Thread: Sun May 22nd - Sat May 28th

A slow and relaxed Saturday with nothing planned. A comfortable shave is a fine start to such a day!

Pre-Shave: Warm shower

Brush: Rooney's Finest 25mm

Razor: Devin Custom, Feather Damascus, Mammoth bone scales, French point

Honing Regimen: This one was a bit tricky to get to my preferred state. After a couple of hours of trying different things, I settled for a very light stroke throughout the entire progression on my Choseras. Finished it off on a Shoubudani with slurry, then dilution to clear water.

Strop: C-Mon Vel-Edge, Vintage Cordovan

Soap/Cream: Penhaligon's Opus 1870

Astringent: Thayer's Medicated SuperHazel

After shave Balm: Penhaligon's Opus 1870

EdT: Penhaligon's Opus 1870

Results: A fine relaxing shave. This blade was rather low on feedback, but I soon got the feel for it and then it shaved smoothly.

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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

Prep: Hot Water Face Wash, Baby Oil Gel
Razor: J Wiss and Sons Cosmo
Brush: VDH Boar
Soap: VDH Deluxe
AS: Nivea ASB
Finish: British Sterling

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

Tomorrow our last station in Tel Aviv.
The hotel is nearby the Mediterranian Sea.
We can stroll to Jaffa at the beach in 25 minutes.
Israel is a beautiful country with friendly people.

Here my personal SOTD:

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!!

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

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.

Firstly, this is one EXCELLENT photo. If it is analogue, even better. I was going to buy one of these travelling shavers a little while ago, but didn't. Got a straight now. Probably need a DE too? I remember as a recruit, in the Australian army in the mid 80s being issued a DE razor as part of my kit. I think I was the only recruit in my platoon to actually use it. First time I touched it to my face it cut me. Thinking back now (25 years) I feel my desire to use this 'quaint' piece of equipment pre-empted my love of old, vintage stuff...even then...