Robert ya gotta love attacking your whiskers with that kit..How about I send you money you send me gear??
Best regards,
Julian
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None for me today as I am in shave rehab!!!!
Feather AC RG w/ 'Light' blade (#4)
Vitos shave cream
Durance pure brush
Floid Suave
Fitjar Folgefonn Mint after shave balm
In Athens, Greece for a quick break, some things to take care of, some sea- and sun-bathing as well...
Fourth consecutive shave with the Feather, not as dangerous as I had originally thought, very smooth, but I now begin to miss straights and DEs. Having been off the forums for a week, I see people using the new Muehle OC... hmmm, interesting, I read it's pretty agressive...
Anyway, regards to all and above all good health and happy shaves! ;)
Robert, Rene, Bela. What else can one say about those shaves and those wonderful razors, great looking photo's today.
Regards
Jamie
PREP: Hot Shower
RAZOR: DD Wonderedge
BRUSH: Thater
CREAM: Bluebeards
ASTRINGENT: Thayers Superhazel
EDT: Davidoff Echo
RESULTS: FANTASTIC!!!
HAVE A GREAT TUESDAY GUYS!!!
21.06.
-Rooney 1/1 Super Badger
-Castle Forbes lavander SC
-Mastro Livi 6/8 Boxwood (Livi regrind)
-Osma alum
-Pinaud Clubman Original AS
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Razor: Robgab 'L'Incassable' (aluminum scales 1940s)
Brush: 1950s Strongset Set in Rubber (new Vulfix head)
Soap: IK
AS balm: Nuxe
Yesterday
J.A. Henckels Friodur 17 1/2, Omega 10098, Mitchell's Wool Fat
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Today
J.A. Henckels Friodur 17, Kim Son silvertip, Ogallala Bay Rum&Sage&Cedar+Cible, Proraso
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---- 21 June 2011 ----
Pre: A run and a hot shower
SS/SC: VDH + Real Shaving SC + glycerin
Blade: Merkur 34C HD w/ Astra SP and Imperial 11/16
Post: Nothing today
Result:
Well today was a day of firsts, except these firsts were the ones no one wants to have! After waiting 2 days for my previous cut to heal, I decided to try and shave again with the straight. This is where one of the firsts began. While I was attempted to strop, I managed to nick the strop. How I managed to do it, I have no idea. I stopped with the spine leading the blade, and still managed to cut into it while using light pressure (I wasn't pushing down into the strop). My guess would be I nicked it when i was turning the blade. However, I always turned away from the razor's edge when I turned the blade.
This obviously was a terrible start. I proceeded to shave with it, and felt as though I completely dulled the blade (which is no doubt probably what happened) and wasn't able to use it effectively, even with a more aggressive angle. However, I didn't get cut and managed to salvage the shave with my trusted Merkur. We'll see if I can refine my uber-lather technique and also what to do about my now (I believe to be) dulled SR.....:banghead::banghead::banghead:
At any rate, it was a good learning experience.
Have a great day everyone!
Good evening fellow Gentlemen!
Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Omega boar # 81052
Soap: Van der Hagen / Palmolive / totally forgot all about the glycerine :p
Razor: Erik Anton Berg, 4/8 1/4 hollow french point
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: Lavender spice, house blend
Notes: First time I shaved with this feisty swede after honing. Decided I deserved an uberlather to go with it. Lovely shaver, still just a tad harsh so it will have a thorough encounter with mister Strop before it's next merry go-round.
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You're welcome buddy. Sorry it wasn't quite up to snuff when going XTG. Either too sharp or not enough (my guess)
Looking good Monroe
I do love it indeed. And there are some things that even money can't buy, LOL.
And how's it going Paul?
Béla,
Sorry to hear...it caught me a bit by surprise though (I have heard many nice things about just the scent). But I will take your word
That's right Konstantinos...keep rubbing it in, LOL. Sounds like you're having a grand old time in Athens. Good shave today too
Thank you Jamie
Wonderful shave today Matt. Top gear for sure...Hmmmm, have a hot date??
FANTABULOUS King
Michael,
Welcome to SOTD (and SRP). Great having you here. What a greta way to make your acquaintance. Well done
Nice double take Jose
Oouuccccch brother...I feel your pain and frustration. Hang in there. It's bound to be better tomorrow. These kinds of days do happen.
