Thread: Sun April 17th - Sat April 23rd

Lather: AlRaz Bay Rum Cream

Brush: Thater 24mm

Antiseptic: Alum

Splash: Aqua Velva Ice

ASB: CarrieM menthol asb

Razor: Flic

Coffee: Dragging arse today. Some home roast in a Moka Pot.

Misc: Usually Shave at night after shower, but did not finish installing the backup sump system until pretty late, so I skipped.

This is one of my experimental "Spyderco UF" razors. I touched it up with some diamond spray on the UF, then rinsed everything and did probably....40ish strokes on clean UF. Better than I expected.

I noticed this morning I have a "farmers tan/sunburn" from playing my first non-rainy 18 holes of the year yesterday. Even the hat tanline....

Filarmonica | Shavemac | SRD Patchouli + Bomb Boheme + Glycerin | Thayers Rose | Sabon | Mazzolari Patchouly

WOW! An earthy floral explosion occured in the den today. This uber gave such a wonderful aroma, and the best part is it's lingering on! Add to that Mazzolari's wonderful Patchouly fragrance and I'm channelling my inner hippy (of course, I'm the clean shaven and well showered kind of hippy)!

Gentlemen, it's been a wonderful week of shaves displayed. I wish everyone a wonderful Easter weekend!

Originally Posted by baldy

Fonti, That is such a stunning razor. Even those who aren't fan's of patina would have to admit that its beautiful.
Grant

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Gorgeous Wosty Béla

Thank you for yours kind words my friends.

Cheers,
Béla

Location: Coffs Harbour Australia
Strop: Illinois 835
Brush: FS Finest Badger
Soap: Proraso
Razors: Custom Gotta 120 5/8, ERN Crown & Sword 6/8
Astringent: Thayer's Witch Hazel
A/S Balm: Nivea Replenishing
A/S: Wahl Bay Rum
I've tried to touch-up these 2 razors a couple of times in recent months, but haven't quite been able to get them to where they should be. last night I had all the hones out for another razor and decided to take both these ones down to the DMT1200 and back up again, finishing on the new Coticule. Going down and tidying up the bevel seemed to work, and the edge off the Coti is fantastic. Using just water, the edge seems very sharp and very smooth, what more can you want from a rock? 3 Passes BBS, these 2 razors are back

Thanks for all the great post and pics gentlemen.
Grant

Valet, New Improved Model C
The Million Dollar Razor
Feather SE Blade D/1
Omega Pro 49
Tabac Stick
Pinaud Clubman

BBS Fo Sho !!!
Two passes with a touch up here n there
This is one of the closest shaves I've had in quite some time !
Now I can truly say, Japanese Steel is Awesome !!!
This is probably the closest to a Japanese Straight "Feather Blade"
as I will get for awhile, till then have a Great Weekend Guys !!!

Originally Posted by baldy

Razors: Custom Gotta 120 5/8, ERN Crown & Sword 6/8

You have some of the nicest, coolest razors. Great taste.

Prep: Hot shower - followed by Lucky Tiger Molle’ brushless shave cream
SS/SC: EJ “Sea Buckthorn” + TOBS “Rose”
Brush: Omega Gold “Silvertip Badger”
Strop: VB Red Latigo 55 fabric; 60 leather
Razor: 11/16” J A Henckels
Astringent: Dickinson’s Witch Hazel
ASB: GFT “Coral Skin Food”
AS: Booster “Polar Ice”
Result: As good as it gets…

Originally Posted by eTom

razor: Pearson

Very niiiiiiiiice Tom

Originally Posted by eTom

I think the winners of the World Championship will be:
1. USA
2. CAN
3. SWE
Other ideas???

Don't know about the U18, but RUSS seems to be a very good contender.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Commentary: Simple as a hammer but a very refreshing way to start the day.

That sounds like a nice shave. Have a great Friday GI

Originally Posted by du212

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

Just wondering. Because I have seen you with wonderful stuff, but no Al's. No worries.

Originally Posted by Birnando

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?

B.,
I know exactly what you mean. I hate it when my shaves end. Congrats on that bliss moment. Have a fabulous weekend and great Easter.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: Simpson Chubby 3
Razor: Ant Arrow
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!!

FANTASTIC shave with a lovely blade Mikael. I like that Chubby 3 too...HUGE brush. Have a great adventure in the country side.

Originally Posted by du212

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Razor: Dovo Blackstar 5/8/
Lather: La Toja Manantiales soap
Summary: Dovo, the biggest razor maker, gives us tools with an excellent perfomance at a reasonable price. La Toja manantiales....is a easy lathering soap, gives me the perfect lather for a close and comfortable shave....

A-MA-ZIIIIIIIING José. Absolutely amazing shot. Love the Dovo. I concur that the La Toja is a TERRIFIC top performing soap. Well done maestro

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Henckels Friodor 8/8 Spanish point w/ mammoth ivory scales
Have a good Easter.

