Thread: Sun April 17th - Sat April 23rd

Originally Posted by du212

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Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 17 1/2
Summary: Those ancient and huge Friodurs are wonderful shavers. Now, after some learning, I can give a decent edge to the razors,...but this "coticulized" Friodur has surprised me, very sharp but really smooth.

Hey José,
I agree with you 1000%. Gotta love those Friodurs. Fantastic shavers indeed. Congrats on getting the edge coticulized.

BTW: have you ever tried Al's creme (Da Bomb)?

Originally Posted by Birnando

I know what you mean, I've been on sick leave since late February! Every day is a Saturday around here. Can't wait to get back to some proper work again. All I can do nowadays are meetings

I feel your pain too....What kind of meetings do you get suckered into?

Originally Posted by Birnando

I got all my DR Harris stuff at their shop in London last fall. I attended the London RazorCon which was hosted at their store in St. James's street. The Ceramic bowl was sold separately, but I just had to have that. I thought it was beautiful. I love bowls like that. The DR Harris shop was a really cool place, lots of great stuff and a wonderful staff.

Great...Thanks Birnando. Now my wife's going to nag me about about doing another London trip, LOL. I am sure once there, Paris will creep up too (since it's a hop distance). London/Paris is all I hear about when it's time for vacation planning.

Originally Posted by blugill

Didn't see this "Maxisiam" yesterday or maybe overlooked it "Maxtastic"
You guys are gonna drive me to get a Maxterpiece !

Mark,
Not you too, LOL. I thought you were the normal one of the bunch, LOL. I know the others are hopeless. You know you want a Maxterpiece...No good trying to hide in the closet. Come out and admit it, LOL

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

You Max as well join the party! You can consider it an heirloom because it's made by a tremendous Maxtercraftsman who does beautiful work!

Hehehehehe. +1. I can see Max rolling on the floor laughing. Come to think of it, we should call 911 in Vegas and have them check up on him to make sure he's OK, LOL. Too much laughing could be hazardous to his health.

Originally Posted by DOOM

Warning : The knuckles are my FINANCES PAPERS WEIGHT, it was NEVER use as a weapon or to hurt someone!!

Sure Dominic...You say that now. Until someone pi**es you off, and there goes their teeth, LOL. I, for one, am not going to mess with you brotha, LOL. Great shave btw.

Originally Posted by LinacMan

"the shaving burrito" or "the shaving tamale"

LOL....that's too funny. I love what your kids came up with. Well done Greg. I guessed I missed the before edit picture.

Originally Posted by GreenLightJerky

Speick | Frederick Reynolds | DE89L | NF HMB | Clubman

oooooh yeaaaaaaah Matt. Way to go

Originally Posted by rum

Getting ready for the long, Easter Weekend here...
DR Harris Arlington Shave Soap
Puma 6/8 No 1

Rum,
Excellent shave with some fabulous gear maestro. Have a great Easter weekend.

Originally Posted by nycexit2

First shave that I think should go up here.
Result: FIRST BBS ONE HAPPY SHAVER

***CONGRATULATIONS***. It only gets better. I hope we see more of you from now on. Welcome to the fold

Originally Posted by eTom

SUI vs NOR 4:1

Ouuuuchhh...You better hide this score. Birnando is not going to like this

Originally Posted by Birnando

One very good result, and one seriously bad one
I mean, loosing to Switzerland? hrmph.

Too late...he saw the score. Sorry my good man

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: G. Wostenholm & Sons, The Celebrated IXL Razor - Washington Works

Gorgeous Wosty Béla

Originally Posted by Teiste

Thursday
Speick SC/Vie Long E16505 brush/Edwin Jagger DE87 with Astra SS/Myrsol Limon/Art of Shaving balsam

Seriously nice shot and shave Teiste

Originally Posted by MrDavid

I don't typically post SOTD mid-week, but this morning's was exceptional. Funny how the little off-brand razors can sometimes provide the most satisfying results:

A.T. Murray & Sons' "Diamond Edge" 6/8 | D.R. Harris Arlington | Kent BLK~2

David,
Must have been exceptional to warrant this post. Well done and congrats

Originally Posted by blugill

I'm for real, the Nivea/Aqua Velva Combo
is the BOMB !!!

Cooooool, but I think Da Bomb is trademarked and copyrighted to Al Raz, LOL. Well done Mark. Who'd have thought that these two would make an explosive combo

Originally Posted by jhenry

Razor: 5/8” Dovo “Black Star”
This particular straight razor is a sentimental favorite. It was my very first straight razor and it provided me with my very first straight razor shave.

