Thread: Sun June 26th - Sat July 02nd

Prep: lather on face, rinse, then Proraso pre-shave cream.
Brush: No-name brush with a TGN 2-band knot, great brush!
Soap. La Toja
Razor: Friodur 8/8 with Robert Williams scales
Post-shave: Myrsol Formula K, Nivea balm, Floid Amber


By blix72 at 2011-07-01

Results: Decent, it was my first time with the 8/8 Friodur and I was a bit intimidated by the huge blade, it will take a few shaves to get used to.

Originally Posted by Blix

Prep: lather on face, rinse, then Proraso pre-shave cream.
Brush: No-name brush with a TGN 2-band knot, great brush!
Soap. La Toja
Razor: Friodur 8/8 with Robert Williams scales
Post-shave: Myrsol Formula K, Nivea balm, Floid Amber

Results: Decent, it was my first time with the 8/8 Friodur and I was a bit intimidated by the huge blade, it will take a few shaves to get used to.

That is a fine looking Friodur Amund
And a great shot as well. Nicely done!
You'll soon treat that brute with ease, no worries there!

Prep: Hot Shower/Hot Towel
Strop: Illinois 835
Brush: Comoy Badger
Soap: Tabac
Razor: Simmon's Barber's Pet 5/8
Astringent: Thayer's Lemon Witch Hazel
Balm: C.O. Bigelow Menta
Result: 3 passes to BBS.

To tired to make any intelligent comments tonight gentlemen other than your posts and pics are fantastic as always. Thankyou.
Grant

Originally Posted by Earthdawn

Razor: Red Imp Wedge

Nice razor (and nice shave) ED

Originally Posted by rum

Thanks, gents! It was soooooo smooth. Decided on TdH as my cologne. Worked a treat. Sun-drenched day here for what is my last day at this job!!

Congrats Rum...Do you have anything in store as your next career/job?

Originally Posted by Mikael

Thanks Robert! True, when I feel/use Neils or Shams work I´m baffled, they´re great honemeisters (I´ve had experince with several, but far from all, so sorry if I exclude someone - like that Lynn dude for example ).

I know what you mean buddy.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Wow, what a sweet shave and gear Robert! Those 30 mm brushes are insane, does it have crazy backbone (mine has = perfect face alther brush)? The Swedish manufacturer J A Hellberg also have the number 666 (0666) on several razors, gets one to wonder ...

Thank you Mikael. It does have good backbone. Not stiff though. Decent. Fits me perfectly. Regarding the "666"...maybe those of us owing one sold our souls to the devil and don't know it, LOOOOL?

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor:Shavemac D01 24mm 2band
Results: I've never had anything but the very best of shaves with this razor.

Hey B.,
I hope you realize that today you managed achieve a "First" in wetshaving, LOOOOL. Or alternatively, it could be that the thought of the weekend got you too excited, LOL

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Genco Army & Navy

I love this Maxterpiece Otto

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Today is the last picture at home for now, we go on vacation for two weeks so from there only outdoor photos. (If I have time). Incidentally, today was a perfect shave with a perfecta razor.

razor: G. Coenraets, Primo Perfecta 6 / 8

Perfectomundo Kalerolf. A perfect shave with a perfect blade...That's what I call hitting 2 birds with one stone; what a way to wipe 4 days worth of growth and getting ready for a nice long vacation. Looking forward to your outdoorsy SOTDs...Have a great time and be safe brother. Where are you guys headed to anyway?

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 2-Band
Razor:Kikuboshi Special
Results: Stupendous shave. The Kikuboshi didn't even know there was stubble on my face; and after two passes there was not! Smooth, comfortable CBS!!

Beautiful combo brother...Those darn naive Kikuboshis...they never know there is stubble, LOOOL. Great start to Friday Bill. Have a great and productive one my friend.

Originally Posted by DerekC

This is from last night. A mediocre A.M. shave leads to a great evening shave! Incredible shave last night! BBS all over, including the majority of the neck! Even at the morning after, still feels good!

Well done Derek...way to go on turning your mediocre shave 180º around. Congratulations and may all your shaves be equally good.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

No shave for me today. Last night i was treated by my nephew coming home for 2 weeks from Afganistan. I took him and my kids out to eat. Tomorrow i will shave and tomorrow night is my sons 12th birthday. Hes getting older and so am I. LOL!!

Wowww Rene...What a treat. How's he doing? Will he be shipping back soon? I bet it was a blast seeing him again (both for you and the kids). Please extend a heartfelt congratulations and very happy birthday to your son on behalf on my wife and I.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: C.V. Haljestrand Mk 4
Great shave and quick too. It had been a while since I had used or seen Arko shavestick on SOTD so I decided it was time. Really nice shave.

