Thread: Sun April 24rd - Sat April 30th

Originally Posted by Cherubino

Thank you for this magnificent forum, I hope you like my first shave:

Kent Silvertip
Martin de Candre
Palmera 14
Lotion après rasage Vetiver de Guerlain
Eau de Toliette Vetiver de Guerlain

Miguel Ángel

Nice to see you here Miguel Angel, as Tom says, enjoy as a part of the gang

Originally Posted by Birnando

Dang, that razor is just so awesome!
Me likes

I'm glad you finally got the BRO to work for you. I mainly use it now for überlather.
For that, it is great!!

Birnando, for me the problem is to find a razor far from the awesomeness in this forum .... I am always

Lather: Proraso

Brush: Thater 24mm

Antiseptic: Alum

Splash: AquaVelva Ice

ASB: CarrieM Menthol

Razor: 7/8 Friodur finished on Nakayama with water

Happy Easter, everyone, and in particular to you Miguel: welcome aboard. I do indeed like your SOTD very much, Kent silvertip + Martin de Candre + Palmera sounds like a surefire recipe for success to me.

Monday:



T.R. Cadman & Sons Bengall; Semogue 2009 LE; Nanny's Exotic soft soap; witch hazel; D.R. Harris Marlborough cologne.

Honing test. It seems I have a problem, because the razor bending goblins have been up to their tricks again. This one took ... well, let's just say it was more than one session. Anyway, once the bevel was set at last, the job was a breeze and the steel particularly nice to work with; the polishing was done on the greenish mystery hone in the picture.

Well, I must say that it's not for nothing that these blades have a high reputation, and if a straight one comes my way I'll hold on to it. As well as giving a very comfortable and clean shave, it felt as well balanced as any razor I've come across. A pleasantly surprised, happy camper today.

Originally Posted by PaulCam

I received my sample pack from Trueffit and Hill this week and I couldn't wait to use them. I didn't know which one to use first but I went with the Trafalgar.
Wow! The lather had an incredible smell and the after shave and eau de toilette didn't disappoint either. Spicy scent, I think strong bergamot scent. I like it a lot.

T&H Trafalgar has strong cardamom tones. Really nice.

Originally Posted by eTom

And we ( the bear-gang)send some greetings to our Jacky and the bear-gang in Down under.

I like Mr. & Mrs. Roger Wabbit. The Bear family looks sharp and papa bear seems almost well shaven too, LOL.

Originally Posted by du212

Back again to the SOTD thread, and so GLAD to read your shaves and look at those nice pics!!!!!
Razor: Jose Monserrat Pou 14 "Medallón Taurino, Estocada"
Summary: This taurino is an amazing razor.

Great to have you back José. That Taurino Estocada of yours is amazing indeed.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Brush: Shavemac Silvertip D01, 2 band
Razor: Hänckels Friodur 8/8 Scalloped back French point
Soap/Cream: Martin de Candre
After shave Balm: Copra oil, MdC
EdT: Eau de Candre, Eau de Vetyver
Results: A fantastic shave. This razor was low on my list untill I found the right honing regimen for it. Now it is amongst my very best! Nothing wrong with a stainless steel razor.

Birnando,
I really like your choice of hardware/software today. Well done. That Friodur rocks. The steel is very hard, but the proper bevel is set on her, she goes the extra mile. BTW: how do you like the Mdc Copra oil? Is it too oily on the skin? How about the scent? Enjoy your nice sunny day buddy.

Originally Posted by lars

Merkur : Wilkinson : Simpson : The Art of Shaving : Myrsol : Henriksen : Diptyque

A BEAUTIFUL shave Lars. Well done

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Mastro Livi 8/8 Bergam Damascus in Mammoth Ivory Scales

Awesome Otto,
Italian galore. Proraso + Livi = FANTASTIC!!!

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: CV Haljestrand #4
The edge on this razor is just absolutely STUPID sharp. In fact this might just be as sharp as anything I've ever shaved with, including a shavette with a fresh blade. Funny thing is that repeated shaving doesn't seem to dull the edge at all in fact, it seems to get sharper the more I use it and strop it.

Nice Helje GI. I know what you mean by edge getting sharper with every use. I have a Novelty that does that too. Bizarre!!! but hey, who's complaining right, LOL?

Originally Posted by Mikael

Wooo hooo! Two days of stubble and the heavy guys and gals came out and I got myself a fantastic shave!