Congratulations Monroe. Those sentimental razors are the best.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Red Imp 133
I got the Imp NOS in the package and never honed it. Stropped it and used it. Today I ran the progression on 4/8K and then 35 laps on the 12K. The edge was sharp and smooth and gave a nice shave. After, I realized I never stropped it after the stones. Seemed fine to me.

Beautiful Imp Jeff...I also like shaving straight off the hones without stropping. It gives me a better feel for the edge

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I recieved my coronet spatula back from Bill. Thank you Bill. I was also able to talk with Al from "The Bomb". He helped me work out my lather problem with his cream. Man once you get it figured out. This stuff is amazing. Uber all by its self.

Glad you figured out the Bomb. She is finicky, but once you dial her in, she will amaze you. Great Coronet too (HUGE)

Good morning friends

my personal SOTD

soap: Calani
brush: Muehle
razor: Pearson
ASB: Florena

Have a nice day

Originally Posted by Birnando

One very good result, and one seriously bad one
I mean, loosing to Switzerland? hrmph.
Ah well, I guess we really lost to Can2...

Birnando,
take it easy. All this boys do a good job, but the better team will win.
I think the winners of the World Championship will be:
1. USA
2. CAN
3. SWE
Other ideas???

My Friday Shave
Prep: Hot Shower, Baby Oil Gel Preshave
Razor: Wade and Butcher Wedge
Brush: Semogue 1305
Cream: C.O. Bigelow
AS: Alum Block, Skin Bracer
Finish: Pinaud Clubman Bay Rum

Commentary: Simple as a hammer but a very refreshing way to start the day. The great thing about your sleeping schedule being nuked is that when you wake up at 2 AM, you have plenty of time for a mondobodacious, Hollywood, three pass, BBS shave. IMHO, wedges in general tend to be finicky high maintenance wenches. HOWEVER, once you get them dialed in and squared away the shave quality is amazing. That's where this razor was this morning. I don't think I've had a better shave from this razor to date.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Hey José,
I agree with you 1000%. Gotta love those Friodurs. Fantastic shavers indeed. Congrats on getting the edge coticulized.

BTW: have you ever tried Al's creme (Da Bomb)?

Never, Al's creme it's difficult to find here in Spain, are you thinking about a trade?

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: Thäter 26mm Silvertip

Razor: Tim Zowada 7/8 Damascus, Spanish point

Honing Regimen: Chosera 1-5-10K-Charnley Forest w/Oil

Strop: C-mon Vel-edge Vintage Cordovan Shell

Soap/Cream: Acqua di Parma di Colonia

Astringent: Thayer's Medicated SuperHazel

After shave Balm: Acqua di Parma di Colonia

EdT: Acqua di Parma di Colonia

Results: Todays shave was one of those that for some reason stands out. Brilliantly clean, absolutely zero irritation, a pure zen moment! It's like you're sorry you've finished. Know what i mean?

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The weekend is here again, Gentlemen.
Enjoy it to the fullest!!

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Simpson Chubby 3
Razor: Ant Arrow
Soap: Nannys Ice and a Slice
AS: Dr Harris Sandalwood
Strops. Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean
Smooth and easy to use blade, love it to bits allready! We´re off for the yearly country side Easter adventure, have a good one Everyone!!

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Razor: Dovo Blackstar 5/8/
Strop: Ambrose Spanish Horse 25/50
Brush: Semogue 1800
Lather: La Toja Manantiales soap
Preshave: Anthony logstics shaving oil
AS: Weleda Lotion Après rasage
EdT: Fragonard Cologne Grand Luxe
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Summary: Dovo, the biggest razor maker, gives us tools with an excellent perfomance at a reasonable price, far from the chinese bargains in price and quality, but very close from the quality brands in shaving related features. La Toja manantiales....is a easy lathering soap, paired to this humble Semogue (humble in price not in ability) gives me the perfect lather for a close and comfortable shave....Weleda lotion is good but the scent it's not very fine, I like a bit but somebody dislikes it
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Waves from Spain
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Pictures, I liked those 3:

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Martinez' Custom: Chess King w/ 26mm silver tip badger
Soap: Mama Bear's Ye Olde Barbershoppe
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop (3x25)
Razor: Henckels Friodor 8/8 Spanish point w/ mammoth ivory scales
ASB: Caswell-Massey No. Six

Have a good Easter.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Alex Jacques 8/8 Damascus, Spanish point

Nice razor.

Originally Posted by baldy

[Razor: Long Life 11/16, Laurel DE for Head Shave

Is there such a thing as "razor envy"?