Thread: Sun July 10th - Sat July 17th

Razor: TI historical 8/8
Soap: Palmolive stick
Brush: SimpsonS Beaufort 6
A/S balm: Yves Rocher Ginseng

OK...2nd time's a charm I guess (no Firefox crashing yet)

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Razor: Otto Deutsch's Han's (Hail to the King baby!)
Results: Man I'm torn lately. I'm getting such good BBS shaves that I barely have any stubble 24hrs later! The experience is grand, but I don't want to wait 2 days to shave again. So do I skip the ATG and leave room for quick growth or do I Carpe Deum and feel like a million bucks immediately? I decided to skip the ATG this time because I know the kind of work that Hans does and I'd have no hair DNA left if I went ATG!! Excellent (if incomplete) Shave

Tim,
I see that you are suffering from one of the dilemmas that's plagued wetshavers for ages; "do I or don't I"? I say seize the day buddy. Go all out, everyday, and ease up when you wish (just for the fun of double enjoyment later)

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Now I just need to go to Atlantic City and Vegas to use up these dollar chips at the 2-4 hold 'em tables

If you end up in Vegas, I am sure that Max will help you spend those winnings, LOOOOOL

Originally Posted by tumtatty

BTW... top notch photo Monday Robert. Those scales are stunning

Thank you Tim

Originally Posted by eTom

today a Thiers Issard with Calani-soaps

And very good choice they are Tom...well done maestro

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: Brian Brown Custom 7/8
RESULTS: PHENOMENAL SHAVE

Matt,
A beautiful razor such as this BB custom ought to leave you in a state of elation. Anything short would be a waste. Well done

PS: You did not mention how you liked the MdC?

Originally Posted by mjhammer

BladeRunner001, I really love my strop. I've tortured it of course being a noob, and had to learn to sand it, refinish it, and keep it in good condition. I like a slow draw and prefer to use this strop laying down. I keep it pretty well conditioned (meaning use conditioner on it frequently) so it has a lot of drag. When I got it it was too slick for my tastes. I thought it needed more feedback. A little strop conditioner once a week, with a lot of palm rubbing and I think it's perfect. It was worth every penny I paid for it.

I love OBR in all it's flavors. We even use the soaps and love them for the fragrance they release in the bathroom during a shower. I use it LIBERALLY, and thank goodness my wife likes the scent.

Thank you for the info Mike

Originally Posted by fonthunter

BRUSH: Shavemac D01 (24 mm) Extra Silver Tip 2 Band Version
RAZOR: Grah & Plümacher BLACK SMITH

A fabulous choice of hardware today Béla

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

No picture today again as my Nokia E72 refuses to be recognized by my PC through the USB cable.

Konstantinos,
That's because it's a PC, LOOOOOL. Get yourself a Mac and safe yourself the hassle. Great shave btw and congrats on acquiring an open comb

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Very enjoyable shave...Today I will be having one of my favourite meals, made by myself of course, Thai green prawn curry, with green beans and basmati rice, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Jamie,
Forget the shave buddy (which is fabulous), I am coming over...make enough for 2, LOL. Bon appétit

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Shepherd
Ahh, finally I got to shave with an elusive Shepherd Very nice shave and a remarkable restore by Neil, specially the original scales!

I love this "Shepherd" kinda shave Mikael. The whiskers must be the sheep...Congrats. She's beautiful indeed

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Robert, I find the black treets (carbon steel) suit me very well they are sharp enough and smooth enough but they are a one shave deal for me, ideal for one off a break from str8's. The Futur works best for me with a blade that isn't quite as sharp as say feathers or super thins.

Thanks Nic. I think it's the same ones I have. I'll have to check (if I remember where I put my blades)

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

BRUSH: Simpson Chubby 2
SOAP/CREAM: L'Occitane Cade Super Lather
MAXTERPIECE: Le Grelot de Marque
RESULT: Another fabulous shave to start a Tuesday!

Bill,
And here we were worried that you were being tortured by whatever it is they have you doing over there, LOOOOL. This doesn't look like torture to me. It's more like resort living. Love that LG btw

Originally Posted by sharp

Razor: W&B Mason wedge
Result:I cleaned this razor up over the weekend and honed it up last night (1k/4k/8k Norton, 12k Naniwa, Escher).

Wooahhh Glenn,
beautiful W&B buddy. New? Don't remember this one in your collection! beautiful piece of steel. Congrats my friend

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

I finally took the Boker back for a touch up hone and this razor was just ridiculous sharp! Strange mixed feelings here, part of me thinks that this shave felt so good because I skipped a day and another part of me says, "Hey, you could have done this yesterday too! Life's just too short for delayed gratification. Why not do something you love every day?"

GI,
beautiful Boker. Congrats on putting a nice/smooth edge on this baby. I see that you are suffering from teh same illness Tim is suffering from, LOOOL; Do I or don't I? But I agree with you 150%...Do whatever it is you love everyday and forget the rest.

