Thread: Sun June 26th - Sat July 02nd

Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Frank Shaving Finest Badger
Soap: Palmolive shave stick / Palmolive shave cream / glycerine
Scuttle: Robert Becker medium
Razor: Old mystery sheffield wedge, 6/8 wedge barber's notch
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: Florida water
Notes: Smooth smooth smooth. And BBS on top. No complaints, pure comfort. Why I have not tried the uberlather combo before I do not know, it was really great. Perhaps because the soap is in stick form I've face lathered with it, mainly. This time I just rubbed it in the bottom of the scuttle a bit, that left more than enough in there I could start the soap.

Originally Posted by Birnando

.. some minor surgery I'm supposed to have done tomorrow,

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Job interview this morning, better gig, closer to home.

Originally Posted by baldy

I start my new job in 9 hours.

Best of luck to you all, guys!

Woke up late for work and was gonna skip the shave, but decided thatonce you're late, there's no difference between 15 minutes and 55 minutes.

Pre-shave: Morning Burst facial scrub
Razor: Boker 'Our Own' 5/8 square point, honed by Utopian
Brush: AOS pure badger
Soap: Shave Den unknown, but smells like Bay Rum
Strop: Tony Miller latigo/linen
Balm: Shea Moisture's Shave Butter

Glad I took the extra time to shave this morning. This razor seems to surprise me a little more each time. If ever there was an example of when to use zero-pressure, it would be this blade. Super close shave, BBS all around, DFS on the neck. Silky smooth and ready to go.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 30mm Morris & Forndran, 2-band, Blonde Badger

Razor: 13/16" Kikuteru Frameback, Wedge, Spike Point (Faux Ivory scales)

Honing Regimen: Naniwa 1k, Shapton Pro 1k/2k/5k/12k, CrOx Balsa Strop (7 light strokes)

Strop: 35/55 laps (Neil Miller linen / SRD Premium IV leather)

Überlather: Al's Custom Shave creme

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Blue AS

Cologne: Acca Kappa "Hibiscus" EdT

Results: I had not shaved with this Japanese Kikuteru for some time now. To remedy the situation, I refreshed her edge using the CrOx balsa strop (the honing had already been done some time ago using regimen outlined above). The M&F brush is huge, but I really love this size brush now ...She handles quite nice. She had a blast dancing in Al's shaving creme. She whipped up a heck of an überlicious lather. The pre-shave preparation was just "perfect". The Kikuteru wiped the whiskers effortlessly. Quite a smooth shave indeed .

Have an AMAZING Tuesday Gentlemen.

Originally Posted by jss

Faultless 5/8ths h h

Great shave Julian

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Ah thanks. My brain isn't working today...(getting old)

I know the feeling all too well Paul, LOOOL. Nice honing regimen buddy. I didn't know about 0.125µ Diamond.

Originally Posted by eTom

Revisor-day

Beautiful Tom

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Razor Vintage Iron Duke. First attemp at using a straight razor fairly confident leading up to the shave, I would say technically more difficult than I imagined. i'm not sure if I could become a straight razor user, but maybe once a month as a variety shave.

Jamie,
This is by far one of the most beautiful straight razors I have seen. She is stunning. It would be a shame that you don't use or any other straight her more often simply because of technical difficulty. Just keep trying and practice buddy. Trust me, when it comes together (and it will), you will wonder why you ever bothered with a DE in the first place.

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: Red Point 918

Wooo Hooooo. Two Red Points in a row in two days. What a treat. Well done Béla.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Well done Jamie! But think the other way around, shave every day instead. Many feels like you, it´s hard to use a straight, but if you hang in there it´ll come to you, but you need to work up some muscle memory and technique. Hang in there!!

+1...Wise advice

Originally Posted by Otto

Soap: Mama Bear's Ye Olde Barbershoppe
DE-Razor: Gillette Aristocrat / Feather blade
Good shave.

Otto,
Just good?! With the hardware/software you have today, that sounds more like a FANTASTIC shave

Originally Posted by rum

Wow Thanks so much for the very detailed response, Robert. Appreciate it.

Ah, the Vetyver is the most appealing to me, but I may be tempted by the Lavende. How would you compare them to other fragrances? I like woody scents but if they are too spicy, I wouldn't be able to wear them.