Beautiful Friodur Otto. Nice way to start the weekend. Have a great Easter as well.

Originally Posted by PaulCam

Is there such a thing as "razor envy"?

Here? On SOTD or SRP? Naaaaahhh, LOL

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

Razor: Flic
I noticed this morning I have a "farmers tan/sunburn" from playing my first non-rainy 18 holes of the year yesterday. Even the hat tanline....

Nice blade Ben. Looks like you should have a relaxing day today, in preparation for the Easter weekend. Or maybe another round of Easter Golf?

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Filarmonica | Shavemac | SRD Patchouli + Bomb Boheme + Glycerin | Thayers Rose | Sabon | Mazzolari Patchouly

...and I'm channelling my inner hippy (of course, I'm the clean shaven and well showered kind of hippy)!

And I thought that's your everyday look, LOL. Well done duuuuude. Rock on

Originally Posted by baldy

[CENTER] Razors: Custom Gotta 120 5/8, ERN Crown & Sword 6/8
I've tried to touch-up these 2 razors a couple of times in recent months, but haven't quite been able to get them to where they should be. last night I had all the hones out for another razor and decided to take both these ones down to the DMT1200 and back up again, finishing on the new Coticule. Going down and tidying up the bevel seemed to work, and the edge off the Coti is fantastic. Using just water, the edge seems very sharp and very smooth, what more can you want from a rock? 3 Passes BBS, these 2 razors are back

Congrats Grant. They look fabulous. It's all about the bevel. 95% of the honing game. "No bevel=no go"

Originally Posted by blugill

BBS Fo Sho !!!
This is one of the closest shaves I've had in quite some time !
Now I can truly say, Japanese Steel is Awesome !!!

Mark,
Congratulations my friend. Feathers are awesome blades. Ultra sharp. Some don't like it, but it performs best when broken in (I think)

Originally Posted by jhenry

Razor: 11/16” J A Henckels

BIUUUUU-TI-FUUUUUUUUl Henckels Monroe. Well done

Originally Posted by PaulCam

Vintage mug is part of 6 mug collection. Classic pin up girl stuff. I may be putting this beautiful collection up for grabs on eBay. Not sure yet.

Nicely done Paul. Beautiful mug too. I would hate to see you get rid of this thing on eBay.

Shave of the Day "Good Friday" April 21, 2011

Pre: Hot shower, Nivea Face Scrub, Musgo Real Glyce Lime Oil soap
Shave Cream: Musgo Real SC
Razor: 1966 Gillette Super Speed with Personna blade (3rd. use)
Post: Cold water rinse with RazorRock alum block
After Shave: Nivea Replenshing Balm
Cologne: Dolce & Gabbana "Light Blue"



Vintage mug is part of 6 mug collection. Classic pin up girl stuff.
I may be putting this beautiful collection up for grabs on eBay. Not sure yet.



My first real lather. Took me a while! The Musgo Real SC really whipped up rich.
Smelled great and felt great.



My trusty Gillette. Easter Sunday she's stepping aside for the Merkur 38C.



My Omega brush is breaking in nicely. I really like the RazorRock alum after my shave.



I am feeling great today. Nice shave and nice cologne. Beautiful sunny day.

Yesterday I received my sample pack from Truefitt and Hill. My first high end shaving products.
I can't wait to give them a go!

You gents all have a wonderful day!

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 23mm Shavemac Silvertip Badger

Maxterpiece: 7/8" Friodur #17 ss INOX, 1/2 Hollow, Spike Point - in G10 Hunter Orange scales

Strop: 5/5 laps (Torolf linen/Premium IV leather)

Überlather: Jack Black "Triple Supreme" Shaving Creme + Ogallala "Bay Rum/Sweet Orange" Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Ogallala "Bay Rum + Sandalwood"

Cologne: Ogallala "Bay Rum" Double Strength

Results: Lots of good and new stuff. First up is my Henckels #17. She is the twin of the Henckels #19 (in Green Lime G10 clothing - featured Wednesday). This one was matched in similar G10 scales, but in Hunter Orange. The "Twins" go so well together (see this link HERE and tell me what you think). I love these Friodur/Henckels. I honed this one up myself and she is really sharp and super smooth (even Max would be proud - I think). Secondly, Rene sent me some Ogallala Bay Rum/Sweet Orange shave soap and I got a Mango bowl to put her in. This soap smells amazing (my wife loves it too). Thanks Rene . I have become such a Bay Rum fan, that I ordered an entire lineup of their AS/EdC. The lather was super fantastic and the Friodur provided me with one heck of a shave. I love this BBS feeling . TERRIFIC all around. What a way to start this Friday.

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Have an FANTASTIC Friday gentlemen .