Thread: Sun June 5th - Sat June 11th

[QUOTE=eTom;796754]Friends,

at first I'll give you today the link to my web-gallery: "Israel"
Israel 2011

Thank you so much for posting the pictures! What an experience! You must be the worldliest guy ever! It was nice to see things from a proper perspective and from through the lens of a good man! How fortunate and blessed you are!
Enjoy! Tom

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Robert you sure do have some fine looking razors, even though i'm a DE man, I have a nice looking razor in for full restoration with Neil Miller, as soon as she comes back, I will be posting a few photo's of the razor for the good people of the Straightrarorplace to run their rule over.

Thanks for he kind words Jamie. I look forward to seeing your posts with the straight in the very near future my friend. Neil is an amazing gentleman to deal with as well. Good choice

Originally Posted by Fierce30rus

Thank you, Robert.
I really like the production from Al.
Well, about the razor I've said ...

I know ...you da man

Originally Posted by Bengkia369

Very very nice!!!

Thank you

Originally Posted by newb

Tried the Feather popular today with the included feather blade. It was not a good experience. The razor is very lite and not real aggressive, I found myself using pressure, and pressure doesn't agree with feather blades.

Sorry to hear about your experience today. But yes, pressure and Feathers don't go hand in hand at all. Hopefully, your skin wasn't too ravaged by the insult and will recover by tomorrow or the next day.

Originally Posted by eTom

These pictures are version#1. In this time I prepare the print-version with different effects and will change pictures of the gallery if verson#2/3 are ready.

Alex and I didn't smoke cigars or pipes in his home. If we would do that-the firefighters would knock on the door.

Looking forward to it Tom...and that's too funny about the firefighters, LOOOOL

Originally Posted by Birnando

I managed a decent round of golf, especially considering my hiatus..Heh, that's kinda funny about the MdC EdT's. I'm basically quite the opposite.
I seem to prefer the Lavender scent over the Vetyver. Both are very good, but the Lavender strikes a chord with the Mrs as well, so that kinda settles it over here
I've never tried the Limette, but thought I should get that the next time I order from them.
Should be pretty soon, the sampler soaps I got with my last purchase was so darn good, I gotta have more of it

Good to hear you had fun at golf. It's always fun to get back into something you were forced to take a break from

Dont get me wrong...I (and my wife) also like the Lavender scent, but I've always been more partial to woody/smoky scents. Mrs is neutral about both (i.e., like them all equally well). The Limette is great but doesn't last too long on me. The MdC bath soaps (fougère) are fantastic. Don't care for their shampoos much though...has SLS.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Great shot of some great Spanish gear today Robert! I'm a sucker for Spanish steel, so that picture was right up my alley

Thank you...I knew you'd appreciate it, LOL.

Originally Posted by rum

Creed Original Vetiver SS
Le Grelot 6/8 quarter grind

Awesome shave and gear maestro. How's the Creed? Never tried it, but heard that the new formulation is really not worth the price this soap commands.

Originally Posted by du212

Your spanish set up makes me drool

See? I know how to make you drool, LOOOOOOOL.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I recieved my Md C yesterday. Woo hoo! I also honed up this FR celebrated hollow razor last night. Awesome shave. Well off to a birthday party.

Rene,
How did you like it? Nice FR to complement the MdC...Hope you had fun at the B-day party/

Originally Posted by Mikael

one of these days I´ll have to get some glycerin and try, sounds great to get even more out that soap! Estupendo SOTD shot as usual and that Fili is lovely!

Thank you for the nice words Mikael. Glycerin is easy (and cheap) to get..>Drugstores or even eBay has many to choose from. In addition, it is a great addition if you have to much water in your lather....just add a few drops and it sucks up the water and bring the lather back to life (not always though)

Originally Posted by nubskillz

Dorko 346 8/8
Since I started full time work I have had very little time for the forums, but today I decided to make some space in my morning to post here in the SOTD. I've missed you guys, hope all is well with all of you and that your shaves have been getting better every time like mine have.

David,
First off...we missed you too buddy. Second, congrats (or condolences, depending on how you look at it, LOOOOL) on the full time job. Third, that Dorko is magnificent. I like the shoulderless look of her. She's a beauty. Me want it (drool, drool)

Originally Posted by jhenry

SS: D. R. Harris & Co. “Arlington” Shaving Stick
I was out of town at my college class's 40th alumni reunion this weekend. Forty years! My how time flies. I had to pack my Dopp kit for travel, so I thought I would try a shave stick for the first time. Wowzers! This DRH Arlington is really nice. Lathers easily and has a refreshingly fragrant scent. I’m a believer now. It will be a regular part of my travel kit from now on.

Congrats on the 40th reunion Monroe. Wowww, 40 years!!!! That's quite an accomplishment. How did you find your college mates?

