Thread: Sun July 10th - Sat July 17th

Originally Posted by Zephyr

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

Zephyr Beautiful pic! However your picture from awhile back on the B&B SOTD forum with the camping scene and the Rambo knife is AWESOME!!!!

Allow me to humbly share it with my brothers here:

Cool Shower
Warm Oil
Dirty Bird
New Forest Brush
Gentleman's Best Sig./Cella/Glycerine Uber lather
Gebr.Becker Black King, full hollow
AOS Aluminum
Clubman AS
Vaseline for men.

This was the first razor I honed a while back. I thought I could get a better edge so I ran it on the 12K, Crox and then stropped. The edge was nice and smooth and did a nice job. I only did two passes tonight. The lather was nice also since it had a weird but nice aroma from the Cella and Sig. Series.

After cleaning the razor, the edge of the scale broke off as can be seen in the picture. I think this is going to be my first re-scaling job.


Enjoy.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Zephyr Beautiful pic! However your picture from awhile back on the B&B SOTD forum with the camping scene and the Rambo knife is AWESOME!!!!

Allow me to humbly share it with my brothers here:

Thank you Tim, I am truly flattered

(Don't tell anyone, but that is actually shot in my front yard)

SOTD JULY 11TH MORNING SHAVE AND SHORT ARTICLE IN THE MIAMI DAILY GOSSIPER

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Zephyr Beautiful pic! However your picture from awhile back on the B&B SOTD forum with the camping scene and the Rambo knife is AWESOME!!!!

Allow me to humbly share it with my brothers here:

That is a great shot!

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

This was the first razor I honed a while back. I thought I could get a better edge so I ran it on the 12K, Crox and then stropped. The edge was nice and smooth and did a nice job. I only did two passes tonight. The lather was nice also since it had a weird but nice aroma from the Cella and Sig. Series.

After cleaning the razor, the edge of the scale broke off as can be seen in the picture. I think this is going to be my first re-scaling job.


Enjoy.

Oh thats too bad. I really like those scales.

Originally Posted by Hogrider

[CENTER]SOTD JULY 11TH MORNING SHAVE AND SHORT ARTICLE IN THE MIAMI DAILY GOSSIPER

Always a pleasure to see your creative post. Very talented!

Originally Posted by baldy

In tonights photo is a carving set of my father's that I finally finished working on. After over 40 years of service the handles were trashed, so I replaced them with Red Cedar Burl. Cut from the same piece of wood as the scales on the Bengall.
He better look after them!!!

Your fine work on the Bengal was what convinced me to try CA finishes and this photo clearly shows why. Fantastic job on the carving set, top notch my friend :

Originally Posted by Titivillus

[*] Joseph Rodgers & Sons 13/16"



She shaves like a charm!

Great job on the restore & glad to hear that she shaves as good as she looks.

Originally Posted by Coloradoveto

My first SOTD post. Very exciting!

Great gear! Welcome to the brotherhood!

Glenn

New Forest 2201 | La Toja Manantiales | Goodfella/Feather | Alum | Cade Balm | ELDO Eloge Du Traitre

Where: Colorado
When: 7:00- 7:45 Pm
Prep: Hot shower, Hot towel face soak followed Ogallala BR Pre-Shave splash, Olive Oil
Soap: Omega Creme, Lloyd's with Glycerin (PG) drops
Razor: Henckles Friodur 4/8
Strop: Star Shaving 3" big daddy
Styptic: Hemo Stop
AS: Tend Skin followed by Ogallala BR Sandlewood AS/Skin Toner
Cologne: Ogallala Bay Rum w/ Sage & Cedar

Whipped up one wicked lather tonight trying a new combination that apparently worked rather well. Best lather to date.

The Friodur performed as expected of a Glen restored razor. But, my technique tonite proved to be very lax and after 3 passes and much razor burn I had to touch up with the cart.

That's where the styptic and the tend skin came in handy. I prepped before each pass as if it were my first pass, and even managed a ATG on the left side of my jaw tonite!

All in all an excellent beginning to a fine evening of alternating rain and sunshine. Beautiful!!

Thanks for all the sharing gents!! Fine work.

