Thread: Sun May 22nd - Sat May 28th

Here you get it!

LOL... I knew it wasn't you.

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Thanks for sharing all the live pics from your trip. I've enjoyed all of them. Are you going to visit the dead sea?

Originally Posted by blugill

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

That is great new Mark. Glad to hear it. It is hard work and you don't see the rewards immediately, but that's what delayed gratification and the pursuit of your dreams is all about. I completely understand about the chat though. We'll cherish every moment you can spare buddy. Go knock them dead

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: Wade & Butcher The Clean Shaver

Wowww Béla...that is one gorgeous W&B. Look at the etching on that thing. Just beautiful. There should be a "Love" button somewhere, "like is an understatement.

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

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

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..."

Konstantinos,
Beautiful shave and kudos on sticking with it buddy. The Filarmonica is among one of the best shavers out there, (almost) bar none. Sorry to hear about the nicks though. That could be due to one of two things: (1) technique (which will come in time) or, (2) edge not being quite there yet. In terms of whether it's a beginner's razor or not, I say why not? I used a Filarmonica after ~2 weeks into straight shaving (I think) and it was fine. Technique will come my friend, edge you have to be sure about. No guess work there...Did she come shave ready by a honemeister

Originally Posted by Birnando

Brush: Shavemac D01 2-band SIlvertip
Razor: Charlie Lewis Custom, Spike point, Mammoth Ivory scales.
Results: Another fine shave. The Shavemac is by far my most dense brush, it goes medieval on any soap regardless of how hard they are

Dear custom-meister (your new nickname, LOL)
That is a beautiful CL...Love the tang work. I completely agree about your Shavemac assessment. As far a density, nothing beats it

Originally Posted by Otto

I'm still testing "The Beautiful Beast".
Razor: Bob Allman custom 10/8 w/ water buffalo horn scales

Otoo,
testing??? I don't think so my friend. I think you are in love with her and just don't want to admit it, LOL

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: Shavemac, my D01 monster

Nice Monster Mikael. She dwarfs your Klas,

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: T Noonan Arabic
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.

Well done and congrats on honing this beauty up

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Razor: Robert Williams Custom, 7/8 Barber's Notch
Results: An outstanding shave. I just got this fine piece of custom workmanship from another member.

Congrats Bill. She is a beauty. However, I think Birnando (sorry, the custom-meister) is becoming a bad influence in your life, LOOOOL. Seems like you're trying to beat his customs collection. We have to save you from yourself, LOOOOL.

Originally Posted by Birnando

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

it's all your fault he wants to become a custom-meister like you, LOOOOOL. He used to be such a nice guy, happy with his Maxtom and Buddel LOOOOL. Now, he just wants to collect customs. Custom this and custom that

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

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

Jeff,
Not you too buddy. You want to be like Bill too? Man...this is just toxic, LOOOOL. You're a cop for heaven's sake...The rest f us look up to you. Pull yourself together man and resist the temptation, LOOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by sharp

Result: This morning was the 2 pass test shave for the Geneva. The edge was just as I hoped it would be, very smooth and very sharp. I'm feeling like a celebrity today. Today will go down as one of my most memorable.

You are a celebrity Glenn. I guess that would make the rest of us Paparazzis, LOOOL. Great shave buddy. Congratulations. I wish you more memorable shaves like today

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: 11/16 Bengall (Sawn-off)
I discovered this place today Coffs Harbour Men's Shed | CHESS Employment and spent the afternoon there....the piece of burl that I used for todays Bengall, got enough for another 2 sets of burl scales.

Wait a second Grant. Did you change the scales on that Bengall? Nice burl scales. And sounds like a great organization. I wish we had things like that here. Maybe we do and I don't know it. Well done.

Originally Posted by blueman

Futur (3.5)
Gillette Super Thin (1)
FS Finest Badger
Caswell-Massey 1752 Almond Shave Soap
Nivea Post Shave Balm
Old Spice After Shave

Awesome brother...simply awesome

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I used Bath house Spanish nut & fig and Acca Kappa(Thank you Robert). WOW what a combo. Im The Big Bad Bug Killer!!! LOL!

You're welcome...That is a great combo (haven't tried it myself). Glad you like it you Bug Murderer, LOL

Originally Posted by eTom

Today in Zefat, very important place or the jewish people.

Nearby our hotel is the Jordan river. We visited today the Baptismal Place

There were also a lot of beavers and fishes

Beautiful Tom.

