Thread: Sun June 26th - Sat July 02nd

Rooney 1/1 | Salter French Vetiver | Boker Edelweiss | Alum | Cade Balm | Sigilli Athunis

Originally Posted by Birnando

Thank you Robert
I'm sure it will, the quality seems impeccable on that thing! And the honing was stellar

Birnando,
Enjoy it for many years to come buddy.

Originally Posted by rum

Very tempting, Robert! Thanks again for the advice/help.

You're welcome Rum

Originally Posted by rum

DR Harris Arlington
Filarmonica 13, black scales
Creed Aventus
First formal day with the Creed.

FAN-FREAKIN'-TASTIC!!!!!

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

It's the Prada EdT.
One more acquisition was the Sienna shave soap.
Oh - forgot the Semogue.

Man...you've been busy. Nice acquisitions

Originally Posted by thewatermark

SOAP: MDC
EDT: Habit Rouge

I told you she was easy to lather. Glad you like the soap Matt. Nice coupling with the HR EdT. beautiful Henckels too

Originally Posted by Mikael

Thank you Robert! Sure´s a winner blade too, but I was surprised how good the AS was. Not much alcohol left I supose, but it did good!

Lovely picture today Robert (all are, but this one was sweeeet ) and that brush looks fab!

Those kind of finds are very satisfying indeed. Enjoy it Mikael and congrats buddy. and thank you for the kind words. The Rudy Vey is amazingly ergonomic. Very easy on the wrist.

Originally Posted by jss

I'm told it gets better....

believe it brother...Believe it. You ain't seen nothing yet. One has to go by faith initially...then, once it clicks, you'll understand

Originally Posted by du212

Henckels Friodur 17 1/2, Semogue caravela, Nanny's the spicy 1, alum, Aubrey organics spice island ASL, Parfums de Nicolai cedrat cologne

Hola José
I love that Friodur of yours. Lovely shot and SOTD

Originally Posted by Birnando

Sometimes when I look at your shots I ask myself, why do I even bother with posting in the SOTD threads
I am in awe! Pure art, that's what this is!

My thoughts exactly

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I agree. Jose always has outstanding and creative photos. Me on the other hand............ NOT SO MUCH! LOL!

Maybe so Rene, but your razors and gear more than make up for the lack of photographic skills. But then again, his thread is not about photographic contest. It's about our shaves and the brotherhood

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Same here. You really dont want to see what i have to look at everyday.

I don't want to know either, LOOOOOL

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Glad you back home safely. That truely is awesome. And to think you didnt even order this from him. It JUST SHOWED up unannounced. Hmmm.... That might be just as good of an excuse as my grand fathers razor.

Nope...that takes first prize. You even had Grant fall for it big time, LOOOOL

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

LOL I think a may put in a fake backdrop just so my pics have something to compare to everyone else..

Paul,
So long as your gear isn't fake, LOOOOOOL. Great shave buddy (regardless of backdrop)

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Allen & Son 6/8, Vulfix English Rose Cream, NF 2213, Alum, Blue Stratos AS
This razor was my experimental learning tool, bough to learn honing and never really was quite as sharp as I like. My ongoing experimentation with using the Dragon Tongue hone as a finisher with oil has again yielded a brisker sharper edge.

Nic,
Don't be discouraged buddy. Keep experimenting buddy. This razor will show you what she like and how she likes it...Just like a woman. Keep listening.

Originally Posted by newb

Wee Scot

First use of the Wee Scot, and I was very surprised by the amount of lather this micro brush held.

Hmmmm David. That's what I keep hearing about these unassuming WS. Nice shave and choice(s)

Originally Posted by Wid

Razor: Brian Brown Custom 6/8 French Point

beautiful razor Wid...Congratulations!!!!! It looks very similar in design to Max' French point customs (aka, Maxtom).

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Ran this razor over the 12K and then did the .05 Crox. I am really liking the way the razors respond to the 12K and then Crox and stropping. If the Jnats do better than the 12K, I need to get one.
I had a great shave. During the shave I must have cut off a zit/pimple/blemish I did not know was there. Damn it bled pretty good for a while. Once it stopped it was hard to find what was bleeding.
One more day, then off for eleven. I could use some R&R.

Jeff,
You gotta get one. JNats are great. Sorry about "whatever" it was that you cut, but at least, it disappeared. Any plans for the 11 days of vacation?

Originally Posted by Books

Soap: Arko
Brush: Shavemac 177

Excellent brush and soap Books. As much as I love the quality of Arko, I dislike the scent

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

I thought it went great, and apparently so did the Boss. Unfortunately, I didn't have what he would have preferred for SQL experience so probably no dice but I'm still trying to talk him into it. I'm sure I can pick up enough of this stuff to be dangerous in short order. After all, it's only work and that I can do. I'm still haggling but it don't look good, probably no joy in mudville. Shame too, it would have been a way cool place to work. Oh well, I guess that's the advantage of looking for a job when you have one.

