Thread: Sun April 3rd - Sat April 9th

Originally Posted by Stroker

SOTD Friday, April 8, 2011

Cool looking scuttle, did you make that?

Sorry about the neck.

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

Cool looking scuttle, did you make that?

Sorry about the neck.

Thanks! No, I did not make the scuttle, I got it off E-bay a while back. It's made in England and called a "Lord Nelson Scuttle" (The manufacturer I guess) They come available on the bay every now and then.
It comes in a couple of colors.

Rudy Vey | Castle Forbes Lime | Heljestrand (Maxterpiece) | Alum | Sabon Cream | ELDO Rien

Originally Posted by Stroker

The second (ATG) pass I zipped away and before I noticed, I had removed at least two layers of flesh on my neck. (You're starting to understand the "Silence of the Lambs" reference aren't you!?) After many applications of cold water and Witch Hazel to try to stop the bleeding (the don't make a styptic pencils BIG enough to cover these lacerations!) I managed to avoid the Mercy Helicopter flight to a local triage center. Lesson learned: Never, ever, use a GEM MM,OC with a fresh blade after two days of not shaving without extreme caution, especially if you are on blood thinners! LOL I hope everyone had a better go at it this morning than I did. LOL

IT PUTS THE LOTION ON ITS SKIN OR IT GETS THE HOSE AGAIN!!! Yeah the MM OC is a fickle beast, almost bipolar. With fresh blade it can either be the greatest shave ever or an absolute fillet knife. This razor was my very first real razor when the traditional wetshaving revival began four years or so ago. I think the whole bipolar thing has alot to do with alot of the none too flattering reviews the MMOC often receives. In fact, this many years later, even though in my heart of hearts I love this razor there are still days (and shaves) where I'll pick it up and do exactly what I've always done with it and end up with a face shredder and then wonder, "What was that all about!" I dunno, Dude, I guess you were just due for a good neck shredding. I can say I've never shredded my face with a 1912 though.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Thank you Mark...unfortunately, I have not yet tried an SE...I jumped from the DE straight into the straight. But, I am thinking that maybe I might have missed something in the process.

Yes Sir Robert, with all the fine razors you've got in your collection, you my friend should add to it a vintage Single Edge Razor ! a Straight with a new type handle is what I'm calling it. It will never take the place of a straight, but then again, it adds to the fun of shaving ! BTW a Beautiful repeat performance on your SOTD Buddy ! Have a great weekend.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

IT PUTS THE LOTION ON ITS SKIN OR IT GETS THE HOSE AGAIN!!! Yeah the MM OC is a fickle beast, almost bipolar. With fresh blade it can either be the greatest shave ever or an absolute fillet knife. This razor was my very first real razor when the traditional wetshaving revival began four years or so ago. I think the whole bipolar thing has alot to do with alot of the none too flattering reviews the MMOC often receives. In fact, this many years later, even though in my heart of hearts I love this razor there are still days (and shaves) where I'll pick it up and do exactly what I've always done with it and end up with a face shredder and then wonder, "What was that all about!" I dunno, Dude, I guess you were just due for a good neck shredding. I can say I've never shredded my face with a 1912 though.

I hear ya GI, actually, I love this razor and I have always gotten great shaves and enjoyed using it but....I must have had my head up my ...well you know...this morning so I will have to blame it all on operator error. LOL I definitely got a good dose of humility out of it, that's for sure! LOL

Great picture. Your pictures are up there with the best. Awesome looking FR.

Originally Posted by Otto;768584
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Razor:[/B] Otto Bush
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Love the Otto, Otto!

Originally Posted by eTom

razor: Wade & Butcher
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That is really a sweet W&B

Originally Posted by Birnando;768587
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Soap/Cream:[/B] Martin de Candre Scented soap

Razor: Mastro Livi 8/8 ATS 34, wooden scales
A fantastic shave this morning, I think I can get used to this MdC stuff. The soap performed fantastic.
I bid you all a wonderful weekend, Gentlemen!![/CENTER]

(Nubz-this one is for you)

All of your razor are superb. MdC is next on my list.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: SSA, Eskilstuna + Ever Ready for the head
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Nice setup. What does the SSA mean? I have a razor with the same markings.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Rene,
I got nothing but love for you brotha...nothing but love. I could never hate you, but I am looking forward to doing some of the workouts on the new DVD (especially back and legs)...and cursing you in the process, LOL.

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Thank you Robert. Same here. I know its all in good fun. Im sure Liza will be cursing me with the new workouts i sent you.

Originally Posted by LinacMan

Rene,

Have fun. My daughter requested going to the American Girl Doll Store for her birthday 2 years ago. As SWMBO doesn't like to drive to Atlanta alone, my son & I were forced to go. After 2 minutes, my son & I decided that there were entirely too many excited little girls in that store. It was elbow to elbow in there!

Fortunately for my son & me, there was a Victoria's Secret in the same mall - hey, it doesn't hurt to check out the models on the store posters does it???

Thank you. Yea im scared to go. I was nice to my son and planned for him to say behind at a friends house. Im jealous of my son. LOL!!!! It will be fun.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001;768652

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Razor:[/B] 7/8" Filarmonica Doble Temple #13, Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point

Have a PRODUCTIVE Friday gentlemen.

Awesome photo as usual. Beautiful blade!

Originally Posted by oscarbowman

MWF Hand Soap,
The Real Shaving Co. SC,
Simpson Colonel,
Dovo 5/8,
Razorock Alum,
GFT Limes SF,
Davidoff Cool Water Game EdT.
A quick 2 passes and out this morning. Not great but not bad either!
Me thinks a good excuse for a tidy up shave later?

Oscar

Nice setup. It is a great excuse for another shave.

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: C-Mon HF!!!

Awesome C-mon!

[QUOTE=Teiste;768707]
Santa Maria La Novella Crema Da Barba/Semogue 2010 LE brush/Edwin Jagger DE87QUOTE]

Beautiful Photo as always.

Originally Posted by Stroker

Lord Nelson Scuttle

Cool scuttle!

Originally Posted by CrazyCloud

Razor: Geneva empty pyramid 6/8
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Shinny Geneva

[QUOTE=Slartibartfast;768770]
Razor| Thomas Manufacturing Dayton OH "Tungsten"
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Great looking razor.

[QUOTE=blugill;768657Wade & Butcher

Forgot how much I loved this Blade !

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Looking at that blade makes me want one. Very nice.