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06-10-2011, 04:09 PM
Birnando

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTom

Back to the old good Wade & Butcher

Wow, that is a seriously beautiful shot!
Great stuff:)
06-10-2011, 04:11 PM
eTom

Thanks Bjørnar,
it is only one click in the right one software.
06-10-2011, 04:13 PM
fonthunter

Quote:

Originally Posted by Birnando

Madre de Dios.
That razor's got style!!
I'm so looking forward to having one of those beauties!
Lovely shave buddy:)

+1:tuand :bow
06-10-2011, 04:15 PM
eTom

BTW:
Robert posted in this days his 3K.
Thanks for sharing all your useful posts and pictures (with some of my razors)
06-10-2011, 04:52 PM
Dunc

Took the C-mon to the strop this morning in a hope to improve the comfort of the shave; 20 CrO pasted pressed wool then 30 on webbing and 40 on latigo...

Prep: hot shower and a long lather
Soap: CS Lime
Brush: Rooney silvertip
Razor: Dovo C-Mon Blackie
Post: witch hazel
Result was a shave that still feels harsh I might need to put the razor to a hone...
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_...0/DSCN5898.JPG
06-10-2011, 06:09 PM
Str8Shooter

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Last SOTD for a few days. Army calls.
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Very simple today with a great C-mon. Castle Fobes and Glycerin= Thick lather!
2 pass WTG/ATG was awesome.

Have a great weekend all!!!
06-10-2011, 07:42 PM
Teiste

Friday

Morris and Forndran brush/QC Esquire SC/Edwin Jagger DE89 with Treet/The Body Shop balsam.

http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/P1160969.jpg

http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/P1160968.jpg

http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/P1160974.jpg
06-10-2011, 10:19 PM
du212

Lécollier 6/8, VieLong e16510 T&H Luxury SS, Nivea ASB, Polo Blue EdT

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...1/P6103567.jpg
06-10-2011, 11:18 PM
BladeRunner001

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Incredible shave my friend! I cannot wait to get my Maxtom....I am waiting patiently! :w ...and Robert, your description of today's shave is priceless!

Thank you for the kind words Frank. Hang in there buddy...I am sure that Max is giving your Maxtom some extra special attention.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTom

Back to the old good Wade & Butcher

Beautifully done Tom

Quote:

Originally Posted by thewatermark

ROBERT, IVE SAID IT BEFORE AND ILL KEEP SAYING IT THAT BLADE IS RIDICULOUS ,CONGRATS AGAIN!

Thanks Matt. You too...Nice shave today with that custom of yours

Quote:

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

as far as the brush handle on the NF finest silvertip is concerned i personally dont think it's a custom handle

I must say I am seriously impressed with your straight razor collection, I have a few vintage straights myself, in fact i'm about to have go of restoring a Sheffield Kropp razor, I have a rather fancy looking German made razor at Neil Millers for restoration, I also have a Crown & Sword and a Taylors 1000 Sheffield razor. and another Kropp Sheffield razor. when iv'e completed the restoration along with the one I have at Neils I will post a few photo's.

Thank you for the info and the kind words Jamie. Collecting and using these fine pieces of steel is always a fun (and functional) hobby. It's always very satisfying to find an uncommon gem in a sea of typical razors. I can't wait to see your razors when you get them back from Neil. Crown & Swords are always nice shavers as are Kropps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTom

Robert,
I realize you gave this razor the right name because this beauty is for me. Thank you. I still awaiting the razor!:rofl2:

Hehehehehe. Max would kill me, LOOOOL. Come to think of it, I would kill me too :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Birnando

Madre de Dios.
That razor's got style!!
I'm so looking forward to having one of those beauties!
Lovely shave buddy:)

Thank you kindly Birnando. Yours will probably soon go into the "blueprint stage" mode and knowing you, it'll be a 12/8" Monster, weighting a lofty 1kg, LOOOL. You'll love it for sure

Quote:

Originally Posted by fonthunter

+1:tuand :bow

Thank you Béla

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTom

BTW:
Robert posted in this days his 3K.
Thanks for sharing all your useful posts and pictures (with some of my razors)

Holy Cow...You're right Tom. 3K already? Man...I really have a lot of "nothings" to say.