Sorry to hear, but I guess he has a specific skill in mind. That really is a shame. Managers these days no longer look into a person's potential to expand and learn and be creative...They want something specific. This, imo is what's going to kill innovation in this great nation of ours. Keep looking...I am certain your "dream" job is just around the corner

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Yeah, I think the cat digs the sound of shaving. When I use a hollow ground and get that pronounced feedback (i.e. like velcro being separated) on every stroke of the razor he really seems to be totally focused on the sound. He never watched me or really expressed any interest in shaving but then when we moved to this place he watched me from the doorway for a week or two then moved onto the counter next to the sink for a closer look. He's done it daily every since.

Haaaaaaa. That's too funny GI...next thing you know, he will be shaving, LOOOOL (BTW: He's a beautiful cat)

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Rooney 1/1 | Salter French Vetiver | Boker Edelweiss | Alum | Cade Balm | Sigilli Athunis

Frank,
One can never go wrong with Salter Vetiver, both scent- and performance-wise. Well done. Great choices.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

I thought it went great, and apparently so did the Boss. Unfortunately, I didn't have what he would have preferred for SQL experience so probably no dice but I'm still trying to talk him into it. I'm sure I can pick up enough of this stuff to be dangerous in short order. After all, it's only work and that I can do. I'm still haggling but it don't look good, probably no joy in mudville. Shame too, it would have been a way cool place to work. Oh well, I guess that's the advantage of looking for a job when you have one.

Yeah, I think the cat digs the sound of shaving. When I use a hollow ground and get that pronounced feedback (i.e. like velcro being separated) on every stroke of the razor he really seems to be totally focused on the sound. He never watched me or really expressed any interest in shaving but then when we moved to this place he watched me from the doorway for a week or two then moved onto the counter next to the sink for a closer look. He's done it daily every since.

"Buster", the nosey male does the same thing!! Especially with the full hollow ground blades. The wedges apparently don't interest him.. Picky picky!

Sorry about the job, It will come when it's right for you. But like you said, it's nice to have the problem of looking for a job when you have one!!!

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Glad you back home safely. That truly is awesome. And to think you didn't even order this from him. It JUST SHOWED up unannounced. Hmmm.... That might be just as good of an excuse as my grand fathers razor.

You may be on to something!!! It just happened, the shave gods took pity on my small collection and sent me a "Maxterpiece"!!!!! (dreaming but always hoping)(Max I know you're busy as hell and I'm just picking, I know I'm on the wait list but Blame Robert!!! He keeps teasing me with all of your beautiful work!)

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Rooney 1/1 | Salter French Vetiver | Boker Edelweiss | Alum | Cade Balm | Sigilli Athunis

Gods that is an amazing Boker!!!!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Paul,
So long as your gear isn't fake, LOOOOOOL. Great shave buddy (regardless of backdrop)

So true, Thanks for making me drool over the Asian flavor!!! At least it takes my mind off the Maxterpiece's you have been "hoarding"!!!!! LOL HMMM for some reason I now have a desire for sushi tomorrow evening!!!!

Wednesday

Faultless 5/8th h h
Simpson Colonel X1L (Somerset)
Truefitt & Hill Lavender SC/LSS uberlather
D R Harris Pink A/S

Best regards,
Julian

Good morning friends,
today I tested the Palmolive-stick. I think it was the only one test.
There are some better soaps in my collection.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

believe it brother...Believe it. You ain't seen nothing yet. One has to go by faith initially...then, once it clicks, you'll understand

Robert, thanks for the reassurance....

Best regards,
Julian

Gillette Tuckaway : Gillette Platinum (Malta) : Vitos : Semogue 2000 : Prada Infusion D'Homme after shave balm and Eau de Toilette



Decided to take it easy and quick today. The Semogue ran completely out of lather after the first pass, no clue why. I always find boars best suited to load from soaps, and load well, to give good lather.

The Prada balm is very good, its scent is exceptional, ideal for spring/summer, light and discreet.

Good morning Friends!

PREP: Proraso Preshave Cream

BRUSH: Mühle Sophist in olive wood

SOAP/CREAM: La Maison du Barbier Soap

SCUTTLE / BOWL: Fitjar Lathering Up Shaving Bowl

RAZOR: Iwasaki Kamisori

STROP: Biber-Elster Feinste Spez. Juchte paddle strop

SHAVE: 2 passes, WTG / XTG

AS / EDT: L'occitane Vetyver EDT

RESULT: Great shave

Have a nice day,
Béla

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Nic,
Don't be discouraged buddy. Keep experimenting buddy. This razor will show you what she like and how she likes it...Just like a woman. Keep listening.

I'm not in the slightest bit discouraged, I'm enjoying the journey.

I am however a little worried about the woman analogy, is it likely that my razor will start to behave in a slightly aggressive and irrational manner every few weeks!