DRH Arlington is indeed fabulous in every sense. I think you should also try the regular soap in a bowl. You will also find her to be a regular addictive part of any shave den

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Yesterday's Greaves swipes were so effective, I waited for an afternoon Sunday shave!

Tom,
Sorry I didn't get a chance to comment on yesterday's shave, but it looked fabulous. Well done my friend.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

The big Karl Bruckmann, Uberwilliams, and Stetson was most pleasing and now I shall have a "Nascar Nap"! Great posts and some fine pics today Gentlemen! I hope a good week is in store for all of you!

Wowww. What a fabulous looking razor Tom. How was NASCAR?

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Nothing can prepare you for women. As I was typing this my wife came over and rubbed her cheek to mine and commented on the shave. The she said " I don't like the after shave your wearing." I then said "it is the one I bought because you liked it." She then stated "oh....I liked it last time."<---Me.

That's women for you, LOOOOOL. Great shave btw. Love that Dovo.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Such a great shave I've been faceturbating all day! Can't believe how smooth my cheeks are!

I LOOOOVE shaves like that. It's always the ones that eave you speechless. Well done. Great gear too.

Originally Posted by blugill

No Shave since Thursday and needed to get my Mav face on for the game! A brand new Treet Blade with a Speick/Nivea Cream combo Uberlather had this 1914 working effortlessly!
GO MAVS

A beautiful shave Mark...but I am so sorry the Mavs lost. Series at 2-1 in favor of Miami. One more game. For what it's worth, I am rooting for Dallas too.

Originally Posted by DOOM

RAZOR: Beter Mano Negra Flor de Lis 7/8
CREAM: Cyril R Salter French Vetiver sample (I'm not sure if I like the smell, I'll need to try it some more)

This morning got a nice comfortable shave and went out with my son frog hunting.

Hey Dominic,
Your boy is adorable...He has sophisticated tastes if he's into frogs (or their legs rather), LOOOOL.

Beautiful razor. The CS Vetiver is a very woodsy/raw vetiver and very very strong. it needs to breathe. I, personally, love that raw scent. It's one of the best I have smelled to date. Hopefully, it'll grow on you. Regardless, it is a great performing creme.

Originally Posted by hcintineo

Result: Excellent shave! my smoothest shave yet with one little nick right under my chin that was gone by the time i completed my shave. the uberlather felt nice with all the menthol since it's been pretty hot lately. i've been straight shaving for 3 or 4 months now, and i'm finally getting everything down pat.

All I can say is: Great job and congrats on the closest shave to date (despite the nick)

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: 15/16" Filarmonica "Doble Temple" #14, Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point

I know what SOTD is coming later in the week

Originally Posted by gugi

I know what SOTD is coming later in the week

Heeeeyyyy. Not fair man....That's cheating Ivan, LOOOOOOL.

Back from Israel I like it to use each day another razor.
One for a trip is definitely not enough.



Have a nice week, friends!

Good morning.

Today I thought I should try SE shaving for the first time.

Ever Ready & Gem > New Forest > Top Secret > [IK balm] > [Floris No. 89 EdT]



Well, yes, the shave is very very close as well as effortless. But I did get some irritation in the neck. Perhaps I applied too much pressure.
The blade sat flat but not even, on one side the edge remained more inwards. I suspect it has to do with this particular razor.
The Portuguese shave cream smells very nice and once you get the correct lather, properly hydrated, then it's fantastic.

Good morning gents.

Pre-Shave: A hasty shower

Brush: Shavemac D01, 25mm, 2 band silvertip

Razor: Globusmen Gold, 6/8" #44 First Class

Strop: SRD Premium IV, English Bridle

Soap/Cream: Martin de Candre.

Astringent: Alum Osma

After shave Balm: MdC Coprah Oil

EdT: Marin de Candre, Eau de Lavande

Results: A good shave, not stellar for some reason. The razor might need a fine tuning on the hones. I rushed thing a wee bit today, so it might just be that.

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Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Awesome shave and gear maestro. How's the Creed? Never tried it, but heard that the new formulation is really not worth the price this soap commands.

Thanks, Robert. I have a review up in the review section which I've recently updated. It has superb moisturising properties and goes so well with the R&G balm. After a year with it now, I think the scent is disappearing a bit, but it is delicate either way. It's a soap with bee's wax and lanolin and feels great on the face. I don't get anywhere near as much sting as I did when I tried, Kent/MWF. Let me know if I can answer any other questions on this soap.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Heeeeyyyy. Not fair man....That's cheating Ivan, LOOOOOOL.

Woot? More candy Vegas style?
Dang

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: New Forest knot in old barbers handle
Razor: The Three Crosses
Soap: Tabac
AS: Proraso
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean
Mighty fine national Day shave This blade is such a nice and delicate one, it sings like nothing else on the strop - and today she sang the Swedish National Anthem