Thread: Sun June 19th - Sat June 25th

I feel like I'm back in Italy just thinking about your shave, Monroe!

Wednesday

Kukri 5/8, Tabac soap, NF2213, Alum, Tabac ASL

This was a test shave after trying an experiment using with my Dragon's Tongue hone with oil as a finisher, the result was very promising

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 22mm Vulfix Super Badger

Glenstrepiece:5/8" Wade & Butcher "Special", Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point (restored by Glen)

Strop: 40/50 laps (Torolf linen / SRD Premium IV leather)

Überlather: Institut Karité Crème à raser + Institut Karité Savon à raser + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Proraso AS

After Shave Balm: Institut Karité ASB

Cologne: Creed "Original Santal" EdT

Results: I had not used this Glensterpiece in a very long time, but I am glad that I did so today. She still maintains the original edge Glen gave her. W&Bs are fabulous shavers, regardless of size or grind, imo. From the software side of things, the Institut Karité is another marvelous shea butter based product that left my skin ultra moisturized, not just during but also after the shave. The uber was (literally) to die for and the balm just fantastic . A incredibly pleasant and BBS shave.

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Gentlemen: Have a INCREDIBLE Wednesday

Originally Posted by eTom

Today once again my Thiers Issard with the beautiful filework

All your TIs are beautiful Tom

Originally Posted by Dunc

Robert: I hear you regarding the ebay practice blades (2, 3, 4, 5, 6...) now I must show patience and wait for postal labor disputes to settle, and stick to window shopping only on ebay.

Hehehehehe...but that strike stinks. How long before they settle?

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Thanks for the tip Robert, I'll keep that in mind. Got a new hone set in the mail so that bit of info will come in handy real soon

Congratulations Sten. Let me guess what stone sets: Choseras?

Originally Posted by Mikael

Thank you Robert! It´s a sweet blade, but I feel I´m falling behind, your connections to Max´s not healthy, you need to slow down, Robert. It can´t be good...

LOOOOOOL. Do you hear that Max?? You're hazardous to my health, LOL

Originally Posted by Mikael

[CENTER]
Razor: Henckels

Wooaaaah Mikeal,
She's a beauty my friend. She looks shoulderless-ish too!!

Originally Posted by Birnando

The cut has healed up nicely, so I am back to my regular shaving routine
Razor: Revisor, 8/8", "Müngstener Brücke", Horn scales

Birnando,
Great to hear you're healed and back to the routine of things...and what a way to make a comeback my friend. That is one drop dead gorgeous Revisor. Congratulations. I've been on the lookout for one of these forever, but for one reason or another, never really went for it. After seeing yours, I am feeling the urge surface again.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Razors:H.J. Herskovitz - 13/16 Sheffield and 11/16 Genco
Results: Today was a test shave for the first two blades I've honed on my new Chosera stones. I had volunteered, prior to my vacation, to hone a few blades for Rene. The Villoresi soap, though, I'm sad to say was not quite the star of the shave I'd hoped.

Bill,
Nice of you to do the honing for Rene. He will be a happy camper I am sure. Sorry about the soap though.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

The Friodur is an 11/16th round point 701/2. I'm not sure of the age but it was NOS when I got it. Factory edge. Anyone have a date on it?

Paul,
Im relatively sure she's the 250th anniversary one. Great score and add to the collection buddy

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Well If I am nuts I'm in great company!!!!

My point exactly, LOOOOL

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

I'm soooo impressed with this shave! I am now officially in love with this blade!!!

I do not blame you. She's a keeper for sure.

Originally Posted by sharp

Brush:23mm H.L. Thater
Soap: MDC
Razor: Filarmonica DT 14
Result: Who would have thought that the sweet aroma of coffee, the fragrant scent of lather, and a simple shave could be so intoxicating.

Who indeed, LOOL. Excellent choice today Glenn. That Filarmonica of yours was one of the best (and smartest and luckiest) purchases you ever made. Can't believe you picked that up for a song. Very impressive and fabulous rescale job

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: Imperial Extra Hollow Ground

Beautiful photo and razor GI

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I know i said i was going on a spending freeze. BUT!!! This will be next on my list.

I knew it, LOOOOOOL. But that razor is $10 above my budget, LOL

Originally Posted by Theseus

[CENTER]Razor: Bismark
Result: Decided to rejoin the clean shaven world today with a shave from this Bismark. She's not the flashiest. She's not the biggest. She is the true work horse in my rotation,though. Gives nothing less than a DFS every time. Coupled with the frankincense soap, I had one hell of an enjoyable shave today.

Nice and effective shave today Theseus. Welcome to the clean shaven world. Looks like you are more than ready for whatever the world has to throw your way...

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Unusual time of day for myself to have a shave mid afternoon, but the house was empty and I really enjoyed the shave, listening to vintage TV 60s and 70s, if only I could go back just for a month to the late 1960s

if those whiskers had legs man they would have run a mile.

You nostalgic old fart you, LOL...Now, you got me thinking too. I would also love to visit the 60s, 70s with you (although I was too young). Sounds like an awesome shave Jamie...ready to visit the 60s brother?

Originally Posted by jhenry

I thought I would try a totally Proraso shave this morning...
Result: Bellissimo!

Amoré a Proraso. Bellissimo Monroe, bellissimo mio amico

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Kukri 5/8
This was a test shave after trying an experiment using with my Dragon's Tongue hone with oil as a finisher, the result was very promising

Nice experiment Nic. Promising, meaning "there lots of room for improvement" or that "it's almost there"?

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Birnando,
Great to hear you're healed and back to the routine of things...and what a way to make a comeback my friend. That is one drop dead gorgeous Revisor. Congratulations. I've been on the lookout for one of these forever, but for one reason or another, never really went for it. After seeing yours, I am feeling the urge surface again.

Thanks mate!
It's so funny you should say that, because I've been thinking about getting one for at least a year now, but for some reason, never did.
I guess what pushed me over the top was hearing a couple guys talking about them in the irc chat.
I must say, it is a beautiful razor, and I heartily recommend anyone to try one out

Re your shave today.
You seem to have bought not only a bunch of wonderful shavers, but a lot of exiting new software as well.
I'm taking notes every day, and will stock up a bit, largely based on your fine descriptions and pictures.
Thanks again

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Nice experiment Nic. Promising, meaning "there lots of room for improvement" or that "it's almost there"?

Well it means worth further testing! I took a razor that was shaving OK and got it to shave better, previously the DT hadn't significantly improved the edge from a 6K but use with oil seems to have helped.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Excellent roundup of top players Julian

Thanks Robert, as a top player you ought to know..Best regards....

Feather popular /Rapira blade/Arko SC/Turkish Horsehair #6/Ogallala

Good shave, while camping in wild wonderful West Virginia

Great shaves, Gentlemen.

Wednesday

Thiers Issard Le Dandy 5/8ths
Simpson Duke 3 Best (Somerset)
D R Harris Almond hard soap
D R Harris Pink A/S

Best regards,
Julian

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Razors:H.J. Herskovitz - 13/16 Sheffield and 11/16 Genco

Of all the surnames in all the world I will admit that mine was the last one I expected to find on a razor.

Claude