Thread: Sun May 29th - Sat June 4rd

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Jeff,
Do you usually stop after the 8k? I am asking because for me, the 8k is a bit harsh (off the naniwas at least). 12K + CrOx should do the trick for you (hopefully). This is why this honing thingy can be fun...one size doesn't fit all. Each blade has her own requirements. Have fun

I am still learning the art of honing so I wanted to make sure I had the bevel correct. Tonight I will complete the honing with the 12K Crox and Strop

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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.
Have a GREAT Friday gentlemen.

I am sorry about the nick.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

My First SOD!!!!!!

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 aboard. Great feeling that fist good shave. Congrats!!

Semogue Custom Boar | Salter French Vetiver | FWE Special | Alum | Cade Balm | Annick Goutal Vetiver

Is it just me, or is the Cyril R. Salter a very under-appreciated cream? I love this stuff!

Merkur Progress DE razor (set @ 3)
Croma Diamant blade
Simpson S1B badger brush
Truefitt & Hill luxury shaving soap
Tabac aftershave lotion

Hardware & Software:

• Truefitt & Hill
• Simpson Chubby 2
• Filarmónica Doble Temple #14
• ASL Floïd

Have a nice saturday!

Good morning Gents.

Shave prep: Face wash, bergamot preshave oil
Brush: Omega boar
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor: Wade & Butcher, 5/8 spike
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: English leather
Notes: Nice comfortable and slow saturday shave, took time to do 3 passes and is rewarded with smoothness. I gathered with the W&B and the MWF, best just bring out the english leather to go with it. It's a nice day for it



A lovely saturday to you all.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Great shave Mikael...Sorry about big Nick visiting, but those Wackers are known for taking on a very keen edge. Great gear today

Thanks Robert! It was a nice shave and I managed to shave around the 1 inch slice from yesterday, today. No I need to get out, it´s GREAT weather outdoors

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Semogue OC, two band
Razor: C V Heljestrand no 4
Soap: Provence Santé
AS: Ogallala Lime and Peppercorns
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean
New brush, a little funky scent, but very nice lather (especially being the first go + I didn´t bother to test lather :roll)

Prep:Hot Shower, Coconut & Limes Pre-shave oil
Scuttle:Dirty Bird Custom Double
Brush:23mm H.L. Thater
Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle
Cream:C.O. Bigelow
Razor: Wostenholm “superb” pipe
After shave: C.O. Bigelow “Menta”
EDT: Cartier Roadster


Result:Sorry for the not so good cell phone pic this morning. A quick 2 pass shave this morning and I'm headed out to the Mid Missouri Meet-up.

Have a great Saturday gentlemen!

Glenn

Another fine day!
Up and at it bright and early.

Pre-Shave: Nice relaxing shower

Brush: Simpson Persian Jar 2, Super badger

Razor: C.V.Heljestrand, MK33, Ivory scales

Strop: Kanayama #90000. tri strop

Soap/Cream:Acqua di Parma, Colonia

Astringent: Alum

After shave Balm: Acqua di Parma, Colonia

EdT: Acqua di Parma, Colonia

Results: A very close and comfortable shave this morning. A fine Swedish shaver, and some great Italian "software". A good start on a very fine day.

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Saturday
Gold Dollar 208, Maca Root, NF 2213, Alum, Givenchy Gentleman AS

Off to a wedding later so a nice leisurely shave, liking that GD whatever anyone else might say