Thread: Sun March 27th - Sat April 2nd

Originally Posted by sharp

Result: I did a little honing experiment on this blade the other evening. I only took her through the 8k Norton. The shave today was very smooth and comfortable, and I will now go ahead and take it to a finisher. I had never stopped and had a shave off the 8k, but have read that if you are not getting comfortable shaves at the 8k level, then not to continue to a finisher until you are confident in your abilities at the 8k level. I'm glad to see that I would be quite satisfied with my edges off of the 8k if there were no other stones out there...but that's just crazy talk!

Grant, I hope your hand heals quickly! Be safe and have fun!

Thanks mate, I've been giving it plenty of Aloe Vera and its doing better than I expected.
I like the honing experiment too, I always like to shave off the coticule, then go to the Thuringian or C12k and try that the next night, then usually a few laps on the Chrome Ox and test again. I just like to know what difference I'm making.
Grant

Can you guys see around my picture on pg13 there is a grey border and text saying Attached Image, and there is a little slider bar under the picture. No one else seems to have these things. Am I doing something wrong with the new setup?
G.

Originally Posted by baldy

Can you guys see around my picture on pg13 there is a grey border and text saying Attached Image, and there is a little slider bar under the picture. No one else seems to have these things. Am I doing something wrong with the new setup?
G.

I think you have images which are wider than what is displayed without adding scrollbars.
I normally save my pictures with a setting of 7-800 pixels wide.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Are you using a third party site that hosts your photos (e.g., Flickr etc...)? Do you wrap the "Image location" around "[IMG]photo link[/IMG]"? Just a thought.

I just resize them to max 700 pixels and save them to a folder in my computer. Then after I write my post I go to manage attachments, add files, then select the pic from my folder. Thats how I've always done it, what do you guys do?
G.

Originally Posted by baldy

I just resize them to max 700 pixels and save them to a folder in my computer. Then after I write my post I go to manage attachments, add files, then select the pic from my folder. Thats how I've always done it, what do you guys do?
G.

Hmm, that's exactly how i do it as well. As far as I know, that should work perfectly. Perhaps one of the mods can look into this.

PREP: Proraso Preshave Cream
BRUSH: Rooney Best Badger
SOAP/CREAM:*L'occitane CADE Shaving Cream
SCUTTLE: Georgetown Pottery Scuttle
STROP: Kanayama Cordovan #30000
RAZOR: 6/8" Le Talisman / PEROUX-COGNET, THIERS
SHAVE: 2 passes, WTG / XTG
AS: L'occitane CADE After-Shave Balm
EDT: L'occitane Vetyver
RESULT: Wonderful shave

My newest acquisition: 6/8" Le Talisman Special pour Barbe Dure / PEROUX-COGNET, THIERS. This is an awesome blade!



Have a great day all.

Originally Posted by baldy

I just resize them to max 700 pixels and save them to a folder in my computer. Then after I write my post I go to manage attachments, add files, then select the pic from my folder. Thats how I've always done it, what do you guys do?
G.

a 2 second fix and no more border :-).

You are doing everything correct all the way to you uploading the picture. What you need to do after a successful upload is insert the uploaded image where you want it by using the paperclip icon/symbol in your text editor task bar (next to the smiley icon in the advanced text editor). It's that simple. By not using this function the image stays an attached one and not an inserted one so the end formatting will be different.

Originally Posted by oscarbowman

MWF Hand Soap,
Sir Irisch Moos SS,
Simpson Duke 3,
Dovo 5/8,
Razorock Alum,
GFT Lime SF,
Davidoff Cool Water Game EdT.

Hi Oscar and welcome to this side of the pound , nice to see you here!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Beautiful razor Mikael. And also: **Tabac rules**

Thank you Robert! Nice to have you back, you spread a good feeling around this place

This week's contribution...

Wostenholm 7/8 Wedge / Pre de Provence Soap & ASB / Jack Black Synthetic Brush

Originally Posted by blugill

Thanks Robert, I do love my State ! Yeah that would have been really cool to sit with you guys an BS about nothing, over a nice ice cold one ! I'm good at that !!!
BTW Beautiful SOTD ! Love that C-Mon buddy !!!

Sounds like a plan. A cold one would hit the spot, especially during HOT Texas summer months (which I do not miss)...+ thank you for the kind words

Originally Posted by eTom

razor: TI

I love that TI Tom. "Fox and Rooster", yes?

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Cape, japanese razor for barbers use
Soap and AS: Tabac

Beautiful razor Mikael. And also: **Tabac rules**

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Wacker 6/8 wedge
I'm tired of winter and snow now.

That's one great looking blade Otto...Reminds me that I should take mine for a spin soon. She takes on an amazing edge.

PS: Hang in there with the snow and cold. Spring is almost here.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Boker Red Injun #102. This razor is the bomb.

I bet she is. After all, she's a Boker. Great looking blade too

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Hellberg | Wee Scot |

Excellent Bill. What size is that Hellberg?

Originally Posted by sharp

Razor:Wostenholm Pipe
Result: I would be quite satisfied with my edges off of the 8k if there were no other stones out there...but that's just crazy talk!

Glenn,
I couldn't imagine this being fun if no other stones existed. It is crazy talk, LOL. You're going to give me nightmares man, LOL

Great looking blade maestro and congrats on the honing...which finisher will you use? JNat?

Originally Posted by oscarbowman

Dovo 5/8

Fantabulous Oscar. Beautiful gear (+ I love the car).

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Invicta Corronet 6/8

Grant,
I've grown very fond of your Invicta. She's a beauty and in a league of her own. How's your hand treating you and how was the shave with it? Getting any better?

Originally Posted by baldy

Can you guys see around my picture on pg13 there is a grey border and text saying Attached Image, and there is a little slider bar under the picture. No one else seems to have these things. Am I doing something wrong with the new setup?

Are you using a third party site that hosts your photos (e.g., Flickr etc...)? Do you wrap the "Image location" around "[IMG]photo link[/IMG]"? Just a thought.

Originally Posted by baldy

I just resize them to max 700 pixels and save them to a folder in my computer. Then after I write my post I go to manage attachments, add files, then select the pic from my folder. Thats how I've always done it, what do you guys do?
G.

I link mine through Flickr. I used to use the Manage Attachment and followed Max' advice (see his post below). That worked. On other forums though, I also use Flickr but the attached image icon does show. So, not sure...maybe it is a formatting/programming difference.

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: 6/8" Le Talisman / PEROUX-COGNET, THIERS
My newest acquisition: 6/8" Le Talisman Special pour Barbe Dure / PEROUX-COGNET, THIERS. This is an awesome blade!

Wowww Béla,
This is a gorgeous blade. Congratulations

Originally Posted by Mikael

Thank you Robert! Nice to have you back, you spread a good feeling around this place

Thank you Mikael

Originally Posted by CDogg

Wostenholm 7/8 Wedge

That's a beautiful Wosty wedge