Thread: Sun July 10th - Sat July 17th

Ok I know I posted my "would have liked to shave with.." photo today. I hadn't planned on shaving until tomorrow am. However an interesting event happened this afternoon that got me in front of my razor and I thought I'd share it with you guys.

I had a knock on my door and standing there were 2 young men whose fathers are friends of mine. These guys are both fresh out of college. I don't usually see these guys and I don't think they've ever been to the house and certainly not on their own. Well one of them speaks up and says that their fathers had told them about how I've become a straight razor shaver and they wanted to know if I'd teach them to shave like men!

So I walk them down to my office and show them my razor collection and the hones but that isn't enough for them so I end up going through the whole routine. I gotta say they were pretty damn impressed with the closeness of the shave.

I got to tell them about how we should celebrate each day as a gift from God and savor the moments rather than hurrying through them trying to get to the "next thing." At 40 I've been around the block enough to know that whatever is down there probably isn't going to be anymore satisfying than what they have right now. So instead of rushing your shave and using as many blades as possible, try slowing down and going back in time instead of forward.

I showed them how to strop and how to make lather (which blew them away). They smelled the MdC and eyes lit up!! I ended up using TOBS Eaton College but I lathered up and gave myself a good 3 pass shave (which was a bit odd feeling with 2 other guys standing with me in my small bathroom!) However I think I have at least one new convert! If only my day job was this easy

Anyway. I used the Goldedge and got a couple nicks due to talking and shaving at the same time. The alum block fixed me right up and a bit of Bay Rum aftershave and cologne has me feeling like a new man tonight!

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Razor: Henckels Friodur 72 1/2 - 6/8

Weren't you trying to sell this blade Zephyr? It sure is a beauty. Use this pic next time and I bet she sells in 5 minutes!
Nice Job!!

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Aww It was Saaphim's ad I saw! I was tempted to buy her myself Glad she has a good home!
I'll buy her when you get sick of her and toss her out like you did the Hamburg Ring and Bengall I bought from you earlier

Originally Posted by fyrfyter43

My first time posting in SOTD.Today was a somber occasion. We recently lost my aunt to a very aggressive cancer. The memorial service was today, so I wanted to look my best.

Very sorry for your loss.
Welcome on board and nice photo.

Tim

Originally Posted by Zephyr

LOL, I'm afraid you will have to wait a long time for that to happen I had to sell some stuff to fund a beautiful Wacker I "needed", some of the razors was hard to part with, and especially the Hamburg Ring. Hope you get to enjoy them as much as I did

So in essence...I already paid for that razor LOL!

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Weren't you trying to sell this blade Zephyr? It sure is a beauty. Use this pic next time and I bet she sells in 5 minutes!

No way I'm selling her!
I just bought her from Seraphim at B&B, but I sold a Joh.Engström Frameback in wooden scales, it might be the one your thinking of?

Originally Posted by tumtatty

I'll buy her when you get sick of her and toss her out like you did the Hamburg Ring and Bengall I bought from you earlier

LOL, I'm afraid you will have to wait a long time for that to happen I had to sell some stuff to fund a beautiful Wacker I "needed", some of the razors was hard to part with, and especially the Hamburg Ring. Hope you get to enjoy them as much as I did

Originally Posted by tumtatty

So in essence...I already paid for that razor LOL!

At least a part of it, about 1/3 I think

Originally Posted by tumtatty

I had a knock on my door and standing there were 2 young men whose fathers are friends of mine. These guys are both fresh out of college. I don't usually see these guys and I don't think they've ever been to the house and certainly not on their own. Well one of them speaks up and says that their fathers had told them about how I've become a straight razor shaver and they wanted to know if I'd teach them to shave like men!

So I walk them down to my office and show them my razor collection and the hones but that isn't enough for them so I end up going through the whole routine. I gotta say they were pretty damn impressed with the closeness of the shave.

I got to tell them about how we should celebrate each day as a gift from God and savor the moments rather than hurrying through them trying to get to the "next thing." At 40 I've been around the block enough to know that whatever is down there probably isn't going to be anymore satisfying than what they have right now. So instead of rushing your shave and using as many blades as possible, try slowing down and going back in time instead of forward.

I showed them how to strop and how to make lather (which blew them away). They smelled the MdC and eyes lit up!! I ended up using TOBS Eaton College but I lathered up and gave myself a good 3 pass shave (which was a bit odd feeling with 2 other guys standing with me in my small bathroom!) However I think I have at least one new convert! If only my day job was this easy

Thanks for sharing a nice story Tim, it's cool to hear about things like this. I think many is curious about straight shaving, but don't dare to take the plunge. A few friends and co workers have asked me to give them a shave, but they are afraid of trying themself.

Originally Posted by fyrfyter43

My first time posting in SOTD.
Today was a somber occasion. We recently lost my aunt to a very aggressive cancer. The memorial service was today...

My sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your aunt.

Welcome to the SOTD. It's great to have you here--even on such a somber occasion.

Take care.

Saturday

Razor: 6/8 ERN Crown & Sword
Brush: Kent LE
Soap: Penhaligon's English Fern (tallow)
A/S: Penhaligon's English Fern
Edt: Penhaligon's English Fern

Finally got around to cleaning my carcass up after several days without a shave, and way to long without a haircut.

I finally got around to honing a few razors that were in decent condition, so today two of them shared a shave.

Prep: hot shower and lingering lather while stropping
Strop: 15 chromium oxide pasted pressed wool, 25 webbing and 35 latigo
Brush: Rooney silvertip
Soap: Fitjar Lighthouse bay rum
Razors: Ern 1166 Crown and Sword and a Geo Wostenholm & Son Conqueror
Post: WitchHazel and Layrite to keep the haircut tight



This was my first shave with a razor other than a 5/8ths... What a great shave, the heavy ERN was great just cut through growth like it wasn't there and the Conqueror was a great as well, but loud.

Enjoy the weekend gentlemen, I'm going to check out the SOTD's that I have missed.

Cheers!

Originally Posted by fyrfyter43

My first time posting in SOTD.

Today was a somber occasion. We recently lost my aunt to a very aggressive cancer. The memorial service was today, so I wanted to look my best.

Welcome to SOTD brother, very sorry for your loss.
Grant

Incredible photographs gentlemen! Keep them coming!

Originally Posted by fyrfyter43

My first time posting in SOTD.

Today was a somber occasion. We recently lost my aunt to a very aggressive cancer. The memorial service was today, so I wanted to look my best.

A great 1st SOTD and having been through similar myself earlier this year I understand your sentiments. My sincere condolences to you and yours.

Originally Posted by fyrfyter43

My first time posting in SOTD.

Today was a somber occasion. We recently lost my aunt to a very aggressive cancer. The memorial service was today, so I wanted to look my best.

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Im sorry for your loss. Very hard to loose a family member. Moreso taken earlier because of cancer.