Thread: Sun June 19th - Sat June 25th

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 Birnando

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

Thanks buddy...That's exactly the position I am (or was) in. I will hang out in this pattern for a little longer before pulling the trigger though. With some purchases, the gut feeling has to be on the same page as your "wants" and mine ain't entirely there yet. But soon

Originally Posted by Birnando

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

Thanks for the kind words B...I think I should start signing up to get some % of referrals from such sales, LOOOOL.

Originally Posted by Jeltz

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.

Nic,
It's all experimentation, like you are doing. That's where the fun is. Keep having fun.

Originally Posted by jss

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

You're too kind Julian. My true classification would be a "wanna be" top player. One day, I'll get close to the real thing.

Originally Posted by newb

Good shave, while camping in wild wonderful West Virginia

What a beautiful setting to shave in David. Have fun. it sure sounds like it is

Originally Posted by jss

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

...and he does it again!!! How's the Somerset?

Originally Posted by Claude

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,
Now you have a razor named after you.

Originally Posted by str8fencer

G
Razor: Warranted cast steel, 6/8 wedge.
Notes: First shave with this baby after I fixed her up, she needs a little fine tuning but a nice and close shave nonetheless.

Beautiful work on that wedge Sten. I like the scales too. But a true wedge? That's real nice. A keeper for sure. Well done

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Umm actually, I got a small jnat set incoming. Still thinking about choseras, or perhaps a thuringian. Or, umm no, I better stop

...Oh boy! I see the evolution of a HAD addict, LOL. Congrats on the JNat

Originally Posted by du212

Taylor 5/8, Semogue Caravela, Altesse savon à raser, Givenchy por homme Aftershave stick

Lovely shot José

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: 7/8 full hollow Ch Monternier et Fils 'Verdun'

Beautiful razor Michael

PS: Glad someone else uses (and likes) the IK creme

Originally Posted by Advisory

Result: The blade itself seemed to shave better than the day before by a significant margin, but still not up to par with how it was shaving the first day I got the razor. However, I think this might be able to be attributed to not enough stropping on the fabric/leather to revive the edge, as I don't think significant damage was done.

However, that being said, my overall better experience today was damaged from my face showing clear irritation where the blade had been on my face. I think this can be explained by overcompensation (i.e I used a steeper blade angle than I probably should have because I thought the edge was dull). Hopefully tomorrow will be even better (and i'll actually have the uberlather this time!). All in all the day's shave wasn't bad. My stropping felt MUCH better! VDH with glycerin isn't that bad.... perhaps an uberlather would have been phenomenal. We'll see......

Advisory,
From the sounds of it, if stropping (50-60 laps) didn't fix the problem, then your edge needs a refresher at the very least (just my 2 cents). Overcompensation by angle or pressure (they go hand in hand) is a dangerous game, imo. Send her out to be refreshed or rehoned or do it yourself if you're comfortable.

Originally Posted by Teiste

Wednesday
Santa Maria La Novella SC/SIMFIX super badger two band brushMerkur HD with Treet Platinum/Every Man Jack Gel

Something about this shave really appeals to me Teiste

Originally Posted by jhenry

If you haven't tried the cream or the soap, please do. Believe me, its worth it.

Monroe,
I have indeed and I fully concur with your assessment. It is a wonderful creme. I don't use her often because it has a lot of unneeded ingredients that I don't like (SLS, etc...). Performance wise though, she is up there.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

This $100K cheese grater looks like it's tailor made for the "more dollars than sense" crowd (those hapless idiots!)

Hapless idiots??? Where??? I've been looking looking for those, LOOOOL

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Rudy Vey | Castle Forbes Cedar | CV Maxjestrand | Alum | Cade Balm | SSS Fireside Intense

Love that Maxjestrand of your Frank. Butterscotch micarta scales are very fitting for these blades.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Razor:Timor 7/8
Result:Working on cutting new wood scales out of... well I'll leave that a surprise...

What??? you are going to leave us stranded like that??? You BIG tease, LOOOL. Beautiful Timor buddy

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

H. Boker Shoulderless

That's one gorgeous shoulderless Jeff. Love the scale art design

Originally Posted by Maximilian

Is there any product left Robert doesn't own or hasn't tried, yet? LOLOLOL... it's gotten so bad he's gonna have to either move to a bigger place, take over his wife's cabinets or built a basement.

