Thread: Sun July 10th - Sat July 17th

• Pre: Shower and Proraso green
• Brush: TGN 2-band (extra hair)
• Soap: La Toja Manatiales
• Razor: 6/8 Gotta 120
• Hone: The "C12K"
• Strop: Illinois 827 50/100 linen/leather
• Post: Alum, Floid Suave

By blix72 at 2011-07-15



Just got this C12K delivered from Poland today, after a 90 minute session with the DMT8C to get it flat, and some polishing with 400-1200 wet/dry-paper and BBW I did the Gotta on it.
Started with slurry , diluted every 5-6 strokes, combo of regular strokes and X-strokes, finished with on clear water.
I might have lucked out a got a really nice stone, the shave off it was really nice and smooth, and sharp enough for effortless ATG. Pretty impressed with it!

Pre-Shave: Hot shower & L'ccitane Face Wash

Brush: Simpson Chubby 1 Best

Razor:Filarmonica DT 13

Honing Regimen: Unknown, but I managed to ding the edge a while ago and fixed it with my La Grise Coti

Strop: 30/60 Neil Miller Linen/Legion Kangaroo

Soap/Cream: Irisch Moos

After shave: Irisch Moos

Results: Four days since last shave , spent a couple days in the woods with my family and didn't bring any gear. Haven't had that much beard in almost a year, but man it was a great shaveThe Filarmonica chopped down the stubbles like a harvester cutting grains, two passes WTG/XTG on face and WTG/ATG on neck with a small touch up on the chin equals a perfect DFS shave (I selldom go for BBS). And the Irisch Moos Splash was the perfect finish to the shave. Got this bottle from a friend in Germany earlier this week (Thanks Erwin), and had a first go on it today, wonderful stuff, and as a bonus SWMBO loved the scent aswell, could it possibly be any better?

Have a wonderful friday guys!

Friday
Morris and Forndran brush/Muhle R41 with Treet Classic/Loccitane Cade SSWeleda Balsam

Anthony Logistics pre-shave oil-peppermint/rosemary
Wolfius 6/8
Chubby 2 Brush
Superlather-Jack Black Soap/Erasmic SC
Alcolado Glacial Splash

-just got the Jack Black soap yesterday. It's got peppermint/rosemary but there is not real menthol/peppermint freeze. The lather just does not last long enough for a straight-adding the Erasmic fixed that. I'll keep playing around with it, perhaps it takes a unique water/soap ratio.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

I always say that it's important to have; (1) a doctor, (2) a dentist, (3) a lawyer, and (4) and accountant in one's life. Looks like you are covered Jeff.

Nephew is a Doctor
Uncle is a Dentist
Wife is an Accontant
No lawyers in the family, but I think my youngin is leaning that way.


I hope you enjoyed the Cade as much as I did. The aroma is delightful.

PREP: Hot shower

RAZOR: Case Temperite

BRUSH: Omega Boar

SOAP: QED Sandalwood

ASB: Skinfood Sandalwood

EDT: Elizabeth Arden Sandalwood

RESULTS: 1 PASS TO BABY SMOOTH

Nice shave today, just a quick 1 pass is all i really needed, the Omega Boar is brand new so I still need to break it in , but it is awesome when lathering up this QED Sandalwood. End the shave with some Elizabeth Arden and I am ready for a busy friday

Have a great Friday guys !!!!

Late post today...

Prep: Hot shower – followed by Vitos pre-post-shave cream
SC: Penhaligon’s “Blenheim Bouquet”
Brush: Rooney 3-2 faux Horn “Silvertip Badger”
Razor: EJ Chatsworth w/ Wilkinson Sword Stainless blade
Astringent: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel
ASB: GFT “Coral” Skin Food
EDT: Penhaligon’s “Blenheim Bouquet”
Result: Oh sooo quick…Oh sooo close…Oh sooo smooth…

Originally Posted by dslazar9

Wolfius 6/8

Magnificent.

Originally Posted by Maximilian

Magnificent.

+1 Bravo!!

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

No wonder Max is so busy!!!! LMAO

LOOOOOOOL.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

On the road for the Army so see you all on Monday!!! Have a safe weekend!!!!!

Be safe Paul. See ya on Monday

Originally Posted by du212

Yes I'm back to the forum, Don't miss me, baby, I'm yours LOOOOOL : Glad you liked the pic.

Glad to have you back José. I LOVE your picts. What's there not to like?

Originally Posted by du212

Seriously Robert I missed you, happy to be among my shaving brothers again

Thank you brother. We're all happy to have you back too

Originally Posted by du212

Robert you shoud have serious problems to choose a maxterpiece in every shave....sweet razor

Tell me about it José, LOL.

