Thread: Sun July 10th - Sat July 17th

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 24mm Thäter Silvertip Badger

Razor: 6/8" H. Böker "Barber's Rattler", 1/4 Hollow Ground, Barber's Notch (w/ Abalone scales)

Strop: 45/60 laps (Torolf linen / SRD Premium IV leather)

Lather: Proraso Shave creme + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Proraso AS

Cologne: Acca Kappa "Cedro" EdC

Results: Two for two so far this week. The Maxtom was a tough act to follow, but this Böker was no slacker. Last night, I took her edge a bit further with the Kiita/Asagi hybrid and in 2 passes, I was rewarded with a DFS, irritation free shave (need to leave some room for a special shave tomorrow. Fingers crossed!!).

Have a PHENOMENAL Monday Gentlemen.

Another day and I am short on time and have to run out the door in a few minutes. I apologize again for not being able to comment to each and every post, but allow me to say:

YOU GUYS ROCK ...BIG TIME!!!!

Dinatali: Welcome to the forum
Michael (hornm): I hear ya brother. I hope things get a bit better. it's always nice having you around. I had missed you

Razor: Revisor 8/8
Cream: Avène
Brush: SimpsonS Chubby 3
A/S Cible

Monday shave:

PREP: Hot shower + Proraso pre/post
SOAP/CREAM: Dr. Harris Lavender + Kiss my Face lavender + glycerin
Brush: Vie-Long Zurito
Razor: TI Le Thiernois 7/8 in desert iron wood scales
ASB: Proraso pre/post
AS: Speick splash
EDT: Mont St-Michel Lavender

Result: WOW!! First shave with that razor. Took it out the box did 10 laps on crox balsa + 50 laps on leather strop and got an amazing shave. Her edge was great out of the box! Very glad that I got this one.
BTW I bought a MAXTOM this morning on is website 15/16 in lime scales, cant wait to get it!!!!

Cheers and great week to all!!!

Originally Posted by DOOM

Razor: TI Le Thiernois 7/8 in desert iron wood scales

BTW I bought a MAXTOM this morning on is website 15/16 in lime scales, cant wait to get it!!!!

Great shave buddy, that razor looks awesome.
And congrats on finding that Max Specher custom.
Wow, Nice one!!!
I didn't know he put up the customs on his site.
I'll be adding that site to my bookmarks for sure
Can't wait to see your new beauty in the SOTD real soon

Originally Posted by Birnando

Great shave buddy, that razor looks awesome.
And congrats on finding that Max Specher custom.
Wow, Nice one!!!
I didn't know he put up the customs on his site.
I'll be adding that site to my bookmarks for sure
Can't wait to see your new beauty in the SOTD real soon

Thanks Bro!! I ask Max to put me on waiting list for an exact same razor(same gring, size and even the scales color) and this monring I was looking true all custom straight razor makers and classifieds(as I do everyday) and went on Max site. Saw that gorgeous str8 and bought it. wwooooohhooooo!!!!! I'm so happy!!!

Monday Morning
Hot Shower
AOS pre shave oil
AOS best badger brush
Queen Charlotte Cayman Cream
Rieder Co. Antique store razor I honed myself! 2 WTG passes
3rd pass with Merkur DE and Lord DE blade
Ruprazor Filly strop
Pinaud syptic, alum block
Thayer's Aloe Witch Hazel
Nivea Double Action Aftershave Balm
Davidoff Coolwater Cologne


I picked up a couple of razors at the antique shop. I figured I would learn how to hone on these before unleashing myself on my Boker!
I must say, I didn't do too bad. I used a 1000 Norton Waterstone to set the bevel, then 4000/8000 Pyramid Technique. I then did 50 laps with the CrOx side and 50 laps on the leather side of my strop. Seemed pretty good. Shave was nice, especially the second pass. I do a little more every day. The razor I cleaned up is from Rieder Co. from Indiana. Stamped Solingen. Seems very nice and serviceable.

Happy Monday all! I'm off to work now. I sold my business and will be leaving at the end of the month. Weird to be wrapping things up.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: Simpson Chubby 1 Best

Razor: C.V. Heljestrand 6/8 Frameback

Honing Regimen: Naniwa 1K-La Grise Coticule

Strop: 30/60 Neil Miller Linnen/English Bridle

Soap/Cream: Tabac Shaving Soap

After shave: Tabac Aftershave Balm

Results: An overall good shave, but the Heljestrand is starting to tug a little on the XTG pass, good thing I am sending it away for some extreme honing tomorrow

Originally Posted by Blix

Now the Gold Dollar is really something, it took an hour on the DMT 325 to even start honing, then it honed like any razor, and ended up quite shaveable actually. But, it literally rusts while shaving LOL, I could see rust start forming during a 20 minute shave. Quality steel for sure!

I have a bottle of Naval Jelly, if you'd like to use it on your GD before your next shave.

Monday Night

Back to the Futur

Merkur Futur with a Treet Carbon Black Beauty Blade
Ingrams Menthol Cream and a Vie Long Horse Hair Brush
Finished with an alum rub and a splash ot Old Spice Whitewater

I've been neglecting my DE's lately but felt like bringing out the Futur tonight. 2½ passes the 1st set on about 3.25 the 2nd and buffing on 5. A great shave.