Wowww Sten,
A 4/8", 1/4 hollow? Sounds like one sweet blade with a major attitude. If she still feels a bit harsh (especially on 1/4 hollows), stay on the bevel setting stone a bit longer (just my 2 cents). Her bevel may not be quite there yet.
It's killing me Robert. I may break down and do an evening shave....
Just for fun today I went back to a DE...
Prep: Musgo Real Glyce Lime Oil Soap
Soap: MWF
Brush: Omega 48 Pro
Razor: Merkur HD
Blade: Super Iridium (1)
Toner: Thayers Lemon W.H.
A/S: Pinaud Clubman
Sorry I missed some posts, been a bit busy at work.
Tonight's shave started with a welcome hot shower and Stephan's rubbed into my whiskers.
Warm Oil
Dirt Bird Scuttle
Badger Brush
Cade Shave Cream
Fromm by Max
SRD P1 50 Felt 75 leather
AOS Aluminum
Pinaud Bay Rum
Vaseline for Men
Great shave tonight. Took off two day growth. I tired to get a good picture of the scales Max put on this razor but once again my photography skills are not up to par. The picture does not do the color of the horn any justice.
Enjoy the evening.
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Semogue 1305 | Art of Shaving Lavender | Goodfella/Feather | Alum | Cade Balm | Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire
Brew: Six Point Brewery (Brooklyn) Bengali Tiger
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[QUOTE=Fbones24;805220]Semogue 1305 | Art of Shaving Lavender | Goodfella/Feather | Alum | Cade Balm | Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire
Brew: Six Point Brewery (Brooklyn) Bengali Tiger
Frankie, how do you like that VE? Good juice, but Frederic Malle is very proud of it!
So I broke down and did a three pass shave WTG, XTG, WTG.. AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
Prep: A nice Hot shower
Uberlather:SRD Sandalwood, TOBS Sandalwood cream, glycerin
Brush:Franks Sivertip
Razor:Friodur 5/8
Strop:SRD IV 30/60 passes
ASB:Lubriderm
AS:none
Result:Oh good god what a shave!!!! Not one bit of stubble anywhere, not one speck of irritation. Not one twinge of sting with the ASB!! I had more hair on my face when I was born!!!! I will be curious how fast it grows a shadow as my beard grows very fast and rough... I think I have found my best shave so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:angel::beer1::mexwave::y :tu:nj:bow
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I know how you feel Paul...Who'd have thought that one would look so forward to shaving, eh? Most folks would think we're nuts, LOOOL
You always were a first class gentleman Glenn. Well done buddy
Just for fun and giggles, eh? Not a bad choice either
Jeff,
That Fromm was a fantastic buy from Max. I had an eye on it too, but was stretched on # of Maxterpieces already. I am very glad it went to you. She truly is gorgeous. No one can do horn like Max can
Frank,
Yummmm!!! That brew looks delish man...Hope it was an after shave celebration. Great shave too btw
Wowww Paul,
I was going to suggest you let a couple of days go by before you go at it, but I can see that would have been a moot point, LOL. EXCELLENT shave buddy
PS: Is that the 250th anniversary Friodur I see there? It better not be man...otherwise, I am coming to TX to hunt you down and claim it, LOOOOL. She is gorgeous.
Good morning friends.
Today once again my Thiers Issard with the beautiful filework
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Have a nice day
I'm in the no shave today club.
Robert: I hear you regarding the ebay practice blades (2, 3, 4, 5, 6...:w) now I must show patience and wait for postal labor disputes to settle, and stick to window shopping only on ebay.
Nice shaves (and to be totally honest some amazing photographs) today gents.
Prep: hot shower
Brush: Chris craft, two band
Razor: Henckels
Soap/AS: Tabac
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean :D
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The cut has healed up nicely, so I am back to my regular shaving routine:)
Pre-Shave: Warm shower Brush: Simpson Polo 12, 2-band Super Badger Razor: Revisor, 8/8", "Müngstener Brücke", Horn scales Honing Regimen: First shave, left it as delivered. Strop: Kanayama #90000, tri-strop Soap/Cream: Mitchell's Wool Fat Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White Astringent: Osma Alum After shave Balm: Truefitt & Hill Classic ASB EdT: Paco Rabanne, 1Million Results: A very nice shave. This big new blade was a pleasure to use. It is a full hollow, and delivered a smooth and comfortable shave. Very well balanced and the craftsmanship is flawless. There aren't all that many companies out there producing quality razors, I'm glad to see that this little outfit delivers the goods in such a fantastic way.