You're welcome buddy...As to the comparison, they are very different. The Lavender is almost pure lavender and the Vetyver very raw and woodsy (to me) with a citrusy overtone to it. I really like them both

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Thanks for the encouragement given Mikael, who knows maybe I will give it a go on a more regular basis, but i'm so comfortable with my Feather AS-D1 in hand it's hard to switch when you know how good that shaves, but aged 52 there's one thing iv'e learned from life never say never.

Jamie,
Those are more words of wisdom. 52 years young? You have another 52 years (at least) to go. The idea is to step outside your comfort zone (just briefly). It soon will become your new comfort zone.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Cream: Salter, Indian Sandalwood
AS: Dr Harris Sandalwood

Woooo Hooooo Mikael,
It's Sandalwood galore today. FANTASTIC choice.

Originally Posted by jss

Its not philosophy my friend, you are the real deal..

Thank you kindly my friend. And thank you as well for the info on the Somerset.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Alex Jacques Custom, 8/8" Damascus steel, Spanish Point.
Results: This might just be my last shave for a couple days, due to some minor surgery I'm supposed to have done tomorrow, good thing it turned out a good one

Beautiful shave Birnando. Is this surgery on your leg? Don't let those docs cut too deep my friend. Tell them you have friends with lots of sharp objects, LOOOOL. I pray for a quick and successful surgery and an even quicker recovery.

Originally Posted by baldy

Cream: Al's Bomb Custom Frankincense, Myrrh and Vetiver
Razor: Long Life 11/16
With a combination of great blade and great lather I could feel almost zero friction between blade and face.

Grant,
That is a shave worthy of the Gods. beautifully done mate. Al's creme rocks, BIG time...and that razor? Well, "out of this world" nice

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Just Because...

Blasphemy...on a weekday as well?? Hmmmmm....I don't know if I would trust an unshaven lawyer, LOOOOL. Enjoy your day Bill

Originally Posted by jhenry

Result: Smooth as silk…

Monroe,
Now that sounds like one heck of a shave.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

This razor is the shiz! With a fresh blade installed, I don't have a razor that can touch it. Job interview this morning, better gig, closer to home.

Best of luck GI. I have my fingers/toes X-ed for you

Originally Posted by baldy

Good luck brother. I start my new job in 9 hours.

WoooHooo...You must be excited and anxious all at the same time. Go get them Grant

Originally Posted by du212

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Razor:José Monserrat Pou 14 "Medallón Taurino" Estocada
Comments:Lavender day,

José,
What a day this must have been indeed. Well done brother. Great razor too

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Notes: Smooth smooth smooth. And BBS on top. No complaints, pure comfort. Why I have not tried the uberlather combo before I do not know, it was really great.

Ahhhhh Sten,
The virtues of uber...WHat a great feeling, eh? Well done my friend

Originally Posted by DerekC

Woke up late for work and was gonna skip the shave, but decided thatonce you're late, there's no difference between 15 minutes and 55 minutes.

Razor: Boker 'Our Own' 5/8 square point, honed by Utopian

Glad I took the extra time to shave this morning. This razor seems to surprise me a little more each time.

Derek,
Kudos my good man...Not even work should get between a man and his shave. Congrats

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Blasphemy...on a weekday as well?? Hmmmmm....I don't know if I would trust an unshaven lawyer, LOOOOL. Enjoy your day Bill

You're a better man than I am. I don't think I'd trust one even if he did shave!

Let me introduce you to my friend Hans...Otto Deutsch Hans. I recently acquired him on ebay. It was the first time I saw a razor and had to have it no matter the cost because it was a thing of beauty. Being new to straights I'd never heard of Otto Deutsch before, but let me tell you I will never forget that name now! I want to grab every man who shaves with a modern multi-blade razor and shake him. "Do you feel like a million bucks after you shave?" "Do you look forward to shaving everyday and take extra time to do it?"
Because baby, I do!!

I think this is the closest shave I've ever had! Best part is, I restored the blade, scales and honed it myself! All I've got are the Norton stones and a cheap Chinese 12k from Woodcraft, but this razor took an edge like none I've ever encountered.

The soap I used as from the Beer Soap company (Sam Adams Double Bock and Bay Rum...2 of my favorites!). It was not a performer though. By the time I lathered up and finished the first pass on my cheeks, my neck had dried and the suds were gone...oh well. Hans had no trouble with the stubble anyhow.:

I finished up with my favorite Bay Rum variety of aftershave and cologne: Burts Bees.

It is hot today in Holland (30-35 degrees).
Just shaved with a cool result.

