Thread: Sun May 29th - Sat June 4rd

Back in Germany.
It was a wonderful trip through the Holy Land

Congrats to Monroe!!!

Good morning Gentlemen.

Shave prep: Face wash, bergamot preshave oil
Brush: Frank Shaving Finest Badger
Soap: Proraso Green Tea
Razor: Roxo, by Marsh Borthers, Pond Works, Sheffield England, 4/8 half hollow
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: My own Witch Hazel Cedarwood and Cypress concoction. Since there's virtually no alcohol in my AS, we'll call this a dry day
Notes: Not really sure what happened here today, but it may be the closest I've come to a 1-pass bbs. A good dollop of touchup, but still, and 2 small nicks to show for my efforts. I had to bring out the styptic, the low alcohol AS does nothing to close up little trickles. Also, I am not a big fan of menthol in my lather, so I got the Green Tea. They snuck some in there as well, who wouldda thought Apart from that, the lather is great. All in all, a great shave.

Heartfelt congratulations to Monroe, well done!

Originally Posted by Birnando

Indeed!! Congratulations buddy. I'm sure it is most deserved and I raise my glass in your honor

+ 1 Well done Monroe!

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Well i planned to shave tonight. But after being home for less than an hour. We had a Tornado cross our street. I heard a loud noise and opened the door in time to see the tree across the street fall and people running. Then saw the twister move by my house about 10 houses away. Took 2 trees down and layed them across the street. Then about 1/2 later my sister was at my house because she has no way to get home. MANY MANY streets are closed and blocked by down in trees. Not sure how many twisters landed. Very happy to be safe. This is the first time i have ever heard of one landing here in this area. Crazy day! Shave tomorrow!

I´m happy you´re safe. I was in a hurricane back in 1999 and you´re pretty small when it comes to powers released by nature.

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Don't know why, but my face hurts after using this razor. I know the technique is not there yet, but I suspect it must probably be too sharp for my level.
Now that I've done at least one shave with all my straights, I think a 5/8 or a 4/8 are the best for me at this stage. In addition, XTG is still very hard, in most areas.

You´re getting there Konstantinos, usually I would say the a stiffer grinds (like Swedes and wedges) makes your face hurt if not careful, but that Revisor is most likely a flexible razor. I thinkl you can be right on the money, it´s prob to sharp in combination with a slightly to hard hand when shaving.

Originally Posted by eTom

Back in Germany.
It was a wonderful trip thrugh the Holy Land

WelcomebackTom!!!

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

We had a Tornado cross our street.

Glad to hear you and yours are safe!

A national holiday and an extra long weekend ahead

Pre-Shave: A run, and a shower

Brush: Simpson Polo 12, two-band Super-Badger

Razor: FW Engels Special, Spike point

Strop: Kanayama #90000, tri-strop

Soap/Cream: Truefitt&Hill, 1805 Shaving Cream

Astringent: Thayer's Medicated SuperHazel

After shave Balm: Truefitt&Hill, 1805

EdT: Truefitt&Hill, 1805

Results: A good, clean shave. The brush was used 2 days in a row, I want it broken in. T&H is one of my wife's favorite scents, so I'm in the clear today

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Originally Posted by sharp

Razor: National Cutlery “Napoleon”

love that razor and those scales. In fact I've got a few slices of that acrylic on my bench waiting for a home.
Hope the long day went OK mate

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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?

Work is going pretty well thanks mate, picked up a few shifts this week. Still want to find an apprenticeship though. I'll do some hunting next week, going to restaurants and cafe's etc. My folks are up from Sydney visiting us this week so not much spare time.
Grant

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

But after being home for less than an hour. We had a Tornado cross our street. I heard a loud noise and opened the door in time to see the tree across the street fall and people running. Then saw the twister move by my house about 10 houses away.

Glad to hear your OK mate. Hope thats the last you see of those Tornados

Originally Posted by eTom

Back in Germany.
It was a wonderful trip thrugh the Holy Land

Glad your home safe TOM. Thanks for taking us all on your trip with you. The photos were fantastic. What a beautiful place to visit. The scenery and the architecture were amazing.
Grant

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Well i planned to shave tonight. But after being home for less than an hour. We had a Tornado cross our street. I heard a loud noise and opened the door in time to see the tree across the street fall and people running. Then saw the twister move by my house about 10 houses away. Took 2 trees down and layed them across the street. Then about 1/2 later my sister was at my house because she has no way to get home. MANY MANY streets are closed and blocked by down in trees. Not sure how many twisters landed. Very happy to be safe. This is the first time i have ever heard of one landing here in this area. Crazy day! Shave tomorrow!

I am glad you are OK. I've been in several hurricanes and only seen one Tornado in my time. They are sights to behold, but scary. If you need anything, I'm a short drive away. Just give me a call.

Originally Posted by eTom

Back in Germany.
It was a wonderful trip thrugh the Holy Land

Congrats to Monroe!!!

I envy your ability to travel. I am looking forward to the day when the girls are done with college and we have the opportunity to travel. What is funny is that I think traveling the world is a big part of education so my kids have been all over the place as part of their high school and college educations. I have one more trip to pay for which will be to Egypt and Greece for my Penn Stater. After that, it will be our turn.
One of my childhood wishes is to drive a Porsche on your Autobahn.

A little time on the fine stone last evening put this razor in fine trim. Got the squeegy effect this morning as it effortlessly removed my stubble for a 3 pass Hollywood shave. Nice to meet up with my old friend Florida Water as well, I ran out some time ago and only yesterday swung by the store to get some.