Thread: Sun July 10th - Sat July 17th

Ah, Sundays are a wonderful shave. No hurry up. The task list is lite. Time to wake up and smell the shave cream.

PRE: Hot towel with a little avocado oil to soften the stubble
BRUSH: Old Original Super Badger
SOAP: Red Clover Tea / coconut oil
RAZOR: Joseph Elliot
POST: Ice cold towel
AS: Cool Water

Man oh man what a way to start,nice soft beard, a super soap that the wife loves the scent of, a super sharp old razor, followed by a invigorating cold towel with the enlivening sting of after shave. This my friends in the way to start a great day.
May everyones day begin this good.
Jim

Pre-Shave: Hot Shower & Shave Secret Oil

Brush: Omega Pure Badger

Razor: Dovo Bismarck Red

Strop: 30 lashes on the SRD red latigo

Creme: Martin de Candre (First experience!)

Astringent none

After Shave Splash:Captain Smith's Caribbean Bay Rum

Cologne: Dirty English

Results: I just had my first experience with MdC. When the package arrived today (I bought a new jar from a fellow no the B & B) I felt a bit sick to my stomach for having spent so much on the soap.

The stuff sure smelled good though.

I prepped and made about 5 circles of my brush on the top of the soap (which still looks untouched now). The amount of lather I created in my bowl was pretty amazing. My goto cream is TOBS and I'd say I got 2x the lather and from a much smaller portion. I have no idea how many shaves I'll get from this jar of MdC but it will be A LOT!

The scent is awesome and I got a BBS shave from 2 passes with my Dovo Bismark red. I lathered up and did a 3rd just because I didn't want all that lather to go to waste. In fact I let it sit on my face while I stropped my razor after finishing up! Yeah, it really is that good.

I still feel bad spending so much, but this soap does a pretty phenomenal job and I'm sure I'll get my money's worth out of it. Honestly for the amount of lather I received from so little MdC i think it might last longer than the 3 or 4 tubs i could have bought of TOBS for the same price!

Penworks Silvertip Shaving Brush
Merkur Progress Safety Razor
Perma-Sharp Blade (1)
Arko Shaving Stick
Thayers Alcohol-Free Toner Rose Petal
Nivea Sensitive Aftershave Balm

Don't panic! I did not switch back ))))

Unnamed straight (looks like Sheffield blade, 1/2 or 1/4 hollow)
Acca Kappa 1869 (veggie)
Semogue 2000
Prada Infusion D'Homme after shave balm
[Prada Infusion D'Homme Eau de Toilette]



A shave to remember, one of the closest and effortless ones I have had so far. Technique is improving constantly, the new Neil Miller strop is doing a terrific job, the ritual literally starts to feel as easy as shaving with a DE (but I said "starts" - we have a long way yet until it really feels like so...)

Razor:C.T. Bingham Late F. Fenney Tally Ho
Brush:Jade and brass handled boar
Soap:Williams Mug Soap
AS:Thayers Lavender and Hai Karate
Result:Three days of growth stood no chance against the Tally Ho. Got a great lather from the Williams letting me get near BBS after the first pass. One multi-directional pass later and I'm as smooth as the day I was born. Add to this the Hai Karate and this feels like it's going to be a great day.

Pre: Hot shower
Soap: Omega Eucalyptus
Brush: Kingsely badger
Hone: Rolls
Strop: Rolls
Razor: Rolls Razor
Post: Nivea Sensitive Skin Post Shave Balm

No shave today. Had a late call in so it was a Braun electric morning. Oh well. Back tues.

Sunday

Faultless 5/8ths h h
Rooney 1/1 Super
D R Harris Almond H S
D R Harris Pink A/S

Best regards,
Julian

A BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY START

Originally Posted by Maximilian

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Razor: Kamisori
Summary: The more I use the LTM soap the more I'm starting to love it. For me personally I rank MDC on bit higher scale but the LTM is very close. It's just different.

Max with a Kamisori??? I never thought I'd live to see the day. Way to go buddy. I like it. +1 on the La Toja. My sentiments exactly.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Coty Raw Vanilla.
Great shave, the Raw Vanilla is starting to challenge my Bavx as my number one pick fragrance.

Hmmmm Jamie,
That sounds like a reaaaaal interesting fragrance. Not that I need another one, LOOOOL. Great shave buddy and very nice SOTD.

Originally Posted by eTom

razor: Thiers Issard
DE: Muehle R41

Beautiful blades Tom. Did you use both? You seem to like combination razors these days, LOL. Well done

Originally Posted by fonthunter

In Budapest we have heat alarm. Yesterday was 96.8º F, today will be hotter.
RAZOR: 7/8" Wade & Butcher, The Celebrated Hollow Ground Razor

Ouuuuch Béla. Hope it won't give rise to any problems. Just stay cool and indoors with AC on. Actually, the awesome shave with this beautiful W&B ought to keep you cooooooool for the rest of today.

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: Sta Sharp
The StaSharp is a force to be reckoned with, as it took away my 2 days growth with such ease.

A beautiful shave with a beautiful razor Matt. Great choice. Al's creme rocks.

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Razor: Erik Anton Berg, 5/8 half hollow spike
Notes: Slow, relaxing sunday morning shave. The lather was great, I just put a j-nat edge on the razor and it's silly sharp and very smooth. Great day so far

Now, that's a shave worthy to be called "perfect". I love it Sten. Well done on the honing front too.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Brush: H.L. Thäter 25mm Silvertip
Razor: J.A.Henkels Friodur, 8/8" Spanish point, scalloped back
Results: A proper Sunday morning shave. The Friodurs are good quality razors. It's big, but quite light and nimble.

