Thread: Sun April 17th - Sat April 23rd

Originally Posted by nubskillz

Thank you so much Robert, that is indeed the reflection you are seeing... and yes, I admit I have a problem! My problem is simple: there are way too many pretty razors out there hahaha

Haaaaa...I hear ya brotha. I hear ya, LOL. We all suffer from the same problem.

Originally Posted by Stroker

5/8 Geo. Wostenholm & Son, Pipe Razor

Bruce,
That Pipe is gorgeous razor. I have one and she's a fantastic shaver. Congratulations on a great shave buddy

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: 1910 Gem Lather Catcher
Of all the razors I currently own, none can run with this razor with a fresh blade installed. Dome and face both BBS. A great Sunday shave!

And a wonderful start and end to the week. This weekend was a special one for you and wanted to once again congratulate your 28th anniversary with the love of your life. Well done and here's to at least to another 50 .

Originally Posted by WJF

I have a newly aquired baby to share today. A few pits and stains here and there, but just fine for an old hillbilly like me.

Razor: Colombi "First Class" 62

Congratulations on this wonderful, "First Class" (literally) purchase. Very well done indeed. What a way to start this week.

Originally Posted by Teiste

La Toja Manantiales SS

Beautiful shot and gear Teiste. Love that LaToja bowl/soap. And thanks to you and José for pulling the appropriate strings, I am now the proud owner of one as well (will feature that soon, after my experiment is done). Thank you

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

WOW! I didnt even realize that was the same razor. Simply amazing!!

See Rene? You lost out on this one buddy, LOL. You could have been the owner...but, such is the nature of this world and it keeps going round and round, LOL. Your day will also come...reaaaaaaaaaaaal soon 92-3 months time).

Originally Posted by du212

Simpson, Merkur, Feather, Nanny's , Floïd

José,
Your SOTD are a delight for the eyes and senses...They are not only filled with fabulous shave gear, but are framed using marvelous backdrops that are tantalizing to ones senses. Thank you my friend for making every day a wonderful day.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Man, you always take such lovely pictures, and with such wonderful scenery. Always a pleasure seeing them!

BIG +1

Originally Posted by oscarbowman

But in too much of a rush for a photo!!

Whaaaaaaaat? No pict?? Bummer. I was looking forward to it Oscar, but it does sound like a wonderful shave Oscar

Originally Posted by eTom

USA vs Russia 4:3

YEAAAAAAAAAHH!!!! USA Rules. Thanks Tom for keeping us posted on the scores

Originally Posted by DOOM

(1) Hi, first post in shave of the day section.
(2) I tried my best with the pictures(need more practice).
(3) That's what I call a Bay rum treatement.
(4) Razor: Henckels 7/8
(5) Finish: A kiss of the wife on the cheek;-)

(1) WELCOME to SOTD Doom. It is fantastic to have you here.
(2) Picture is perfectly fine. Conveys the message effectively...very effectively
(3) Ooooh Yeaaaaaah. I would say so. Gotta love BR.
(4) Beautiful Henckels too. Those are some fabulous shavers. Which type is she (INOX, etc...)
(5) Now, those are the shaves that bind...and is what makes all your efforts worthwhile. I also enjoy this ultimate finish every shaving (or even non-shaving) day. Congrats.

Originally Posted by du212

I keep trying to improve my pics, here the level is soooo high ....

That's because you set it high my friend...we are the ones that have to play catch up with you.

Originally Posted by Books

1st full shave with a straight. No De Touch Up pass

Mark the date: April 17, 2011. Why? This is the first day of the rest of your shaving life and should be remembered. Congratulations...It only gets better.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Worth a celebration I'd say

Originally Posted by rum

Sounds like an ideal finish to me . Welcome to the SOTD boards!

Another big +1

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Today things are getting back to normal. The wife is home finally and the youngin is back at PSU although I do like when she comes home.

