Thread: Sun July 10th - Sat July 17th

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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.

Yup! they don't understand the shave I had planned out for today!!!! (yes some days I plan them out!!!)

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

[Table]
Maxtom: 15/16" Max Sprecher, 1/4 Hollow Ground, French Point (w/ Makume Gane scales)

Results: Todays's shave was nothing short of PHENOMENAL. Even though I hadn't shaved since Friday, my beard looks like the Amazon jungle...I didn't realize that it was that bad until my own mother reprimanded me for looking like a terrorist (even my wife sided with her...who am I to argue with the bosses?). But she doesn't understand the Heavenly virtues associated with waiting for such a shave. And Rene: You are right, Tom's DE ain't gonna hack it...This is a job for a serious weed whacker and the only one capable of wiping this messy wiry disaster clean is the Maxtom. The Maxtom made this job look like a walk in the park...easy as pie (or is it cake?). BBS, super smooth and irritation free in 3 passes

GGGRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! Huge Maxterpiece!!! Damm you Robert....

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)
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.

Continued with WTG then XTG then ATG. Jobs a good one.

Hope you all enjoyed your Sunday.

OOPS!!!!! That will wake you up in the morning!!!! Uhm, I think I see blood, From where? Oh crap!!!

Originally Posted by Coloradoveto

My first SOTD post. Very exciting!

Welcome!! It's kind of like the first time!!! Scared and excited at the same time. There will never be another!!!!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Firstly, I would like to complement each and every post today! I am always amazed at the dedication and talent the men on this forum possess. The inventiveness and props sometimes used are truly candy for the soul. Thanks!

Late shave today, but no disappointments! 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! Slightly audible and cut smooth and sure along the entire length of the blade. I now know what it would be like to have one brand new back in the day!

The quality of the restore shows in the ease of the hone!!!! Awesome!

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

Where ya going Bill? CCC, Or JRTC?

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Where ya going Bill? CCC, Or JRTC?

Neither, ILE at Ft. McCoy...

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Neither, ILE at Ft. McCoy...

Yuk! O3 or O4? You can have it! CCC was much more fun!

Originally Posted by Coloradoveto

My first SOTD post. Very exciting!

Welcome to the club! Hopefully it won't be your last

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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

Thanks, Robert, Don't despair! LOOOOOOL! 6/8ths is a great size! You can actually see your face as you shave!

Prep: hot water
Soap: AOS sandalwood
Brush: Pure Badger AOS
Razor: NEW Edwin Jagger 89L DE with Derby blade
Alum Block
Balm: Shave Butter

Well, this is to new beginnings. It was my first shave with a DE, thanks to Obie for the blade. Did I mention that he gave me the personal tour of his shave den? Oh yes ...

BBS. That's all I can really say. This shaving experience opened my eyes anew. I didn't know I could get such a wonderful shave with a DE. My skin was relatively accustomed to the sharpness, but my angle is lacking, obviously, for the first shave. Really, I don't know what to say. It was a fantastic experience.

Did I mention I met Obie, today? He gave me a tour of his soap collection. Holy crap. Also, got to touch/feel/smell/lather some MdC today....can't wait until mine comes in.

P.S. DE aren't forgiving of moles like my straights are.

Prep: Oil cleansing method then Hot shower
Brush: DIY long handle with black badger knot (can't remember the size of the knot, I'll have to ask Gerrit since he gave it to me...many thanks)
Cream: Alraz-Bodega with a dollop of Escential lotions and oils shea butter brushless shave cream
Scuttle: SRD-Mother earth with ice water
Razor: 6/8 round point James Barber-Sheffield "The Favorite"
Strop: 2" Ruprazor Paladin 20/40
Aftershave lotion: Honey bee gardens-Bay Rum

Pretty decent shave all in all. Honed the razor this afternoon but still needs a little work on the toe so later this week I'll sit back down with her and see if I can get that issue straightened out.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

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

Hehehehe

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

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

Wasn't he a mentor already? God help us all, LOOOOOOL. Congrats B.

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Razor: 1920's Wilbert Army Special 11/16 Honed By LarryA, restored by me!!
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!!

Mike,
That sure sounds like a Zen-like shave. The ultimate. It's not the destination (e.g., BBS) that counts but the journey and how we get there. Well done with this fabulous razor. Great restore too btw

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

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.

Nice "gifted" stuff Dylan. I wish I had friends like that. I love that CL razor

Originally Posted by Blix

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.

Amund,
Be careful of the rust my friend. I didn't know GD were notoriously bad about rusting this quickly.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Yup! they don't understand the shave I had planned out for today!!!! (yes some days I plan them out!!!)

They sure don't. Hope it wasn't too bad Paul

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

GGGRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! Huge Maxterpiece!!! Damm you Robert....

Sorry brother, but it was the only choice I had. Don't worry, when you get yours, you'll get the chance to flaunt it in front of the world, LOL

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Where ya going Bill? CCC, Or JRTC?

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Neither, ILE at Ft. McCoy...

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Yuk! O3 or O4? You can have it! CCC was much more fun!

I'll just head down to my local YMCA, for some WATG or some SITP, LOOOOOOL. You guys are not the only ones who know code, LOL

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Thanks, Robert, Don't despair! LOOOOOOL! 6/8ths is a great size! You can actually see your face as you shave!

That shiny eh?

Originally Posted by DerekC

Well, this is to new beginnings. It was my first shave with a DE, thanks to Obie for the blade. Did I mention that he gave me the personal tour of his shave den? Oh yes

Did I mention I met Obie, today? He gave me a tour of his soap collection. Holy crap. Also, got to touch/feel/smell/lather some MdC today....can't wait until mine comes in.

Derek,
What a day this must have been. Obie is one of the gentlest and nicest gentlemen you will ever meet. He is a true mentor. Well done with the DE buddy. So, he got you hooked on MdC too, eh? Man...if soap was ever illegal, we'd all be arrested for soap dealing, LOOOOOOOL. Obie would be the ringmaster, LOOOOL.

Originally Posted by hornm

Brush: DIY long handle with black badger knot (can't remember the size of the knot, I'll have to ask Gerrit since he gave it to me...many thanks)
Cream: Alraz-Bodega with a dollop of Escential lotions and oils shea butter brushless shave cream
Scuttle: SRD-Mother earth with ice water
Razor: 6/8 round point James Barber-Sheffield "The Favorite"

Pretty decent shave all in all. Honed the razor this afternoon but still needs a little work on the toe so later this week I'll sit back down with her and see if I can get that issue straightened out.

Hey Hornm,
It is such a nice surprise seeing you back on SOTD. Great gear and shave. I bet that Sheffield will take on a keen edge once you give her some TLC. Well done

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Thank you Julian

My pleasure..Fabulous razor....

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Hey Julian,
I never tire of the Faultless.

My go to guys are.

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.

I stayed close to the Faultless this first 30 days of Straight shaving to minimize variables..Today it paid off with the best shave so far..

Thanks for the recommendations..

I'm just down the hill by the sea, in your little sister city, San Diego..I would love to join the meetup at your place..Just let me know when....

Best regards,

Julian