Thread: Sun July 10th - Sat July 17th

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Welcome to the brotherhood! Great first post!

+1

Best regards,
Julian

While this isn't really my "SOTD" for today, I thought it would be fitting for me to post the modest travel kit I packed up for my two weeks of Army Reserve training upon which I started today...

These will be the blades, brushes and software I'll be relegated to for the next 14 days...

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

While this isn't really my "SOTD" for today, I thought it would be fitting for me to post the modest travel kit I packed up for my two weeks of Army Reserve training upon which I started today...

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These will be the blades, brushes and software I'll be relegated to for the next 14 days...

LOL! That is a sweet MODEST travel kit! Hope the 2 weeks go by fast for you.

Originally Posted by Coloradoveto

My first SOTD post. Very exciting!

Welcome!!!

Originally Posted by jhenry

Got a late start today, but needed a nice shave for a dinner engagement this evening with my better half. It's her birthday today.

Happy Birthday to the Mrs. Many more healthy ones!!


Easyace, sorry about the cut, hope it heals quickly.


Great Posts today, thanks to all.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Absolutely love the razor and the shave and the photo, if shaving became an Olympic sport, that shave would be one of the finalists. Superb Robert.

Thank you kindly my friend.

Originally Posted by jss

Very nice kit today Robert....

Thank you Julian

Originally Posted by Birnando

Ah, that's great. I will order up a puck for sure.
Thanks a lot for the tip mate

And to your shave today, that MaxTom makes me drool!!
I freely admit it, I am jealous

Fabulous and thank you buddy

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Dome and face are CBS, and I'm really digging this iced lime kinda thing happening.

Superb shave GI. Now, that's what I call enjoying the Florida life. Well done

Originally Posted by Maximilian

Indeed, Colleen met the man of her life (If I recall correctly), moved state and decided to spend some quality time with her new life. She might or might not start offering her products again later this year.

Hmmm...why not have both? business and man of her life, LOOOL? I guess love is blind

Originally Posted by easyace

Sunday, first day of my working week
Outside air temperature at 06:00 Hrs 41˚C (106˚F, in English money)
Razor: Dovo Flowing (SRD, superbly honed)

Shaved left side WTG, short hiatus (15 Mins) to staunch the blood flow on right middle finger, Razor bite (with aforementioned, superbly honed razor from SRD), when changing hands, still not fully awake.

Easyace,
Ouuuch, sorry for the blood letting in the finger. At least, you have 4 others to count on, LOOOL. But, a beautiful shave nonetheless. I loved it.

On the weather front, I do not (for a second) envy that "Hellish" temperature. But, hey, Qatar is no place for a flimsy California dude like me, LOOOOL...Although, I am trying to see how to establish contacts for some consulting/contract work in there in my field.

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Thanks Robert she does shave well but I could do with doing a bit more work on the toe as its not quite as good as the heal is. Professor Blighty (aka Martin) is a British artisan soap, aftershave and cologne maker who mostly sells on Ebay. The fragrance of this particular line is Japanese Magnolia Blossom, Wild Orchids, Gardenia, Jasmine & Blackberries. I got it from him in a trade for a Ever Ready 1914 SE on another forum before it was on general sale. My only criticism is that it needs a significantly drier brush than any other cream or soap I have so if I forget that at the start I end up with a sloppy lather or have to use loads of product.

Thank you for the info on the PB...That sounds like an intriguing scent for sure (as long as the lather performs) and I may (sometime in the future) check it out. have fun with the honing of the toe part of this beauty my friend. Time spent on these precious steels is certainly going to be rewarding at the end.

Originally Posted by kelebekcc

Very sharp photo and great shave Robert

Thank you my friend

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Congrats Robert! You might want to check the edge on you Maxtom. It prob looks like a hack saw blade after that shave! LOL!

Haaaaaaa. Thank you Rene. Believe it or not, I was worried and I did check, but judging from the smooth hacking and the lack of sound, she had no problems whatsoever. After checking under the loupe, she still seemed very smooth...The prep really softened the beard too (I would never expose any blade to the 3-4 day barbed wire...it is really rough).

Originally Posted by Coloradoveto

My first SOTD post. Very exciting!

Razor- Brand spanking new Boker SS with Olivewood scales, ordered, sharpended and honed by Lynn at SRD

Did ok with the straight today. Managed WTG on both cheeks and under the chin. Finished down the neck and near my goatee with my Merkur Long handled DE with Lord DE blade.

Welcome to the fold Coloradoveto. It's exciting having you here as well. Great job on the straight shave. You certainly did well with a professionally honed Boker. Looking forward to seeing more posts from you

Originally Posted by Teiste

Sunday

La Toja jabon/Simpson Wee Scot brush/Muhle R89 with Treet Classic/Every Man Jack Gel

Hey Teiste,
How do you like Treet blades? They're very much touch and go with me (well...at least whenever I use the DE). Some days excellent and some days nothing to write home about.

Originally Posted by du212

I have not clicked the "like" link, ... I have to click every post, glad to be with you again, sorry, I am in holidays, with my daughter, enjoying a week near the beach and some close friends. Great shaves BTW, and Robert I would want to see the "before&after" picture of your beard

Enjoy your holiday with your daughter my friend. Trust me, my beard is nothing special to look at. I certainly wouldn't waste taking any pictures of it (not to mention that doing so would probably make my wife believe that I have flipped, LOOOOL)

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

LOL! Same here but i really want to see what he did to the edge of the blade.