M

Prep: Oil cleansing method, hot shower then TSD Preshave Balm
Brush: Omega Pro Boar-the big one
Cream: Cella
Mug: Honkin' black coffee mug from Bi-mart thing will probably hold a quart of whatever.
Strop: Ruprazor Paladin 40canvas 60Leather
Razor: 4/8 Filarmonica #10
Post shave balm: Nivea "Replenishing"

It looks like when I take the James Barber from yesterday to the hones the Filli is going to have to join it. Other than that it really was a pleasant shave. Now if everything else in life would just smooth out. The D.O.T. started repairs on the main road up to the hospital where I work and honestly....it could have been thought out better. Took an extra 45 minutes to get home and they plan on the project taking two and a half months. Only good part is that I'll be gone for a part of it. Well I guess it could be worse....I could work in the mailroom

Shave on-
Michael

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: Revisor 8/8

Micahel,
That's a gorgeous Revisor you got there buddy

Originally Posted by DOOM

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

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.

Originally Posted by DOOM

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

Dominic,
Congrats on both razors. That Maxtom is an amazing looking blade. That is the first of its kind with Max' "elite" signature all over it. The TI ain't bad either.

Originally Posted by Birnando

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

I can't believe you were not aware of Max' website. Dominic scored a very nice one indeed.

Originally Posted by Coloradoveto

Rieder Co. Antique store razor I honed myself! 2 WTG passes
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.

Congratulations. That is a great move indeed, but I must caution against getting overconfident during the initial stages. take your time and make sure you stay with these razors when honing until it really becomes second nature.

Originally Posted by Coloradoveto

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.

Another congratulations (I think) is in order. What will you do now?

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Razor: C.V. Heljestrand 6/8 Frameback
Honing Regimen: Naniwa 1K-La Grise Coticule
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

Rune,
Fabulous shot and shave buddy. That's a great honing regimen, but I agree with you. This beautiful blade should get professionally honed until you get comfortable with the above honing regimen. And you will get comfortable for sure in no time.

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Back to the Futur
Merkur Futur with a Treet Carbon Black Beauty Blade
I've been neglecting my DE's lately but felt like bringing out the Futur tonight.

Nic,
Nice way to get back to the Futur buddy. I love it. How do you like the Treet? For me, it's been touch and go (sometimes great, and sometimes not)...That is when I used the DE more often

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Allow me to humbly share it with my brothers here:

Tim,
Thanks for sharing Rune's "camping" theme...I remember it on B&B and loved it then too. I miss camping

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Gebr.Becker Black King, full hollow

This was the first razor I honed a while back. I thought I could get a better edge so I ran it on the 12K, Crox and then stropped. The edge was nice and smooth and did a nice job. I only did two passes tonight. The lather was nice also since it had a weird but nice aroma from the Cella and Sig. Series.

After cleaning the razor, the edge of the scale broke off as can be seen in the picture. I think this is going to be my first re-scaling job.

Nice razor Jeff and congrats on achieving the edge that she deserves. I guess both condolences and congratulations are in order for the scales.

Originally Posted by Zephyr

(Don't tell anyone, but that is actually shot in my front yard)

Now, everybody knows, LOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by Hogrider

SOTD JULY 11TH MORNING SHAVE AND SHORT ARTICLE IN THE MIAMI DAILY GOSSIPER

Beautiful shave HOG and even better gossip column

Originally Posted by Fbones24

New Forest 2201 | La Toja Manantiales | Goodfella/Feather | Alum | Cade Balm | ELDO Eloge Du Traitre

Frank,
This shave exudes relaxation. I love it.

Originally Posted by mjhammer

When: 7:00- 7:45 Pm
Strop: Star Shaving 3" big daddy
AS: Tend Skin followed by Ogallala BR Sandlewood AS/Skin Toner
Cologne: Ogallala Bay Rum w/ Sage & Cedar

The Friodur performed as expected of a Glen restored razor. But, my technique tonite proved to be very lax and after 3 passes and much razor burn I had to touch up with the cart.

Mike,
I love the fact that you take your time with shaves. Very nice. Sorry about the irritation/razor burn. How do you like the Big Daddy Strop (draw, etc,)? Great choice with the Ogallala too.

Originally Posted by hornm

Cream: Cella
Razor: 4/8 Filarmonica #10

It looks like when I take the James Barber from yesterday to the hones the Filli is going to have to join it. Other than that it really was a pleasant shave. Now if everything else in life would just smooth out.

Michael,
Those Filis take on a keen and smooth edge...so, when she comes off the stones, she will be a different beast altogether. Hang tight about life's trials and tribulations. They always seem to work themselves out. This brotherhood is pulling for you buddy.