Thread: Sun April 17th - Sat April 23rd

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

What a nice looking Henckels Mikael...But, judging by the pinning and scale material, I don't think those scales are Max' work. I could be wrong though

I don´t think you´re wrong, you should know better than me (I´ve got only two scales by Max). Maybe it´s more of a good grade from me, to compare them to Maxs work

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 23mm Simpson "Chubby 2", 2-band Super Badger

Maxterpiece: 7/8" J.A. Henckels #19, 1/2 Hollow (lose grind), Spike Point - in G10 Lime Green scales

Strop: 5/5 laps (Neil Miller linen/Premium IV leather)

Überlather: La Toja Manatiales Shave Soap + Glycerin

Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Blue

After Shave Creme: Sabon Sfter Shave Balm

Results: I was really starting to get tired of my experiments (10 days is enough with one soap, brush and 3 blades). *** I NEED VARIETY ***. Not to mention almost all the way through the experiments, I had two Maxterpieces sitting around, tempting me, testing my will power every morning. This Hanckels is one of those Maxterpieces. She is dressed in beautiful Green Lime G10 scales. I only gave her 5 laps on the linen/leather and she was ready to go. Last week, I received a new soap from Spain from a good friend (you know who you are. Thank you ). The soap not only is seated in this wonderful bowl, but she is also a very top performer...An amazing lather came out of this unassuming Spanish soap. The shave was simply TERRIFIC . BBS and smooth. In hindsight, Max' edge makes my experiments look like a stupid exercise. If his edges are 10, my best ones would be 8.5...OMG!!! Do I have a long way to go .

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Have an AWESOME Wednesday gentlemen . We're half way there.

MWF Hand Soap,
GFT Coral SF as prep,
GFT Violet SC,
Simpson Colonel,
Dovo 5/8,
Alum Block,
GFT Coral SF,
Davidoff Cool Water Game EdT.


No shave yesterday so todays was really a treat!

Oscar.

Maxwell Razor CO. Pittsburgh, PA. "FORT PITT"
Omega Pro 49
Castor Oil under Speick Cream
Neutrogena Post Shave Lotion

This Beautiful Razor was the one I won in SRP Giveway
for second place, WOOO HOOO !!! Whoever honed it, possibly Bill ?
did an outstanding job, Very smooth and sharp blade. Another
fantastic U.S. Steel Blade to add to my Favorite American Razors !!!
This was a Phenomenal Shave consisting of two super smooth passes
with just a touch of cleanup, Excellent Excellent Shave Today !!!

Thanks to the Donors and SRP today's shave was FANTASTIC !!!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Happy Spring day Birnando. Sounds like a glorious day indeed. PS: How did the kids like the Tivoli?

It is a nice feeling to shave with one's first razor. Well done. Nice job on the honing too. How do you like the Chosera? I am contemplating getting myself a 1k for bevel setting (complementing the Shapton)

Thanks!
Yes , you are right, the very first razor will always be a very special shave!
The Chosera stones are without question my favorite tools right now. They are fast, provide great feedback, and are very durable with little lapping after the initial one. The edges off the 10K is grat. A little finishing at the end and that's it.

The kids loved their day at the Tivoli When they got their very first cotton candy was a priceless moment! The little one went in to a frenzy of screaming, spinning and eating all at the same time.

I fully understand about you getting tired of the same 3 razors!
For people like us, that will not cut it
It was a great experiment though, I enjoyed following it
Looks like I need to jump on the Max-bandwagon as well, he sure does beautiful work.
By the way, I stole the code for the tables you use, hope that was ok

Originally Posted by Mikael

I don´t think you´re wrong, you should know better than me (I´ve got only two scales by Max). Maybe it´s more of a good grade from me, to compare them to Maxs work

Not mine. There are a few pointers that show it's not my work :-)

Originally Posted by Maximilian

Not mine. There are a few pointers that show it's not my work :-)

What are you trying to say, Max-tro????

Originally Posted by nubskillz

MWF -- Omega Boar -- Livi Loom -- Torrey 6/8 -- Aquavelva

Awesome photo.. my hats off to the set up.. lighting and colors...

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001;774513 [B

Maxterpiece:[/B] 7/8" J.A. Henckels #19, 1/2 Hollow (lose grind), Spike Point - in G10 Lime Green scales
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Beautiful Razor Robert. I do believe your becoming a Maxaholic!

Originally Posted by du212

shavemac, DOVO, Trumper's, T&H, Penhaligon's

Beautiful shot as usual José. Super stunning.

Originally Posted by du212

Robert, your kind comments are the soul of this thread, and your pics the pretty face : thanks for being here

You my friend, are not only a great human being and a fantastic photographer, but a true poet at heart. Thank you for the kind words.

Originally Posted by oscarbowman

No shave yesterday so todays was really a treat!

Oscar,
These are the kinds of treats we all long for. Well done. Delayed gratification. One day of sacrifice = ultimate rewards (like today). Well done

Originally Posted by blugill

Maxwell Razor CO. Pittsburgh, PA. "FORT PITT"

Beautiful blade Mark. Congrats on the winnings

Originally Posted by Birnando

Thanks!
The Chosera stones are without question my favorite tools right now. They are fast, provide great feedback, and are very durable with little lapping after the initial one. The edges off the 10K is grat. A little finishing at the end and that's it.

You enabler you...I will wait awhile until I master (or close to) the Shaptons and some of my naturals before getting on the Chosera bandwagon, but should be on the list.

Originally Posted by Birnando

The kids loved their day at the Tivoli When they got their very first cotton candy was a priceless moment! The little one went in to a frenzy of screaming, spinning and eating all at the same time.

That is just too funny, but those are the moments that last forever. I love the look on my niece's face when she sees chocolate. She will sell her soul to get it. It is a hilarious sight to behold.

Originally Posted by Birnando

I fully understand about you getting tired of the same 3 razors!
For people like us, that will not cut it
It was a great experiment though, I enjoyed following it

Thank you Birnando. It was a fun experiment to do. I will hone them up and send them back to their rightful owner for a more un-biased assessment.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Looks like I need to jump on the Max-bandwagon as well, he sure does beautiful work.
By the way, I stole the code for the tables you use, hope that was ok

You won't regret it. His eye for design and detail is unmatched. Whatever he charges is not enough (Max: you didn't hear it from me, LOL)

No prob about the code. In fact, I stole it from Max, LOL.

Originally Posted by Maximilian

Not mine. There are a few pointers that show it's not my work :-)

That's what I thought

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Beautiful Razor Robert. I do believe your becoming a Maxaholic!

Thanks Rene...I am. I currently am the proud owner of 16 Maxterpieces. It must be a record somewhere. Even Max was shocked. Hell, I was shocked!!! He promised a Gold medal when I reach 20, LOL.

I think we should start a sticky thread with all the Max "derivatives" (Maxoholix, Max-tro, Maxterpiece, Maxtercard, etc...) that we have all come up with. We can have fun with this, LOL