Beautiful hardware indeed Birnando.

PS: why are you worried about TGQ products? Hard to come by where you are? If you want, let me know and I can buy it for you and send it your way (unless it's a hard to find scent or something).

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!!!

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.

Originally Posted by Titivillus

• Joseph Rodgers & Sons 13/16"

First shave with this Joseph Rodgers I presented yesterday and finished to restore (?) on Friday.

T.,
She's awesome in every regard...Your 2nd, right? Well done on the restore (especially considering the condition you received her in)

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Early shave to catch my flight this morning for two weeks in Wisconsin, so I had to recycle a picture.

Soap: La Toja Manantiales
Razor: Joe Chandler Custom

Great shave to start the two weeks of torture Bill. Just bite the bullet. 2 weeks will be over before you know it. Looking forward to seeing posts comments on how it's going.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razors: Wade and Butcher + Old type DE for head
Wonderful blade this W&B, scales where so dry (almost cracked dry) when I found her (blade was in very good nick w almost no hone wear though), but Neil managed to save and improve them way more that I thought was possible. Both face and dome´s clean and soft as a Catfish belly today

Mikael,
Neil to the rescue again!!!! That man is amazing. Beautiful W&B indeed

Originally Posted by Jeltz

That's a beautiful razor. Its getting so hard resisting the temptation to buy a Kamisori

Nic,
Woooooo...You want one, you know you want one. Resistance is futile my friend.

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Kukri 5/8 - Professor Blighty's Black & White Cream
Nice relaxing shave, I find the cream has a pretty narrow sweet spot but once found its great and smells fantastic.

Nic Kukri Nic. I bet she shaves as good as she looks. The PB creme sounds interesting too. What does it smell like?

Originally Posted by metalfab

Ah, Sundays are a wonderful shave. No hurry up. The task list is lite. Time to wake up and smell the shave cream.
Man oh man what a way to start,nice soft beard, a super soap that the wife loves the scent of, a super sharp old razor, followed by a invigorating cold towel with the enlivening sting of after shave. This my friends in the way to start a great day.

Nice going Jim...I loooooove the way you think buddy. BIG +1. Congrats on the shave. May all your shaves be this good, not just Sundays.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Creme: Martin de Candre (First experience!)
Results: I just had my first experience with MdC. When the package arrived today (I bought a new jar from a fellow no the B & B) I felt a bit sick to my stomach for having spent so much on the soap. The stuff sure smelled good though.

Tim,
CONGRATULATIONS on your 1st experience with MdC. This thing costs a lot for sure, but in return it gives you nth times the reward. Well worth it. Well done. Watch out TOBS, there's a new kid on the block

PS: I love the leather bag/gear in the background. I am a sucker for oldies/worn out type bags like that.

Originally Posted by kelebekcc

Penworks Silvertip Shaving Brush

Don't panic! I did not switch back ))))

No panic, but nice switch. I really am intrigued by that brush handle. Very interesting. Nice shave K.

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Unnamed straight (looks like Sheffield blade, 1/2 or 1/4 hollow)
Acca Kappa 1869 (veggie)
A shave to remember, one of the closest and effortless ones I have had so far. Technique is improving constantly, the new Neil Miller strop is doing a terrific job, the ritual literally starts to feel as easy as shaving with a DE (but I said "starts" - we have a long way yet until it really feels like so...)

Excellent Konstantinos. Love hearing about your progress and successes with the straight. This razor os beautiful (whatever the name). I see you used the Acca Kappa in the tube. How is the lather. I (and many others) seem to gravitate towards the tub form. Rumor has it that there is drastic difference in performance between the two (due to reformulation). Would love to hear your thoughts/experiences with the tube form.

Originally Posted by Theseus

Razor:C.T. Bingham Late F. Fenney Tally Ho
Result:Three days of growth stood no chance against the Tally Ho.

Theseus,
With that kind of razor, even a 7 day growth would shake in its boots. beautifully done

Originally Posted by Jacketch

Hone: Rolls
Strop: Rolls
Razor: Rolls Razor

Welcome to the fold Jack. Great first (I think) SOTD. As for the shave, 1st class all the way. Well done

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

No shave today. Had a late call in so it was a Braun electric morning. Oh well. Back tues.

Ouuuch Paul...I feel your disappointment (and pain). I am going to miss you 'til Tuesday brother. Be safe. and tell whoever it is that called you that the brotherhood in this forum doesn't take very kindly of its members being called up and harassed last minute, LOL.

Originally Posted by jss

Faultless 5/8ths h h
Rooney 1/1 Super
D R Harris Almond H S
D R Harris Pink A/S

Julian,
A "Faultless" morning (and rest of day) for sure. Beautiful

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Beautiful hardware indeed Birnando.

PS: why are you worried about TGQ products? Hard to come by where you are? If you want, let me know and I can buy it for you and send it your way (unless it's a hard to find scent or something).

Thanks Robert

I may have misunderstood this completely, but reading on their web-page, they sure seem to be closed, and might or might not open this fall.
As I understand it, the proprietor moved to WA and closed shop until further notice.
I sure hope I am wrong, 'cause I really like the Bay rum sweet orange shaving cream.