Thread: Sun June 26th - Sat July 02nd

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 25mm Marris & Forndran, 2-band, Blonde Badger (Bone handle)

Razor: 13/16" Toyo Scheön Burg #776 "Most Reliable Razor", Extra Hollow Ground, Spike Point

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

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

Überlather: Martin de Candre Savon à Raser

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS

Post Shave Moisturizer: Martin de Candre Copra Oil

Cologne: Martin de Candre "Eau de lavende" EdT

Results: Each day this week, I will be shaving with one of my Japanese razors (the western straights, not Kamisori style). My Toyo collection is complete now (I think). I had been looking for this Toyo #776 for some time now and as fate would have it, blade and master were finally united . Honed her up about a week ago and happy to report that after setting the bevel, she took on an extremely sharp and ultra smooth edge . Given that the proof was ultimately in the proverbial pudding, she passed this test with flying colors. Didn't feel a darn thing ...I had to run my fingers across my face to believe that I had shaved. It was that good. Not even the slightest hint of micro stubble anywhere on the face...Smooth as butter. These Toyo steels are truly amazing instruments. Of course, one cannot forget about the other players...the MdC lather played a key role in making this shave a success. I love this soap !!!! Wholesome to goodness, all the way to its core . Finished things with the MdC oil of copra on the face and some Eau de Lavende behind the ears and I am off to tackle a busy day.

Have a BEAUTIFUL Monday Gentlemen.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

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!!

I hear ya Paul...and can't wait to see the RP in action today

Originally Posted by Racinggreen

SC: Taylor of old bond street St James Collection
Razor: Edwin Jagger 5/8

Very nice choices Johan

Originally Posted by rum

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. It starts off really fruity and dries down into a wonderful oakmoss/woody base. Watch this space on this one!!

Rum,
That sounds like a wonderful scent indeed. Is longevity an issue with this one.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Robert Williams Custom, 8/8" Quarter Hollow, French point. Blonde horn scales.
Results: A comfortable and very smooth shave. I am a big fan of Al's shaving products. 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

Awesome Birnando...Love that RW of yours (especially the French Point style). Al's creme is indeed one (if not "the") of the best cremes out there. Sorry about the weather brother, but seems like you are prepared to deal with it

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Adolph Strauss #814 5/8

Otto,
You have such nice vintage blades in your collection my friend.

Originally Posted by jhenry

SS: Martin De Candre
Razor: 5/8� J. A. Henckels “Mon Bijou�

ooh lala Monroe. And what a "Bijou" that is. Great shave

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Razor: Robert Williams Custom, 7/8" Barber's Notch
Soap/Cream:CarrieM BRV uberlather
Results: What a relaxing way to start the week.

Beautifully done Bill. Love the fountain pen too. Is that Amboyna Burl wood?

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: T Noonan and Son's Arabic
Soap: Mitchell's Woool Fat

Now, that sounds like an ultra close and moisturizing shave. I love it. Great job GI

Originally Posted by rum

Bjørnar, you should try Diptyque's Philosykos if you like forest-like scents. A very natural scent of figs and the woody-green sort of bark scent that you get from a moist tree in the forest. Worth a try at least!

That sounds interesting Rum. Thanks for the tip buddy.

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: Geneva Cutlery in Hunter Orange G10
I restored this razor over the weekend

Nice going on the restore Matt. Genevas are fabulous shavers

Originally Posted by Mikael

Soaps: La Toja + Mama Bear unscented
Lather was splendid, not that La Toja needs anything extra to be a great soap but Mama B added some chunk to the mix.

Mikael,
Excellent. I agree...LT doesn't need anything to dilute it, but MB soaps are FANTASTIC too. Great shave buddy. Well done

Originally Posted by baldy

Soap: Martin De Candre (thank you Glenn)
Razor: The Mutant

What a beautiful combination of products today Grant. Glad you're liking the MdC

Originally Posted by eTom

Robert,
you catch all Maxterpieces! I'll visit you together with my shotgun.

Great!!! Thanks Tom...I love you too man. It's nice to know I have friends who care, LOOOOOOL. Great shave today btw

Originally Posted by DOOM

PREP: Hot Shower + Proraso pre/post
RAZOR: Mfg Co. 15/16(for sale)
CREAM: Tabac soap
AS: Proraso splash + glycerin

Way to go with the Proraso galore Dominic. Wonderful razor too

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: 13/16" Toyo Scheön Burg #776 "Most Reliable Razor", Extra Hollow Ground, Spike Point
Überlather: Martin de Candre Savon à Raser
Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer
Post Shave Moisturizer: Martin de Candre Copra Oil
Cologne: Martin de Candre "Eau de lavende" EdT

Well I just have to get the MdC in the wooden bowl now, Robert. Seen as you make it look so special in your pics!

Been meaning to go out and get some of GFT moisturiser, Copra oil and the Eaux de Candre fragrances. What's your take on these?

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Rum,
That sounds like a wonderful scent indeed. Is longevity an issue with this one.

Not that I know of. On me, it goes for ages! Not sure if it's how much I put on, but it definitely seems to stay on clothes and somewhat discretely on the skin. I've noticed it even some hours after a shower. This is true for all the samples that I've tried. Will report back and let you know if this is the case with my own bottle

Tumtatty -

Congratulations!

Good afternoon Gentlemen

Shave prep: Long hot shower
Razor: Wade & Butcher, 5/8 barber's notch in cocobolo scales
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: Lavender spice, house blend
Notes: I kinda messed up today. I came out of the shower and was just going for a light touchup, but before I knew if I had done a full pass and touchup. So nothing for me to shave this afternoon, and I did not get to splurge with luxurious suds. Anyways, a smooth and comfortable shave, no irritation.



Have a lovely monday guys

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Beautifully done Bill. Love the fountain pen too. Is that Amboyna Burl wood?

Thanks, Maestro. Actually the pen is briarwood with a matte finish.

Monday
Calani Simply soap SS/Trueffit and Hill (Roney 1/1) brushMuhle R41 with Treet Classic/The Body Shop Maca Root Balsam

J.A. Henckels 6/8 inox, New Forest tubby 2, Al's shaving Palermo+Vulfix Limes, Mennen Green Tonic, Floris Limes EdT

Prep:A nice hot shower after a long sleep in today!!!!
Uberlather:T&H Grafton/Lloyd's Lavander/glycerin
Brush:Franks silvertip
Razor:Redpoint #917 5/8's
Strop:SRD IV
ASB:lubriderm
AS:Play
Result:DFS It needs a little more finish hone IMHO. It took some work getting this back to looking "purty" but for a $20 restore I'm more then happy over it! Three pass shave today with great lather. I'll throw in a before pic and today's just for fun. Have a great day all!