Thread: Sun July 10th - Sat July 17th

No shave today, experimenting with 3 X Week shaves
Hot Shower
Firehouse Wacky Tacky
Brute Cologne

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Custom, Simpson knot in horn handle
Razor: Puma 13/16 in custom scales with MOP inlay
Cream: Fitjar, Neroli
AS: Williams Aqua Velva
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Uberclean
Can you say "Shaver" - nice one today!

Prep: Hot Shower
SC: Bomb "Potomac"
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2
Razor: Torrey "Army" (Of Course)
Strop: Ambrose Horsehide
ASB: Cade
EdT: Badger and Blade
Result: This shave was, I'm sure, going to be the highlight of my first full day here at Ft. McCoy. Fresh off the hones Saturday night, the Torrey exceeded my expectations. She was sharp and smooth! What more could one hope for in an edge? The lather was, of course, divine; what else could it be with a marriage of the Chubby and the Bomb? I'm CBS all over!

Prep:Hot Shower, Coconut & Lime pre-shave oil
Scuttle:Dirty Bird Custom Double
Brush:TGN 22mm Silvertip Custom in E. Indian Rosewood
Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle Strop
Soap:MDC
Razor: Filarmonica 14
After shave: Ogallala Limes & Peppercorns
EDT: Creed Original Vetiver


Result:What a fantastic way to start a Monday after no shave on Sunday. The Fili coupled with the MDC gave an effortless shave. 2 passes and I'm amazed at the smoothness of the result. It's off to the office with a positive attitude and hopes of a great week!

Have a great day gentlemen!

Glenn

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Grant,
The Bengall is awesome for sure, but the centerpiece of today's SOTD is the carving sets. First and foremost, great job on them. They look like they were just purchased from the store, brand new. Certainly not 40 yrs old. I am impressed buddy. Reaaaal beauties. I am sure your dad would appreciate and take good care of them. Secondly, I am glad you found a camera to continue your photo fest with us.

Thankyou Robert, I had to go out and buy a new camera the next day, couldnt take the thought not posting on SOTD.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Maxtom: 15/16" Max Sprecher, 1/4 Hollow Ground, French Point (w/ Makume Gane scales)

Wow Robert, that is an AMAZING photo

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

WOW Grant that is amazing work!

Thanks Rene, I'm quite proud of it, I've never made a knife handle before.

Originally Posted by Coloradoveto

My first SOTD post. Very exciting!

Welcome aboard, great setup.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

1+! I love to save and restore things , esp ones with meaning. Nice work!

Thank you.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

****OH YEA! Its been atleast a week since i bought a razor! WOO HOO!!!!!!*****

Congratulations Rene, well done

Originally Posted by sharp

Result:What a fantastic way to start a Monday after no shave on Sunday. The Fili coupled with the MDC gave an effortless shave. 2 passes and I'm amazed at the smoothness of the result. It's off to the office with a positive attitude and hopes of a great week!

Great gear Glenn, Have a good week mate

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mrs Jhenry

Thanks for all the great posts guys, Sundays here at SOTD are Fantastic
Grant

Strop: Illinois 835
Brush: FS Fine Badger
Uber: Tabac Cream, Tabac Soap + Glycerin
Razor: Kropp 6/8
Astringent: Thayer's Unscented W/H
Balm: Nivea Replenishing
A/S: David Craig Bay Rum
I wasnt planning to use the Kropp tonight, I even had another photo and razor ready, but at the last minute I just had the urge to get it out for a run.
Its a great razor and a reliable work horse, wouldnt mind a couple more of these in the rotation.
2 passes for a DFS.
I'm feeling a lot more relaxed than I did an hour ago.

Grant

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

No shave today, experimenting with 3 X Week shaves
Hot Shower
Firehouse Wacky Tacky
Brute Cologne

Sir,
If that is a 2 day growth, you need to shave 2X a day.


Max, I left the photo in on purpose. Delete it if you required.

Prep: Hot shower -- followed by Proraso pre-post-shave cream
SS: Mama Bear’s “Lime Ice” Lime and Menthol
Brush: Vie-Long 16915 “Silvertip Badger”
Razor: EJ “Chatsworth w/ Wilkinson Sword stainless blade
Astringent: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel
ASB: Mama Bear’s “Lime Ice” Summer Aftershave Balm
AS: Aqua Velva Classic “Ice Blue”
Result: Smoooooth…

Pre-Shave: A long and relaxing shower after a great workout on my bike.

Brush: Plisson #16 Pure Blaireau Haute Montagne, horn handle

Razor: Joe Chandler Custom, 6/8" Notched point, horn Scales

Strop: MickR's Kangaroo strop 70 lashes.

Soap/Cream:Cade, L'occitane shaving cream

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White

Astringent: Osma Alum.

After shave Balm: Cade, L'occitane

EdT: Acqua di Parma Colonia

Results: A very relaxing and smooth shave. Nothing wrong with this smaller custom at all It takes and holds a very keen edge, and mows down whiskers without any hesitation whatsoever. Cade is a pretty decent performer as well. I like the smell of it!

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Have a grand afternoon Gents

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Hehehehe





Hey Hornm,
It is such a nice surprise seeing you back on SOTD. Great gear and shave. I bet that Sheffield will take on a keen edge once you give her some TLC. Well done

Thanks. Sadly things have been "screwy" around here with both health and family issues these past few months. Things are starting to settle down and I had some extra time last night after my shave so I thought..."hey...I haven't posted in SOTD in quite a while so..." Now I just need to work on my photography skills so I can get some pics in as well.

Thanks again,
Michael