Thank you and it was a pleasure shaving with "your" razors, LOOOOOL.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunc

Took the C-mon to the strop this morning in a hope to improve the comfort of the shave; 20 CrO pasted pressed wool then 30 on webbing and 40 on latigo...
Razor: Dovo C-Mon Blackie

Dunc,
That's a seriously nice Blackie. Take her to the stones my friend...sounds like she needs a good refresh at the very least. You will not be disappointed. These C-Mon blades really take on a keen and smooth edge.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Last SOTD for a few days. Army calls.
Very simple today with a great C-mon.

Wowww Sten,
Nice C-Mon...Did you and Dunc coordinate the C-Mon debut today, LOL? Try to enjoy the call of duty the next few days. We'll miss your posts brother but eagerly look forward to seeing you back

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teiste

Morris and Forndran brush/QC Esquire SC/Edwin Jagger DE89 with Treet/The Body Shop balsam.

Teiste,
I had missed your posts my friend. Seriously nice shave today.

PS: Love your M&F brush. So much so that I ordered two more (27mm and 30mm, both 2-banders)

Quote:

Originally Posted by du212

Lécollier 6/8, VieLong e16510 T&H Luxury SS, Nivea ASB, Polo Blue EdT

That's a beautiful shot José (and nice shave)
06-11-2011, 12:06 AM
Str8Shooter

:beer1:

Quote:

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Nice C-Mon...Did you and Dunc coordinate the C-Mon debut today, LOL? Try to enjoy the call of duty the next few days. We'll miss your posts brother but eagerly look forward to seeing you back

I saw the post by Dunc and laughed. Must of been a C-Mon day!
I just got settled in and sighed when I unpacked the electric razor...... Oh well I'll have to pull out something special when I get home Mon..
thanks Robert.
Dunc shall we coordinate for Mon as well??:w
06-11-2011, 12:52 AM
baldy

ROBERT, CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 3000:y
06-11-2011, 12:57 AM
nicknbleeding

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldy

ROBERT, CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 3000:y

WOAH!!!!! Thats awesome Robert! You DA MAN!!!!!
06-11-2011, 02:02 AM
Dunc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

:beer1:
I saw the post by Dunc and laughed. Must of been a C-Mon day!
I just got settled in and sighed when I unpacked the electric razor...... Oh well I'll have to pull out something special when I get home Mon..
thanks Robert.
Dunc shall we coordinate for Mon as well??:w

Given my two choices at the moment it is very likely that monday will be a C-Mon day:cool:

The hones will be a while as the have yet to arrive and will be tested (and I will learn) on a ebay blade.

Nice shaves all round gentlemen.
06-11-2011, 02:31 AM
carlmaloschneider

Quote:

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: Brian Brown Custom

Love the tang on that razor!
06-11-2011, 05:27 AM
eTom

http://up.picr.de/7351396cug.jpg
06-11-2011, 05:45 AM
fonthunter

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldy

ROBERT, CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 3000:y

Congrats Robert! Good job!:rock:
06-11-2011, 05:45 AM
LegalBeagle

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Hello from beautiful Firenze! I have been looking this morning at some of the wonderful shaves, I will catch up fully when I return next Wednesday, but wanted you all to know the Beagle is loving what you're showing!

As for me, I had only one shave, and my camera died while in Rome. :-(

But here is the shave I had on Thursday (8 days growth)!
06-11-2011, 08:22 AM
Mikael

Wedding shave (not me, to late :D)
Prep: Hot shower + Proraso on head
Brush: SOC
Razors: Red Imp + british Aristocrat
Soap: MdC
AS: Mennen SB
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean :D
Nice blade, the Imp, but it felt a little wrong to use an Aristocrat for a head shave, but it sure was sweet :D
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...014800x600.jpg

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Saturdays are alright

Pre-Shave: A relaxing shower
Brush: Simpson Persian Jar 2, Silver-tip 22mm
Razor: Jose Montserrat Pou, Filarmonica Novodur Para Professionales #13
Honing Regimen: Chosera 1-5-10K, Y/G Escher
Strop: Kanayama #90000, tri strop
Soap/Cream: Martin de Candre shaving soap.
Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White
Astringent: Alum
After shave Balm: MdC Coprah oil
EdT: MdC, Eau de Lavande.
Results: A spectacular shave again. I nailed the edge on this one. Super-smooth yet killer sharp:)

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06-11-2011, 09:16 AM
Birnando

Quote:

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Hello from beautiful Firenze!

Sounds awesome.
I hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday over "here":)
06-11-2011, 09:42 AM
kalerolf

Good morning friends.
Today a morning shave, I usually shave in the evening.
But because I go this afternoon to a party,So I need a little clean-shaven this morning.
After a hot shower, The weapons of today are:

Razor: Zaliel 6 / 8
Strop: Rolfcowhide
Brush: FS Silvertip
Soap: uberlather whit MB basil/ lime and SCS smoke and beard., Love that smell together
Aftershave: givenchy_ play
Result: na a very, very smooth shave, this razor cut through my facial hair like a knife through soft butter.;)
http://i.imgur.com/X19gD.jpg
06-11-2011, 10:34 AM
carlmaloschneider

Quote:

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: Brian Brown Custom

Hi the watermark,
I like nice things, I don't need many of them (I have very few), but I like a few nice things. And I like this razor. I'm WAY into straight razors at the moment, an obsession to add to vintage cufflinks, vintage fountain pens, vintage tea and coffee cups, etc. I'd like to know more about this razor. Where did you get it? Is it old? Is it an old blade with new scales? How much (if you don't mind me asking) did it set you back? Will you sell it to me? Can you tell me where to get one? etc......
06-11-2011, 10:46 AM
kalerolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Nice soap dish. I'm very new to this (6 shaves), have considered (and done) evening shaves as I can take more time. Do you find this works OK for you as far as smoothness? Just wondering how common an evening shave is rather than a morning shave...

Thanks for the soapdish I have two of these. Actually, this originally bonbon dishes :). I saw them at a flea market and fell in love with these bowls.

As for morning or evening shaving, they are equally smooth.
But I often have more time on weekdays in the evening so that's why I shave more often in the evening.
And I find it pleasant and enjoy shaving and just pleased to take my time.
My wife calls it quality time for me, life is busy enough.
06-11-2011, 10:53 AM
kalerolf

Quote:

Posted by thewatermark View Post

RAZOR: Brian Brown Custom

That's a great razor that you have there.
06-11-2011, 10:59 AM
carlmaloschneider

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalerolf

...But I often have more time on weekdays in the evening so that's why I shave more often in the evening.
And I find it pleasant and enjoy shaving and just pleased to take my time.
My wife calls it quality time for me, life is busy enough...

TOO TRUE! My thoughts exactly...
06-11-2011, 11:21 AM
NavalArchitect

Filarmonica 9/16 : Simpson 57 Super : Valobra Menthol : L'Erbolario Felci : Amouage Dia

http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...SOTD_11Jun.jpg
06-11-2011, 12:11 PM
str8fencer

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Good morning Gentlemen!

Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Long-handled FS Finest
Soap: Decided to überlather today, Palmolive and VdH with a few drops of glycerin
Razor: Platipus 88, 5/8 spike hollow ground
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: English leather
Notes: Luxurious shave with that überlather. Razor was a little harsh and needed a thorough stropping, but after that it was fine. It'll recieve another good stropping before next use and I expect it will be perfect.

Attachment 71211

A lovely saturday to you all!

