Thread: Sun June 12th - Sat June 18th

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 25mm Morris & Forndran, 2-band Blonde Badger, Mosaic Bone handle

Razor: 6/8" H. Böker "Barber's Rattler", 1/4 Hollow Ground, Barber's Notch (w/ Abalone scales)

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

Strop: 0/30 laps (Torolf linen / SRD Premium IV leather)

Überlather: CarrieM "Bay Rum" Shave Creme + Ogallala "Bay Rum/Sweet Orange" Shave soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Ogallala "Bay Rum/Sage/Cedar" AS

Cologne: Ogallala "Bay Rum" EdC (Double Strength)

Results: I recently won this Böker off eBay and even though she came shave ready, I wanted to re-hone her from scratch and reset the bevel with tape on...that way there is no guessing later on as to what I did, in case I forget (which happens a lot lately ). She took on an amazing edge and was more than shave ready for today. Also new to my collection is this beautiful Morris & Forndran brush in bone handle. Gave her a good cleaning and she returned the favor by exposing me to her fabulous backbone and ultra soft tips (Shhhh....don't tell my wife ). I thought a Bay Rum überlather would be a great way to inaugurate the maiden voyage of the Böker/M&F combo. What a treat indeed. The M&F performed marvelously and the Böker plowed through the 1-day growth effortlessly . I love how this shave makes me feel.

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Have an AMAZING Monday gentlemen .

Robert,
I was told you are the godfather of SRP.
My English isn't so good, godfather is the same word like pate. Are you a member of the Mafia?
The razor Mafia!
Until today I thought the Armenians only produce good brandy?

Originally Posted by str8fencer

After Shave Splash: Lavender Spice home brew

Could be possible to have the recipe?

Robert I am green of envy your shave and pic are absolutely awesome...and about the german guy , don't worry, you can " make him an offer he can't refuse"

Razor: Utica Cutlery Co. Helma 88
Brush: Rooney pure badger
Soap: Omega
AS: Thayers Lavender and Brut Attitude
Result: Love this razor. Two pass BBS.

And as promised, the Bengall Cast Steel from yesterday, still in its original horn scales.

Still some more work to do to get it shaving right, but it is getting there.

Monday 6/13/11

Torrey 5/8 w/ barber's notch
Semogue 830
La Toja ss
Thayers Cucumber WH w/aloe
Speick a/s balsam
Woods of Windsor Edt

A fantastic shave with the Torrey and the newly acquired La Toja soap. I've been a fan of the La Toja cream and the soap is wonderful as well. A two day growth was dispatched with two passes and a couple of touch ups. The WoW finish is simply perfect.

Le Grelot 6/8, New Forest Tubby 2, RazWar classical shaving soap, Floïd blue, Lavanda EdC

Originally Posted by du212

Could be possible to have the recipe?

Sure thing! This is a simple home recipe and goes like this:

Essensial oils:

8 drop Rose
6 drop Clove
21 drops Nutmeg
4 drops Cinnamon
15 drops pepper
36 drops Lavender

Mix and leave for one month, shaking it up well on blend and as you remember it - each couple days is great. After one month, add your alcohol. I like my alcohol strong and my perfume light, so I add 150 ml of 170 proof / 85% alcohol. Shake vigorously and leave for a week, there should be no unmixed oils if you follow these instructions. I would not recommend less than 100 ml in any instance. This is a light one, expect it to be gone in 4 hours after application. Cedarwood would work well in this mix and would add a lot in staying power, but I am happy with it as a light summer splash. A little less alcohol would also increase the stay, try 100 ml if you want.

From my own notes: Nicely masculine, the lavender does not feel soapy and the spices make it a non-sweet, almost dry scent.

Best of luck.

Monday
Mitchells Wool Fat SS/SIMFIX two band badger brush/Edwin Jagger DE87 with Treet Classic/Burberry Balsam

Monday

Faultless 5/8ths Round
Simfix Grosvenor LE
Taylor's Lavender SC
Thayer's Rose WH

Best regards,
Julian