Thread: Sun March 06th - Sat March 12th

Grant,

good news, congrats!

Originally Posted by baldy

For those of you who are aware, Jack had a bone marrow test last week to check for any signs of Leukemia. We got the results today and it was all clear. Although we expected it to be clear, it is a huge relief to confirm it.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Grant

OUTSTANDING NEWS!!!!!

I'm late today with my post.

soap: Calani
brush: Muehle
razor: Wosti
AS: Brut

No shave today...Yesterday, the Filarmonica left with such a BBS feel, that I can pass without shaving today.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: TI Welcome
Very nice razor and shave, this edge has been honed by the only one I feel have the same honing skills as Mr Neil Miller in England - Sham in the US

Very nice razor indeed Mikael. I heard that Sham puts on a killer edge on his blades.

Originally Posted by lars

Gillette '30s New & Wilkinson Sword > Simpsons Duke 3 in Best 50mm loft & Fitjar Fjellheim > Old Spice Whitewater > Institut Karite > YSL Kouros EdT

Beautiful photo Lars. I had forgotten what the Kouros looks like (Used to use it a long time ago)

Originally Posted by freebird

6/8 Boker square point
Very impressed with the quality of shave from the Boker.

I know what you mean...Boker has taken a special place in my collection

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: 8/8 Robert Williams Custom

Beautiful chopper Otto

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: 8/8" Rudolf Stehlo

Fonti,
I love your Rudolf Stehlo. It is simple yet very elegant. Nice size too.

Originally Posted by baldy

Originally Posted by baldy

I made a pretty bad lather and then gave myself a slice on the jaw on the second pass.

Grant,
Sorry to hear about the lather & slice. But, it happens my friend. Goes to remind us all (master & novice alike) that focus is an absolute must in this sport.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Acca Kappa 1869 | Simpson Wee Scot | Heljestrand | Thayers Rose | Le Labo Rose 31

A great shave. I'm ready for motions in Bankruptcy Court!

Beautiful shave Bill. Good luck in court...Go get them!!

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

I'll serve no razor before its time!

Hallelujah

Originally Posted by sharp

Thanks Robert! Speaking of handles, the Kingwood handle on your brush is SPECTACULAR!! I've got some kingwood out in the garage and I foresee me turning a new handle soon

Thank you Glenn...I really love the handling of that brush. Have fun turning this lather. It has become something of a sensation apparently both here and on B&B. I have received quite a few PMs about it.

Originally Posted by sharp

3 passes this morning and the face is feeling like glass.

Great shave Glenn

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Awesome Blade Robert

Thanks Rene

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Had to attend a political fund raiser for a freind last night. Not many places I feel uncomfortable around people, at these things I want to crawl under a table. Last night I had a nice shave but then had to mix with politicians.

My condolences Jeff about the "stress" of mingling with politicians, but at least you had a nice shave.

Originally Posted by RazeFace

yes, my Tigerhagen is indeed sth I'm very proud of. It's easy to produce and awesomely refreshing.

Do you have plans to market and sell it or just for personal use?

Originally Posted by baldy

For those of you who are aware, Jack had a bone marrow test last week to check for any signs of Leukemia. We got the results today and it was all clear. Although we expected it to be clear, it is a huge relief to confirm it.

This is, by far, the best news I heard all week long. CONGRATULATIONS Grant (and Jack).

Originally Posted by eTom

I'm late today with my post.

Tom,
Better late than never my friend. Beautiful shave

Grant: Great!

PREP: Hot shower
RAZOR: J.A Henckels Platinum 401, scaled by Max
BRUSH: Thater 23mm Silvertip
SOAP: "the Bomb" Vetiver
ASTRINGENT: Thayers Unscented
ASB: Aqua Velva
AS: Aqua Velva
EDT: Bod Fresh Blue Musk
RESULTS WINNING!!!!!!!

Amazing shave today, got a couple of Maxterpieces back yesterday and I couldnt wait to try them. This Henckels is one of my favorite blades , it cleaned up my whiskers with so much ease, and the Vetiver bomb always puts me in a zen like state. Great shave for me today

GRANT, IM SO HAPPY TO HEAR THAT NEWS BUDDY !!
EXCELLENT SHAVES FROM EVERYBODY!!!

Originally Posted by baldy

For those of you who are aware, Jack had a bone marrow test last week to check for any signs of Leukemia. We got the results today and it was all clear. Although we expected it to be clear, it is a huge relief to confirm it.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Grant

Fantstic news Grant! Congratulations, your family deserves good news!!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Very nice razor indeed Mikael. I heard that Sham puts on a killer edge on his blades.

He sure does, but as I wrote, I haven´t tried your edges yet - Ha ya!

Originally Posted by baldy

For those of you who are aware, Jack had a bone marrow test last week to check for any signs of Leukemia. We got the results today and it was all clear. Although we expected it to be clear, it is a huge relief to confirm it.

Wonderful news Grant! Our prayers have been answered!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

I actually talked to Rudy about Birdseye Maple (I love this wood too...Max uses it in rescales...or at least used to) and Snakewood and he recommended against them. The maple because it is not an oily wood and the snakewood because it is very $$$ (and not oily). He's recommended dalbergias most all Rosewoods, African Blackwood, and Lignum Vitae. African Blackwood sounds interesting to me.

Robert, thanks for checking the feasibility of the Birdseye Maple for the brush handle. I think it was one of Max's Scales that I saw this wood on and feel in love with it. Too bad that it won't work for the brush but I guess there is too much water absorption. I have a custom Rosewood brush and the wood on it is gorgeous. The African Blackwood would be great. If I remember correctly it's sort of like Ebony but with some visible grain. Choose well my friend and, we will be waiting to see another beautiful Rudy masterpiece.

Tuesday, March 8th

Razor: Wilkinson Sticky
Blade: Schick Plus Platinum
Brush: Rooney Beehive in Two Band
Pre-Shave: Musgo Real Glyce Lime
Soap: Wilkinson Shave Stick
A/S: Acca Kappa Cedar aftershave splash

An excellent shave. The Wilkinson Sticky and Schick Plus platinum blade continue to work their magic. I am 5 shaves in on this blade and it is still going strong. The Wilkinson Shave Stick was a pleasant surprise -it produces a rich creamy lather and has very good skin conditioning properties. My only complaint is that the scent is a bit stronger than I prefer but, it will no doubt fade as it sits uncovered. The Acca Kappa Cedar aftershave, another new purchase, was very nice. It has a subtle scent and left my face feeling great.

SOTD Tuesday, March 8, 2011

1965 Gillette, Super Speed, Flair Tip
Astra Superior Platinum Blade
Williams SS & Pre de Provence SC
Medium Badger
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea Replenishing ASB
Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue ASL
Results: Superb!
This will be my last post for about a week. I am going to Tampa Florida for a Shrine's International Seminar and I won't be able to post. It looks like I will be going back to the "Dark Ages" and using a Track2 Cartridge for a week (YUK!) I will be looking forward to having a great shave with one of my favs when I get back. Take care my Brothers and see you all when I get back. Until then....SHAVE ON!