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Strop: Illinois 835Thanks for all the great posts and pics guys.
Soap: Proraso (white)
Razor: Ern Crown & Sword 6/8
A/S Balm: Nivea Replenishing Post Shave
A/S: Wahl Bay Rum
I took this one to the C12k and gave it 80 laps going from slurry to plain water, but its still not quite there. :thinking: I find this razor quite tricky to get a real sweet edge on. Still, not a bad shave though. Two laps got me nice and smooth. I'll try something different and see if I can make any improvements.
Grant
CONGRATULATIONS Frank!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fbones24
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fonti
Tuesday shave.
I have been away for a time in Paris and has really missed my shaving gear and Straight razors. Apart from that, Paris is a wonderful place to be!
Todays shave started with stropping the T-I 7/8 Rams horn on the SRD Black Latigo. 40 linen and 60 leather gave a very sharp edge. Pre shave was quality hair conditioner and hot water.
Todays brush was what has become my favorite, a Simpson Tulip 3. It has the softest hairs I have ever experienced by a margin. Just like silk to the skin, and a master with creams.
Castle Forbes Lavender for the first time this morning. I understand why CF by many are considered the best. The Lavender smell is so fantastic pure and natural, and the performance of the cream was stunning. Very little product was needed to make tons of lather. I`m glad I ordered two Lavender and two Lime`s from this wonderful producer.
I shaved for a long time with several passes just to enjoy beeing home with my straight`s again. Result was clean as my fiance`s sister new born little girl, hehe.
To finish I used Musgo Reals Aftershave balm, also a very fine product imo, left my skin silky smooth and relaxed.
Have a great day all.
Frank, Congratulations to you and Evelyn! I wish you both the very best of happy times! I must correct one thing, though, I believe you should have said: On to the next stage of OUR life." :rofl2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fbones24
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Max'd out Le Grelot | Semogue LE 2010 | Custom Vetiver Bomb | Thayers Lavender | Bomb ASB | Habit Rouge EdP
Hot Shower
Wade and Butcher Wedge
Omega Boar
C.O. Bigelow SC
Alum Block/Cold Water/Corn Huskers Lotion
Pierre Cardin Cologne
This wedge is indeed an odd duck. Compared to the extra hollow grounds it gives all the feedback of a butter knife. As such, it's easy to be fooled into thinking it's dull or not getting the job done. Then you do a three pass shave and you're BBS. Yeah, it's hit and miss sometimes with this razor but today I'd say it hit. I'm beginning to believe that the Alum Block/Cold Water/moisturizer will quick become my default aftershave, followed of course by a strong AS (Clubman, British Sterling, or Jovan Musk) or cologne finish
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Originally Posted by Fbones24
Congrat on your Marrage. I wish you many happy years.
Great, congratulations and all the best for the future:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fbones24
Tom,Quote:
Originally Posted by eTom
I don't like the temperature, but the razor is to die for. beautiful post my friend.
Thank you sir, but I believe that you made mine with your beautiful AK brush. I love the handle.Quote:
Originally Posted by moonbeam
It's Proraso/Livi combo day...Love the Italian theme for the day OttoQuote:
Originally Posted by Otto
Congratulations on receiving your new "toys" and a great shave.Quote:
Originally Posted by freebird
Your thoughts were not ramblings. I appreciated your input very much.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikael
Congrats Mikael and figuring and dialing in the sweet spot for this soap. It sounds wonderful. Beautiful blade and congratulations on your acquisition of the SWK scuttle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikael
I agree, Neil makes great strops. I have his linen (as per Max' recommendation when I was visiting him) and I have not regretted it. It (and the Torolf linen) have replaced my webbed fabric for good.
Fonti,Quote:
Originally Posted by fonthunter
That looks like one heck of a DOVO. beautiful . Love the Shavemac
Rum,Quote:
Originally Posted by rum
What a nice choice of gear. I love alliances, LOL. Well done sir.
Waaaay too much info...more than I needed to know (LOL), but good to hear it worked out for both of you.Quote:
Originally Posted by warghoul88
PS: Welcome to SOTD.
Great shot Grant. Love that razor. Is that the C12K in the box or your Thuringian (or other)?Quote:
Originally Posted by baldy
PS: How's the apprenticeship going?
Arild,Quote:
Originally Posted by ama015
Being in Paris ain't too shabby. Enjoy it. My wife and I love that city.
Beautiful blade, brush and creme. In fact, Al's cremes were based on CF. If you think CF is great, give Al's cremes a shot. You will fall in love...guaranteed!!
Bill,Quote:
Originally Posted by LegalBeagle
That's an amazing blade. Gotta love Butterscotch Micarta. Have a great and productive day my friend. Was nice chatting with you yesterday
W&B razors are truly on top of their game. I haven't used one I didn't like.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1OldGI
Robert, great chatting with you as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by BladeRunner001
As for the blade, just as you so aptly noted in our conversation, the credit for that piece of art goes entirely to Max! It's always a pleasure to use one of his fine restores... :rock: