Thread: Sun July 03rd - Sat July 09th

Originally Posted by Fierce30rus

PREP: Cold water
CREAM: AL's Calipso
AS: Alum, AL's Calipso balm
All shave with cold water.

Nice cold shave Alexander. In hot summer day, it hits the spot. Al's creme and balm are a great choice to start and finish things off too

Originally Posted by eleblu05

razor dovo bergischer lowe

Craig,
That is a beautiful Dovo buddy...I just wish they came in 7/8+ in size too.

Originally Posted by Theseus

Razor:J. Wostenholm & Sons EBRO "Special Hollow Ground"
Result:Finally after three months I displayed the patience needed to get this razor ready to shave. I got it for free as a throw in with another razor. As you can probably see, it has hellacious hone wear and also has a slight twist.I don't kow how many times I tried to hone it and had to put it away before I threw it out the window. I'm glad I stuck with it though, because this razor gave me one of the greatest shaves I've ever had today.This has definitly been a lesson in not giving up on those problem blades. Now to get to the rest of them.

T.,
Kudos for sticking to it...That's exactly where the best parts of learning how to hone come into play. Well done

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Nice cold shave Alexander. In hot summer day, it hits the spot.

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?
(I'm looking at our forum guys in the U.S. and Canada use Russian shaving cream, and I'm American )

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.........

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 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

.....................

Independence Day Shave

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 24mm Morris & Forndran, 2-band Blonde Badger

Maxterpiece: 7/8" Novelty "1879", Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point (Ebony scales + yellow wedge)

Honing Regimen: Naniwa 1k, Shapton 1k/2k, Coticule La Grosse Blanche (Dilucot), Nakayama Maruka Kiita/Asagi hybrid JNat w/ slurry (tomonagura).

Strop: 5/10 laps (Torolf linen / SRD Premium IV leather)

Überlather: Al's Da Bomb "Cloves/Orange/Cinnamon" Shave creme

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Blue

Aftershave Balm: Al's "Spicy Orange" ASB

Results: An early morning shave for me. Today is Independence day and what better way to celebrate it than with one of my Maxterpieces and Al's Shaving creme. So, I took out the Novelty which Max had done in beautiful ebony wood. Even though this blade was honed to satisfaction by yours truly, I wanted to try something a bit novel. I have recently found myself in a love affair with my Kiita/Asagi JNat ...She produces an edge that rivals the best of the best in Japanese stones (I think). Between the bevel setting (with the Naniwa/Shaptons) and the JNat, I inserted a Coticule regimen to cover the middle range of the stones (e.g., ~5k-10k). The edge then visited the Asagi/Kiita Honzan with 3 nagura progressions. And the end result was a super nice, sharp and ultra smooth edge . Al's bomb produced a luxuriously thick and moist lather that I have come to really love and rely on. There's no guessing game with this one...Once you find her sweet spot, it's hard to find anything else that can beat this stuff in performance . The final piece de resistance came from Al's Spicy Orange AS balm. This stuff is like no other...A super moisturizing creme that goes on without irritation. Another great day for sure. BBS and irritation free.

Have a FANTASTIC 4th of July Monday (to those of us that celebrate it) Gentlemen. Be safe and have fun.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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).

Thanks!

Nop. I think if I were an editor or publisher I would hate Titivillus.

I wanted to use another one but it was occupied. Yes I choose this daemon because I think it’s a very interesting character of medieval Christian mythology. BTW I like everything concerning to Middle Ages, codex, miniatures, monks. For me it’s not a dark period. Unknown… may be. However I’m not an expert.



Thanks for your interest!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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.

No, she was there and walked in on me and startled me. I just looked at her, then as she was looking at me the blood started to come.... It took a quite a few seconds for my face to realize I was cut and bleed but I knew it was bad....