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Have a great day!!
Pre-Shave: Hot shower Brush: Semogue 2010 LE #66 Razors:H.J. Herskovitz - 13/16 Sheffield and 11/16 Genco Strop: Kanayama Soap/Cream: Lorenzo Villoresi Uomo soap Astringent: Thayer's Lavender After shave Balm: L'Occitane Cade EdT: Carven Vetiver (Vintage) 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. This seemed like a good way to get to know my new stones. He graciously took me up on my offer and these are the first two of the three he sent me to be test shaved (I didn't want to get too crazy with a testing three razors as I was worried one would be neglected). In our discussions, we decided to do a little blind test as well. I've taken each of the three razors he sent through my Choseras (1k, 5k and 10k). One was finished on the 10k with no further finishing stone; one is finished on my vintage Thuringian; and the third was finished with a full nagura progression on my Oozuku Suita. I'm happy to say that these two seem to have turned out quite well. They both gave an excellent shave. After two passes and clean up, I am gloriously BBS. The Villoresi soap, though, I'm sad to say was not quite the star of the shave I'd hoped. The scent is divine, but the performance was seriously lacking. I'm hopnig this is merely a function of my not having tried this particular soap previously. Of course, all was made up for when I applied the finishing touch of Carven Vetiver (a recent gift from Max). Great shaves shown this week so far, have a tremendous day, gentlemen!
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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?
Well If I am nuts I'm in great company!!!!:p;)
I'm soooo impressed with this shave! I am now officially in love with this blade!!!
Prep:Hot Shower/ Sandalwood & Vanilla preshave oil
Scuttle: Dirty Bird Custom Double
Brush:23mm H.L. Thater
Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle
Soap: MDC
Razor: Filarmonica DT 14
After shave: Ogallala Bayrum & Sandalwood
EDT: Cuba Red
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Result: Who would have thought that the sweet aroma of coffee, the fragrant scent of lather, and a simple shave could be so intoxicating.
Have a great Wednesday gentlemen!
Glenn
Simple as a brick, but a wonderful shave!
Prep: Hot Water Wash, Baby Oil Gel
Razor: Imperial Extra Hollow Ground
Brush: Semogue 2000
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
AS: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Finish: Clubman, DAX High and Tight
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I know i said i was going on a spending freeze. BUT!!! This will be next on my list.
Would you pay $100,000 for a razor? - Yahoo! News
:dropjaw::rofl2::rofl2::rofl2:
Maybe you'd be less likely to leave yourself nicked n bleeding!!!! :roflmao";":roflmao
Razor: Bismark
Pre-shave: Noxzema
Brush: Unknown boar
Soap: Handmade Naturals Frankincense
AS: Thayers Lavender and Clubman Original
Result: I hadn't shaved for a couple of days out of pure laziness. 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 smooth and ready to face whatever the world has to throw at me today.
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Mysore sandalwood soap
Feather AS-D1
Feather blade
Arko cream
NF Finest silvertip
Alum
L'Occitane Bavx balm + Propolis
L'Occitane Bavx EDT
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, why dont I just shut and stop being a poor nostalgic old fart, and talk about the shave, one shave pass, with minor clean up, yes boys one pass shave you heard it right I was cooking on gas today, that Feather AS-D1 was like it was being used by the greatest Samurai warrior Miyamoto Musashi, if those whiskers had legs man they would have run a mile.
Jamie.
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I thought I would try a totally Proraso shave this morning...
Prep: Hot shower – followed by Proraso pre-post-shave cream
SS/SC: Proraso + Proraso = Superlather
Brush: Simpsons Polo 8 “Super Badger”
Strop: VB Red Latigo 50 fabric; 55 leather
Razor: 6/8” dubl duck “Goldedge”
Astringent: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel
ASB: Proraso “Crema Liquida Dopobarba”
AS: Proraso “Dopobarba”
Result: Bellissimo!
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