Thread: Sun July 03rd - Sat July 09th

Another NO SHAVE day for me (Sorry Julian)

Originally Posted by tumtatty

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,
I can probably speak for all of us in saying that we thoroughly enjoy and appreciate your participation in this forum. I, for one, love seeing your posts and SOTDs.

I am infinitely happy to learn that the surgery restored some (if not all) of the olfactory sense. It is an important one to enjoy this sport that we are so deeply immersed in.

Both this Goldedge and the Hans of yours are extremely fabulous scores that will make most of us here envious (in a good way, not as a sin, LOL). Don't worry, I can already see a Maxtom in your future and when you are ready, Max will give you the red carpet treatment.

As for other scents that you may enjoy:
Cyril Salter's Wild Rose is Wild
SRD Bulgarian Rose (they don't sell it anymore though)
Martin de Candre
Pre de Provence
L'Occitane "Cade"
Tabac...either you love it or hate it (it's one of those). I happen to love it.
I also like Ja Toja's scent a lot
Mama Bear's "Ye Olde Barbershoppe"

I am probably forgetting a few others

Originally Posted by eTom

Today a bow-razor with Calani-soap

Nice combination Tom. I love the Bow

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor: Rodgers, 5/8 wedge

Sten,
Your SOTDs are getting more and more creative my friend. Fantastic job my friend. Love the hardware/software used today

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Robert Williams Custom, 8/8" Spanish point in Mother of Pearl scales.
Results: A terrific shave yet again from this RW.

Maestro,
It's who who should be thanked for teasing us with all your beautiful collection (whether it's brushes or razors). So: THANK YOU

Also, your should count your blessings that I don't live near you...Otherwise, I'd be raiding your house everyday, LOOOOOOL. Beautiful RW buddy

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: Cubby 3
Razor: Klas Törnblom, near wedge
Soap: Provence Santé
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!

Hey Mikael,
What a beautiful brush and Klas. Even though I haven;t had the pleasure of having a NM restores, I am beginning to appreciate the workmanship. Greta job my friend

Originally Posted by baldy

My camera died on me today so no pic tonight.

Grant,
Sorry to hear it mate. Do you have a backup? I don't know if I can last too long without pictures from you. I didn't realize how addicted I have become to everyone's pictures

Originally Posted by jhenry

SC: Al’s Shaving Cream “Mojito”
Razor: 6/8” Otto Busch “World Master”
Result: A welcome return to the pleasure of straight razor shaving.

Welcome back Monroe...beautiful WM for sure. How's the Mojito? as intoxicating as the drink, LOL?

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Brush: Simpson Chubby 1
Razor: Friodur 72 1/2 6/8
The result was an extremly pleasant shave

Rune? is this you? It's soooooo great seeing you around here brother. Welcome to the fold. You made my day. Great gear


As always: Job well done gentlemen

Razor: 5/8" Dovo Astrale

Brush: Cheap Omega boar (I think)

Cream: Proraso

Prep: hot shower

Shave: 1 1/2 passes, WTG/XTG in some spots

AS: Yves Rocher After Shave Balm

Shave: Very good, though I have to adjust my technique to the new razor

Notes: 23ºC in Montréal, though thankfully not very humid so far.

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Prep: Morning PT, Hot Shower, Baby Oil Gel
Razor: T. Noonan and Sons Arabic
Brush: Omega Boar
Soap: VDH Deluxe
AS: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Finish: Brut Cologne

Again, simple as a brick but a wonderful shave. No stash wax today just a brush and go.

09.07.

-Vulfix 660 Small Super Badger
-Wilkinson SC
-Thiers Issard "Silverwing" II LE 5/8 full hollow
-Paco Rabanne AS

Boker6/8.MDC.Nivea.THD Iced Lime

Nice simple three pass shave for a Sat. Have a wonderful weekend all!!

Prep:Hot Shower, Coconut & Lime pre-shave oil
Scuttle:Dirty Bird Custom Double
Brush:TGN 24mm Silvertip Custom in Crimson swirl
Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle Strop
Cream:Bodega Bomb
Razor: Incomplete Wade & Butcher Chopper
After shave: Ogallala Bayrum & Sandalwood
EDT: Cuba Red


Result:Today's shave was a test to see if I should continue my restoration efforts on this Wade & Butcher (I'll post the whole story in the restoration thread later). The spine was wavy, the metal was literally falling off at the edge (it used to measure 1”, now it's 9/10). I needed to be sure I could get a bevel & a shaveable edge with all of the problems I was seeing (the spine thickness varied by .035 inches at some points). I spent many hours doing gymnastics on the hones over the last week and I am pleased to report that today's shave was very, very nice. I'm not touching the blade anymore, just got to finish the scales and then pin her up.

Have a great Saturday Gentlemen!

Glenn

Originally Posted by jhenry

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

Thank you! Code is a very nice and competent AS and the scent lingers for a rather long time, for a AS. I like it, wife picked it out (she wants me to smell a little more, well, more high end )

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Hey Mikael,
What a beautiful brush and Klas. Even though I haven;t had the pleasure of having a NM restores, I am beginning to appreciate the workmanship. Greta job my friend

Cheers Robert, but Neil should have the cred, he has a very ascetic sense of design that I like very much. Look at those scales and think of Japan, but they also have something else in them. I like it his work a lot and he´s also a master in restoring old scales (but more of that tomorrow ).

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Another NO SHAVE day for me (Sorry Julian)

WOW! Another day without a shave. Your going to need a weedwacker to cut that stubble. LOL!

No Rene,
I'll send him my DE (open comp) R41 by Muehle.
This machine is well prepared for such a job.

Originally Posted by eTom

No Rene,
I'll send him my DE (open comp) R41 by Muehle.
This machine is well prepared for such a job.

Are you sure? Does it have Titanium blades? LOL!