Thread: Sun May 22nd - Sat May 28th

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Mark,
You were missed my friend. Glad to see you back in full force. That Kobar is truly a magnificent piece of steel.

PS: How's the new venture coming?

The new venture is working out really good, its a lot of bust ass work, cause the quicker we get them windows in, we can hunt down more work ! We had some severe weather roll thru here Tuesday with hail as big as softballs in places. We've been handing out fliers and picking up some repair work from those storms. It ain't gonna be real easy at first, but in about a year or so we both should be sittin pretty well, just takes time !
I still like to post daily, but now I just can't sit around the puter and chat at will like before. These two razors are runnin pretty much on even keel, but I might give a slight edge to the Wester, but then I've used it a bit more too. Thanks buddy and have a good eve/night

Good morning friends!

PREP: Proraso Preshave Cream
BRUSH: New Forest Tubby2
SOAP: Geo.F.Trumper GFT Shaving Cream
SCUTTLE: Georgetown Pottery Scuttle
STROP: Kanayama Cordovan #30000
RAZOR: Wade & Butcher The Clean Shaver
SHAVE: 2 passes, WTG / XTG
AS: Geo F. Trumper Lime SkinFood
RESULT: Great shave



Have a great day all.

Good morning.

Filarmonica 13 : Semogue Owners Club : Penhaligons English Fern : Brut after shave : L'Erbolario balsamo

My fifth complete straight razor shave, and the first one with this Filarmonica.

You can tell from the choice of razor this morning that we were inevitably going to have a visit by 'Mr. Nick'. Common sense and advice from experienced shavers dictate that this type is "...not recommended for beginners..." But of course the undersigned is not really bothered with such ...details.

So I went ahead and ended up with a close shave, 4 nicks and redness in the usual half side of the neck. Face hurts a bit, but we're ok.

A precise instrument, this beauty is. Did an excellent touch up job in both upper lip sides. With experience, this razor will do magic.

Here comes the weekend!!
I wish all of you the very best for it

Pre-Shave: Warm Shower

Brush: Shavemac D01 2-band SIlvertip

Razor: Charlie Lewis Custom, Spike point, Mammoth Ivory scales.

Head Shaver: Feather All Stainless

Strop: SRD Premium IV, English Bridle. E.L. 3"

Soap/Cream:DR Harris Arlington

Astringent: Alum Osma

After shave Balm: DR Harris Arlington

EdT: DR Harris Arlington

Results: Another fine shave. Arlington has been a long time favorite. Good quality products, with a lovely scent. The Shavemac is by far my most dense brush, it goes medieval on any soap regardless of how hard they are Todays head shave was done with a Feather DE. This razor is rather on the mild side. I like it!

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I'm still testing "The Beautiful Beast".

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: Bob Allman custom 10/8 w/ water buffalo horn scales
ASB: Caswell-Massey Newport

What a start of a new day. Smooth shave.

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Shavemac, my D01 monster
Razor Klas Törnblom
Soap: Cella
AS: Code
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean

Prep: Hot Shower, Baby Oil Gel
Razor: T Noonan Arabic
Brush: VDH Boar
Soap: Williams
AS: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Finish: Crusellas Kolonia 1800 Vetiver

Result: A very clean, crisp shave, I think I've got the edge on this razor sorted out as it effortlessly removed what little stubble I had following an outstanding shave yesterday. Tried using the baby oil gel to retain some moisture on my face. While it did slow the drying out a little, I think it's just the nature of the beast that Williams doesn't have much linger time. That said, it did go quite well with the Kolonia 1800 Vetiver (both have a lemony, citrusy thing happening.)

Pre-Shave: Warm Shower w/ Conditioner in Beard

Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 (2-Band)

Razor: Robert Williams Custom, 7/8 Barber's Notch

Strop: Kanayama

Soap/Cream:Cade

After shave: Habit Rouge (Vintage)

EdP: Habit Rouge EdP

Results: An outstanding shave. I just got this fine piece of custom workmanship from another member. It is a beauty to look at and it shaves the part. The Chubby whipped up an incredible lather and the RW wiped it clean. I'm BBS like you wouldn't believe and ready to head to court. What a way to wrap up the work week. You gentlemen are the best!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Results: An outstanding shave. I just got this fine piece of custom workmanship from another member. It is a beauty to look at and it shaves the part.

I'm so glad to hear that RW delivered Bill. It sure looks purdy

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Razor: Robert Williams Custom, 7/8 Barber's Notch

Bill,
If you are on your feet today, good luck. Wonderful razor!! I'd like one just like it!!