Seriously guys,
My beard was absolutely no match for this Maxtom (even though she had good help from the prep). Now, if I had water shaved, that may have been a different story, LOOOOL. Then again, I would never do anything that stupid or torturous, LOOL

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Some of you might have seen this old razor on restorations and I have given it a chance to perform this afternoon. Easiest hone job ever on an old Sheffie and left the 1000 in the water!

Tom,
You big tease. She is gorgeous. Only if she was bigger (sigh**). Great shave buddy. That's what I call a "Quality" Sunday shave

Originally Posted by jhenry

Got a late start today, but needed a nice shave for a dinner engagement this evening with my better half. It's her birthday today.

Forget the shave Monroe. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mrs. Monroe

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Great day so far. Flew my RC Planes today. Came home worked out to some P90X Yoga! Ahhhh! Then a nice shower and shave.

Diamond & Kabeso

****OH YEA! Its been atleast a week since i bought a razor! WOO HOO!!!!!!*****

What a day Rene. Very nice indeed. Great busy day. You're an animal with the P90X Yoga. I almost did that today but settled with Core Syn. Nice razors too. But there go my 1:15 odds I had going with Paul about your AD, LOOOOL.

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

What a Great Surprise! Got a Beau Brummel Wedge yesterday and had to trot the gentleman out! What a shave! I am so stoked this is my first wedge razor and it is a completely different "feel" from everything else. I'm thinking this will definitely be one of my favorites in the rotation.

Congratulations on scoring this beautiful BB wedge. I haven't heard of too many BB wedges, but this one sure sounds like she will keep you happy for a good long time. What can I say? Some wedges are made in Heaven. This BB may be one of those. use her in good health.

Originally Posted by jss

Thanks for the encouragement Robert..You guys must be a bit tired of the old "Faultless" by now..I ordered another razor nearly six weeks ago and there's no sign of it yet..I doubt customs would have it this long..I do have a vintage razor that needs restoration..If you have resto advice please send me a pm..I'm not able to do the job myself..

Hey Julian,
I never tire of the Faultless. You can use and feature her everyday and to me, it'll be like I am seeing it for the first time. The shave is not just about the razor, it's a "wholistic" experience which is more than just the sum of its parts. But, congrats on getting a new blade...hang tight, sometimes these things take a little while.

As far a resto advice, I am afraid that I am all thumbs. My go to guys are Max and Glen. Shoot them a PM and they will steer you in the right direction.

BTW: I see you're in SoCal...Wherebouts? I am in Los Angeles (Glendale). Next time we have a meetup at my place, you have an open invite to join if you wish.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

72 Fromm Special in Horn, Maxterpeice.

I love that Fromm Jeff. Welcome back from vacation. Hope you had a great relaxing time

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

While this isn't really my "SOTD" for today, I thought it would be fitting for me to post the modest travel kit I packed up for my two weeks of Army Reserve training upon which I started today

Modest??? You call this modest? This is top gear buddy. Your Army friends are going to be jealous for sure. Very good choices for sure. I love it.

Hey Robert I had no doubt Max's blade would handle your terrorist beard like a navy seal team storming in! LOL!

Originally Posted by Birnando

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.

Hey Bjoernar Congrats on becoming a Mentor! You did recieve the new car that come with the title. Right? LOL!

Location: Wheat Ridge, CO at the base of the Rockies
Razor: 1920's Wilbert Army Special 11/16 Honed By LarryA, restored by me!!
After Shave: Mennen Skin Bracer (Vintage, at least 20 years old)
Razor Burn Relief: Tend Skin
Brush: 22mm Silvertip in wood handle
Styptic: Hemo Stop Stick
Prep: Super Hot shower, with Olive Oil preshave Oil (Small Yellow Bottle)
Soap: Old Spice Vintage Original with 5 drops of Glycerin (small clear bottle)
Lather Mug: 7" Monster Apple Ceramic Lather Mug
Cologne: Ogallala Bay Rum Original Scent

Results: Holy cow, today was a wonderful, before dinner shave. While SWMBO and the Youngest were off at the Grocery store, I stole away for a shower and shave. It was long, hot, steamy and wonderful!! The shave wasn't as close as I would have liked, but then again it's my own fault because my technique is still improving. The only good thing about not getting a particularly BBS shave is that I get to do it again real soon!! I really don't mind a good DFS as long as I get to shave again tomorrow!!

Enjoy folks, some amazing razors and pictures!!!

Best always,

Mike

p.s. Oh yeah, the neosporin is just in case!!!!

The crazy thing about today's shave is that all of the stuff was gifted to me.

Most recently, Charlie sent me a razor in a wicked cool fitted box. My ex was kind enough to replace toilet brush. HeirKB sent me the Lucido from out in Cali. And Karen provided the suds.

• Pre: Proraso
• Shaving cream: Palmolive
• Strop: Illinois 827
• Razor: Gold Dollar!
• Scuttle: Schwarzweisskeramik XL
• Brush: Semogue SOC

By blix72 at 2011-07-10

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! But yeah, I got a decent shave from it.