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    Another NO SHAVE day for me (Sorry Julian)

    Quote Originally Posted by tumtatty View Post
    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

    Quote Originally Posted by eTom View Post
    Today a bow-razor with Calani-soap
    Nice combination Tom. I love the Bow

    Quote Originally Posted by str8fencer View Post
    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

    Quote Originally Posted by Birnando View Post
    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

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikael View Post
    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

    Quote Originally Posted by baldy View Post
    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

    Quote Originally Posted by jhenry View Post
    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?

    Quote Originally Posted by Zephyr View Post
    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

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    Razor: 5/8" Dovo Astrale
    Brush: Cheap Omega boar (I think)
    Cream: Proraso
    Prep: hot shower
    Shave: 1 1/2 passes, WTG/XTG in some spots
    AS: Yves Rocher After Shave Balm
    Shave: Very good, though I have to adjust my technique to the new razor
    Notes: 23ºC in Montréal, though thankfully not very humid so far.
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    Prep: Morning PT, Hot Shower, Baby Oil Gel
    Razor: T. Noonan and Sons Arabic
    Brush: Omega Boar
    Soap: VDH Deluxe
    AS: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
    Finish: Brut Cologne

    Again, simple as a brick but a wonderful shave. No stash wax today just a brush and go.
    The older I get, the better I was

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    09.07.

    -Vulfix 660 Small Super Badger
    -Wilkinson SC
    -Thiers Issard "Silverwing" II LE 5/8 full hollow
    -Paco Rabanne AS

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    Nice simple three pass shave for a Sat. Have a wonderful weekend all!!
    "We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."

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    Prep:Hot Shower, Coconut & Lime pre-shave oil
    Scuttle:Dirty Bird Custom Double
    Brush:TGN 24mm Silvertip Custom in Crimson swirl
    Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle Strop
    Cream:Bodega Bomb
    Razor: Incomplete Wade & Butcher Chopper
    After shave: Ogallala Bayrum & Sandalwood
    EDT: Cuba Red


    Result:Today's shave was a test to see if I should continue my restoration efforts on this Wade & Butcher (I'll post the whole story in the restoration thread later). The spine was wavy, the metal was literally falling off at the edge (it used to measure 1”, now it's 9/10). I needed to be sure I could get a bevel & a shaveable edge with all of the problems I was seeing (the spine thickness varied by .035 inches at some points). I spent many hours doing gymnastics on the hones over the last week and I am pleased to report that today's shave was very, very nice. I'm not touching the blade anymore, just got to finish the scales and then pin her up.

    Have a great Saturday Gentlemen!

    Glenn

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    Quote Originally Posted by jhenry View Post
    And a very, very nice shaving ensemble too. How is the Code?
    Thank you! Code is a very nice and competent AS and the scent lingers for a rather long time, for a AS. I like it, wife picked it out (she wants me to smell a little more, well, more high end )


    Quote Originally Posted by BladeRunner001 View Post
    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
    Cheers Robert, but Neil should have the cred, he has a very ascetic sense of design that I like very much. Look at those scales and think of Japan, but they also have something else in them. I like it his work a lot and he´s also a master in restoring old scales (but more of that tomorrow ).
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    Quote Originally Posted by BladeRunner001 View Post
    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!

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    No Rene,
    I'll send him my DE (open comp) R41 by Muehle.
    This machine is well prepared for such a job.

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    Quote Originally Posted by eTom View Post
    No Rene,
    I'll send him my DE (open comp) R41 by Muehle.
    This machine is well prepared for such a job.
    Are you sure? Does it have Titanium blades? LOL!
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