Oh, and Robert - big congrats on reaching 3k posts :tu
06-11-2011, 12:22 PM
Theseus

Quote:

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Razor: Platipus 88, 5/8 spike hollow ground

Love the Platipus! Mine is one of my favorite shavers.
06-11-2011, 12:34 PM
nicknbleeding

Quote:

Originally Posted by Birnando

Sounds awesome.
I hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday over "here":)

Sorry about your camera. Glad your having fun.
06-11-2011, 01:26 PM
Theseus

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Razor: Wade & Butcher "The Celebrated Hollow Ground"
Pre-shave: Noxzema
Brush: Unknown boar
Soap: Handmade Naturals Frankincense
AS: Thayers Lavender and Hai Karate
Result: Great start to the day. Between the frankincense soap and the beast that is this W&B, I feel like a million bucks. One pass plus some touch up BBS.
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06-11-2011, 02:03 PM
KING2011

11.06.

-Simpsons Chubby2 Super Badger
-Trumper's Eucris SS
-Thiers Issard Hystoric "La Rose" 6/8 Full Hollow
-Osma alum
-Pino Silvestre AS
06-11-2011, 02:18 PM
BladeRunner001

Quote:

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

I just got settled in and sighed when I unpacked the electric razor...

Ouuuuch!!! The dreaded eShave (not the brand). Hang in there...Monday is not too far off.

Quote:

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldy

ROBERT, CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 3000:y

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

WOAH!!!!! Thats awesome Robert! You DA MAN!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by fonthunter

Congrats Robert! Good job!:rock:

Thanks Gentlemen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunc

The hones will be a while as the have yet to arrive and will be tested (and I will learn) on a ebay blade.

Good move Dunc...practice blades are the way to go when learning how to hone. C-Mon for Monday is great enough for me...They're fabulous blades.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTom

...

Great shave Tom.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Hello from beautiful Firenze!
As for me, I had only one shave, and my camera died while in Rome. :-(

Hey Bill...we were wondering if you were having a great time. Now, we know that you are. Firenze is very special indeed. Enjoy your time there.

Sorry for the camera. I guess instead of your next custom, you should be investing in a nice new camera, LOL.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikael

Wedding shave (not me, to late :D)

Mikael,
What do you mean too late? Don't you know the saying: 'A man is not complete until he is married, and after that he is finished', LOOOOOOL. Here's to us "finished" guys :beer1:.
PS: Great shave though...have fun at the wedding

Quote:

Originally Posted by Birnando

[Table]
Razor: Jose Montserrat Pou, Filarmonica Novodur Para Professionales #13
Honing Regimen: Chosera 1-5-10K, Y/G Escher
Results: A spectacular shave again. I nailed the edge on this one. Super-smooth yet killer sharp:)

B.,
That Novodur is one beautiful piece of steel my friend. Congrats on getting the perfect edge. I also found that the Escher is the perfect finisher for the Filarmonicas. JNat does a great job too, but the Escher edge is something else. Well done brother, well done

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Razor: Zaliel 6 / 8

K.,
What a beautiful blade. btw; you changed your avatar!! is that the 'real' you?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalerolf

And I find it pleasant and enjoy shaving and just pleased to take my time.
My wife calls it quality time for me, life is busy enough.

+1. I love it when wives "get it". Kudos to yours

Quote:

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Filarmonica 9/16 : Simpson 57 Super : Valobra Menthol : L'Erbolario Felci : Amouage Dia

Super nice Filarmonica Konstantinos. Great setup

Quote:

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Razor: Platipus 88, 5/8 spike hollow ground
Notes: Luxurious shave with that überlather. Razor was a little harsh and needed a thorough stropping, but after that it was fine.
Oh, and Robert - big congrats on reaching 3k posts :tu

Lovely razor buddy and thank you for the kind words

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theseus

Razor: Wade & Butcher "The Celebrated Hollow Ground"
Result: Great start to the day. Between the frankincense soap and the beast that is this W&B, I feel like a million bucks.

