Thread: Sun July 03rd - Sat July 09th

Razor: Union Cutlery Spike Wedge Restored, honed by nun2sharp
Strop: Star Shaving 3" Big Daddy, wool & Leather
Styptic: Hemo Stop Styptic Pencil
AS: Tend Skin
Pre-Shave: Hot shower, followed by face soak, 4 drops 100% Virgin Olive Oil per side of face.
Soap: Omega Creme De Barba Shave Cream
Brush: Whipped Dog 22mm Silver Tip in wooden handle
Mug: 7" Monster Apple Lather Mug gifted from my wife (Love you honey!!)
AS: Genuine Ogallala Bay Rum & Lime & Peppercorn
Cologne: Vintage Drakkar Noir by Jordache
Where: Mountains of Colorado, near Idlewild

Result:

Simple but elegant shave for in the mountains. My new mug offers the best lather I have ever witnessed, keeping it warm by simply soaking the mug in HOT water first. It stayed warm thru 2 passes.

I finished up with a generous splash of OBR, followed a few minutes later by a spray or 2 (or 3) of the Vintage Drakkar Noir. I have been gifted with so many colognes and After shaves over the years that I never used, some not even opened. I'm having a ball now digging them all out and trying them after all these years. Good thing I'm a pack rat!!

Enjoy!!

Mike

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Funny how that works. The best pictures were the first shot and the last shot.

Happy shaving!!

Wacker 7/8, Simpson Duke 3 BB, Al's shaving Palermo, Alum

Good evening Gents!

Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Omega boar # 81052
Soap: Sensational Indulgences juniper sage
Razor: Klas Törnblom 9/16 faux frameback in ivory scales
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: Vetiver blend
Notes: Nice smooth and relaxing BBS shave.



Have a great evening friends!

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 26mm Saville Row SIlvertip Badger

Razor: 13/16" Takagi Riki "Coral", 3/4 Hollow Ground, Spike Point

Strop: 40/60 laps (Torolf linen / SRD Premium IV leather)

Überlather: CarrieM "Black Raspberry Vanilla" Shave Creme + Mama Bear "Myrrh" Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS

Cologne: Acca Kappa "Muschio Blanco" EdC

Results: This morning, I was in the mood for some delicious Black Raspberry Vanilla and to satisfy the craving, I opted for a combination between the CarrieM BRV and Mama Bear's "Myrrh", which in turn gave rise to a deliciously thick and moist lather. Yuuuuuummm!!! Bring it on. It was literally good enough to eat. The Myrrh doesn't have a strong, pungent scent and as such didn't not interfere with the BRV. However, she provided the lather with a rich and thick consistency, features that are the hallmarks of all Mama Bear soaps that I have come to know. The "Coral" is yet another one of my Japanese straights which I have grown to adore. I don't know how they make/forge these razors, but all of the western style Japanese that I own take on a superb edge (not a single dog in the bunch). Standing at a 3/4 hollow, the "Coral" was no exception. With her buttery smooth edge, she delivered a CBS, zero irritation shave. I wish everything in life worked as perfectly as this.

Have a PRODUCTIVE and FUN Thursday Gentlemen.

Originally Posted by jss

Faultless 5/8ths h h
Simpson Duke 3 Best
Trumper's Violets SC
D R Harris Pink A/S

I would say you are pretty well caught up Julian...No worries there. Nice, "faultless" shave

Originally Posted by Earthdawn

Razor: DD Satin Edge
I have to say that this DD is just amazing in how fluid and soft the shave is. Smooooth... but as with all ducks you must be respectful or she will bite you!

+1 ED..I vouch for the flawless shaves the Satinedge can provide. But in my experience, DD don't bite!

Originally Posted by Birnando

Up early getting a workout in before the house wakes.

Razor: Filarmonica Sub Cero #14
Soap/Cream: DR Harris, Arlington
After shave Balm: DR Harris, Arlington
EdT: DR Harris, Arlington
Results: A very fine shave, Arlington from DR Harris is really stellar stuff And the Sub-Cero delivers the goods each and every time! I'm clean shaven and ready for the day. [/Table]

B.,
So, shaving is a workout, eh, LOOOOL? I like that...Nice workout buddy. I love the hardware AND your software. Arlington does truly rock

Originally Posted by eTom

razor: Wade & Butcher

Beautiful SOTD Tom...Is that the "Special"?

Originally Posted by fonthunter

BRUSH: 23 mm Shavemac, Finest Badger ("Gut-rasiert" forum-shaving brush 2011)
RAZOR: 6/8" HartSteel BG, Satin, Quarter Ground, Square Point, O-1 steel (w/ blue silicon scales)

Béla,
Love that brush...beautiful blue handle. Nice color coordination with the Hart buddy

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Mastro Livi: 6/8 - Ebony scales

Yaahhhoooo Otto...I love the back-to-back Livi shaves. Thank you

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

The discontinued (now 'old') Muehle open comb is more aggressive than your average open comb razor. Once you get the angle right with these razors, they give an outstanding shave - forget what they say about aggressiveness; if your technique is good and solid, you have nothing to be afraid of.

The Semogue 2000 is a lovely brush, never fails to disappoint me, wish the handle was just larger

First use of the O-Melhor cream, excellent in all respects.

Re the Brummel after shave and the Chanel balm: the Brummel is what I would describe the 'ideal' barbershop after shave lotion scent, at least from what I remember that to be since childhood. The Chanel balm is very nice, calms the face and the scent is quite subtle.

