Thread: Sun July 03rd - Sat July 09th

Originally Posted by Fierce30rus

Hi Robert.
I tried shaving with cold water and I liked it. Clean and no skin irritation.
You did not order the new cream of Al?

Hmmmm...One of these days, I will give cold water shave one more try. I did test it once, but preferred warm lather.

I haven't ordered any new cremes from Al recently. The two I have are custom scents he did for me some time ago...I love it

Originally Posted by jhenry

Yep. The Wilbert is from SRP member, BKratchmer's website. I think he made the scales himself. They're made of wood, sealed and quite beautiful. The photo doesn't do them justice.

I just opened the box w/ the Naniwas. I purchased them as a a birthday gift to me. I'm watching you Tube videos about lapping and honing before I dive in. I have some not-too-far-gone vintage razors that I purchased from ebay to practice on.

She's gorgeous Monroe. Congrats on a nice acquisition. Same goes for the naniwas. Videos are fine and dandy, but at some point, you just will need to bite the bullet and jump with both feet into the deep end. best way to learn, imo. But remember not to use your good blades learning.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Soap: TSD English Fern
Ya know, even though I'm no longer welcome on their forum, TSD does make some darned good soaps.

GI,
That English Fern sounds like a fine scent...Sorry to hear that TSD is not welcoming you. Their loss is our gain brother

Originally Posted by Blix

• Razor: Friodur 8/8 again

Another great Friodur shave, getting used to the size now, amazing.

Amund,
Call me a psychic, but something tells me you really like this razor, LOOOOOL. I don't blame you brother. Well done

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Max Sprecher Custom
The new "Maxtom" preformed exactly as I knew it would. Phenomenal! Two days growth wiped away with one pass. A stunning piece of work and a stunning shave.

CONGRATULATIONS Frank...She's a beauty. Glad your waiting is finally over. Now, you can sleep with her under the pillow, LOOOOL.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Robert that's another beautiful looking razor, it looks amazing. Everytime I think that iv'e seen my favourite, another one pops it's head up, just keep them comming.

Thank you Jamie. I appreciate the kind thoughts (so do my razors, LOL)

Originally Posted by du212

Robert it's one of the Mothers&Fathers of Teiste, we let the brushes to go holidays, my Plisson HMW an Truefitt&Hill are in Utah, and the M&F and the Duke are here in Navarra. It's a great brush, a lot of bacbone, more than I usually like but it's a great choice, no doubt.

Kinda like an International Exchange Program of sorts. I like it

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Summary: Starting with a Hot Shower, lots of Ogallala Bay Rum Shower and Shampoo soap. The spicy scent starts a morning off well. Followed by a ton of hot water face wash. Using T&H Almond shave cream, followed by some Tend Skin on the tender spots. Keeping the good old Styptic pencil handy. Didn't have to use it today though. Followed by some Ogallala Bay Rum with Cedar and Sage. What a great summer shave, and an excellent start to a Sunday!! My new Silvertip brush, supplied by LarryAndro, is an amazing lather maker, letting me whip up some of the richest lathers I have ever made! Using my newly aquired Friodur Razor (Thanks Roy) I get an incredible smooth shave.

Beautiful shave M...The Ogallala bath soap is really great. Not my wife's favorite though (so we don't use it often). Congrats on that Friodur and brush. They both look marvelous. use them in good health. Looks like you already own some nice razors and are on the prowl for some very sought after ones. I can't wait to see them featured on SOTD soon

Originally Posted by KING2011

-Thiers Issard "Custom Made" 7/8 Elephant Ivory scales

King,
I think this is by far my favorite of your TIs...PS: Are you going to get the new TI (Ltd. Ed. Oak Wing "G")?

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Razor: Thiers-Issard Le Dandy, 6/8 hollow round point
Notes: Late shave today as we had to go early to the 4th of July celebration in Oslo. It was worth the wait - 2 pass BBS, lovely razor, slow, smooth and comfortable shave. Happy 4th of July to all you americans!

Sten,
Happy 4th to you as well buddy. And what a way to celebrate it with this TI. Nicely done

Originally Posted by Mikael

You know when you have to through salt over your shoulder, well, I missed ... Seriously, it´s a small container from a travel shaving set. You can have a small brush in there or a soap stick or some astringment powder... or someting completly different

LOOOOOOL...Shows you how much I take my gear traveling!!! Thank you

Originally Posted by DerekC

All 3 kids slept till 8:30, which means mom&dad did, too. Felt great! Hot shower and intense facial scrub was the perfect exposition to my shave.

Razor: Frank Revitt 7/16 smiling French-pointed hollow in original horn

It's barely a hollow-grind, so it has that wonderful feeling of a wedge. You know, the feeling of just wiping away lather and being uncertain if you're actually shaving, but after touching your skin you feel buttery smooth? Yeah, that goodness.

God, I love shaving.

Derek,
First and most importantly, congrats on you and your wife getting some extra sleep today. What a treat. That must feel good indeed

Secondly, I think that all of us here know exactly what you mean...I love those kinds of shaves. They are a testament of a wonderful razor and great prep. Well done. May all your shaves be just as good

Originally Posted by Hogrider

Thank you very much Mv...I have a love affair with Henckels and Bokers....and Wackers and.....oh don't get me started. HOG

Well...Does the missus know of this, LOOOOOL??

