Thread: Sun May 29th - Sat June 4rd

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

That Diamond of yours comes in really super cool scales Frank. I bet she's every bit as great of a shaver too. Great piece in your collection.

If only Max could get G10 Purple colored scales...Hmmmmm!! Food for thought.

Thanks Robert! The scales on this H.Diamond are some of the nicest "stock scales" I have seen. They have a nice "cracked" effect to them that reflects light beautifully. The important thing though is that this razor shaves as good as she looks.

I am with you...Max should work his magic and create replica scales like these!

Originally Posted by baldy

enjoy the Creedence, let us know how it goes

Thanks Baldy,

the show was GREAT!!!!! Those guys are 66 and rockin' like 20s wow
They played all there best songs and did 3 come backs at the end. The crowed was dancing and rockin like there where no tomorow and the smell was like if you would go back at Woodstock. Came back at 1:30am and went to work at 6:00am, I'm a bit tired right now... But it was whort it.

cheers
Dominic

Razor: All i can read that is not worn off is Full Concave Warrented
Pre-shave: Noxzema
Brush: Unknown boar
Soap: Handmade Naturals Frankincense
AS: Thayers Lavender and Clubman
Result: I decided to see if I was still able to shave off of my black arkansas stone like I used to before I discovered synhetics. I set the bevel on my King 800 and then used about 100 strokes on the side of the arkie lapped to 600 grit. Then I used the other side that was lapped and polished dry to 2000 grit and did 200 more strokes. Shaved with it today, and I must say, pretty damn good shave. Very keen edge, though not as smooth as my PHIG.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 26mm Simpson "Chubby 2", 3-band, Super Badger

Maxterpiece: 6/8" Wacker "Wickinger", 1/4 Hollow Ground, French Point (Ivory G10 scales + Red Jasper Recon Stone wedge)

Honing Regimen: Naniwa 1k, Shapton Pro [1k/2k/5k/12k]

Strop: 10 laps on balsa/CrOx + 0/15 laps (Torolf linen / SRD Premium IV leather)

Überlather: Institute Karite Shave Creme + Institute Karite Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: La Toja Manantiales AS

Cologne: La Toja Manantiales EdC

Results: New stuff all around today . (1) The Wacker Maxterpiece, (2) Institute Karite SS/SC, (3) La Toja Manantiales AS/EdC. OK, so let's take it from the top. The lather out of the IK lineup was excellent. This stuff is ultra moisturizing. The Simpson whipped a lather out of this combination in no time at all. The end result was a lather than was moist, shiny and sticky with lots and lots of glide and cushion. The only thing I don't like about IK is a lot of ingredients are "junk/useless" status for me and I don't care for them. I didn't care for the original scales the Wacker came in, so Max used his magic wand and dressed her in beautiful Ivory G10 scales with red jasper recon stone wedge...her true beauty now comes shining through (thanks Maxtro). I honed her up a few days ago and she is wickedly sharp. Her toe dug a 1/8" nick in my upper right cheek. I need to dial the sharpness down a bit. But, she delivered an outstandingly BBS shave today. I also pulled the trigger and bought the La Toja Manantiales AS and EdC from a member on B&B. The scents are subtle but invigorating. They are distinctly different in their own way and do not clash. Great scents. My Manantiales set is now complete.

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Have a GREAT Friday gentlemen.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Maxterpiece: 6/8" Wacker "Wickinger", 1/4 Hollow Ground, French Point (Ivory G10 scales + Red Jasper Recon Stone wedge)

The ivory G10 is so sleek and classy!

Bill, have a nice trip!

I love this Wosti!

My First SOD!!!!!!

PREP: Hot Shower
Brush: SRD Stephan's Silver #2
Soap: T&H "Grafton" cream, Col Conk Almond, 4ggts glycerin
Razor: My own restored Paul Kohl Fisher Works Solingen
Astringent: Lubriderm 3 in 1
Cologne: Play

Result:My First BBS!!!! I owe it all to everyone here at SRP. Lots of learning. Still way more to go. I was amazed at the Razor. I had to breadknife out a big chip and smile yesterday then went thru Norton 1K/4K/8K and finished on Naniwa 12K, CrOX balsa, .125 diamond felt paddle.
This morning took 20 passes on clean pressed felt strop and 100 on leather. I was finishing my third pass and realized, "hey I'm gonna make it without and cuts or weapers, first time ever". wham! small nick on my chin!!
Oh well still my best shave yet!!
what a great feeling!!!!

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

My First SOD!!!!!!

PREP: Hot Shower
Brush: SRD Stephan's Silver #2
ASoap: T&H "Grafton" cream, Col Conk Almond, 4ggts glycerin
Razor: My own restored Paul Kohl Fisher Works Solingen
Astringent: Lubriderm 3 in 1
Cologne: Play

Result:My First BBS!!!! I owe it all to everyone here at SRP. Lots of learning. Still way more to go. I was amazed at the Razor. I had to breadknife out a big chip and smile yesterday then went thru Norton 1K/4K/8K and finished on Naniwa 12K, CrOX balsa, .125 diamond felt paddle.
This morning took 20 passes on clean pressed felt strop and 100 on leather. I was finishing my third pass and realized, "hey I'm gonna make it without and cuts or weapers, first time ever". wham! small nick on my chin!!
Oh well still my best shave yet!!
what a great feeling!!!!

Welcome to SOTD and congrats on your first BBS!!!

Originally Posted by DOOM

Thanks Baldy,

the show was GREAT!!!!! Those guys are 66 and rockin' like 20s wow
They played all there best songs and did 3 come backs at the end. The crowed was dancing and rockin like there where no tomorow and the smell was like if you would go back at Woodstock. Came back at 1:30am and went to work at 6:00am, I'm a bit tired right now... But it was whort it.

cheers
Dominic

Sounds Like an awesome night Dominic. Glad you had a great time. I do love a bit of CCR

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Maxterpiece: 6/8" Wacker "Wickinger", 1/4 Hollow Ground, French Point (Ivory G10 scales + Red Jasper Recon Stone wedge)

Very elegant re-scale Robert. Its beautiful
Grant