Thread: Sun June 19th - Sat June 25th

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Razor:Lécollier à Nogent 6/8 wedge

Strop: Pressed wool+latigo (25/50)

Preshave: hot towels + T&H ultimate comfort shaving oil

Brush:Plisson #10 blaireau noir

lather:Plisson Bol à raser

AS: Martin de Candre "huile de camomille"

EdT:Comptoir Sud Pacifique, Aqua Motu

Comments:The hot towel is the best preshave that I can know, no other product can beat it. The Lécollier has easyly shaved among the thick lather of the Plisson team. For the summer, an oil as aftershave could be too grasy, but this light oil of Martin de Candre applied in a very small quantity is very good. Enjoy the Saturday chaps.

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Picture:

Prep: Hot towel–followed by Robeson bay rum (mentholated) beard prep method
SC: Cella "Crema da Barba"
Brush: Rooney 3-2 faux Horn “Silvertip Badger”
Razor: EJ “Chatsworth" w/ Wilkinson Sword stainless blade
Astringent: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel
ASB: Anherb Natural Aftershave Conditioner
AS: Speick Men
Result: Top of the world!

Cella rightfully deserves its reputation as a premier shaving cream. It delivers mounds of delightfully almond scented lather that provides excellent cushion and glide for a wet shaver.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Samson by Thiers/David Issard + no name single ring look alike DE (for head)

A very nice looking TI you have there Mikael. Where did you snag it?

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Robert Williams 8/8", Spanish point, Mother of Pearl scales.
Soap/Cream: Domenico Caraceni 1913 Shaving cream
After shave Balm: Domenico Caraceni 1913
EdT: Domenico Caraceni 1913
Results: What is there to say? A half hour of pure bliss. The Domenico is quite simply the best of all soaps or creams out there, IMO. I am very much ready for a fine day and evening.

You've said it all my man. RW 8/8 + DC 1913 = Shaving Nirvana.

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Today a test shave. I had bought this razor at a local advertising site. I have not paid too much i was just curious. Just to look.... is it nice shave with such unknown brand? 've Never heard of this brand but that does nothing to say about how he shaves.
razor: Rakete

Those no-name vintage razors can sometimes surprise us--in a good way. Glad to hear that your search for a good quality vintage razor was successful.
BTW...That Omega Boar brush of yours, especially the handle, is certainly eye-catching.

Originally Posted by baldy

Brush: Comoy Badger
Razor: Gillette Rocket with Feather blade
Cream: Tabac

What a nice shaving kit for your head shave. You have a nice relaxing weekend too Grant.

Originally Posted by metalfab

RAZOR: DOVO BEST QUALITY (TOUCHED UP LAST NITE)

Only two cups of coffee Jim? Heresy! I'm on my third cup--and heading for six.

Regardless of how much coffee you've consumed that's a very beautiful, subdued photo of your shaving kit, especially the razor. It captures the mood of your post perfectly.

Originally Posted by baldy

Are you serious? How did you happen to come across it on ebay? and how did you recognize them?
Grant

Hey Grant. No im not serious. Earlier this week i said i was going on a spending freeze. Its seems most did not believe it would last longer than a few days. There probably right. So i was being funny saying there family razors and im just retrieving them. See im not buying more razor just getting my GGF razors back. LOL!

Sorry mate, I'm a little slow
G.

Originally Posted by Bengkia369

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Very nice Saturday morning shave kit

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Well i figured if i create a reasonable excuse. Im not buying more razors im retrieving family history!

Rene,
A RAD is a RAD regardless of how you justify it or disguised it, LOOOOOOL. But, the one you're on is a "mission critical" RAD. Happy hunting

Originally Posted by eTom

today is Fili-day

Then it must be a special day Tom. Enjoy

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Samson by Thiers/David Issard

Beautiful blade Mikael...TI factory edges are pretty darn sharp indeed. Personally, they are too sharp for my taste...I dial mine back a little and smooth them out before use.

Originally Posted by rum

Anytime, Robert. At my bro's for the weekend and he saw your photo and user name. He told me to pass on "what an awesome name to have online"

WOW! What a gorgeous blade, Robert! I hope you keep it locked-up at night

Thank you Rum. I take it your brother is a fan of Bladerunner the movie (maybe)? It's one of the best SciFi movies of all time. Please convey my thanks adn appreciation to your brother

Haaaaa...the blade isn't locked up (yet), but maybe I should consider it!! Hmmmmmm (thinking)

Originally Posted by rum

WOW! What a shave! MdC soap, MdC Vetyver, Copra oil and Trumper's moisturiser. Those must have been two candy-floss-soft cheeks!!