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Razor: Thiers-Issard Le Dandy, 6/8 hollow round point

That's just dandy Sten (pun intended, LOOOL)

Originally Posted by jhenry

Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 “Super Badger”
Razor: 5/8” Dovo “Fritz Bracht”

Nice shave Monroe

Originally Posted by Dunc

starting to scan through this weeks SOTD's... Now I gotta kick it into gear and get rollin'
Fitjar - Rooney Silvertip - AP Wendell and Co "Warranted" - Splash of Witch Hazel

Dunc,
Seems like you're catching up quite well buddy. Nice shave and have a great day at work

Originally Posted by Titivillus

• Joseph Rodgers & Sons 13/16"

T.,
What's there not to like about this JR. Lovely from head to toe

Originally Posted by Zephyr

I don't know if you have seen it, but Honed at B&B have done some experimenting, taking razors to a level of extrem shapness, I am sending this one and my DT12 to him for honing to test this. I am a little bit afraid they might get too sharp though.

I haven't seen the post/thread Rune, but looking forward to seeing your experience with it afterwards. I, for one, am not a big fan of extreme sharp. I like it sharp enough but smooth (not sure if it makes sense). On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the shapest), I tend to gravitate towards 8.5-ish. Smoothness I like it closer to 9.5-10.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Another day, another shave

Birnando,
Simple statement, but deep (and scary). The alternative is unthinkable.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor:Charlie Lewis Custom, 8/8" Frameback, Red Scales
Results: A new razor for today's shave. This frameback delivered in a spectacular way. Very smooth and with great feedback. I am not sure I will even need a shave tomorrow

Wowww B.,
That CL is a beauty for sure. Congrats.

PS: So, how many razors do you have in your collection? I am willing to bet that 40% of the world's razors are in your possession, LOL. Of those, probably 50% are customs.

Originally Posted by Harvitz81

Machida Tadashi // Fougère Royale // Rooney Finest 1/2 // Pen's EF

Joe,
That's a beautiful Kamisori buddy

PS: Hope the fires didn't affect too much of your research data or home. Great to see you back on SOTD

Originally Posted by Coloradoveto

Zaliel rehoned and stroped razor (another antique store find)
What's the opposite of BBS? Had a rough go of it today. Beat myself up pretty good. Think it's time for a day off to let things heal a bit. On a positive note, I did the entire shave with my straight.

Sorry about the rough shave Veto. But hang in there. It will get better. This razor is a fabulous find. Congrats both on finding it and going all straight without DE today. You are on the right path. Once technique is there (+ properly honed razor), then nirvana is all you will strive for.

Originally Posted by KING2011

-Wacker "Stosser" Mod.4 13/16 Wedge

BIUUUU-TI-FUUUUUUL King

Originally Posted by DerekC

Not much to it. Just a great shave with a great razor.

+1 Derek...Great shot too. Love that vintage look

Originally Posted by Blix

Results: GREAT shave! I used the scuttle with cold water this warm morning, and it was sooo refreshing and nice with the cool lather on skin.

Excellent and coooool start to a nice day Amund.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Puma High Class 90 5/8

Paul,
That's a beautiful Puma buddy.

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: TI historical 8/8

Michael,
An 8/8 TI? Wowwww. These size vintage TIs are hard to come by. I am impressed. Beautiful score.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Matt,
A beautiful razor such as this BB custom ought to leave you in a state of elation. Anything short would be a waste. Well done

PS: You did not mention how you liked the MdC?

Robert, I had tried MDC about 2 to 3 times with the sample u so graciously gave me, and it pretty much turned me into a face latherer only, its amazing stuff, one of the best soaps I have tried( I also have La Toja, and English Fern coming soon though) there was a difference, the scent was obviously stronger to my nose, which is a great thing with this scent

Matt I'm with you! MdC knocks my socks off!!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

+1 Derek...Great shot too. Love that vintage look

Not bad for a phone, eh?

I'm not usually a fan of the "sepia" filter - I mostly feel that it's way overused, but after messing around the the brightness, contrast, saturation and general hue, it came out alot better than I expected. This droid is making me smile more each day!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

I haven't seen the post/thread Rune, but looking forward to seeing your experience with it afterwards. I, for one, am not a big fan of extreme sharp. I like it sharp enough but smooth (not sure if it makes sense). On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the shapest), I tend to gravitate towards 8.5-ish. Smoothness I like it closer to 9.5-10.

That makes perfect sence my friend, and that it the reason I am a afraid it might be too sharp.
But hey, gotta try to know, right?

Originally Posted by thewatermark

Robert, I had tried MDC about 2 to 3 times with the sample u so graciously gave me, and it pretty much turned me into a face latherer only, its amazing stuff, one of the best soaps I have tried( I also have La Toja, and English Fern coming soon though) there was a difference, the scent was obviously stronger to my nose, which is a great thing with this scent

I got the chance the other day to lather some up with Obie. Man, I really don't want to wait the 2 weeks to get mine. I can still smell the sweet fragrance filling my nostrils. *sigh*

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

OK...2nd time's a charm I guess (no Firefox crashing yet)
Paul,
That's a beautiful Puma buddy.

It was a nice shave. Lord I am covered in greaseless compound after working on restore's all day!

I agree... MDC is an amazing shaving soap. Effortless lather, nice fragrance, great cushion and glide.

What more could a wet shaver ask for? Perhaps another 170g jar?

Originally Posted by jhenry

I agree... MDC is an amazing shaving soap. Effortless lather, nice fragrance, great cushion and glide.

What more could a wet shaver ask for? Perhaps another 170g jar?

a lower price!!!!