Thread: Sun July 10th - Sat July 17th

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Thanks Robert

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.






Oooops

We call that making a razor shave ready.....

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

Originally Posted by Lynn

We call that making a razor shave ready.....

Sorry, I will remember that for the future

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 26mm Simpson "Chubby 2", 2-band Super Badger

Maxterpiece: 6/8" Cadman & Sons "Bengall", Full/Extra Hollow Ground, Spike Point (w/ genuine ivory scales)

Strop: 45/60 laps (Torolf linen / SRD Premium IV leather)

Überlather: Cyril Salter "Indian Sandalwood" Shave Creme + Czech & Speake "№88" + Glycerin

Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Truefitt & Hill "Spanish Leather" AS

Cologne: Penhaligon "Opus 1870" EdT

Results: Yesterday was Christmas all over again...I received this Bengall from Max totally decked out (re-pinned, polished...the whole nine yards) in genuine ivory scales . Being a Sheffield blade, I decided that an all English affair would be a fitting scenario for today's SOTD. The Simpson whipped up an überlicious lather out of the C&S: Flawless with fabulous glide, protection and cushion (after all it's tallow/lanolin-based) !!!! I love this soap. However, despite raving reviews, I find the scent to be just OK (Top notes: Bergamot/Geranium, Middle notes: Rose Otto/Cassie/Frangipani, Base notes: Vetiver/Sandalwood). The shave with this Bengall was simply EXTRAORDINARY . Just fabulous. I am speechless. Thank you Max .

Have a SUPER Tuesday Gentlemen.

Gentlemen,
I had all my comment gathered (almost to the end) when stupid Firefox crashed (earlier versions were more reliable...Hate this latest versions). No time to repost from scratch. So suffice it to say:

Fantastic gear today

Tuesday Morning
5 mile run
Hot Shower
AOS Pre shave oil
AOS unscented cream
AOS best badger brush
Zaliel rehoned and stroped razor (another antique store find)
Ruprazor Filly 25 Cro-ox, 25 Leather
Stypic, Alum, Thayers Aloe Witch Hazel
Lab Series Razor Burn Relief
AOS aftershave balm
Armani Aqua di Gio Cologne

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. No DE touch up. At times I even felt like I knew what I was doing. Gonna rest up the mug tomorrow I think, then I think it's time to pull out the Boker again to feel and compare a properly honed and sharpened razor to what I've been able to accomplish.

Driving up to Boulder for lunch time ride with my oldest friend. Beautiful day. Can't wait.

Cheers. Smooth Shaving Gentlemen!

Veto

12.07.

-Semogue 1305 Boar Brush
-Irisch Moos SC
-Wacker "Stosser" Mod.4 13/16 Wedge
-Osma alum
-Irisch Moos AS

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

Tried ARKO shave cream for the first time. Uber'd with AOS Sandalwood and glycerin. Came out fantastic. Made way too much, but that's ok. Gave me a good change to experiment with a new soap.

I'm loving this razor each time I use it. Still have the Derby blade in there. I want to perfect my technique before I switch to anything else. I want to be able to feel the actual difference and not wonder if it's moreso my technique than the blade.

• Pre-shave: Proraso Green as always.
• Brush: Semogue SOC
• Soap: Cella
• Razor: Feather Artist Club SS
• Blade: KAI Captian Titan Mild
• Scuttle: Schwarzweisskeramik XL
• Post-shave: Alum block and Clubman

By blix72 at 2011-07-12


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. The Feather SS is really nice, feels kinda like a wedge when it comes to (lack of) feedback, silent ninja shaver. And really smooth with those KAI blades. A really good shave today. Did WTG-XTG-ATG, no irritation.

Puma High Class 90 5/8-La Toja-Edwin Jagger Aloe Vera

Great shave and off to play working on restore's. Have a great Tues all!!!!