Thread: Sun April 24rd - Sat April 30th

No Jeff,
most of the time I use mit Nikon-D300.
This little toy-camera I only use there, where big cameras are not allowed (e.g. Ice Hockey matches).

Wostenholm | La Toja Manantiales (From Robert) | Semogue 830 | CarrieM ASB | Yatagan

Prep: Hot shower – followed by Proraso pre-post shave cream
SS/SC: MWF + Castle Forbes Essential Oil (Lime)
Brush: Simpsons T2 Tulip “Super Badger”
Strop: VB Red Latigo 50 fabric; 60 leather
Razor: 5/8” Boker "Red Injun"
Astringent: Dickinson’s Witch Hazel
ASB: Chanel (Paris) “Pour Monsieur”
EDT: Penhaligon’s “Opus 1870”
Result: Feeling, looking and smelling great!



My niece--a student at the University of Alabama--was right in the middle of the monster storm and two tornadoes that ripped through Tuscaloosa, Alabama Wednesday evening. She escaped without any injuries, thank God, but the apartment complex she lives in was heavily damaged. All of the victims of this devastating natural disaster are in my prayers.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Wowww Andy,
"It's raining razors, Hallelujah" . They're both gorgeous. Can't wait to see the ones you got from Mikael. His collection is top notch.

Ha ha, well it certainly looks that way, doesn't it? I'm trying to clear a backlog at the moment, which is why there's been an interesting selection this week. No SOTD just yet, but here's some rough and ready snaps of the two new arrivals from Mikael, first a Bengall:



Don't know quite what to do for the best with this one, probably as little as possible, but the bloodstains will have to go. Love those stacked washers ... this one belongs in the Rustiques club, I think. The second is a bit of a mystery:



There's some nice detailing where the chamfers resolve into the point, not so easy to photograph though:



Again, my feeling is that less is more in terms of restoration. It's just the sort of blade which appeals to me; I'll have to see if I can find something in the meat cleaver line to return the favour one day.

Prep: Hot Shower, Baby Oil Gel
Razor: Boker Red Injun #102
Brush: VDH Boar
Soap: VDH Deluxe
AS: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Finish: Crusellas Colonia 1800 Sandalwood


Results: Simple as a brick, cheaper than rice and beans, but a great shave to start the weekend. Got to go get some Lab work done this morning. Gosh I hate going to the doctor. I love how they act like you've got nowhere to be and have all day to get there. I hope this isn't the case this morning. I'd like to be home from work at a reasonable hour, I've got beer that needs drinking.

Strop: Illinois 835
Brush: FS Finest Badger
Soap: Proraso
Razor: Superior Razor in Ivory
Astringent: Thayer's Witch Hazel
Balm: Nivea Replenishing
A/S: Wahl Bay Rum
Result: I only have 2 wedges, but i really have to get some more in the collection. I cant quite explain what it is, but I really enjoy using them. The Superior Razor wiped off 2 days worth of growth with no worries. A three pass BBS. My face feels fantastically smooth.

Have a great weekend Boys.
Grant

Joseph Rodgers wedge/Best shave Horsehair #1/ Arko / Vintage English Leather AS Lotion

A nice simple DFS to start the day.

Gentlemen, have a great day.

My inaugural shave of the day in honor of the Royal Wedding. Best wishes to the happy couple.

Razor: Joseph Allen & Sons NON-XXL with mother of pearl scales honed by Glen
Brush: Rooney Finest 1/1
Shaving Cream: Castle Forbes Lavender
Cologne: Creed Windsor

No shave for me today

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Thank you, Robert! I can speak for everyone that you are the spirit of our endevours!! I and WE appreciate your heartfelt and intelligent responses to our posts! A comment from you is very complementary! Thank you, our friend! Tom

Tom,
You flatter me. I am humbled by your words my friend. Thank you very much. I don't know what to say, except "Thank You"

Originally Posted by eTom

Another Wade & Butcher

Tom,
How many W&B do you have (just curious)? I love them all

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brains and looks, you´re one lucky guy and that chubby looks very yummy, wonderfull tips! Nice pic and setup, as allways!

