Thread: Sun July 03rd - Sat July 09th

No shave for me today. Giving my ugly mug a rest for the day

Now, question is: Which one I will look like after today ? (either choice doesn't look all that appealing)

Pre-Shave: A warm shower after a 2 hour bike ride

Brush: Rooney's Finest 25mm

Razor: Buddel 8/8 French point. Damascus, Ebony scales, Ivory wedge.

Strop: Kanayama #90000 tri-strop.

Soap/Cream:Penhaligon's Endymion Shaving Cream

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large, White

Astringent: Alum

After shave Balm: Penhaligon's Endymion

EdT: Penhaligon's Endymion

Results: A very fine shave today. The Buddel razor is very well made, and came with a killer edge. Penhaligon's Endymion is a great line of products, I love the quality and the scent.

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Have a great weekend guys

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Buddel 8/8 French point. Damascus, Ebony scales, Ivory wedge.

Hi B.,
I am confused...I don't know what to be jealous of? Hardware or software? I think today, I choose to be jealous of this Buddel. Seriously gorgeous Damascus

Originally Posted by jhenry

Fellas...
No Shave Today

Monrow,
I always said and will keep saying this: You look better unshaven than I do, LOOOOL

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Razor: Newly restored Goldedge

I just won this razor on ebay last week for $56! I cleaned her up, sanded the blade and honed it up.

Tim,
$56 for a Goldedge?????? Where do you guys find such bargains? Nice score. She looks amazing too. Congratulations. May she give you 1000s of awesome shaves well into the future.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Results: My sense of smell has been iffy lately. I had NO sense of smell for a year and a half due to nasal polyps. Today I can barely smell the Clubman (which is kind of my litmus test!). Rather than waste my sample of Castle & Forbes from Mvcrash I decided to make an uberlather. Beau Brummell is pretty strong stuff and I could smell it a bit.

Smell is a funny thing. We take it for granted for sure. The last time I was knocked out by the flu, I lost total sense of smell. Even Cyril Salter French Vetiver or Indian Sandalwood (which are pretty potent smellers) had absolutely no effect. Hope you get your sense back soon.

Originally Posted by easyace

Razor, TI Spartacus, Dreadnought blade, Ebony scales.
Cologne, Opulent Shaik, (made in Bahrain)

Welcome to SOTD Easyace. Nice TI for sure. How's the scent of that EdC?

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

6/8 Manaslu and a 13/16+ Blue steel.
I also recieved my La Toja Soap.

Congratulations on both fronts Rene. I was sure that la Toja was lost forever. I love that Manaslu (older, I think that the newer ones we show here).

Originally Posted by Teiste

Friday

Can't quote the picture (too much space)...But, I can say I love it. Size really does not matter. Well done Teiste

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Friday Night
Kropp 6/8
Very pleasant shave, very smooth.
Just time for a brandy or 3 before bed.

Ahhhhh Nic,
What a nice shave with this gorgeous beauty. Save me some brandy too, LOL. Enjoy

Originally Posted by jss

Say it aint so....

Julian,
I am afraid so buddy (sorry)...I may even go without one tomorrow. Just by skipping one day, my whiskers are having such a party, they look like 4 days growth (literally), but my skin feels fabulous (and ripe) for the next shave. I'll have to decide what I want to shave with.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

I have bought my lotto tickets and checking to see of a freeze is coming!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOOOOOOOL. No freeze...Just heat in this neck of the woods.

Originally Posted by esse

man.. i still need to do one of these - beautiful stuff everyone!
also, I did not shave today. haha

What are you waiting for? Just jump in brother. The more the merrier

Originally Posted by jss

Faultless 5/8ths h h
Rooney (Butterscotch)
Trumper's Limes SC
D R Harris Pink A/S

Wonderful shave Julian. I always enjoy yours...You manage to keep things simple and to the point.

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Semogue Custom Boar | Mitchell's Wool Fat | FWE Special | Alum | Cade Balm | Sigilli Athunis

Nice Engel-icious shave Frank

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Razor:Friodur 5/8 #70 1/2
Result:What a nice end to the week!

Paul,
And what a wonderful finish indeed. I love that Friodur. All of SRD razors are honed by the Man himself. it's bound to have an awesome edge.

Wonderful SOTDs guys

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

Saturday morning
Today a bow-razor with Calani-soap
brush: Muehle
DE: Muehle


Have a nice day

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

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 BladeRunner001

Another NO SHAVE day for me (Sorry Julian)

Yeah..But we'll be right here again tomorrow waiting for your breakout shave....

Best regards,
Julian

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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

It's me buddy good to see you. Been lurking around for a while, figured it was about to step out in the light