Thread: Sun May 22nd - Sat May 28th

Excellent shaves gentleman.

As a side note, my thoughts go out to everyone that lives in the mid West and that's being struck by the dreadful tornados, which already have killed over 80 people in Joplin and destroyed whatever came in it's path. I know several SOTD/SRP members that live in that area. Nothing much we can do than pray and give everyone the strength to fight through nature's will.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Trade!? ...

Hehehehehe

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Very very nice, the best straight shave so far. I'm getting the hang of it pretty fast, and I like it. It offers a lot of flexibility and less irritation compared to using a DE (assuming the same 'beginners' technique).

Kudos to you Konstantinos for sticking with it. Trust me; it gets much much much better. Beautiful razor and fantastic post-shave software too.

Originally Posted by tfrod

Geneva 6/8th

Excellent...Genevas are simply great shavers

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

This was just a straight up Cowboy shave (thus the snuff can in the SOTD picture.) Texas razor, smell of sage in the air, I imagined myself walking out of the barbershop, jumping on my horse and heading for the open range.

HeeeHaaaaa partner. I can see that too

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Boker, Griplus
Soap: La Toja
Mr Nick payed me a visit when I was thinking of something else than the blade

Excellent Mikael...just excellent. Mr. Nick was just trying to get some attention. Heal fast (I am sure you have by the time you read this, LOL)

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Josh Earl custom 8/8 - Ebony scales

Oooooh Yeeaaaaaah Otto

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Buddel | D.R. Harris Almond | Chubby 2 |

What an incredible way to start the work week!

Indeed my friend. Great start. Have fun at work

Originally Posted by newb

My heads so shiny I need sunglasses when I look into the mirror.

Me too David, LOL. Sounds like an amazing shave. Congrats buddy

Originally Posted by oscarbowman

The 2203 is really something else. It was a prototype Peter was playing with.

Oscar,
Didn't he go beyond prototype and into production with the 03? Regardless, sounds like a winner to me. Peter's a great guy to deal with

Originally Posted by blueman

Day two using the Merkur blade and still a very good shave.

Blueman,
Great to see you back...I had missed your posts on SOTD. Nice shave too

Originally Posted by oscarbowman

That Cedarwood and Clarysage has a "If your not awake you will be now." kinda smell about it. Not everyones cuppa tea maybe but........I like it!

Oscar,
Fantastic!!!! That sounds like a wonderful scent. How's the staying power? Does it last?

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Geo Wostenholm 11/16
I've been feeling a little tense today, so I thought a slow relaxing shave was in order.
I chose a blade that was going to make it easy for me and the Wosty has a wicked edge on it.
I was only planning on doing 2 passes, but when you have a big bowl of Uber, it's almost impossible not to go 3 passes. The resulting BBS did the trick, feeling much better now.

Aaaaahhhhhhh!!!! I also feel relaxed reading your post Grant. Thank you. Sounds like an awesome shave with a great piece of steel. Well done

Originally Posted by Maximilian

Excellent shaves gentleman.

As a side note, my thoughts go out to everyone that lives in the mid West and that's being struck by the dreadful tornados, which already have killed over 80 people in Joplin and destroyed whatever came in it's path. I know several SOTD/SRP members that live in that area. Nothing much we can do than pray and give everyone the strength to fight through nature's will.

+1 brotha

You mean there will be another one, LOOOL? I am so there. Great shave though


Hell yes, the Mayan calendar stops in Sept 2012...will be serving some tacos and plenty of Tecate beer. HOG

Brush: Tweezerman
Razor: Charlie Lewis - 5/8 in Koa word
Soap: Mama Bear's Lime-Ice
After Shave: Dominic - Bay Rum
Summary: Love this blade, just glides over the skin. The clay treatment on the spine of the blade gave it a "samurai sword" look. A great example of Charlie's work.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 26mm Simpson "Chubby 2" Super Badger

Razor: 7/8" Iwasaki 2-Chou Gake (w/ waxed cotton handles)

Strop: 35/40 laps (Torolf linen / SRD Premium IV leather)

Überlather: eShave "Almond" Shave Creme + D.R. Harris "Arlington" Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: D.R. Harris "Arlington" Milk

After Shave Splash: D.R. Harris "Arlington" AS

Cologne: D.R. Harris "Arlington" EdC

Results: Hadn't shaved with a Kamisori in a loooong time. This is partly because it unconsciously scares me, even though I have shaved with Kamisoris several times already and. But, I was confident enough in my skills with this unusual piece of steel that I mustered up the courage to give it a go...And what a rewarding experience it was . BBS and irritation-free in 3 passes.

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Have an FANTASTIC Monday gentlemen.

Originally Posted by Hogrider

Hell yes, the Mayan calendar stops in Sept 2012...will be serving some tacos and plenty of Tecate beer. HOG

Right on Hog,
Sept is my birth month too...So, I can do a double celebration and really go out with a BANG, LOL. I'll bring the keg of Sam Adams and some Blue Moon beer for Max, LOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by Robert888

Razor: Charlie Lewis - 5/8 in Koa word
Summary: Love this blade, just glides over the skin. The clay treatment on the spine of the blade gave it a "samurai sword" look. A great example of Charlie's work.

Great razor Robert. Charlie does amazing work indeed.

Razor: Helma 88- Utica Cutlery Co.
Pre-shave: Noxzema
Brush: Unknown boar
Soap: Edwin Jagger Sea Buckthorn in a $5 Wal Mart flower pot scuttle
AS: Thayers Lavender and Avon Spicy
Result: Two days growth stood no chance with this razor. Two pass BBS.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

AWESOME gear and shave Robert! Your right I believe that the B and B QED soap is the 218 with sandalwood, it is awesome stuff. I wanted to get the Sandalwood and lime but they are sold out right now so I have to wait, BTW Is the Arlington EDT smell identical to the soap/cream, or is it kinda different? I love that smell and wanted to get the EDT.
ML

23.05.

-Rooney 1/1 Super Badger
-Valobra SS Stick
-Wacker Stosser Mod.4 Wedge 13/16
-Osma alum
-Old Spice AS

Pre-Shave: A warm face wash

Brush: Rooney's Finest, 25mm

Razor: Joe Chandler Custom 8/8"

Strop: MickR's Kangaroo strop

Soap/Cream: MWF

Astringent: Thayer's SuperHazel

After shave Balm: Acqua di Parma

EdT: Acqua di Parma Colonia

Results: Another sweet shave. This Chandler Custom is flawless, and takes a keen, smooth edge. The heft of it is quite massive, yet it feels nimble in my hands. Good design will do that, I guess

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