Thread: Sun May 29th - Sat June 4rd

Prep:Hot Shower, Sandalwood & Vanilla Pre-shave oil
Scuttle:Dirty Bird Custom Double
Brush:TGN 24mm Premium A in Custom Crimosn swirl
Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle
Cream:Frankincense, Myrrh, & Vetiver custom Bomb
Razor: National Cutlery “Napoleon”
After shave: Frankincense, Myrrh, & Vetiver ASB
EDT:Cartier Roadster


Result:After no shave yesterday, it was nice to be back in the early morning rhythm. 3 passes and BBS. Gonna be a 16 hour day at the office today so I chose my favorite scent combo this morning to make the day more enjoyable.

Have a great Wednesday everyone!

Glenn

Originally Posted by rum

Wow! Looks like a superb shave, fonthunter. If it was as good as your photo, then I'm jealous

Unfortunately for me, I've developed some form of hayfever and the CF Lavender is causing me to sneeze and my eyes to water. So, I've stick with the equally good Lime Oil and the 1445 (which is still under test).

I want too thank RUM for the kind comment. ...I'm always learning here and trying they.
on your test!
Cheers,
Béla

Wednesday

Seehund 5/8, Omega 81052 Boar, Tabac Soap, Alum, Jovan Musk

That Seehund is such a lovely little shaver!

Wednesday

Futur
Gillette Super Thin (2)
FS Finest Badger
C-M 1752 Almond SC
Prep AS Balm
Black Suede Cologne

I apologize for my lack of participation over the last few days guys. I've just been a little busy, but I assure you I haven't been shaving behind your backs, until an hour ago I was sporting a substantial 3 day growth.
Prep: Hot Shower/Hot Towel
Strop: MickR's Roo Hide
Brush: FS Finest Badger
Soap: Proraso
Razor: John Hassal 6/8 Near Wedge
Astringent: Thayer's Witch Hazel
A/S: Wahl Bay rum
This old wedge is my 3 day growth specialist
The shave was so good after the first pass that I decided 2 passes would be plenty tonight.
The result was near BBS. Very satisfying after 3 days.
I know nothing about the origin of this razor, but it is great piece of steel.

Enjoy the weekend boys
Grant

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Razor:Veiga 7/8

Strop: Ambrose "corto" Spanish Horse (25/50)

Brush:Plisson #14 Haute Montagne

lather: Raz War Classic soap

AS: Martin de Candre Huile de Coprah

EdT:Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet

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Picture:

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Razor: Joe Chandler 7/8 Barber's Notch

Results: Another fantastic custom worked its magic. I'm ready for my last day of work before our two-week long vacation!

fantastic shots of a gorgeous razor.
Chandler's are indeed assassins of facial hair!
I hope you have a wonderful vacation buddy! Italy and Turkey are great this time of year

Originally Posted by Birnando

fantastic shots of a gorgeous razor.
Chandler's are indeed assassins of facial hair!
I hope you have a wonderful vacation buddy! Italy and Turkey are great this time of year

Thanks, Bjoernar, the Chandler certainly lived up to the hype!

Love the scales, a sweet looking blade

Jamie

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

The quality (closeness, irritation-free) and after-shave feeling of my DE shaves has increased dramatically after I took up full straight shaves. Nothing is accidental.

Konstantinos,
It is amazing how improvement in technique in one area can lead to an exponential improvement in another. As you said, nothing is accidental (excepts accidents maybe, LOL). Well done my friend and congratulations on pushing the envelope.

Originally Posted by str8fencer

June is here, birds are singing and the sun is shining.

Razor: F.W. Söderén & Co, 7/8 frameback

On my. Check that frameback out. Very nice Sten and enjoy that soap while it last. Makes it even more special everytime you use it.

PS: It's June already? What happened to May?