Shhhhhhh...don't tell her. If they make it, who am I to reject the opportunity of trying it, LOOOL?

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

You may not want to suggest he build a basement. If he does that, he'll definitely abduct you!

Well don't tell Max,
But I stole a piece of his hair last time I saw him and cloned and reengineered a GMM (Genetically Modified Max), LOOOOOOOL. This guy just keeps working non-stop. No eating, drinking or sleeping required. Pretty low maintenance really, LOOOOOOOOOOOL.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Today would have been my fathers 78th Birthday.

C&E Sandlewood + Nancy Boys
Edaco 7/8 & Della Bells 7/8
WH'
C&E Sandlewood ASB

Rene,
A heartfelt happy 78th Birthday to your dad my friend. You and him must have been very close. He will always live in your memories and as such has achieved the immortal status most of crave for after our passing. Nice shave to commemorate and dedicate this moment of your life to your dad

Good morning, friends.
Another day- another Thiers Issard

Good morning Friends!

PREP: Castle Forbes The Pre-Shave

BRUSH: SIMPSON CHUBBY 2 Best Badger

SOAP/CREAM: Castle Forbes Shaving Cream Levender Essential Oil

SCUTTLE / BOWL: Georgetown Pottery Scuttle

MAXTERPIECE: Carl Friedrich ERN "ATOR" (w/ Bolivian rosewood scales)

STROP: Kanayama Cordovan #30000

SHAVE: 2 passes, WTG / XTG

AS: Eau de Cologne LAVANDA Ach. Brito

RESULT: ...very clean

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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

Thank you Robert! She´s a very nice and competent shaver, but she has been buffed/sanded and to much metal came off then, that what I think anyhow.

PREP: Hot Shower

BRUSH: SIMPSON CHUBBY 2 2-Band SOAP/CREAM: Martin de Candre

RAZOR: Buddel 7/8 French Point in Suminagashi & Gold Bug

STROP: Kanayama

TONER: Thayer's Lavender

AS: Eau de Cologne LAVANDA Ach. Brito

[B]EdT:[/B] Lorenzo Villoresi Wild Lavender

RESULT: Today I tested the third of Rene's razors honed on my new Choseras. I think I managed to go 3/3 on them. They will be headed home!

The real story today, though, was lavender! I started with a little heaven from Provence, with the Martin de Candre. This stuff has a scent that is absolutely intoxicating to me, and whips up some of the most luxurious and efficacious lather I've ever dreamed of. Today was no exception as the Chubby 2 worked its magic. The Buddel then went to work, which is to say it glided effortlessly across my face leaving me weak kneed with how efficiently the stubble disappeared. I continued the lavender assault with some Ach. Britt Lavanda After Shave Splash and then topped it all off with the Villoresi Wild Lavender. This last step brought in some elements of lemon, geranium and spices to play off the wonderful floral lavender base.

Now if only I had a fresh baked almond croissant, I might forget I'm in D.C. and truly think I was back in the south of France!

Originally Posted by eTom

Another day- another Thiers Issard

And what a day eTom. That TI has a beautifully worked spine. A real razor maker's work-of-art.

Originally Posted by fonthunter

MAXTERPIECE: Carl Friedrich ERN "ATOR" (w/ Bolivian rosewood scales)

I love the sales on your ERN "ATOR" Bella. I trust that she shaves as good as she looks.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

SOAP/CREAM: Martin de Candre
RAZOR: Buddel 7/8 French Point in Suminagashi & Gold Bug
Now if only I had a fresh baked almond croissant, I might forget I'm in D.C. and truly think I was back in the south of France!

I'm right with you there Bill. You're not only making me drool over your shaving kit, but hungry as well. An almond croissant and a cafe a' lait. I'm in Heaven!

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Shavemac D01 two band
Razor: Roberts
Superlather: Dr Harris Almond + Arko cream
AS: Ogallala Limes and Peppercorns
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very close
I´ve been using to many hollow grinds lately and lost touch of how light handed you need to be with a wedgy Sheffield blade, like this. Not cuts or reall nicks, but a couple och mini nicks where the blade simply came to close. Uberclean face and shave though