Wowww Konstantinos,
Both the Mühle and Semogue look wonderful and a great combination. The software side of the equation sounds as intriguing as the hardware side. Well done, but sorry about the irritation. This is normal when one tends to enjoy the shave all that much

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

RAZOR: 8/8" Friodur

Beautiful Maxterpiece (if I recall correctly) Bill.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Simple as a brick but a great shave.

Bricks may be simple, but used correctly, they bring out the beauty in a house/structure. Well done GI

Originally Posted by DerekC

Razor: 5/8 Diamondine spike, touched up on the Swaty

Result: Not bad at all. Great shave with a great blade. Today marks the first time I utilized both hands during the shave, making sure I used the opposite-side hand for ATG pass. Not BBS, but very comfortable, which is important. If anything, it gives me a reason to shave tomorrow.

Derek,
Congratulations buddy. Great achievement with both hands (and honing). An important milestone for sure, much less with a beautiful blade.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Congrats on the honing! Keep up the practice. I'm just a few steps more down the road. I have a couple blades that I feel particularly good about. Most others....well...I'll keep at it!

+1...Congrats to you too Tim. It's that 0.1% remaining that is usually the hardest to achieve, but well worth the wait.

Originally Posted by newb

The HH#6 and Arko may be third world products, but they deliver a world class shave. Every aspect of the today's shave including my too thin, but very wet and slick lather was savored and enjoyed. It's a great day to be alive.

Amen brother. +1 on 3rd world product. Sometimes, they are superior because of less regulation about "stuff" that has to go in. Well done David

Originally Posted by DerekC

I have been HEAVILY considering purchasing a DE to put in my shaving rotation, but I feel just like I did when I started with straights 2 years ago. Seems like the deep end of the pool, and I can't tell if I should buy new or used, or what blades to buy, and some razors apparently have an adjustment on them...the dark unknown. Scary, indeed. Only one way to find out, though. Dive in, right?

Derek,
The pool is not as deep as that of a straight...It's pretty shallow. The choices are simpler and cheaper for sure. Get a simple DE with sampler blades. You can later try open comb, slant, SE etc...The latter is more important because every face is different and what's good for my face may not be true for yours. Experimentation is needed to personalize your likes/dislikes. Just my 2 cents.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Derek I started with a DE and I'd say that you've already been swimming in the deep end of the pool! DE razors are headed towards the shallow end I have a Gillette Fat Boy and t provides a fantastic shave. I just set it in the middle and go from there. I don't really use it anymore in fact. I love the straights too much.

Scary how much we think alike Tim.

Originally Posted by newb

There are lots of opinions out there on what to start with, none of the opinions are right, none of the opinions are wrong.

+1. Beautifully said

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Razor: Klas Törnblom 9/16 faux frameback in ivory scales

Sten,
I love this shot. Very creative. Great gear too. Well done

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

I love this shot. Very creative.

Thank you Robert, there are always many great shots here and I try my best to contribute. I've always loved your photos as well, along with those of many others

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: C-Mon HF

That's a gorgeous razor you have there!

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Razors: Filarmonica #13 Doble Temple just came in, was asked to test shave it first
Dubl Duck Wonderedge 5/8 in fantastic shape just honed on the Shaptons

I'm assuming that's genuine MOP. If not, it wouldn't break my heart, it's still an absolutely beautiful razor.

Prep:A nice Hot Shower
Uberlather:MDC/Penhaligons/glycerin
Brush:Ey 24mm Grade A custom
Razor:W&B G10
Strop:SRD IV 20/60 passes
ASB:Nivea
AS:TSD Iced Almond Milk
Result:Great to be back and shaving. Sooooo smooth today. The W&B did a fantastic 2 pass shave! Have a great day all!!!

Everybody,
Sorry...running a bit short on time, but suffice it to say:

**FANTASTIC SHAVES ALL AROUND**

More specifically,

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Thank you Robert, there are always many great shots here and I try my best to contribute. I've always loved your photos as well, along with those of many others

Thank you kindly Sten

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Result:Great to be back and shaving. Sooooo smooth today. The W&B did a fantastic 2 pass shave! Have a great day all!!!

Look who's back !! Welcome back Paul.

Originally Posted by newb

Beautiful Razor, you photography is what I aspire to

I'm a consumer of quality products. Third world, old world, or new world, It doesn't matter to me, good is good. I don't compare. I enjoy the virtues and find joy in what they offer. There's too much comparisons in the shave world., I try to accept products for what they are and enjoy the virtues they offer. There's no comparison between a cheap Turkish horsehair brush and a Plisson but each can offer a joy to the wet shaver with an open mind. It's all good, Neither better, neither less.

Thank you David and BIG +1 to your thoughts here

Originally Posted by sharp

One of life's great dreads (at least for me) is going to the dentist...I had some issues that needed to be fixed, so I made an appointment to get the work done at a sedation dentist. Let's just say that I don't really remember much about Wednesday and it was a good thing that I didn't shave.

. That is a good thing Glenn. Hopeful he/she didn't drill too deep .

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: 13/16" Takagi Riki "Coral", 3/4 Hollow Ground, Spike Point

Beautiful Razor, you photography is what I aspire to

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Amen brother. +1 on 3rd world product. Sometimes, they are superior because of less regulation about "stuff" that has to go in. Well done David

I'm a consumer of quality products. Third world, old world, or new world, It doesn't matter to me, good is good. I don't compare. I enjoy the virtues and find joy in what they offer. There's too much comparisons in the shave world., I try to accept products for what they are and enjoy the virtues they offer. There's no comparison between a cheap Turkish horsehair brush and a Plisson but each can offer a joy to the wet shaver with an open mind. It's all good, Neither better, neither less.