Thread: Sun June 26th - Sat July 02nd

Greaves 7/8 wedge
AOS sandalwood uberlather with C.O. Bigelow and glycerin
AOS pure badger brush

Took too much time setting up for the pic, only had time for WTG. With this razor, I don't think I could have done a better job, otherwise. DFS all over. Not bad for 6 minutes.

Happy Birthday Monroe.
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!

Originally Posted by Birnando

Sometimes when I look at your shots I ask myself, why do I even bother with posting in the SOTD threads
I am in awe!
Pure art, that's what this is!

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Agreed. Unfortunately if I took an outside photo the view is nothing compared to Jose's backdrop!!!

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I agree. Jose always has outstanding and creative photos. Me on the other hand............ NOT SO MUCH! LOL!



Same here. You really dont want to see what i have to look at everyday.

I am blushing gentlemen, I am not as talented as you wrote, I only do as the other people of the SOTD thread, enjoy my shave and post it,....happy you like my pictures

Originally Posted by jhenry

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Result: I’m not getting older... I’m getting better.

Happy Birthday, Monroe, and yes you are better and this shave is a winner too

Originally Posted by jhenry

I’m not getting older... I’m getting better.

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Originally Posted by Birnando

Results: This was a good and comfortable shave, I tried to make every stroke count, being as effective as possible without rushing it. The extra focus on technique was an interesting test. I still like to challenge my technique every once in a while, and find that I always benefit from that in the long run. The Acqua di Parma cream is climbing on my list of top performers, a wonderful product with awesome performance and great scent.

There's a good smelling, clean shaven gent in Oslo today, Bjørnar!!

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Max I know you're busy as hell and I'm just picking, I know I'm on the wait list but Blame Robert!!! He keeps teasing me with all of your beautiful work!

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

So true, Thanks for making me drool over the Asian flavor!!! At least it takes my mind off the Maxterpiece's you have been "hoarding"!!!!! LOL

LOOOOOOOL.

Originally Posted by jss

Faultless 5/8th h h
Simpson Colonel X1L (Somerset)
Truefitt & Hill Lavender SC/LSS uberlather
D R Harris Pink A/S

A most excellent shave Julian

Originally Posted by eTom

today I tested the Palmolive-stick. I think it was the only one test.
There are some better soaps in my collection.

Tom,
The soap may be sub par, but that "Diamond" is just exquisite.

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Gillette Tuckaway : Gillette Platinum (Malta) : Vitos : Semogue 2000 : Prada Infusion D'Homme after shave balm and Eau de Toilette

Decided to take it easy and quick today. The Prada balm is very good, its scent is exceptional, ideal for spring/summer, light and discreet.

Konstantinos,
Sounds like you really are enjoying the Prada. Well done.

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: Iwasaki Kamisori

Beautifully done Béla...I love those Iwasakis...they are exceptional shavers, with good solid heft to them too.

Originally Posted by Jeltz

I am however a little worried about the woman analogy, is it likely that my razor will start to behave in a slightly aggressive and irrational manner every few weeks!

LOOOOOOL. I guess that behavior would depend on the razor. Like women, they're not all created "Equal", LOL

Originally Posted by Birnando

I'll be enjoying honing some new arrivals outdoors on my terrace.

Birnando,
So, you're really saying that you've been kicked out of the house, LOOOOOL?

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Charlie Lewis Custom, 8/8", Spike point in Mammoth Ivory
Results: The extra focus on technique was an interesting test. I still like to challenge my technique every once in a while, and find that I always benefit from that in the long run. The Acqua di Parma cream is climbing on my list of top performers, a wonderful product with awesome performance and great scent.

That is a beautiful CL Birnando. How do you challenge your technique (just curious)? Do you do something entirely different? +1 on AdP soap. It is a top contender indeed, in every respect.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Revisor
Somehow Neil has made his edges even better, this was both ultra sharp and smooth at the same time, indeed. What a shave!

Neil will be Neil...These honemeisters can always push the edge to where no man has gone before. Beautiful Revisor Mikael

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Henry Sears & son "Diamond Edge" 13/16

Otto,
That is SEEEEEXYYYY my friend. I love that shoulderless.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Todays shave was splendid, just a little about the raw vanilla eau de cologne, the scent is quite simular to my L'Occitane Bavx EDT, along with the west indian limes I came away feeling as if I just stepped on some exotic Island in the Caribbean, I love the rich sweet sticky scents this shave brought to my nose, simular to a lovely pumpkin cheese cake, now lets cut to the shave, two pass shave minor touch up, felling just fine.

Smooooookin' hot shave Jamie. That sounds wonderful indeed.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

I guess I'll have to look into a Jnat. I have to wait a short time. If any other shaving materials "appear" my wife will use one of my very sharp razors on a particular part of my body that I'd like to keep a while longer.