Mikael,
Congratulation is in order for your choice of hardware/software + in achieving this wonderful shave. Well done.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

I've been frustrated with the SRD BRO soap; I was just on the verge of PIFing it away. Suddenly this morning, though, it decided to reverse course on me. I got a nice lather out of it.

Bill,
That's **Blasphemy***. PIF-ing one of the best glycerin-based soaps on the planet!!!! Glad it worked out though. Alone, this thing can easily whip up and uber that will give MdC a run for the money, LOL. If you ever decide to PIF it (which I hope you don't), put me on your list of beneficiaries.

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Simmon's Barber's Pet 5/8
This is another razor that has been sitting on the touch-up pile for a little while. I took it to the hones last night and tonight was very happy with the result. The 14 razor display case is now full, I'll have to hurry up and finish making the next one, there's plenty of razors on the to be restored pile.

Beautiful "Pet" Grant. You're fast becoming the multi-talented artist you were meant to be. Chef by day and restorer by night. Congratulations on filling up that display box. Can't wait to see what other projects you turn into works of art.

Originally Posted by sharp

Razor: Simmon's Hardware “Barber's Pet”

Wowww...another wonderful display of a Barber's Pet. Must be take your "Pet" to work day. Nice shave Glenn.

PS: Hope you find your colleagues and co-workers doing well after the ravages of the tornadoes.

Originally Posted by Cherubino

Thank you for this magnificent forum, I hope you like my first shave:
Martin de Candre
Palmera 14

Miguel,
First and foremost: WELCOME to SOTD. Great to see you here.
Second: I don't like this first shave. Really! I LOOOOOOVE it. Well done
Third: That Palerma is one heck of a looker. + can't go wrong the MdC as a soap

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

Lather: Proraso
Brush: Thater 24mm
Razor: 7/8 Friodur finished on Nakayama with water

Wonderful Friodur Ben. Great finishing touch on her. And of course the brush and lather are a nice complement to the shave as well.

Originally Posted by Arrowhead

Honing test. It seems I have a problem, because the razor bending goblins have been up to their tricks again. This one took ... well, let's just say it was more than one session. Anyway, once the bevel was set at last, the job was a breeze and the steel particularly nice to work with; the polishing was done on the greenish mystery hone in the picture.

As well as giving a very comfortable and clean shave, it felt as well balanced as any razor I've come across.

Wowww Andy,
Sounds like your diligence paid off. Kudos for sticking with it. The rewards are great at the end. That stone looks interesting. It could be anything from an Escher to a Thuringian (I think)...Hard to say.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush (Rudy Vey): 26mm w/TGN Grade A Sivertip Badger

Maxterpiece: 7/8" Böker "Finest Silver Steel", Extra Hollow Ground, Round Point (Faux Ivory scales)

Strop: 50/65 laps (Neil Miller linen/Premium IV leather)

Überlather: Godrej "Menthol & Mist" Shave Creme + Mitchell's Wool Fat 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 Balm: eShave "Almond" AS Balm

Results: This Böker hadn't seen much action lately (too many Maxterpieces to go through ), so today was her moment to come out and shine. And shine, she did . A MARVELOUS shave. Da Fat and Godrej were a heavenly mix to lather with and the Böker was an amazing steel to wipe the "Easter" whiskers with. Fantastically BBS and super smooth . I loved this shave and so did my wife (she's my litmus test).

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Have an AMAZING Monday gentlemen .

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Wowww Andy,
Sounds like your diligence paid off. Kudos for sticking with it. The rewards are great at the end. That stone looks interesting. It could be anything from an Escher to a Thuringian (I think)...Hard to say.

(Sniff) well I was paid in advance you see Handsomely as it happens, with a big block of yew and some little billets of pewter, so I'm happy enough, and then there's the educational aspect.

As regards the stone, I don't suppose I'll find out what it is unless I turn up on Neil Miller's doorstep and demand an ID; it's glassy hard and I did wonder whether it might be an Idwal or something of that ilk. In this case it helped to use a narrower hone (1 1/2"). There's another mystery rock to come later this week, but I'm finished with honing for today.

Boker Red injun 101/Uber Lather, Arko stick followed by Tet-a-tet SC/ Turkish horsehair #8 (a big lather requires a BIG Brush)/ Stetson to finish

A nice simple shave to start the day and finish up a 4 day W/e. Great Shaves today gentlemen.

Monday
Musgo Real SC/Merkur HD with Gillette 7 oclock/Vie Long E16505 brush/Gillette Intense Cooling lotion balsam