Thread: Sun June 26th - Sat July 02nd

Originally Posted by baldy

I can relate to this post on many levels CONGRATULATIONSon your appointment as pastor

I saw your post Grant! It seems we have a lot in common. Now if I could just get my boy to lather up like yours....

I shaved earlier in the day then went for dinner.

Hot shower
Warm oil
Dirty Bird
Badger Brush
Nancy Boy Signature
SRDP1 Strop
Henckles 7/8 full hollow
AOS Aluminum
Pinaud Clubman
Vaseline for me.

I used an old photo since I was too lazy to take another. Enjoy the rest of your evening.

tumtatty,

Congratulations on your installation as pastor.

I completely agree with Bill and Grant!!!
Robert, You are a Maxterpiece Whore!!!!
It's like I always see the girl I want with the same damm guy!!! At least I know you will treat them all right even If , sigh.... I may never get around to dance with one of these beautiful women as they keep having other dance partners....(hint to Max, when am i due on the back log list, LOL)

I decided no shave for me today and going to let Mon morning be opening day for a newly honed Genco... or maybe the redpoint..thoughts fellows?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

For my humble post, I submit my first shave with this old "unusual Rodgers" which was a joy to clean, hone, and finally use. I have never possessed an old Sheffield which had not been molested in some form until this one, which I believe to have been unused

Tom,
What a delightful shave this must have been brother. Love that Rodgers...She is gorgeous.

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

Cutlerix / Hart Razor

Chris,
A uniquely fabulous razor my friend. Beautiful scales too

Originally Posted by metalfab

Razor: Double Duck Goldedge 13/16
End result; between the shower, oil, hot towel and the DD miles of nothin' but smooth.

Ahhhhh Jim,
Those Goldedges are worth their weight in Gold. Fantastic shavers to say the least. Great choice. That Martini must have hot the spot afterwards.

Originally Posted by Theseus

Razor:Wade & Butcher "The Celebrated Hollow Ground"
Result:Beginning to absolutely fall in love with Sheffield steel and this razor is a big reason. It takes an amazingly sharp and smooth edge.

Ohhhh brother,
Now, I am not only jealous but also drooling...BIG TIME!!! One of these days, I will land me one of these in mint (or close) condition. Well done Theseus.

Originally Posted by rum

Steaming hot day here in Blighty!
Puma 6/8 No 1

Rum,
Beautiful Puma to offset the less than perfect weather outside. Also, congrats on the Aventus. How do you like it?

Originally Posted by du212

Le Grelot 6/8, Plisson #12 pur blaireau, Comptoir des savonniers, Home Institut ASB , Fragonard Cologne Grand Luxe

José,
Now that's what I call an all-French affair to remember. beautiful hardware/software brother

Originally Posted by Teiste

Sunday
Acqua Di Parma SC/Semogue Caravela brush/Edwin Jagger DE89L withTopaz Platinum/Weleda Balsam/Acqua Di Parma Colonia

Stupendous shave Teiste

Originally Posted by Wid

Razor: Revisor Extra 6/8
Soap: MWF

EXCELLENT is the only descriptive that comes to mind. beautiful Revisor

Originally Posted by metalfab

Its a little late reply but bladerunner I'm really likin' those green scales on that blade

Thank you Jim

Originally Posted by DerekC

Whipping up lather in that tree? Now that's what I call 'outdoorsy'!

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Razor: Dubl Duck Satinedge 11/16 squarepoint
Great Shave and golf with my sons.

Hey Joe,
Those Satinedges are amongst the best of the DD series. Great shave. How was the Golf? Who won, LOOOL?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

1+ here too! What is a "loose grind", Robert? You're not shaving with a cracked blade, are you?