LOOOOOOL. I guess you're on probationary period until further notice.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

My plans for 11 days: Shoot up to Mass and annoy Rene over breakfast if he has the time. Drive down to DC and annoy Bill during the entire day, if he has the time. If things work out, I'll have company on my way to DC. The rest of the time I will spend purging my garage and playing with my larger toys.

Sounds like fun Jeff...I wish I was closer to meet up with you guys and we could all be annoying together. Have a safe trip

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Razor: Akatombow Frameback, Spike point in Elk Bone
Soap/Cream:DR Harris Almond + Acca Kappa 1869 + Glycerin
After shave: Vintage Knize Ten
EdT: The Knize Ten
Results: I love these shaves where you think you're just waving your arm along in front of your face, when in reality you're dragging a straight razor through the stubble.

FAN-FREAKIN'-TASTIC. Beautiful execution. PS: You hadn't used the Knize 10 in some time.

Originally Posted by jhenry

Result: I’m not getting older... I’m getting better.

Sure, sure...If that's what you want to tell yourself, then OK by me, LOOOOOOOL.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Monroe. May this year be the best you've had.



PS: Beautiful Böker buddy

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Today is the third razor Bill honed and this is the last of the blind shave test. I used the same soap and cream as before to eliminate that as a factor. A nice smooth edge. Not as smooth as the others but still smooth.

Great setup Rene

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: Lecran Cutlery
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat

Beautiful setup and SOTD today GI.

Originally Posted by jasp

Razor: Original Bartmann 89 Solingen
Result : I'm still trying to get consistent results with my honing, altho the razor felt very sharp and gave me a couple nicks, the shave felt a little rough. Eventually on the coticule with water it felt like the razor was gripping the hone rather hard, also afterwards on the strop the razor felt like it was gripping the strop. After stropping the HHT performed great, the razor feels sharp and smooth. So let's see what our next shave brings

Beautiful Bartmann..>Sorry about the rougher than usual shave, but allow me to extend a "premature" "Congratulations" to you for getting some sort of different result on the Coti...Let's see what the next shave will feel like. But, don't rush into the prep, take your time with it...It's the most important part. Even a bad prep with a great razor may lead up to irritation.

Originally Posted by DOOM

Went crazy yesterday bought a new TI ''Le Thiernois'', a Parker 13/16 Japanese straight, a Olympic 13/16 & I put my name on MAX list for a full custom razor... Been a while since I bought my last one and the RAD came back

Dominic,
Ain't RAD great. Congratulations buddy. That's one heck of a list.

Originally Posted by fonthunter

B.

Béla,
Did you guys seriously shave Pamacs? I bet he's loving the "cooler" look for summer, LOOOL

Originally Posted by DerekC

Greaves 7/8 wedge

Love that Greaves Derek

Originally Posted by du212

I am blushing gentlemen, I am not as talented as you wrote, I only do as the other people of the SOTD thread, enjoy my shave and post it,....happy you like my pictures

Are you kiddin'? We love your pictures. They are the stuff of legends. Thank you for sharing them. Every time I see them, I want to pack up and move in with you.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 30mm Morris & Forndran, 2-band Silvertip Badger

Razor: 7/8" Toyo Scheön Burg #666 "Special Made for Barber" Frameback, Wedge, Spike Point

Honing Regimen: Naniwa 1k, Shapton Pro 1k/2k/5k/12k, Nakayama Kiita/Asagi hybrid w/ Nagura progression

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

Überlather: Tabac Shave creme + Tabac Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Lotion: Tabac AS

Cologne: Tabac EdC

Results: Aside from the Toyo #776 (Extra Hollow), this frameback was another one I was after for a long time. I was very happy to have found her in NOS condition. She has serious heft and weight. She must be the Devil's blade (with the 666 numbering on the tang and all ), but I don't care. She took on a heck of a wonderful edge with the Asagi/Kiita hybrid JNat. As far the lather, the Tabac hasn't seen much action lately, so she got to come out and play. A magnificent shave to say the least . Smooth all over and 100% irritation free. Wooooowww!! I am going to love today.

Have a BEAUTIFUL Thursday Gentlemen.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Birnando,
So, you're really saying that you've been kicked out of the house, LOOOOOL?

uhm, I... eh... Busted!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

That is a beautiful CL Birnando. How do you challenge your technique (just curious)? Do you do something entirely different? +1 on AdP soap. It is a top contender indeed, in every respect.

Thanks Robert Always a kind word, and it is always highly appreciated!

Well, I try to constantly find the best possible stroke on every area of my face. I try stretching from different areas, scything, guillotine strokes with the heal leading or trailing, angular changes, basically every trick in the book to get the most comfortable and effective shave I can possibly obtain

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

A most excellent shave Julian

Thank you sir....

Best regards,
Julian