Thread: Sun May 22nd - Sat May 28th

Originally Posted by eTom

Rosh Hanikra near the Lebanese border.
This group ist still kayaking through the caves

Really enjoying all the pics Tom

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: 7/8" Giesen & Forsthoff Decorated back, Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point

What an absolutely beautiful razor Robert.

Originally Posted by du212

Yes the ebony scales are the best I've ever seen.

Beautiful razor Jose and great videos. It's nice to be able to put a face to your posts now.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Enjoy the time with your kids. They grow up all too fast. I am glad I was a helicopter father, always hovering around my kids. I think I still am....LOL

So true, you know I'm sure I read a study somewhere that said straight razor shavers were better Dads, more intelligent and better looking than other men

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

With this 8/8 beast She sent fear into the stubble and they went running.

Another beautiful razor Rene

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

This little razor just came home to me after Rene was kind enough to take it out of its undersized scales (the old ones were too short, preventing it from closing) and giving it a new life in these beautifully grained black palm creations he made. He did an outstanding job on the scales, and it looks like a totally different razor.

Great looking razor Bill and nice work Rene, scales look sweet.

Originally Posted by sharp

Thanks Robert. She is doing great (my wife and I are surprised). She likes to look out the window and provide commentary about what is happening. Ex. "The wind blowing, the trees go swish, swish, swish (makes a rapid back and forth movement with her hands and whole body)."

She calls hail "snow"...and when it thunders she just says "that's dunder, it make a loud noise."

Love that kid!

Glenn

What a cutie. I'm so out of touch with the world, I never get to watch the news. Hope you guys and everyone else in the area get through the crazy weather OK.
Grant

Strop: Illinois 835
Brush: FS Finest Badger
Soap: Proraso
Razor: ERN Crown & Sword 6/8
Astringent: Thayer's Cucumber Witch Hazel
Balm: Nivea Replenishing
A/S: Old Spice
Today I did my first paid days work since Jack was diagnosed With A.L.L. in March 2010. It feels great, but man I'm tired.
3 passes, BBS.

Hope your all well, thanks for all the fantastic posts today.
Grant

Originally Posted by baldy

Today I did my first paid days work since Jack was diagnosed With A.L.L. in March 2010. It feels great, but man I'm tired.
3 passes, BBS.

Congratulations, Grant! Glad to hear you're back on your feet and things are moving forward in your lives!

+1
congrats Grant and greetings to our Jacky!

Thursday SOTD:

PREP: hot shower + Proraso pre/post
BRUSH: Omega boar
RAZOR: Edwin Jagger DE89BA11 Barley
BLADES: Feathers
BOWL: Cereal bowl
CREAM: Speick cream
AS/ASB: Pinaud Bayrum
RESULT: Great shave today, I looooove that DE!

Great pics and gears, Good day to all of you!!

cheers

Originally Posted by DOOM

Thursday SOTD

And who's our buddy in the picture?

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Late night shave. I couldnt wait to take the Dovo out. With this 8/8 beast She sent fear into the stubble and they went running. I was rewarded with an amazing shave.

That is one nice piece of steel Rene. She's a beauty too. I do love mine and will be taking her out for a spin soon

Originally Posted by du212

Thanks for the nice pic.....tell me about the stone of the background
I didn't knew this model of Dovo, when are they made?

They're the vintage ones and difficult to get a hold of these days. A top notch contender and extremely smooth edge shaver. Shavingshop.com has them...but it's without the Gold Wash on the front.

Originally Posted by Otto

Today I just did a repeat of yesterday's shave.

Simple and nice Otto. Yesterday was the 10/8" Bob Allman razor, right? or am I confused with the days?

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: Shavemac D01
Razor: Klas Törnblom X
Razor is a NOS Törnblom blade in custom Ebony scales with MOP inlays, made by Neil Miller

Mikael,
Beautiful Klas my friend. She is happy to be coupled with the Shavemac too.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Brush: H.L.Thäter 25mm Silver tip
Razor: Tim Zovada, 7/8 Damascus steel, Spanish Point.
Strop: Kanayama #90000, tri-strop
Soap/Cream: Domenico Caraceni 1913
After shave Balm: MdC, Chopra Oil
EdT: Domenico Caraceni 1913
Results: Brilliant. The Domenico Caraceni is an awesome cream. Paired with the big and soft Thäter it makes for some really spectacular lather. Zowada's are true shavers. All I could ever ask for in a custom. Or any straight really.