You know it brotha...Dreamy shave for sure. The scent alone paralyzes all senses

Originally Posted by Birnando

Prepping for a fine evening of good friends, a nice meal, and a wee drop of Scotch tonight.

Results: What is there to say? A half hour of pure bliss. The Domenico is quite simply the best of all soaps or creams out there, IMO. I am very much ready for a fine day and evening.

Have a grand old time with friends Birnando. And what a fabulously special shave to prep for this event. Beautiful hard- and software choice. Well done buddy

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Today a test shave. I had bought this razor at a local advertising site. I have not paid too much i was just curious. Just to look.... is it nice shave with such unknown brand? 've Never heard of this brand but that does nothing to say about how he shaves. If anyone has any information about this brand ... let me know.

Kalerolf,
Never heard of the "Rakete" brand either, but she sounds like she took on a nice edge. Congratulations on an interesting buy. Any other info on the back tang, etc...?

Originally Posted by baldy

Yeah, its sad to leave the kitchen. I went and saw the Executive Chef where I've been working casually to let him know and say some goodbyes. He said there would always be a job there for me, which was great to hear. But for now those plans are on hold, he understood that I need more than 2-3 shifts per week.

At the very least, your family can get to experience some top notch cooking. Great adventure you must have had for the past year. I envy you brother. Very nice...you really went outside your comfort zone. I like that a lot.

Originally Posted by baldy

I hear ya Robert, I think about them often. Great gesture mate.
And may I say, what a stunning photo, absolutely beautiful

Thank you Grant

Originally Posted by baldy

Are you serious? How did you happen to come across it on ebay? and how did you recognize them?

He's been pulling your leg mate

Originally Posted by baldy

Results: Just a head shave today. I had 4 maybe 5 days growth on the head and thats a lot for me. Put a nice new Feather blade in the DE and did 3 passes. I've never quite achieved a BBS head shave but this one was about 95% there. Very nice result, shiny and smoooth.
I like to go all out sometimes and do the full 3 course post shave treatment on the head.
A very satisfying shave.

First class head shave Grant. Enjoy the near BBS feel.

Originally Posted by metalfab

Good morning everyone, nice and relaxed slow start to the day a cup of coffee or 2 then a nice slow shave.

A nice smooth comfortable shave the oil and hot towel combined with the super lather got approval from #1 critic my wife.

Look who's back!!! Welcome back Jim. It's so nice to see you again buddy. That shave sounds exhilarating...So does that soap. Congrats. I hope to see more SOTDs in the coming days/months.

Originally Posted by du212

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Razor:Lécollier à Nogent 6/8 wedge
Preshave: hot towels + T&H ultimate comfort shaving oil
AS: Martin de Candre "huile de camomille"
Comments:The hot towel is the best preshave that I can know, no other product can beat it. For the summer, an oil as aftershave could be too grasy, but this light oil of Martin de Candre applied in a very small quantity is very good.

Yeeaaaaaaaaah José,
That's what I'm talking about buddy. Wonderful cast of characters today. +1 on MdC Copra Oil...I love that stuff.

Originally Posted by jhenry

SC: Cella "Crema da Barba"
Cella rightfully deserves its reputation as a premier shaving cream. It delivers mounds of delightfully almond scented lather that provides excellent cushion and glide for a wet shaver.

I agree Monroe. Cella is an unassuming, but first rate product. Well done

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Hey Grant. No im not serious. Earlier this week i said i was going on a spending freeze. Its seems most did not believe it would last longer than a few days. There probably right. So i was being funny saying there family razors and im just retrieving them. See im not buying more razor just getting my GGF razors back. LOL!

Now, do I know you or do I know you, LOOOL? Hmmmmm, come to think of it, the 15:1 odds I gave you was a little too conservative. Didn't even last a week, LOOOOOL

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Only two cups of coffee Jim? Heresy! I'm on my third cup--and heading for six.

Thank You JH I try to keep the cups down till after I shave. Sometimes I get a little shaky from the caffeine. I don't that LOL.

Thanks BladeRunner. A lot of extra hours at work have been keeping my time a little limited. But as always its nice to post. The pictures are overwhelming incredible kits.

Regards, Jim

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Kalerolf,
Never heard of the "Rakete" brand either, but she sounds like she took on a nice edge. Congratulations on an interesting buy. Any other info on the back tang, etc...?

Thanks.
Unfortunately no further information on the back of the tang or box, only Rakete , Solingen and the numbers 58.

Originally Posted by jhenry View Post BTW...That Omega Boar brush of yours, especially the handle, is certainly eye-catching.

Thanks, I've heard that before.
I am careful with this brush, it's been over 10 years in my possession and is still working as
day one!

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