Very well done GI...I love Arko (just not the scent). Performance is top notch. That Helje ain't bad looking either brother. Ain't the Manantiales EdC grand? I love the stuff. I think I will go Manantiales today too. Thank you for the suggestion.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razors: E A Berg, frameback for and a british Ever Ready fior the head
My God these framebacks usually takes a mean edge, it´s hyper sharp, but it´s also so smooooth that I didn´t feel the sharpnes

One of the cats came in when I was shaving though and telling me to open her door (she´s a talker and she nags loudly

Great looking gear you got there Mikael. That Frameback rocks. And Mark (aka Blugill) would have really appreciated and loved that ER SE. May he RIP. Nicely done.

Hmmmm...maybe the cat was jealous and wanted a shave, LOOOOL.

Originally Posted by Blix

Razor: Friodur 8/8 with Robert Williams scales
Results: Decent, it was my first time with the 8/8 Friodur and I was a bit intimidated by the huge blade, it will take a few shaves to get used to.

Amund,
That Friodur is a MONSTER man...HUGE is an understatement. I bet she came from John and the ShavingShop (he carries those things with the RW scales). He puts on a great edge on a blade. Use her in good health brother and congrats on a great purchase

Originally Posted by baldy

To tired to make any intelligent comments tonight gentlemen other than your posts and pics are fantastic as always.

Grant,
They are working you too hard. Nice shave though mate. Get some rest. Your body and mind will get used to the schedule soon enough.

Originally Posted by baldy

Prep: Hot Shower/Hot Towel
Strop: Illinois 835
Brush: Comoy Badger
Soap: Tabac
Razor: Simmon's Barber's Pet 5/8
Astringent: Thayer's Lemon Witch Hazel
Balm: C.O. Bigelow Menta
Result: 3 passes to BBS.

To tired to make any intelligent comments tonight gentlemen other than your posts and pics are fantastic as always. Thankyou.
Grant

Great looking razor! I always love seeing all the different marketing tools razor manufacturers used to attract barbers. From "For Barber's Use Only" down to "NON-XL", love seeing the different names!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Hey B.,
I hope you realize that today you managed achieve a "First" in wetshaving, LOOOOL. Or alternatively, it could be that the thought of the weekend got you too excited, LOL

You know me, always pushing the envelope.

Thanks for the heads up though, post updated

Prep: Hot shower – followed by Proraso pre-post-shave cream
SS: MB’s “Lime Ice” Lime and Menthol
Brush: Vie-Long 12326 “Boar Bristle”
Razor: Merkur 34C HD w/ Merkur Stainless blade
Astringent: Zirh "Refresh"
ASB: MB’s “Lime Ice” Summer ASB
AS: Aqua Velva Classic “Ice Blue”
Result: Brrrrrrr…

This is the coolest, refreshing shave I’ve ever had. The Proraso pre-post-shave, plus Mama Bear’s Lime Ice shaving soap and summer aftershave balm as well as the Aqua Velva Classic puts your face in a deep freeze. A welcome antidote to a hot summer day.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 24mm Morris & Forndran, 2-band Silvertip Badger (Bone Handle)

Razor: 13/16" Toyo "Special Razor" Frameback, Swedish "Asaab" Steel, Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point

Honing Regimen: Naniwa 1k, Shapton Pro 1k/2k/5k/12k, Y/G Escher

Strop: 40/60 laps (Neil Miller linen / SRD Premium IV leather)

Überlather: La Toja "Manantiales" Shave Soap

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: La Toja "Manantiales" AS

Cologne: La Toja "Manantiales" EdC

Results: I recently score this beautiful NOS Toyo from eBay and I am in love . Although she's advertized as a full hollow, I think based on her singing that she is an extra hollow. She took an incredible edge using the honing regimen outlined above. Smooth as butter. What a way to start this Friday.

Have a STUPENDOUS Friday Gentlemen.

Challenge Cutlery/Florena SC/Franks 28mm/Osage Rub

A very simple Shave. The Florena whipped up easily into a luxurious cream. The little Prince whacked down the stubble with ease. The Osage, well it doesn't smell the best, but man does it ever feel good. I'm left with a smooth face and a desire to shave again. To me shaving isn't about the end results, it's about the journey one takes to get there. And, the journey has been good.

Great shaves today, Gentlemen. Have a wonderful weekend.

Finally friday!

Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Omega boar # 81052
Soap: Palmolive shave stick / Palmolive cream / Glycerine
Razor: David Issard frameback "Le Chantecler" 6/8
After Shave Splash: Oriental Spice, house blend
Notes: I rehoned this razor today and shaved right off the oozuku, so Mr Strop just had to look at the show in envy. It gave a surprisingly smooth shave. No nicks, no irritation, truly a great shave. I love spices as well, clove, cinnamon and black pepper over a sandalwood base - I feel great.



Have a wonderful weekend guys!