Thanks Tom...As to the "Loose Grind", I think Max gave that "perfect" explanation. Never shave with a cracked blade or a blade on crack, LOOOOL. It's worse than one's brains on crack, LOOOL

Originally Posted by Maximilian

For example you can have a 1/2 Hollow that's rather stiff (less flex - less feedback) or a 1/2 Hollow that is more a loose grind (less stiff - more feedback) so it actually shaves and feels more like a 3/4 or full hollow. It depends how thin the hollow grind runs towards the edge.

Thanks brother

Originally Posted by baldy

Robert, If you used a different Maxterpiece every day, how many months would it take before we saw the same one twice?
Beautiful razor and photo.

Good question Grant...The answer would be ~21 days. Thank you for the kind words about the Henckels my friend.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Today I was installed as the pastor of a small church in Asheboro, NC! I"m sure Grant will agree that its good to be employed again

Pastor Tim,
Congratulations on the new position. It must feel fantastic. Forget the fact that the shave wasn't quite there...You'll have better ones I am sure. After all, now you've got Friends in very high places)

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Henckles 7/8 full hollow

Jeff,
That is one stunning Henckels. I love the etching...I haven;t quite seen one with that kind of etching before. Well done

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Robert, You are a Maxterpiece Whore!!!!

More than you know brother...more than you know, LOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

It's like I always see the girl I want with the same damm guy!!! At least I know you will treat them all right even If , sigh.... I may never get around to dance with one of these beautiful women as they keep having other dance partners....(hint to Max, when am i due on the back log list, LOL)

LOOOOOOL. Sorry, when it comes to my women, I don't share, LOL. Do you have a Maxterpiece on tap with max or a Maxtom? Either way, these take time (like good wine). Hang tight Paul. When you get yours, you'll love it.

BTW: I vote Red Point for tomorrow...just my 2 cents

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

More than you know brother...more than you know, LOOOOOOL



LOOOOOOL. Sorry, when it comes to my women, I don't share, LOL. Do you have a Maxterpiece on tap with max or a Maxtom? Either way, these take time (like good wine). Hang tight Paul. When you get yours, you'll love it.

BTW: I vote Red Point for tomorrow...just my 2 cents

LOL I'm on the wait list.. I know it will be worth it, but like all things the heart wants what the heart wants!! Every time I see the Beautiful work and quality Max produces it pulls on my soul just a little bit more!!
And you win the vote a Razor contest. red pointe it is!!

Time to start at new week ...

Pre: Hot shower
Brush: hjm black badger
SC: Taylor of old bond street St James Collection
Razor: Edwin Jagger 5/8
Post: Bloc Osma, Nivea Aftershave balm
Edt: Diesel "Only The Brave"



Gentlemen: Have a fantastic week !!!

Regards
Johan

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Rum,
Beautiful Puma to offset the less than perfect weather outside. Also, congrats on the Aventus. How do you like it

Weather is hot + just about right, Robert!

The Aventus is a really unique smell. It replaces my Original Vetiver, also from Creed, as my "expensive" scent. Hopefully this 120ml / 4oz bottle should last me a while. I've not actually used it yet but I've been sampling the scent for ages. It starts off really fruity and dries down into a wonderful oakmoss/woody base. Watch this space on this one!!

Pre-Shave: A slow, relaxing shower

Brush: D R Harris, 26mm Silvertip

Razor: Robert Williams Custom, 8/8" Quarter Hollow, French point. Blonde horn scales.

Strop: SRD's PremiumIV English bridle, long version

Soap/Cream:Al's shaving cream, Saigon

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White

Astringent: Osma Alum

After shave Balm: MdC Copra oil

EdT: Penhaligon's Engish Fern

Results: A comfortable and very smooth shave. I am a big fan of Al's shaving products. Very good lather and leaves the skin feeling great. We have a rainy day here today, so I went for some English Fern, it reminds me of the smell of the forrest on such a day

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Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Edwin Jagger best badger
Soap: Mama Bear's Ye Olde Barbershoppe
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop (3x25)
Razor: Adolph Strauss #814 5/8

Smooth shave.