B.,
Top gear for sure my friend. I don't know which to pick to comment on. Thäters are reaaaaaaal nice brushes. You need a display museum for your razors and a separate one for the customs. I am sure that room will get filled in no time.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

5/8 De Lorme "Charleston" in Black Palm

This little razor just came home to me after Rene was kind enough to take it out of its undersized scales and giving it a new life in these beautifully grained black palm creations he made. He did an outstanding job on the scales, and it looks like a totally different razor.

Bill,
Congratulations. Rene really did wonders with that wood. From what I heard, not the easiest of woods to work with. Well done Rene

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: Imperial Extra Hollow Ground
Did some hone work this morning. The Noonan still needs work but the edge on this one was absolutely incredible after only a quick touch up.

Nice Imperial GI. Gotta love Extra Hollows.

Curious: What kind of stone(s) did you use?

Originally Posted by sharp

Thanks Robert. She is doing great (my wife and I are surprised). She likes to look out the window and provide commentary about what is happening. Ex. "The wind blowing, the trees go swish, swish, swish (makes a rapid back and forth movement with her hands and whole body)." She calls hail "snow"...and when it thunders she just says "that's dunder, it make a loud noise."

Glenn,
You've got a brave one on your hands buddy. She may grow up to be a tornado chaser, LOOOL. She sounds adorable. I wish kids came with growth control knobs...They grow too fast. But every age (with exception of teenage ones) are moments to be cherished. Enjoy her.

Originally Posted by sharp

Razor: Wostenholm Pipe
Result:2 passes and very clean.

One would expect nothing less from a Wosty. Well done Glenn

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Im trying to find the number of laps to get the buttery edge.

I hear than "Land O Lakes" butter (unsalted, of course) is a fantastic way to get that buttery edge, LOOOOOOOOOOOL.

Originally Posted by baldy

What an absolutely beautiful razor Robert.

Thanks Grant.

Originally Posted by baldy

So true, you know I'm sure I read a study somewhere that said straight razor shavers were better Dads, more intelligent and better looking than other men

Like there was any doubt, LOL. I would love to get a hold of "that study" and where it was published though. Gotta make sure it was peer reviewed, LOL.

Originally Posted by baldy

Today I did my first paid days work since Jack was diagnosed With A.L.L. in March 2010. It feels great, but man I'm tired.

Congratulations mate. That's great news. Was this as a Chef or doing something else? Great shave to celebrate the occasion.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Congratulations, Grant! Glad to hear you're back on your feet and things are moving forward in your lives!

Yeah, but that also means we will be seeing a ton more acquisitions now. Max will be busier than hell and eBay's coffers will be empty. Bad news for the rest of us, LOOOOOOOL.

Originally Posted by DOOM

RAZOR: Edwin Jagger DE89BA11 Barley
RESULT: Great shave today, I looooove that DE!

Dominic,
Great razor indeed. Nice shave. But who the heck is that scary dude statue thingy? Are you trying to scare Glenn's little angel, LOOOL?

Today we were at the Golan Heights and visited Alex (manah)
We had a lot of fun and I got a nice Boker "King Cutter)"
Now I smoke a big cigar I got from Alex too.

rafting on the Jordan at the Golan Heights


Kapernaum White Synagogue


Orthodox Church (Greek)

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Congratulations mate. That's great news. Was this as a Chef or doing something else? Great shave to celebrate the occasion.

A "Cook", not quite the same thing, still have to do a full apprenticeship to become a qualified Chef. Still looking but at least I'm getting some casual work. Its a 5 star resort and I'm learning a lot.
I forgot to answer on one of your previous posts, Jack is doing really well thanks mate. As happy/cheeky as he has been for a long time.
Grant