Originally Posted by rum

Creed Original Vetiver
Le Grelot 6/8 three quarter grind, fresh off the hones
Creed Aventus

Rum,
You've gone all out on this one brother. Beautiful.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Well i survived my sons BDay party. LOL! I was able to get some flying on today before it started to rain. Did some combat flying. Very fun. Its controled chaos.

I used my Supreme razor today. What a wonderful shave she gave. Buttery smooth. Light and nimble.

Rene,
Question is: are you going to be ready for his next year's party, LOOOL? Congrats on coming out alive from this one. Ohhhh...I miss building and flying remote controlled planes. Ahhh, the good ol' days. beautiful shave and razor too buddy

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Anyway, are we still a go for Tuesday? I need a nice ride to relax me.

Sounds like you guys have a good time planned. Have fun

Originally Posted by DOOM

Übber: KD Creation bayrum + Ogallala bayrum
Razor: Holley Mfg Co. 15/16(last time together)
Results: awesome shave, it was the last time with her. She is now going to a new home...

Dominic,
That is a fabulous uber combo...I personally vouch for it. Well done brother. But, wowww, did you sell that blade or what? She looks like a very nice blade. My condolences for parting with her.

Well the wait to heal is killing me so I slept in late today!! I then decided this hand sanding everything sucks so out to the store and home with a new belt/disc sander(the drill press comes in mon morning LOL) I may actually get some scales done now!!!!
Everyones shaves look amazing. My beard is getting thick and it's driving me crazy but I've decided to wait until I can fully shave. Then pull out the heavy wedge and have at it!!!!!! Maybe by tues or wed. SWMBO is out of town right now. Maybe I'll wait till she comes home and let her see why I cant shave yet.....Maybe get somthing as a gift........Hmmmmm There is a new TI and 8/8 Revisor I've been looking at.........

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Well the wait to heal is killing me so I slept in late today!! I then decided this hand sanding everything sucks so out to the store and home with a new belt/disc sander(the drill press comes in mon morning LOL) I may actually get some scales done now!!!!
Everyones shaves look amazing. My beard is getting thick and it's driving me crazy but I've decided to wait until I can fully shave. Then pull out the heavy wedge and have at it!!!!!! Maybe by tues or wed. SWMBO is out of town right now. Maybe I'll wait till she comes home and let her see why I cant shave yet.....Maybe get somthing as a gift........Hmmmmm There is a new TI and 8/8 Revisor I've been looking at.........

Cause when she comes back, she wont notice the new belt/disc sander, right?

Gillette Red Tip/Gillette Super Stainless blade/Burma Soap/Ever ready 150 with HH#6/Aqua Velva

Laying out my gear for the morning. I have to work early am. Have a great 4th.

Originally Posted by DerekC

Cause when she comes back, she wont notice the new belt/disc sander, right?

Uhmmmmmmm...... Damm you Derek!!!!
Or the drill press......

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

I am glad you enjoyed your day. Right now there are four women in my kitchen cackling which after a few scotchs makes me want to run.
Anyway, are we still a go for Tuesday? I need a nice ride to relax me.

LOL! I know the feeling. Yes were still on for tuesday.

Happy 4th of July

Monday 4th July:

C.V. Heljestrand faux frameback
Simpson Duke 3 in Best (custom 50mm loft)
Speick shave cream
Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche after shave balm



Very nice again, this thing gets better and better, I thoroughly enjoy straight shaving now. I am also thankful to all of you here (as well in other forums of course) for their contributions, a lot learned and without all that things would certainly be different.

Today I attempted a second pass, XTG, with great success. Splendid!

Happy 4th of July to all our fellow members from the U.S.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Very nice Grant. Great choices today mate. Is that one of Glenn's brushes?

Sure is mate, my new favorite.

Originally Posted by eleblu05

dirty bird scuttle : ps castle forbes : sc castle forbes lime : asb castle forbes lime : brush simpson b4 : razor dovo bergischer lowe

Beautiful Dovo

Originally Posted by Fbones24

The new "Maxtom" preformed exactly as I knew it would. Phenomenal! Two days growth wiped away with one pass. A stunning piece of work and a stunning shave.[/CENTER]

WOW. great shave and an STUNNING razor

Strop: Illinois 835
Brush: Comoy Badger
Uber: Col. Conk's Bay Rum Soap, Faulding Shave Cream, Glycerin
Razor: Bengall Full Concave 6/8
Astringent: Thayer's Original W/H
Balm: Nivea Replenishing
A/S: David Craig Bay Rum
Shortly after dinner my 1 year old son came wandering over to me with my Col. Conk Bay Rum in his hand which he had swiped from one of my drawers, but, I did think he made a good selection so I decided to make an Uber with it. The lather was fantastic, so much thick creamy lather I looked like Santa Clause on all 3 passes.
A great BBS for me.

Enjoy the fourth of July all you boys in the U.S.
Grant