Thread: Sun June 19th - Sat June 25th

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Sten,
Mystery or not, she's a beauty and that's all that matters. Sometimes, that makes it even more intriguing. I heard that C&E Sandalwood is a wonderful scent...true?

Yes true, not very strong tho. I like it a lot just the way it is, and the lather is great.

Razor: modern(istic) Dovo 6/8 stainless (very hollow and 'noisy', great shaver too!)
Soap: Trumper GFT
Brush: Shavemac DO1 28mm

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

there family razors and im just retrieving them. See im not buying more razor just getting my GGF razors back. LOL!

Retrieving family razors is a perfectly legitimate thing to do, and what luck they showed up on ebay! I never thought about how they could show up there. I'll go look for some of my family's lost heirlooms myself, in a little while

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 22mm New Forest 2211 Silvertip Badger

Maxterpiece: 7/8" P. Hospital Le Grelot #14, 3/4 Hollow Ground, Round Point (w/Butterscotch Micarta scales)

Strop: 45/65 laps (Neil Miller linen / SRD Premium IV leather)

Überlather: Martin de Candre Savon à raser

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Blue AS

After Shave Oil: Martin de Candre Copra Oil

Cologne: Martin de Candre "Eau de Lavende" EdT

Results: This shave would certainly qualify as a stupendulicious one. The Le Grelot was rescaled by Max (got it from another member in Hawaii some time ago) and couldn't be happier. She literally shaves like a dream. The MdC shave soap created the central foundation onto which this venue was made possible and enjoyable. The lather and scent were FAN-FREAKIN'-TASTIC to say the least (but this audience does not need a reminder of how great this soap really is). The MdC "Eau de Lavende" is slowly growing on me and I am reaaaally beginning to like it. My wife fell in love with it the first time whereas me, I am slow (what can I say...story of my life )...I take a little time to warm up to an idea (in this case scent). Now, off to get ready for a busy day ahead...We have family coming over (before my sister and her family go off to Costa Rica for a few weeks on vacation) to enjoy a feast my wife has been cooking up for the past few days.

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Have an SENSATIONAL Saturday.

Prep: 2 mile run, Lukewarm Shower, Baby Oil Gel
Razor: 1960 Gillette Fat Boy (@7) with Personna Blade
Brush: Omega Boar
Soap: VDH Deluxe
AS: Skin Bracer
Finish: Brut Cologne, Firehouse Wacky Tacky Stash Wax

Absolutely nothing fancy about this shave. It had been quite a while since a safety razor touched my face so I was just in the mood to do this today. Three passes rendered a ridiculous CBS shave. This would be a good example of a great combination of elements (none of which are very expensive) thrown together for just a remarkable shave. Very reminiscent of the comfort food my Mom used to cook when I was a kid. Nothing in the pot was very spendy or fancy but put together, that meatloaf, beef stew or whatever would just make you happy it was so good.

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Retrieving family razors is a perfectly legitimate thing to do, and what luck they showed up on ebay! I never thought about how they could show up there. I'll go look for some of my family's lost heirlooms myself, in a little while

That is excellent. We NEED to protect our family history.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Now, off to get ready for a busy day ahead...We have family coming over (before my sister and her family go off to Costa Rica for a few weeks on vacation) to enjoy a feast my wife has been cooking up for the past few days. [/Table]

Sounds like a great day. Enjoy some of Liza's fantabulous cooking for me!

Well here is my first entry into the SOTD ranks;

Palmolive Classic Cream
Haryali 26mm Best Badger
Cut down 5/8ths Clauss No.102 in Smoke Acrylic Scales
Skin Therapy Aloe Vera moisturiser

Hot shave first pass, Cold second pass, face immersed in cold water to finish.
Very first outing for this razor, as it arrived from the states late yesterday. Very pleased with the whole experience

Saturday
Semogue Caravela brush/La Toja Manantiales SSMerkur HD withTopaz Platinum/Myrsol Agua de Limon/Weleda Balsam

Originally Posted by metalfab

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.

Jim,
I hear ya brotha...Don't let them work you too hard and thank you for finding a few minutes to come by and say hello. Thank you for the kind words

Originally Posted by kalerolf

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

Well, at least you know its probably German and there were at least 58 of them made, LOL.

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: modern(istic) Dovo 6/8 stainless (very hollow and 'noisy', great shaver too!)
Brush: Shavemac DO1 28mm

Beautiful gear Michael. That Dovo's etching looks stunningly beautiful. it's like a maze. Love that Shavemac too

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Absolutely nothing fancy about this shave. It had been quite a while since a safety razor touched my face so I was just in the mood to do this today.

Excellent and simple shave

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Sounds like a great day. Enjoy some of Liza's fantabulous cooking for me!

Thanks Bill...will do buddy. Wish you were here to enjoy it yourself though.

Originally Posted by PaddyX21

Well here is my first entry into the SOTD ranks;
Cut down 5/8ths Clauss No.102 in Smoke Acrylic Scales

Very first outing for this razor, as it arrived from the states late yesterday.

Paddy,
First and foremost: WELCOME TO THE BOARDS. Great having you here and a wonderful first post too.

Second: That is a great looking razor you got there. Pardon me for asking, but was that done by Glen (aka, Gssixgun)? It's got Glen's signature all over it. Congrats on a marvelous addition to what's sure to become (in the near future, if not already) a beautiful collection

Originally Posted by Teiste

Saturday
Semogue Caravela brush/La Toja Manantiales SSMerkur HD withTopaz Platinum/Myrsol Agua de Limon/Weleda Balsam

Super duper Teiste