Thread: Sun June 26th - Sat July 02nd

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

The carnage of the weak Jedi mind........
I have to let this one heal. Had to CA it today as it would not stay together. It was that or have my friend suture it. (From a medical standpoint it could have taken about six..)
Paul

Paul,
Nasty cut you got there. Try keeping some Vitamin E oil on it for a few months, it will reduce the scar. Even once it closes and turns pick, E will help.


No shaving for me since Thursday, and I'm thinking of skipping today.

Enjoy the holiday weekend!!

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

The carnage of the weak Jedi mind........
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I have to let this one heal. Had to CA it today as it would not stay together. It was that or have my friend suture it. (From a medical standpoint it could have taken about six..) UGH. On a brighter note.... SWMBO feels horrible, lol I explained it was my fault as I know better then to ever lose focus. I guess it will give me more urge to work on my project blades and scales over the next few days.....
Good looking shaves all around here sigh, except me...........
Have a great safe weekend all


Paul

Ouch, wow really sorry to see that, but I think Robert is right. Wait and the next shaves will get better.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 26mm Rudy Vey w/ TGN Grade A Silvertip Badger (Kingwood Handle)

Razor: 6/8" Solgen "Real Japanese Hollow Ground", Full Hollow Ground, Truncated French/angled Spike Point

Strop: 35/50 laps (Neil Miller linen / SRD Premium IV leather)

Überlather: CarrieM "Bay Rum" Shave creme + Ogallala "Bay Rum/Sweet Orange" Shave Soap +Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Ogallala "Bay Rum/Sandalwood" AS

Cologne: Ogallala "Bay Rum" EdC (Double Strength)

Results: Despite its smaller size, this Solgen is a force to reckon with. And judging from the quality the shave, I have a feeling that my whiskers know this already . As far as the prep, the more I use the Ogallala, the more I fall in love with it . It's amazing what a little water can do with this soap. I recall reading threads where folks entirely dismissed this soap (and literally tossed it aside) simply because the lather looked "cottage cheese"-like and not shiny and stringy. That is a shame...I think the secret to this soap is water...It takes quite a bit more than most and once the sweet spot is revealed, the lather from it will simply end up surprising you . And that's just the soap. Combining this with another Bay Rum favorite, i.e., the CarrieM, produced an über that was literally out of this world. The glide and cushion are exceptional. Sure, it ain't a La Toja or MdC, but good enough. Why stop here while I am on a roll...I went all out for Bay Rum today. Finished this phenomenal shave with Ogallala Bay Rum AS and EdC. What a way to finish this wonderful "Shave" week

Have a PHENOMENAL Saturday Gentlemen.

Originally Posted by Mikael

He he, She is shaved (it´s a long hair breed, but in the summer time it seems to get to much for them, so we shave the hair off, ,boy did she look funny in the beginning)

Wowww Mikael...that's with her hair cut? I would love to see a picture with her full set of hair/fur. beautiful cat though

Originally Posted by eTom

Today again my Revisor with Mitchell's in a beautiful mug (manufactured in the Tauscher-pottery, Waldenburg)

Beautiful mug (and Revisor) Tom.

PS: you've been flying a bit under the radar lately...I hope all is well. I am not used to seeing you this quiet.

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Bassler 5/8 SS, Boots Soap, Vie Long Horse, Alum, Jovan Musk
Nice and clean.

Way to go Nic. Beautiful Bassler

Originally Posted by Titivillus

Gear & Potions:

• Valobra
• Simpson Chubby 2
• Filarmonica Doble Temple #14

Love today's choice of "gear and potions" T.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Revisor 8/8 Müngstener Brücke, Horn scales.
Results: Another brilliant shave, I like vintage razors as much as the next guy, but I am also very happy that someone like Revisor is still out there keeping the traditions alive. And they do it good! This beauty is every bit the razor the old hot-shot brands ever where

They certainly know what they're doing. She's a beauty for sure Birnando. Use her in good health my friend. Speaking of health, how are you coming along with your post surgery healing?

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Aktinson, The Favorite
Extra hollow and extra sharp...I could be wrong though, it has happened before... Once, in 1983.

LOOOOOL. You, wrong? I can't imagine that Mikael. Nice Atkinson brother

Originally Posted by Blix

Awesome shave, much more confident with the 8/8 today even if I got a little nick. Maybe my best straight shave so far!

Congrats Amund on your Best str8 shave so far. One of many for sure. As for the nick...sorry to hear, but I think she's just establishing some ground rules and outlining her turf

Originally Posted by sharp

Thanks Robert. I feel things will get better and be ok, it was just a bit of a shock. It was explained as we are heading in a different direction and new leadership has experience in the direction we are heading. I feel much better after a good nights sleep and venting a little Thanks for your kind words brother!

Glenn,
Just hang in there during these rough patches. It will smooth itself out

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Thank you Robert for letting it slip through your fingers back to me! LOL!

Hehehehe...next time, I'll know better, LOOOOL

Originally Posted by metalfab

Wade & Butcher Extra Hollow Ground.

MARVELOUS blade Jim. Nicely done.

PS: The privilege is ours brother

Robert,
all things are well. Had a lot to do the last days.

I love Bay Rum! I haven't tried the CarrieM or the Ogallala yet. Looks like I'm in for a treat Need to save some money after I went insane and bought MdC. Besides my soap/creme drawer won't hardly shut any longer I have so many....I think I need help!

Originally Posted by eTom

Robert,
all things are well. Had a lot to do the last days.

Tom,
Busy is good.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

I love Bay Rum! I haven't tried the CarrieM or the Ogallala yet. Looks like I'm in for a treat Need to save some money after I went insane and bought MdC. Besides my soap/creme drawer won't hardly shut any longer I have so many....I think I need help!

I hear ya Tim...I have the same problem. We both need help, LOL

Another scorcher is predicted today, so I enhanced my menthol experience from yesterday.

Prep: Hot shower – followed by Proraso pre-post-shave cream
SS/SC: MB’s “Lime Ice” + Gillette “Menthol” = Superlather
Brush: Vie-Long 6910 “Silvertip Badger”
Strop: Strop: VB Red Latigo 50 fabric; 60 leather
Razor: 5/8” Dovo “Red Solingen”
Astringent: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel
ASB: MB’s “Lime Ice” + Gillette “Sensitive Skin” gel
AS: Booster “Polar Ice”
Result: WTG + XTG +ATG = A very close, very cooling and comfortable BBS shave…

One of the first straight razors I bought, "Red" shaves as beautifully as it looks. If this baby could cook, I'd marry it.

Have a wonderful Saturday!

IKON OC Bulldog/Red IP/Tabac/FS 24mm Finest/Clubman

Great Shaves today, Gentlemen.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

I know what you mean, Mikael. I thought I was wrong once before, but I was mistaken...

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Wowww Mikael...that's with her hair cut? I would love to see a picture with her full set of hair/fur. beautiful cat though

LOOOOOL. You, wrong? I can't imagine that Mikael. Nice Atkinson brother

Thank you Robert! I know what you meen Bill and I´ve got a naging feeling I could be wrong, about 1983, but that would make me being wrong, and that hasn´t happened since ...

Here you go Robert:


and both (it doesn´t look like it, but the orange cat is approx. twice the size of the mixed coulored one, which is an odd ball, for sure):