Originally Posted by Theseus

Razor:Utica Cutlery Co. Helma 88
Cream:Erasmic
Result:Another new cream for me and another winner in my book. The lather and the scent reminds me of Barbasol quite a bit. Throw in another great shave from the Helma and I'm ready for interview number two today.

Theseus,
Glad to learn that first 1st stage of interview was a total success. Good luck with stage 2. Great shave to kick start the day.

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Oh my Robert, there seems to be an awful lot of delectable fragrances in there. I have just finished blending up a few new scents for myself and still have them on my fingers and in my nose. Vetiver, tonka bean, oakmoss, amber - perhaps my all-time favourite fragrances. I shall have to check this one out!
PS! Although that razor needs no words at all, I can't help myself; It is stunning! I even adore those 3-color peens.

Sten,
Thank you for kind comment about the razor. The peens are two color (silver-ish and gold). The top layer of gold came off from too much rubbing/drying, LOOOL. As for teh Catalyst: I like it but not my favorite (like to use it once in a blue moon). I think it's got too much stuff for its own good and it becomes a "mish mesh" of scents. But I was in one of those "mish meshy" moods today anyways, LOOOOL.

Originally Posted by DOOM

Razor: KING heart Columbia 13/16
Result: first time with a Japanese razor and I love it. I bought it from Mainaman(Stefan) fully shave ready.

Dominic,
You have to be put under close watch buddy, LOL. You've been on an impressive buying binge, LOOOOL. FANTASTIC score my friend. Congrats.

Originally Posted by Theseus

Thank you all. Short second interview went well as did the testing phase of the process. Should hear back from them next week if I made it to the third and final interview.

Keeping fingers (and toes) crossed. Well done to make it this far buddy

Originally Posted by gugi

I haven't posted here in a while, so I figured it's time to
Razor: Joseph Rodgers - ivory/ivory tang
Picture of my summery drink, no.209 gin & Q tonic along with the razor. I thought the modern upscale version of a 19th century drink goes perfectly with the max-polished 19th century luxury razor.

Ivan,
That is one gorgeous JR I love the covered Ivory tang on her. What a beauty. The Puma wasn't enough, now you're taunting me with this one, LOL? Great matchup with the G&Q.

Originally Posted by Blix

• Hone: The "C12K"

Just got this C12K delivered from Poland today, after a 90 minute session with the DMT8C to get it flat. I might have lucked out a got a really nice stone, the shave off it was really nice and smooth, and sharp enough for effortless ATG. Pretty impressed with it!

Amund,
CONGRATULATIONS on this fabulous C12K. From what I hear, they are very much touch and go. You may have lucked out and gotten one of the great ones...but seriously, 90 minutes to get that darn thing flat? Holy cow man...Well done

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Razor:Filarmonica DT 13
Honing Regimen: Unknown, but I managed to ding the edge a while ago and fixed it with my La Grise Coti
Results: Four days since last shave , spent a couple days in the woods with my family and didn't bring any gear. Haven't had that much beard in almost a year, but man it was a great shaveThe Filarmonica chopped down the stubbles like a harvester cutting grains, two passes WTG/XTG on face and WTG/ATG on neck with a small touch up on the chin equals a perfect DFS shave

Rune,
Gorgeous Fili my friend. Sorry about the ding, but glad to hear it wasn't too big and you were able to get it out. Feels good to have that much stubble removed, eh?

Originally Posted by Teiste

Friday
Morris and Forndran brush/Loccitane Cade SS

L'Occitane + M&F = AWESOME TO GOODNESS!!!!! Great job Teiste

Originally Posted by dslazar9

Superlather-Jack Black Soap/Erasmic SC
-just got the Jack Black soap yesterday. The lather just does not last long enough for a straight-adding the Erasmic fixed that. I'll keep playing around with it, perhaps it takes a unique water/soap ratio.

I don't know about the JB soap, but the creme is excellent for sure (the Triple Supreme or whatever it is called). I am sure once you get the water/soap ratio down, it will be just as good as the creme too.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Nephew is a Doctor
Uncle is a Dentist
Wife is an Accontant
No lawyers in the family, but I think my youngin is leaning that way.

I hope you enjoyed the Cade as much as I did. The aroma is delightful.

Jeff,
You're 75% there buddy. I LOOOOVED the Cade shave. It was very delightful indeed. I regretted when the shave was over though

Originally Posted by thewatermark

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SOAP: QED Sandalwood
ASB: Skinfood Sandalwood
EDT: Elizabeth Arden Sandalwood

Matt,
Call me crazy, but I have a feeling that you like Sandalwood, LOOOOL. Great choice. I love QED's Sandalwood soap. Fantastic scent and performance

Originally Posted by jhenry

Result: Oh sooo quick…Oh sooo close…Oh sooo smooth…

Oohhh soooo nice Monroe. Love the setup and shave. Better late than never