBS shave. Zero irritation, 3 small cuts on the upperlip from a wrong ATG move, but the were gone after a cold towel.
The Tabac and Maca root really complement each-other's fragrance, it'll be my goto superlather from now on. The lather was very dense, moist and slick. I'm very happy with the brush, it's breaking in nicely.
Tomorrow I have a funeral from one of my mothers friends, this shave will last till then. Enjoy the friday gentlemen!

BB,
Fantastic choice in hardware (and software). I have to try the Maca Root thing (where did you get it from?). Glad you're enjoying the Shavemac...fabulous craftsmanship.

PS: Sorry to hear about your mom's friend. My condolences.

Originally Posted by mbeem

Razor: 6/8 C.V. Heljestrand

Fabulous razor Mark. Love the blue. Striking color.

Originally Posted by LinacMan

Frank,
Have you ever considered a career as a staff writer for Wine Spectator magazine????

LOL, LOL, LOL!!! That is too funny Greg. Nice suggestion.


Alright, I am off to the trails before it starts raining here. See you guys in a few hours

[QUOTE=eTom;740830Yes, now I'm 54 years old, but need no wheelchair!
[/QUOTE]

No wheelchar? Try this!


(TÜV-geprüft)

Semogue 1520 | Cade | Filarmonica DT #13 | Alum | Cade Balm | Annick Goutal Vetiver

Well, I picked this baby up in the classifieds this week from "Angeleyes." The scales by Max mesmerized me and I had no control over the purchase. Needless to say, I am glad for my "involuntary" purchase as this thing shaved like an absolute dream.

Originally Posted by sharp

I've always admired that brush Mikael and the Henckels looks fantastic

Thanks Glenn! This one I "did" myself

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Great gear. How do you like the new Henckles?

Thanks Rene! Well, it´s ok, or even very good razor considering that it´s a new production. They can´t really make them like they used to anymore, unless it´s a custom one and then it get´s £$£$ fast.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Congrats Mikael...it's always nice to figure the formula for lather with each soap.

Yep, it´s sweet. I should have goten it faster though, being my favourite brand and all

Ohh, almost missed:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOM!!!

Originally Posted by Maximilian

No wheelchar? Try this!

I'll take this weelchair. It is the right one for an old tanker.