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: 7/8" Rudolf Stehlo / Solingen (stainless steel)

Béla,
What a sensational blade. I love it. I love that satin finish (or so it seems)

Originally Posted by Birnando

An all English shave today, just to celebrate my new Polo Brush
Brush: Simpson Polo 12, 2-band Super Badger, Knot size: 28mm
Razor: Marshes & Shepherd, 10/8" horn scales.
Results: A very fine shave. The Polo 12 was a very positive acquaintance. It is big, but thanks to the 2-band Super badger, it handled the MWF with a supreme ease.

Congrats Birnando (sorry, custom meister),
What a nice acquisition. I bet there's virtually nothing left of the MWF now, LOL. That Marshs & Shepherd of yours looks awesome too. Is that from Steve (aka Zomax). The pinning looks like it could be his work (not sure at all though). a 10.8" is no longer a razor, that's a machete, LOOOL. Well done my friend.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Cheers Robert! Yep, it´s the 26 mm knot in two band super (or finest/best quality silvertip, Peter´s using the same grading system as Simpsons, if I remember correctly) and I think it´s brilliant and for the money it´s a bargain, in my book.

He's also great to deal with. I think he will be making the T2 in Silvertip (I think). I need to shoot him an email and find out for sure. I need another brush like I need a root canal, LOL.

Originally Posted by Mikael

That razor haunts my dreams, it´s lovely... I do understand that you didn´t want to trade when it was all new, but maybe now

Haaaaaaaa. In your dreams buddy, LOOOL

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: Shavemac D01 silvertip
Razor: Gotta 120
Soap: T&H West Indian limes + some Provence Santé to spice things up

Very nice Mikael. A beautiful razor and brush...and a great combination of soap/creme. Complementing scents, I guess. An atypical photo...I like it.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Brush: Simpson Chubby 2, 2-band Super Badger
Razor: Joe Chandler 7/8 Barber's Notch
Soap/Cream:La Toja Manantiales + AOS Unscented + Glycerin

Wowww Bill,
You are a custom roll. Congrats on a fine acquisition. I heard great thing about JCs as well. And what a ncie way to complement that razor with your new Simpson and La Toja...but I must say that it's (almost) sacrilege to dilute the La Toja with anything else, LOOOOOL.

PS: have a great trip buddy. Now that Tom's vacation will end, I look forward to going to Italy with you guys. Don't forget to post picts (if time permits) and tell us how you (or rather we) are liking the trip

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Prep: Hot Shower, Baby Oil Gel
Razor: Lecran Cutlery (FNG)
Brush: Omega Boar
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
AS: Aqua Velva Classic
Finish: Pierre Cardin

GI...what a way to start Wednesday.

Originally Posted by Bengkia369

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Beautiful setup and shot. I like the "stuffed animals" touch.

Originally Posted by sharp

Cream:Frankincense, Myrrh, & Vetiver custom Bomb
Razor: National Cutlery “Napoleon”
Result: After no shave yesterday, it was nice to be back in the early morning rhythm. 3 passes and BBS. Gonna be a 16 hour day at the office today

Heeeeee's back. Welcome to the AM rhythm Glenn. Great shave with some great gear buddy. Don't work too hard today. That's a long pull for one day.

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Seehund 5/8
That Seehund is such a lovely little shaver!

Nic,
Well done with a nice razor...and a great cast of supporting characters.

Originally Posted by blueman

C-M 1752 Almond SC

Blueman,
How do you like the CS 1752? I heard very mixed reviews on it. Thoughts?

Originally Posted by baldy

I assure you I haven't been shaving behind your backs
Razor: John Hassal 6/8 Near Wedge
This old wedge is my 3 day growth specialist

Haaaaaa...I like that (shaving behind your backs). That's pretty original Grant. It's great to have a few "specialists" for special jobs. Beautiful piece of steel my friend. How's work treating you?

Originally Posted by du212

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Razor:Veiga 7/8
AS: Martin de Candre Huile de Coprah

That Veiga of yours is truly is a beauty José. yesterday I got my oil of Coprah. I will test it out later today after my shave. It certainly smells great.