Thread: Sun May 22nd - Sat May 28th

Prep: Hot shower – followed by Robeson bay rum (mentholated) beard prep method
SS: Proraso “Sapone da Barba”
Brush: Vie-Long 16915 “Silvertip Badger”
Razor: EJ “Chatsworth” w/ Wilkinson Sword blade
Astringent: Dickinson’s Witch Hazel
ASB: Anherb Natural Aftershave Conditioner
AS: Aqua Velva Classic “Ice Blue”
Result: Next best thing to a straight razor shave…

Originally Posted by MickR

"Imperial Leather" soap

I haven't seen "Imperial Leather" soap since I was in Eldoret, Kenya MickR.

Thanks for the advanced warning about its usefulness--or lack thereof--as a shave soap.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Custom Razor by Maximilian

I hope you like the photo's. I combined two passions of mine.

Oh yeah!! Great shots! And that razor really looks awesome

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Nice, smooth and soothing saturday morning shave

Yes Sten, That's what it is all about
By the way, what do you say to a razor/honing night this coming week? I'd love to get together soon for some shave-geekery

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razors: Nessbitt´s Crown razor and a Heljsestrand SE (had to change to a Merkur though, to dull blade)

Always brilliant photos Mikael. Inspiring stuff, Thank you!

Originally Posted by eTom

Last day near Tiberias. In the morning a little bit rain

After a brake in Tiberias we drove to Nazareth and visited the beautiful churches and the arabic market and Old Town

Looks like a fantastic vacation buddy! Thanks for all the great photos!

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Nothing fancy here but a really good shave just the same.

A good shave is what this is all about.!
Shaving with a vintage razor that is honed properly is awesome, regardless of brand or bling

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Thanks Mikael, but it happens and I certainly didn't need another, although it was a nice size and would have made a great Maxterpiece (after a fabulous rescale).

That is one beautiful Chubby man. A Monster in her own right. Love that Helje SE. But, hide it from Mark's (Blugill) view...If he sees it, he's gonna want it, LOOOOOL

I still suspect you hide Max somewhere at home, he keeps on doing the most wonderful scales for you. But you´re worth it! So, I should prob not say anything to Blugill about the NOS 7 day set of Heljestrand blades I baged recently

Originally Posted by Birnando

Always brilliant photos Mikael. Inspiring stuff, Thank you!

Thank you Björnar! Very cool blade you´ve got today, the pattern is unreal. Very nice piece, indeed!

Saturday:

Gillette Tuckaway : Wilkinson : Arko : Omega No. 34 : Floid Vigoroso locion : Santa Maria Novella crema pre/dopo barba : Creed Millesime Imperial



If I had to be left with one DE razor, at this moment in time, this would be it. It's that good.

PREP: Hot shower
RAZOR: Brian Brown Custom 7/8th's
BRUSH: Thater
UBERLATHER: Qed "Sandalwood" and Trumpers " Sandalwood"
ASTRINGENT: Thayers Unscented
ASB: Skinfood Sandalwood
EDT: Arden " Sandalwood"
RESULTS: A TRULY AMAZING SHAVE

I got this blade from Brian yesterday and I just had to use it. This blade is awesome. It fits great in my hand and it was so much fun using. The spike point is not to be taken lightly, as it almost got me a couple times. This blade wiped away my three days growth with so much ease it dint feel like I was shaving. Also I used a true sandalwood uberlather with QED and Trumpers u cant ask for a better sandalwood combo. My face is super smooth,BBS,and ready for a day of much deserved relaxation

GREAT PHOTOS AND SHAVES THIS WHOLE WEEK GUYS!!!!!
CANT WAIT FOR NEXT WEEKS!!

Mysore soap
Merkur 34C-HD
Gillette super thin
Simpsons Duke 3
Arko cream
Propolis
Duru lemon cologne.

Feeling a little shitty just came down with a cold, but the shave was highly enjoyable smooth and fresh.

Jamie.

Semogue 1520 | Bomb Custom (Vetiver/Cedar/Patchouli) | Goodfella DE | Alum | Cade Balm | ELDO Fat Electrician

No shave for me tonight gentlemen. Its 3am here and I've just got home. I picked up a shift filling in for another guy as a dish-pig (kitchen hand), man that was a hard nights work.
Way to exhausted to make any intelligent comments so I'll just say thanks for all the great posts and pics.
Grant

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Razor:Henckels 6/8

Strop: Ambrose corto Cordovan(20/50)

Brush: Vie Long E16510

Lather:Manantiales de la Toja SS,

AS: Givenchy stick

EdT: antidote, Viktor and Rolf

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