T.,
That is one nice W&B. I am envious of this shave brother, but very nicely done. Congrats

Quote:

Originally Posted by KING2011

-Simpsons Chubby2 Super Badger
-Thiers Issard Hystoric "La Rose" 6/8 Full Hollow

One word; AWESOME!!!
06-11-2011, 02:24 PM
Titivillus
Gear & Potions:
- Maca Root Shaving Cream (TBS)
- Simpson Chubby 2 Super Badger
- Wade & Butcher (Celebrated Fine India Steel 13/16")
- AS Old Spice
http://i.imgur.com/74yiA.jpg

Have a nice weekend!
06-11-2011, 02:24 PM
celticcrusader

Feather AS-D1 Razor
Feather blade
New Forest Tubby 1
Vulfix Persian Musk
Alum
St James Founders reserve,
Manderin & Patchouli gel Balm
St James Cedarwood & Clarysage,
Eau de cologne.

Such a good shave first time with some of these products, love the Eau de cologne and the balm, I also have the shaving cream in the Cedarwood and clarysage, two pass shave, very close, but it's always a great shave when you have about three days growth, very impressed with the St James Founders reserve, gave the New Forest Tubby 1 it's first run out super little brush.

Jamie.

http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/w...0Welsh/001.jpg
06-11-2011, 02:47 PM
Arrowhead

This shave is partly a belated nod to Mark (Blugill), RIP.

My compliments to all the contributors this week, and my apologies. If I went through this thread "liking" everything, this post would probably belong in next week's thread.

Earlier this week, a parcel arrived from Neil Miller:

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/x...tsinthebox.jpg

Interesting box, eh?

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/x...spairinbox.jpg

A matched pair of Rodgers in ivory, which I picked up for a song a while back. There was quite a lot of active rust, and one of the scales needed replacing. As things turned out, Neil wound up doing quite a lot of additional work: another new scale, some grinding and lots of buffing, none of which is within my scope. Needless to say I'm bowled over with the results, and my hat is well and truly doffed to him.

SRP:
http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/x...TD110611_2.jpg

New Forest 2211 silvertip; Martin de Candre; witch hazel; Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta.

Normally I get on better with full hollows, like a lot of people I suspect, but both of these shave as well and as easily as anything else I've used.
06-11-2011, 02:47 PM
nicknbleeding

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I honed this last night. WOW! I wish all razors honed up this fast. I must say i didnt have much to shave after My Olmsted Glenn did for me. Yet the minute this razor touched my face she attacked the stubble with a vengence. 2 passes and her reign of terror was over. She took no prisoner. She is a deadly beauty! Hmmm....... Like most women!:borg:

Tony Miller strop
TGN 24mm
Kismet
Eucris + TOBS St James
06-11-2011, 02:51 PM
eTom

28/#275/ Arrowhead
excellent razors. Congrats! I like it!!!
06-11-2011, 02:57 PM
celticcrusader

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arrowhead

This shave is partly a belated nod to Mark (Blugill), RIP.

My compliments to all the contributors this week, and my apologies. If I went through this thread "liking" everything, this post would probably belong in next week's thread.

Earlier this week, a parcel arrived from Neil Miller:

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/x...tsinthebox.jpg

Interesting box, eh?

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/x...spairinbox.jpg

A matched pair of Rodgers in ivory, which I picked up for a song a while back. There was quite a lot of active rust, and one of the scales needed replacing. As things turned out, Neil wound up doing quite a lot of additional work: another new scale, some grinding and lots of buffing, none of which is within my scope. Needless to say I'm bowled over with the results, and my hat is well and truly doffed to him.

SRP:
http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/x...TD110611_2.jpg

New Forest 2211 silvertip; Martin de Candre; witch hazel; Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta.

Normally I get on better with full hollows, like a lot of people I suspect, but both of these shave as well and as easily as anything else I've used.

That's a beautiful looking razor Andy.

Regards
Jamie
06-11-2011, 02:58 PM
Birnando

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arrowhead

A matched pair of Rodgers in ivory, which I picked up for a song a while back.

Normally I get on better with full hollows, like a lot of people I suspect, but both of these shave as well and as easily as anything else I've used.

Those look amazing!!
Truly beautiful works of art right there.
Congrats buddy!!
06-11-2011, 03:00 PM
Theseus

Arrowhead, that cased pair is absolutely gorgeous. I'm jealous.:)

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