Dubl Duck, 7/8 full hollow in Burl

Jeff,
Glad things are settling back into their normal-ish groove for you and family. You guys have gone through too much this past month or so. The shave sounds fantastic and relaxing. Beautiful DD my friend. Give big blades a chance...they won't let you down.

Originally Posted by GreenLightJerky

Cella | Torrey | DE89L | Booster's Sage

A stellar shave Matt. I like the fact that you keep pushing the envelope of shaving a bit more every day. Well done.

Originally Posted by Nervin

Razor: Uncle Sam Ornate
After I recieved my Samples Yesterday I decided to make a full on ritual and instead of just buzzing my head as usual, I straight razored my head (first time) and face (minus my prize chin badger) this morning after a shower, the kids and wife decided to leave for the day and let me have some relaxing time....

Wowwww...Nice gear and razor. Beautiful shots (Love the one of the bristles close up). Welcome to SOTD and congrats on your successful straight shave of the head. I hope you had a great relaxing shave.

Robert,
you're welcome.
It is a pleasure to me to keep you all posted.
It is also a pleasure to Saxony to organize such big events. All the kids do a good job on ice, but some are better than the others...
The US-boys are favorized and defend their World Champion title.

My wife Anett decorated the rooms with some rabbits

Here my personal SOTD:
soap: Muehle
brush: Muehle travel brush (synthetic)
razor: Thiers Issard
ASB: Florena

Prep: Hot shower
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean

The Easter holiday has arrived. The kids are off from school so today I'm taking the kids to their first ever "Tivoli" (Amusement park). They haven't touched the ground since I told them yesterday

Prep: Warm shower
Brush: Thäter 26mm Silvertip
Soap/Cream: Truefitt&Hill, 1805 Cream
Strop: C-mon Vel-edge, Cordovan Shell
Razor: Filarmonica EPBD #14, round point
Astringent: Alum
ASB: Truefitt&Hill, 1805


EdT: Truefitt&Hill, 1805

Enjoy your day Gentlemen!

Preshave:Hot Shower
Razor: Imperial Extra Hollow Ground
Brush: Semogue 1305
Cream: C.O. Bigelow
AS: Alum Block, Nivea ASB, Aqua Velva Classic
Finish: Ed Hardy Knock Off
Result: An excellent (if not very cheap) BBS. Yesterday's shave with the Lather Catcher was so close that there just wasn't alot to cut. A two pass light touch up and I was back to BBS.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Jeff,
Glad things are settling back into their normal-ish groove for you and family. You guys have gone through too much this past month or so. The shave sounds fantastic and relaxing. Beautiful DD my friend. Give big blades a chance...they won't let you down.

Robert, Thanks for the good thoughts.

The Duck is big I usually use 5/8 but I really enjoy shaving with it. When I started this journey and was looking at razors I asked myself "self, how much difference can 2/8ths of an inch make?" I now know the answer.....

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

(1) WELCOME to SOTD Doom. It is fantastic to have you here.
(2) Picture is perfectly fine. Conveys the message effectively...very effectively
(3) Ooooh Yeaaaaaah. I would say so. Gotta love BR.
(4) Beautiful Henckels too. Those are some fabulous shavers. Which type is she (INOX, etc...)
(5) Now, those are the shaves that bind...and is what makes all your efforts worthwhile. I also enjoy this ultimate finish every shaving (or even non-shaving) day. Congrats.

Thanks BladeRunner, she's a Friodur Inox scalope back and an awsome shaver. Have a great day!
cheers!

Well after my Saturday shave i was a little worried that i over did the edge. So i tried stropping it and i made few passes on Crox. Superb BBS. Zero Irritation 2 passes with a touch up. I could have gone 3 for fun but then i would have to wait 3 days to shave again.

Tony Miller strop
Vestavia Brush
Dr Harris + CF Lime = Lather explosion!!!!
Fili 13
WH
Skin Food
TAOS Balm

Ahhhhhh. Im ready to start another week.