Thread: Sun July 03rd - Sat July 09th

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