Thread: Sun March 06th - Sat March 12th

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: 13/16" Respecto #77, Extra Hollow Ground, Round Point

Back to basics today. Brush and blade are the first hardware I got. She delivered an incredible shave. BBS once again.

Have a FABULOUS Thursday gentlemen.

Great looking razor. Fabulous shot Robert!

Originally Posted by blugill

Kobar

SWEET Blade. Your getting qite the collection!

Originally Posted by eTom

Grant,
we are not "razor junkies" but distinguished gentleman.

Thank you! I have been thinking of myself more like a razor slut. Waking up every morning with a different blade. Not remembering the blade before. Oh the humanity!!!

Originally Posted by fonthunter

Good evening friends!

RAZOR: Filarmonica 13

Have a nice day!

Ahh the Fili express!!! Love them.

Originally Posted by du212

Vie Long 16726, Crown&Sword, Lavanda SC , lotion Opaline

Man Jose it looks like i could reach in and touch them. Stunning picture again.

Ecstasy of Gold

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Awesome colorful shave Fonti
Cheers
(moonbeam

Prep: Hot shower - followed by Lucky Tiger Molle’ brushless shave cream
SS/SC: Pre de Provence + Al’s Bomb “Cedar” = Superlather
Brush: Rooney 2-1 faux Horn “Super Silvertip badger”
Strop: VB Red Latigo 50 fabric; 55 leather
Razor: 6/8” Wacker “Jubilaumsmesser” Model 2
Astringent: Dickinson’s witch hazel
ASB: Nivea for Men “Sensitive”
AS: Dominica Bay Rum
Result: Well done!

Rudy Vey | Custom Bomb | Goodfella + Feather | Alum | Sabon Aftershave Cream | Lovenzo Villoresi Vetiver

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Rudy Vey | Custom Bomb | Goodfella + Feather | Alum | Sabon Aftershave Cream | Lovenzo Villoresi Vetiver

I find Stone's Oaked Arrogant Bastard to go very well with a shave, but that's just me.

Originally Posted by Arbroath

I find Stone's Oaked Arrogant Bastard to go very well with a shave, but that's just me.

Thursday
Taylor of Old Bond Street lavander SS/Semogue SOC finest badger brush/Merkur HD with Astra/Weleda Balsam

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Glenn,
I have thought about this a lot during my journey as a wetshaver. On a macro-scale, this statement does make sense, but at the micro-level, it is nonsense (pardon the expression). If the edge of the blade doesn't touch the skin, there is no way on this earth that it will cut the whiskers at their base. The blade has to touch the skin. In my view, there are two parameters at play (aside from angle and pressure):

1. Sharpness/smoothness (blade edge): The sharper the blade, the easier it becomes to cut hair. This, we all know
2. Friction (lather): this is where quality of lather comes into play. The ideal lather will not prevent the blade from touching your skin, but will act as a barrier to reduce (or eliminate, in the ideal case) friction.

The interplay between friction and sharpness is what determines a shave to be irritation free or not. But, that's just my 2 cents.

I completely agree with you. I think this morning it was more about exaggerating the idea in an effort to be more aware of no pressure. I find this kind of mental exercise to work well when focusing on mechanical motion (I had a swim coach who really helped my stroke improve in efficiency by making me swim with my hands in a fist. The focus on the mechanics of movement forced me to constantly think of how to most efficiently "grab" and "pull" myself through the water. When I resumed using an open palm and kept my mental focus on efficiency, I could swim much faster, with fewer strokes, and less energy, loss of breathe, etc).

Originally Posted by blugill

Kobar

Mark, that is one beautiful Kobar!

Originally Posted by KingOscar

Glen- I got a sample of the SRD Opus X and really liked the scent. Sounds like a great shave.

Thanks. The OpusX is an amazing scent. It is a staple in my travel kit.

Originally Posted by Teiste

Taylor of Old Bond Street lavander

I am a big fan of the TOBS lavender scent in both the soap and cream. Shaved with it today in fact. Great SOTD.