Thread: Sun June 26th - Sat July 02nd

Birnando, I have fallen head over heels for your razor, it certainly appeals to my custom knife collecting side, it looks amazing.

Jamie.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Birnando, I have fallen head over heels for your razor, it certainly appeals to my custom knife collecting side, it looks amazing.

Thanks Jamie
If you are a knife collector, I can definitely see what you mean.
Tim Zowada has made some stunning knifes over the years
Do you have any Zowada Custom knifes in your collection?
Would love to hear how you find them if you do!

Originally Posted by Birnando

Thanks Jamie
If you are a knife collector, I can definitely see what you mean.
Tim Zowada has made some stunning knifes over the years
Do you have any Zowada Custom knifes in your collection?
Would love to hear how you find them if you do!

Hi birnando, I dont own any Tim Zowada knives, but I do own a custum Mcusta one of 80 pieces with cocobolo handles and cherry blossom inlays, and a very rare never carried or used Spyderco Michael Walker C22, a Klotzli ACC1 in carbon fibre ATS 34 steel custom Swiss knife, and a Japanese Moki with strawberry jigged bone handles and VG10 mirror polished steel, and quite a few EDC Spyderco's if i'm honest If I were to take to straight shaving I think it would have to be with a new custom built model with either VG10 stainless steel or ATS 34, one of the more modern steels on the market.

Jamie.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Hi birnando, I dont own any Tim Zowada knives, but I do own a custum Mcusta one of 80 pieces with cocobolo handles and cherry blossom inlays, and a very rare never carried or used Spyderco Michael Walker C22, a Klotzli ACC1 in carbon fibre ATS 34 steel custom Swiss knife, and a Japanese Moki with strawberry jigged bone handles and VG10 mirror polished steel, and quite a few EDC Spyderco's if i'm honest If I were to take to straight shaving I think it would have to be with a new custom built model with either VG10 stainless steel or ATS 34, one of the more modern steels on the market.

Jamie.

Wow, sounds impressive Thanks!
Quite a collection you've acquired!
Yes, the ATS-34 is a nice steel. I have a Mastro Livi in that steel, and it is a superb shaver!

Prep: Morning PT, Lukewarm Shower, Baby Oil Gel
Dome Razor: 1962 Gillette Ball End Tech
Face Razor: Boker Red Injun #102
Brush: Omega Boar
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
AS: Dickinson's Witch Hazel, Nivea ASB
Finish: Agua Lavanda Puig Cologne, Firehouse Wacky Tacky

This shave was truly a trip back to my roots. The Ball End Tech came into the world the 4th quarter of 1962 (as did I). The Boker Red Injun was my very first traditional straight razor. The cologne was Frank Sinatra's go to. Although I'm told it came in a much fancier bottle back then. I really like this cologne, very fresh and clean smell but not a lot of linger time. So since I had all this old stuff, a black and white photo seemed approriate. We've also got UK like weather here in the Sunshine State today. Gray, drizzling and pretty ugly outside. A fine day to make a pot of coffee and watch some old movies I've probably seen a hundred times.

In the background music of an old vinyl record.
A hot sweaty, clammy touch one in the Netherlands. 18 degrees yesterday, now 27.
Still, I just shave its so nice to have a smooth feeling.

Pre: Cold shower.....brrrrr
Strop:Rcowhide
Soap:Iceberg Ice
Brush:FS Silvertip
Razor:No name german brand.
afthershave:Nature
Result:Smooth and clean.

Good afternoon Gents!

Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Omega boar brush
Soap: C&E Nomad
Scuttle: Robert Becker medium
Razor: Dixie Blue Steel by Dixie MFG Co, Union City. 5/8 hollow round point in clear blue acrylic scales.
Honing progression: J-nats (Oozuku w Botan, Tenjou and Tomonagura)
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: Bay Rum, house blend
Notes: Nice, smooth and relaxing afternoon shave here. Brought out the scuttle today, that thing is impressively large and I always can whip up a veritable snowstorm in it. Sun is shining, dinner is on. I think I'll make myself a Mojito and sit in the sun a bit. Good days.



Have a beautiful week guys!

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 23mm Shavemac Silvertip Badger

Maxterpiece: 7/8" J.A. Henckels #19, 1/2 Hollow Ground (loose Grind), Spike Point (w/ G10 Lime Green scales)

Strop: 45/65 laps (Neil Miller linen / SRD Premium IV leather)

Überlather: Proraso Shave Creme + Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Proraso AS

After Shave Balm: eShave "Almond" ASB

Results: Another Maxterpiece day. The Henckels is a super nice razor with fabulously "out-there" scales. Something about her really appealed to me. My wife fell totally in love with her, before I even decided to get it. The Shavemac whipped up a deliciously refreshing lather out of the MWF/Proraso combination. Everything started out right this AM.

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Have a BEAUTIFUL Sunday Gentlemen.