Thread: Sun July 03rd - Sat July 09th

Hi Grant.
Excellent razor
Sincerely,
Alexander

Prep: Hot shower + Proraso on head
Brush: Custom by Bill, with Paua Abalone in base and Simpson knot
Razor: Wade and Butcher, for barbers only
Soap: MdC
AS: Ogallala Limes and Peppercorns (changed my mind when I was shaving)
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean

Originally Posted by jhenry

Does that mean that when I visit Miami I can share some quality time with Hog if I bring a Boker or a Henckels in trade?

Sorry, my Wackers are off-limits.

Monroe, just let me know when you are in town and we'll get together for some Cuban food in Little Havana. HOG

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

Robert, at home nothing is hidden, all my gear is right in the open....as you can see:

Hey Hog, whats the razor in the bottom left corner of the cabinet?
Great setup too BTW.
Grant

Originally Posted by baldy

Hey Hog, whats the razor in the bottom left corner of the cabinet?
Great setup too BTW.
Grant

Baldy, its a Wacker 6/8 Spanish Point...I just gave it a touch up on a Naniwa 10K followed by CrOx on my paddle strop, and it shaves like a dream...here's an old pic:

Monday

Shaving gear & potions:

• Crema da Barba SMN
• Simpson Chubby 2
• Joseph Rodgers & Sons 13/16"
• Floïd

A really sweet shave!



Enjoy!

A nice shave to start the day before the festivities.
PRE: Avocado oil, hot towel
SC: Abercrombie & Fitch scented with coconut oil added for a super lather(works as good as Glycerin)
BRUSH: Rooney Badger
STEEL: DOVO Bismark in red
AS: Abercrombie & Fitch

Three days worth of growth erased in three passes this DOVO is a fine shavin' blade.
HAPPY 4TH,
Jim

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Well the wait to heal is killing me so I slept in late today!! 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.........

Paul,
You're doing the right thing by waiting buddy. You're going to need more than just a wedge to pull a BBS...I think this job will calls for a machete, LOL. Once the WTG is done by it, then, you can resort to normal razor shave, LOL

So, wife was out when you cut yourself (i.e., she hasn't seen the cut yet)? What makes you think she's going to agree with you on getting a Revisor or TI as a gift? For all you know, she may ban you from straight shaving, deeming it hazardous to your health, LOOOOOOOL.

Originally Posted by newb

I have to work early am. Have a great 4th.

David,
They're making you work on the 4th (and early too)??? That's blasphemy...Your employer should be fined for making you work on this sacred day, LOOOOL (unless of course, you're self employed)

PS: great shave and picture though

Originally Posted by eTom

Happy 4th of July

Beautiful shave Tom...Looks like a good time was had by you guys at the 4th of July celebration party

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

C.V. Heljestrand faux frameback
Simpson Duke 3 in Best (custom 50mm loft)
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!

Konstantinos,
Congratulations on your successful XTG shave with this rather beautiful frameback. Looks like you're fast becoming and expert straight shaver (and an addict, LOL). Well done brother. I am glad you stuck with it.

PS: I didn't know that Simpson also made custom brushes!!!?? Nice one

Originally Posted by baldy

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.

Grant,
I love the fact that wetshaving is a family affair in your household. The kids seem to be heavily vested in this tradition. It's lovely. Great shave buddy

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Wade and Butcher, for barbers only
Soap: MdC
AS: Ogallala Limes and Peppercorns (changed my mind when I was shaving)

Wonderful selection Mikael.

Originally Posted by Hogrider

Robert, at home nothing is hidden, all my gear is right in the open....as you can see:

I LOVE it HOG...Nice display. My gear is more "hidden" (display cases in drawers, etc...), but not from my wife. Although, I am thinking about displaying the brushes a bit more openly like you have (but outside the den). Right now, I just take out what I want for the month (usually 4) and store the rest.

Originally Posted by baldy

Hey Hog, whats the razor in the bottom left corner of the cabinet?

Of all the great ones displayed, you focus on that one, LOOL?

Originally Posted by Hogrider

Baldy, its a Wacker 6/8 Spanish Point...I just gave it a touch up on a Naniwa 10K followed by CrOx on my paddle strop, and it shaves like a dream...here's an old pic:

Woooahhhh. She's a beauty HOG.

Grant: You have a great eye mate...How the heck did you spot that one out of HOG's fabulous lineup?

Originally Posted by Titivillus

• Crema da Barba SMN
• Simpson Chubby 2
• Joseph Rodgers & Sons 13/16"
• Floïd

And a great setup this is for sure. Well done T.

BTW: I always meant to ask. You have settled on a very interesting choice of username...Are you an editor or publisher? How did you come to settle for "Titivillus" as your username? Assuming of course that this is in reference to the same "Patron demon of scribes" (invented by the scriptorium monks in medieval times).

Originally Posted by metalfab

A nice shave to start the day before the festivities.
Three days worth of growth erased in three passes this DOVO is a fine shavin' blade.

Jim,
What a beautiful and blissful 4th of July shave. Nicely done. Enjoy your festivities

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