Originally Posted by jhenry

Razor: 5/8” Fromm “Red Head”

Beauuuuuuutiful From Monroe

Originally Posted by Maximilian

Tom, you seriously need a haircut.

LOOOOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by eTom

Max, there were titts under the shirt.
It's not me!! The next picture would show a wet shirt, there you can see titts!

Are you sure...I am not convinced, LOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by eTom

Here you get it!

Max: I am still not convinced, are you??? Hmmmmm, LOOOOOOOOOOL

Tom: Do you have a slow motion video too, LOOOOOOL?

Originally Posted by Maximilian

LOL... I knew it wasn't you.

Yeah right...that's not what you told me, LOOOOOL

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 24mm Shavemac Silvertip Badger

Razor: 11/16" F.W. Engels "Perfect Temper", Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point

Strop: 35/45 laps (Torolf linen / SRD Premium IV leather)

Überlather: L'Occitane "Cade" Shave Creme + L'Occitane "Cade" Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS

After Shave Balm: L'Occitane "Cade" ASB

Cologne: L'Occitane "Eau Des 4 Voleurs" EdC

Results: A beautiful, yet simple shave for this TGIF. The Engels hadn't seen much action lately, especially since I lost the bid on a gorgeous 8/8" one recently ...So, I figured it's time to give mine a moment in the spotlight. She did not disappoint. It's going to be a short day and a long weekend.

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Have a FANTABULOUS Friday gentlemen.

Razor: Platipus
Pre-shave: Noxzema
Brush: Rooney pure badger
Soap: Omega
Coagulant: Styptic....lots and lots on styptic.

Not a good shave today. First pass went great. On the second pass, I had one of those sneezes that just sort of sneaks up on you. Ended up with a 3 1/2" slice on my left cheek. Needless to say I won't be shaving for a few days while it heals up. I'll just have to get my fix by continuing to look at all of these wonderful SOTD's.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Jeff,
Not you too buddy. You want to be like Bill too? Man...this is just toxic, LOOOOL. You're a cop for heaven's sake...The rest of us look up to you. Pull yourself together man and resist the temptation, LOOOOOOOL

I am no longer a cop rather a retired cop. Some say "once a cop always a cop". Anyway, I am now a Fed, not the same as a cop.
I finally understand how drug addicts feel. I cannot stop myself either. Least I am having fun!!!

Enjoy the weekend!!

Originally Posted by Theseus

...Ended up with a 3 1/2" slice on my left cheek. Needless to say I won't be shaving for a few days while it heals up. I'll just have to get my fix by continuing to look at all of these wonderful SOTD's.

Wow, that sounds real bad, Sorry to hear that.
I hope it heals up quickly
Styptic is indeed a necessity in the shave den!

Originally Posted by Theseus

Razor: Platipus
Pre-shave: Noxzema
Brush: Rooney pure badger
Soap: Omega
Coagulant: Styptic....lots and lots on styptic.

Not a good shave today. First pass went great. On the second pass, I had one of those sneezes that just sort of sneaks up on you. Ended up with a 3 1/2" slice on my left cheek. Needless to say I won't be shaving for a few days while it heals up. I'll just have to get my fix by continuing to look at all of these wonderful SOTD's.

Hope your ok. When I get a nasty one, I use a good antibiotic cream and cover it. Seems to make things heal faster.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Dear custom-meister (your new nickname, LOL)
That is a beautiful CL...Love the tang work. I completely agree about your Shavemac assessment. As far a density, nothing beats it

Thanks for the kind words Robert. Yes, the Shavemac is ridiculously dense.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Congrats Bill. She is a beauty. However, I think Birnando (sorry, the custom-meister) is becoming a bad influence in your life, LOOOOL. Seems like you're trying to beat his customs collection. We have to save you from yourself, LOOOOL.

I have seen Bill mention in post that he is The enabler, this is just Karma
I'm gonna have to stay on my toes here, In fact, I guess a new Custom is in order for tomorrows SOTD.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

it's all your fault he wants to become a custom-meister like you, LOOOOOL. He used to be such a nice guy, happy with his Maxtom and Buddel LOOOOL. Now, he just wants to collect customs. Custom this and custom that

LOL.
Bill is indeed building a fantastic collection. Just look at what he used today! Nice.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Hope your ok. When I get a nasty one, I use a good antibiotic cream and cover it. Seems to make things heal faster.

Yeah, I put some neosporin on it once it stopped bleeding. Luckily it wasn't too deep. Shouldn't leave much of a scar, if any at all.