Thread: Sun May 29th - Sat June 4rd

Originally Posted by str8fencer

I have a cold and cough and sneeze a lot. Therefore I only did one pass and a touchup, but shave was smooth and otherwise comfortable.

I wish you a speedy recovery Sten!
Great shot

Hello everybody!
Tuesday morning (sorry for the photo - done by phone)
PREP: Cold water
BRUSH: no name(name erased)
SOAP: MWF
STROP: Tony Miller Old №2 Red Latigo
RAZOR: J.Rodgers&Sons
SHAVE: 3 passes, WTG / XTG/ATG
AS: AL's Calipso balm

Sincerely,
Alexander

Pre-Shave: Shower

Brush: Semogue 2010 LE # 66

Razor: Robert Williams Custom, 7/8", Barber's Notch

Strop: Kanayama

Soap/Cream: C&E Nomad

Astringent: Thayer's Lavender (Alcohol-Free)

After shave Balm: Sabon

EdT: Creed Cuir de Russie

Results: Fanfreakintastic! I got this Robert Williams last week and gave her a test shave. I got a very close shave, but knew the blade had more in it because it required too many passes. What's a guy to do when he has a nice new custom that doesn't give quite the shave he expects? I took her to the stones. A quick nagura progression on my Oozuku Assagi ensued. With just that little bit of love, this blade performed flawlessly. I had 3+ days of growth, but the RW never noticed. This thing may just be the fountain of youth because 2 passes later, my face feels just as it did when I was a newborn baby 40 years ago! And I am ready for this incredibly short 2-day work week!!

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Phenomenal job with the shaves, gentlemen!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Results: Fanfreakintastic! This thing may just be the fountain of youth because 2 passes later, my face feels just as it did when I was a newborn baby 40 years ago! And I am ready for this incredibly short 2-day work week!!

See?, told you
Great razor and a great photo buddy!
That sure sounds like a great shave

Filarmonica 9/16 : Omega No. 34 : Nanny's Yushu : Floid Suave : Boellis after shave gel : Amouage Dia



Two big nicks but no matter what this straight shaving thing will always give you much less irritation than a DE shave - and that's why I love it.

Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Boker Red Injun #102
Brush: Semogue 1305
Cream: TOBS Eton College
AS: Nivea ASB, Skin Bracer
Finish: Manantiales De La Toja


A great 3 pass shave! Doctor's appointment this morning then it's off to my labors. Is it just me or do two day weekends seem way too short and adding a day doesn't seem to help one bit. I think I could dig a 3 day work week (6 hours each day) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. It'll never happen but dreaming is good.

I decided to take My Mariah Carey blade out for a spin. Why Mariah? Beacuse this Blade sings SOOO SWEETTT. Ahhhhhhhh! Also has some Great Curves! Paired her with Md C soap and made for a Great shave! 2 passes BBS. I do need to soften the edge a bit.

Ooop! The wrong soap in the picture. I started with it but had issuse so went to Md C

Tony Miller strop
Parker Brush
Md C soap
Mariah Carey IXL 13/16
WH
TAOS Balm

What a great start to the week!

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Tuesday time 6.30 am. The day as started well Mr sunsine as finally popped his head out from behind the clouds here in Wales, the shave was perfect I feel good i smell great, it's time for the feet to hit the street.

Beautiful shot and setup Jamie. Sounds like you've got a great day planned after this wonderful shave

Originally Posted by str8fencer

I did not enjoy my shave much today, I have a cold and cough and sneeze a lot. The funky after effects was an attempt to visualize today's shave.

Sorry to hear about the cold Sten. It can be a drag on shaving for sure. Hang in there and get well soon.

PS: How did you do the after effect. Blend it with another vintage foreground in Photoshop? Just curious. Very well done

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: New Forest, Tubby 2
Razor: Ari-Ya
Soap: Dr Harris Marborlough

Beautiful setup Mikael. Great looking blade and Harris rocks. How do you like your Tubby 2? Is that 26mm knot in Super?

Originally Posted by fonthunter

MAXTERPIECE: Carl Friedrich ERN "ATOR" (w/ Bolivian rosewood scales)

Béla,
That one beautiful Maxterpiece you've got there my friend.

Originally Posted by Birnando

A very grey morning with lots of rain in Oslo today. Yesterday's fishing expedition didn't bring much food to our table, but we had a great time trying We'll try again!
Razor: Robert Williams Custom, 8/8", French tip 1/2 hollow.
Results: Nothing but the best of shaves from this Williams. I rate this blade as my very best Custom. It delivers a silky smooth BBS every single time.

Birnando,
Beautiful piece of steel...Sorry about the fishing trip though. I guess the fish anticipated the "less-than desirable" weather you're having today and took shelter...Better luck next time for sure. But, at least you had a stellar shave to make up for the fishing. The Yin and Yang of life as they say.

PS: How was that BBQ of yours turn out the other day?

Originally Posted by Fierce30rus

SOAP: MWF
RAZOR: J.Rodgers&Sons

Great combination Alexander.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Razor: Robert Williams Custom, 7/8", Barber's Notch
Results: Fanfreakintastic!

Gorgeous shave Bill...Simply gorgeous

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Filarmonica 9/16
Two big nicks but no matter what this straight shaving thing will always give you much less irritation than a DE shave - and that's why I love it.

Sorry about the nicks (you've got to watch the angles - not of the edge, but the toe and heel - you may be lifting the heel or toe). I second your str8 vs. DE assessment

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Finish: Manantiales De La Toja
Is it just me or do two day weekends seem way too short and adding a day doesn't seem to help one bit. I think I could dig a 3 day work week (6 hours each day) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

+1. I think we should have two day work weeks and 5 day weekends, LOL. I'll dig that. Just got me some of that La Toja AS/EdC set. Good luck at the doc's.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I decided to take My Mariah Carey blade out for a spin.
Mariah Carey IXL 13/16

BIUUUU-TI-FUL Rene. Mariah would be proud

PREP: Hot shower
RAZOR: Henckels Platinum
BRUSH: Thater
CREAM: Cyrill Salter French Vetiver
ASTRINGENT: Thayers Superhazel
ASB: Aqua Velva
AS: Aqua Velva
EDT: Cool Water
RESULTS: REFRESHED !!

AWESOME SHAVES !!!!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

PS: How did you do the after effect. Blend it with another vintage foreground in Photoshop? Just curious. Very well done

Thank you! No PhotoShop for me I'm afraid, I use online services. These were made with the Retro Vintage Effects program at Pixlr.Com. Cool effects, easy to use and free, versus dorky names (well, non-descriptive anyways) and lack of adjustments. I like their frames.