Pre Shave: Face washed with hot water
strop: 40 cotton, 60 leather
Brush: FS fine badger
Soap: MB Iceberg Ice
razor: Goshen cutlery 11/16
Aftershave: Givenchy Play

And now ice an ice cold beer!!... cheers

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Great shave Julian



I know the feeling all too well Paul, LOOOL. Nice honing regimen buddy. I didn't know about 0.125µ Diamond.



Beautiful Tom



Jamie,
This is by far one of the most beautiful straight razors I have seen. She is stunning. It would be a shame that you don't use or any other straight her more often simply because of technical difficulty. Just keep trying and practice buddy. Trust me, when it comes together (and it will), you will wonder why you ever bothered with a DE in the first place.



Wooo Hooooo. Two Red Points in a row in two days. What a treat. Well done Béla.



+1...Wise advice



Otto,
Just good?! With the hardware/software you have today, that sounds more like a FANTASTIC shave



You're welcome buddy...As to the comparison, they are very different. The Lavender is almost pure lavender and the Vetyver very raw and woodsy (to me) with a citrusy overtone to it. I really like them both



Jamie,
Those are more words of wisdom. 52 years young? You have another 52 years (at least) to go. The idea is to step outside your comfort zone (just briefly). It soon will become your new comfort zone.



Woooo Hooooo Mikael,
It's Sandalwood galore today. FANTASTIC choice.



Thank you kindly my friend. And thank you as well for the info on the Somerset.



Beautiful shave Birnando. Is this surgery on your leg? Don't let those docs cut too deep my friend. Tell them you have friends with lots of sharp objects, LOOOOL. I pray for a quick and successful surgery and an even quicker recovery.



Grant,
That is a shave worthy of the Gods. beautifully done mate. Al's creme rocks, BIG time...and that razor? Well, "out of this world" nice



Blasphemy...on a weekday as well?? Hmmmmm....I don't know if I would trust an unshaven lawyer, LOOOOL. Enjoy your day Bill



Monroe,
Now that sounds like one heck of a shave.



Best of luck GI. I have my fingers/toes X-ed for you



WoooHooo...You must be excited and anxious all at the same time. Go get them Grant



José,
What a day this must have been indeed. Well done brother. Great razor too



Ahhhhh Sten,
The virtues of uber...WHat a great feeling, eh? Well done my friend



Derek,
Kudos my good man...Not even work should get between a man and his shave. Congrats

As always the true gentlemen Robert kind words full of praise for each and everyone, I must say yet again you pull the rabbit from the hat, another bobby dazzler of a razor from Robert, and I will say this the Celticcrusader simply loves Japanese steel.

Regards
Jamie.

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: Red Point 918


Have a great day all,
Béla

Nice to see another RP!!!!

[QUOTE=Birnando;808138]
Razor: Alex Jacques Custom, 8/8" Damascus steel, Spanish Point.

Beautiful!!!!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

I know the feeling all too well Paul, LOOOL. Nice honing regimen buddy. I didn't know about 0.125µ Diamond.

I use the wicked edge kinife sharpener and go all the way down to 0.025 Micron diamond!!!
I don't think a razor as thin as it is would do well with it though... honestly I'm still not sure if the 0.125 makes it to harsh. Under a loop it looks great. Hmmm maybe a heavy wedge though........

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Let me introduce you to my friend Hans...Otto Deutsch Hans. I recently acquired him on ebay. It was the first time I saw a razor and had to have it no matter the cost because it was a thing of beauty. Being new to straights I'd never heard of Otto Deutsch before, but let me tell you I will never forget that name now! I want to grab every man who shaves with a modern multi-blade razor and shake him. "Do you feel like a million bucks after you shave?" "Do you look forward to shaving everyday and take extra time to do it?"
Because baby, I do!!

I think this is the closest shave I've ever had! Best part is, I restored the blade, scales and honed it myself! All I've got are the Norton stones and a cheap Chinese 12k from Woodcraft, but this razor took an edge like none I've ever encountered.

The soap I used as from the Beer Soap company (Sam Adams Double Bock and Bay Rum...2 of my favorites!). It was not a performer though. By the time I lathered up and finished the first pass on my cheeks, my neck had dried and the suds were gone...oh well. Hans had no trouble with the stubble anyhow.:

I finished up with my favorite Bay Rum variety of aftershave and cologne: Burts Bees.

Beautiful blade, and find! Great to hear that it shaves so well!
I love those translucent/green scales and the gold lettering. Absolutely gorgeous! Is there any goldwash on the blade, or is it all a reflection from the bowl?