Thread: Sun July 03rd - Sat July 09th

Robert,
I had surgery to remove the polyps back in March and man it's good to smell/taste again. Sometimes the sense goes in and out, but I'll gladly take what I can get!

I'm now thoroughly addicted to "smells." I can't get enough of all these shaving soaps/cremes, aftershaves, colognes, etc. For the first 39 yrs of my life I didn't care at all for that kind of stuff. Now I have a drawer full of 'em!

I've marked down the ones you said were particularly strong. If any others come to mind you guys let me know. Hopefully I won't smell too strong for the wife, but she isn't complaining yet

I was surprised to pick up the goldenedge for so little. I had a much higher max bid but that's where it ended up. I got lucky with the Hans razor as well. Someday maybe I'll be able to spring for one of Max's but not today. Mostly I deal with the antiques. I like the history behind them (when I can find it) as well.

Anyway, thanks for all the help and advice and the creative outlet (photos). I'm loving being a part of this.

Tim

Saturday morning
Today a bow-razor with Calani-soap
brush: Muehle
DE: Muehle


Have a nice day

Originally Posted by Birnando

Pre-Shave: A warm shower after a 2 hour bike ride

Brush: Rooney's Finest 25mm

Razor: Buddel 8/8 French point. Damascus, Ebony scales, Ivory wedge.

Strop: Kanayama #90000 tri-strop.

Soap/Cream:Penhaligon's Endymion Shaving Cream

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large, White

Astringent: Alum

After shave Balm: Penhaligon's Endymion

EdT: Penhaligon's Endymion

Results: A very fine shave today. The Buddel razor is very well made, and came with a killer edge. Penhaligon's Endymion is a great line of products, I love the quality and the scent.

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Have a great weekend guys

Buddel 8/8 French point. Damascus, Ebony scales, Ivory wedge.

What a magnificent looking razor, you could actually mount that and display it as a piece of sculpture. would not look out of place in any fine Art gallery.

Jamie.

Good morning Gentlemen!

Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Omega boar # 81052
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor: Rodgers, 5/8 wedge
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: Bay Rum
Notes: Smooth morning shave for me today. I did not shave yesterday, but this old gal put my face back in order in 2 comfortable passes.



Have a great weekend all of you.

Yet again, you guys have delivered som truly amazing and inspiring photos of your shaves this week. A big thanks to all of you for contributing

Pre-Shave: I had a great morning ride on my bike this AM, then a good cold shower

Brush: Taylor of old Bond Street, 30mm Silver-tip

Razor: Robert Williams Custom, 8/8" Spanish point in Mother of Pearl scales.

Strop: 40/30/50 on a Kanayama #90000 tri-strop

Soap/Cream: Castle Forbes Lavender

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White

Astringent: Thayer's Medicated SuperHazel

After shave Balm: Castle Forbes Lavender

EdT: Acqua di Parma Colonia

Results: A terrific shave yet again from this RW. This is American design at it's very finest IMO. Castle Forbes will always deliver the goods. I love the Lavender smell on this cream and ASB. It really feels fresh and clean. All this has left me feeling very smooth and clean. I love this kind of relaxed and comfortable shaves

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Have a wonderful weekend Gents!!

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Cubby 3
Razor: Klas Törnblom, near wedge
Soap: Provence Santé
AS: Code
Strops. Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean
Wow, what a nice blade, two days stubble wiped away. Latest Miller restore and he has made a lovely pair of scales in pink ivory wood with a red wedge and the Miller edge was as allways superb!

My camera died on me today so no pic tonight.
It was just a simple one pass test shave anyway.
Hope your all enjoying your weekend
See you tomorrow.
Grant

Prep: Hot shower – followed by Proraso pre-post-shave cream
SC: Al’s Shaving Cream “Mojito”
Brush: Simpsons T2 Tulip “Super Badger”
Strop: VB Red Latigo 50 fabric; 60 leather
Razor: 6/8” Otto Busch “World Master”
Astringent: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel
ASB: Al’s Shaving “Mojito” (Sample)
AS: Aqua Velva Classic “Ice Blue”
Result: A welcome return to the pleasure of straight razor shaving.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

I had surgery to remove the polyps back in March and man it's good to smell/taste again.
I was surprised to pick up the goldenedge for so little.

Tim, happy to hear that your sense of smell has returned for the most part after the surgery.

BTW...That Pearlduck of yours is a real winner. Congrats!

Originally Posted by eTom

Today a bow-razor with Calani-soap
brush: Muehle
DE: Muehle

I see that you are way ahead of the rest of us eTom. That shaving kit of yours insures that you are already enjoying a nice day.

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Smooth morning shave for me today.

With that setup--Omega Boar, MWF and Rogers wedge--I'll bet that a smooth morning shave was never in doubt.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Robert Williams Custom, 8/8" Spanish point in Mother of Pearl scales.

That is a truly beautiful RW Birnando. I'll have to put one of those on my Xmas wish list.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: Chubby 3
Razor: Klas Törnblom, near wedge
Soap: Provence Santé
AS: Code
Result: Very, very clean

And a very, very nice shaving ensemble too. How is the Code?

Brush: Simpson Chubby 1
Razor: Friodur 72 1/2 6/8
Soap: Valobra Stick
Aftershave: Nivea Balm
EdT: Knize Ten


The result was an extremly pleasant shave



Have a nice Saturday everyone!