Originally Posted by Mikael

+1

Thank you Mikael

Originally Posted by Otto

Soap: Proraso
Razor: Mastro Livi: 6/8
ASB: Proraso

Otto,
What a beautiful "Italian Affair". I love it. Only if the brush was Italian too (like Acqua Di Parma or Acca Kappa), then you'd have a TIS (Total Italian Shave), LOL. Well done maestro

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: Filarmonica 13
RESULT: first-class shave

Béla,
First class is right. That Fili is one nice shaver. As are your other gear.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Juan Vollmer Palmera #14
Honing Regimen: 1-5-10K Chosera, Nakayama Maruichi, Y/G Escher
Results: Today's shave was very comfortable and close. I'm trying to assess my different finishers these days, so I'm experimenting a lot with the stones. Today's regimen yielded great results, but I think it was a bit overkill with the two finishers.

Birnando,
Lovely experiment my friend. I admit, I have done the two finisher thing as well from time to time. I found it to be overkill too. But hey, why not? It's fun...Does Chosera make higher grits than 10K?

Love that Palmera. She's a beauty. You're lucky I don't live near you buddy. I'd be there all the time, drooling over your collection, LOL

Originally Posted by Mikael

I added Al´s Bomd and made superlather, they´re both better off alone, I think. Wonderful shave though, both face and doom´s very clean

Lovely shot Mikael. I LOVE the DORKO. Yeap...Al's creme is uber by itself. No need to mix. I think I still need to tweak some of the Nanny's I have left to get a decent lather though.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

A unique group of gentleman is what you all are.

+1

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

I get it, this is a trick picture. Your camera is taking a picture of your camera taking a picture of your camera and the shave gear happened to get in the way.

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Wostenholm | La Toja Manantiales (From Robert)

Beautiful frameback Wosty Bill. How did you like the Manantiales?

Originally Posted by jhenry

My niece--a student at the University of Alabama--was right in the middle of the monster storm and two tornadoes that ripped through Tuscaloosa, Alabama Wednesday evening. She escaped without any injuries, thank God, but the apartment complex she lives in was heavily damaged. All of the victims of this devastating natural disaster are in my prayers.

OMG Monroe. I am very glad to hear that she's OK. This weather has been ripping through much of the mid-west has taken a toll on human life. It is sad to see. The folks in the tornado stricken areas have been in my wife and I's prayers.

Originally Posted by Arrowhead

Ha ha, well it certainly looks that way, doesn't it? I'm trying to clear a backlog at the moment, which is why there's been an interesting selection this week. No SOTD just yet, but here's some rough and ready snaps of the two new arrivals from Mikael.

Wowwwww. Nice ones Andy. Congratulations on a few nice grabs (and Kudos to Mikael). Holy cow. I would love to see what you end up doing with them. Good luck and looking forward to seeing them featured here soon

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Gosh I hate going to the doctor. I love how they act like you've got nowhere to be and have all day to get there. I hope this isn't the case this morning. I'd like to be home from work at a reasonable hour, I've got beer that needs drinking.

They almost always book 5-6 patients at the same time. I guess those docs never learned the basic principle in physics which states that "no two objects can occupy the same space at the same time" (well, unless you're in the quantum realm, LOL). Hope everything checks out, you get your clean bill of health and get home in time to pop that beer open. Enjoy it my friend. You deserve it.

Originally Posted by baldy

Result: I only have 2 wedges, but i really have to get some more in the collection. I cant quite explain what it is, but I really enjoy using them. My face feels fantastically smooth.

Hey Grant,
Wedges don't mess around. They don't provide feedback for you to see how you like thing while you're shaving, LOL (like hollows like to do). They just get in there and do the cutting. No fuss, no mess, no discussion. That's my explanation of it at least, LOL

You need at least a couple more in your collection. As an enabler (if I may), Wacker makes a nice near wedge. Frederick Reynolds is another good one. Helje #41 (if you can find one), is a superb wedge (a pain to hone though), Wosty Celebrated IXL (used yesterday), albeit 1/4 to 1/2 hollow is one that like to act like a wedge. There's more (David's JR is another...see post below yours)

Originally Posted by newb

Joseph Rodgers wedge

Beautiful Wedge David

Originally Posted by Noswad

My inaugural shave of the day in honor of the Royal Wedding. Best wishes to the happy couple.
Razor: Joseph Allen & Sons NON-XXL with mother of pearl scales honed by Glen

Beautiful JA Noswad, but I must say that I am ready to move on from all the news about the Royal wedding, their dresses, hairdos, and all the hoopla, LOL

Gem OCMM on the Nugget
HeadSlick Shave Cream
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Ice Blue Aqua Velva
So Smooth, Bubble Gum wouldn't stick to it !!!

Torrey "SHARK"
Omega Pro 49
Nivea Cream
Ice Blue Aqua Velva
So Soft, My After Shave all ran off !!!