Thread: Sun July 17th - Sat July 23rd

A nice smooth shave today. A beard from 4 days in no time from my face.
Prep: face wash
Stop: rolfcowhide
Soap: MB, Chypre Rose
Razor: Wacker jungmeister 15/16
Aftershave: not.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Mikael,
What is that thing, LOOOOL??!!! That is one funny looking dog (I think that's a dog, right?).

What are you talking about? It´s a new softwear that turns the screen into a mirror ... Lol I dunno, I´m as surprised as you, at the looks

Originally Posted by Blix

Here's what it looks like, should be here any day now

Blix, was that one sold on Ebay?? I bought one Japanese Parker and the seller had one exacly like the one you have. Nice razor!! It was my first time with Japanese straight and they are amazing shaver!!!

cheers
Doiminic

Tuesday 7/19/11

Cattaraugus Cutlery 5/8
Golden Nib Finest
Lavanda s/c
Thayers Cucumber WH w/ aloe
Speick a/s
Speick a/s balsam
Acqua di Selva cologne

I have tried the Lavanda twice since I bought it and both times I have had difficulty building a decent lather. I put more on the brush after my initial attempt was getting me nowhere and even then all I got was a small amount of passable lather. I am very disappointed as it is not cheap and it will likely go on the list for the inevitable den reduction sale that looms in my future. Otherwise, the Cattaraugus Cutlery blade gave me a very good shave as do most New York and Pennsylvania blades. It gives me great pleasure knowing that these vintage blades were made 60 to 75 miles away from here.

Pre-Shave: Hot Shower

Brush: Omega Pure Badger

Razor:Bengall near wedge with horn scales

Strop: SRD Linen and Red Latigo

Creme: UBERLATHER of MWF/TOBS Sandalwood/6 drops of Glycerine

Astringent Alum Bloc

After Shave: Nivea

Cologne: Trumpers Spanish Leather

Results: I spent several hours sanding the rust and grime off the blade of this ebay purchase. The blade isn't pretty but I got a nice, sharp edge on my Nortons last night. I got a BBS shave with no irritation after 3 passes. I wouldn't say she's perfect, but its my best effort yet with a wedge. I always assumed my beard would like wedges, but I think the more hollow the blade, the happier my skin it seems.

Tuesday Night

Joseph Elliot Wedge - NF2213 - Boots Cool Cologne Cream - Alum - Witch Hazel - Aquatonic AS


Very Nice!

Cool Shower tonight with Stephan's Rubbed into my beard
Warm Oil
Dirty Bird Scuttle
Nancy Boy Cucumber SC/Glycerine
New Forest Badger
Robert Williams 1/4 hollow Damascus in Ivory
SRD P1 Strop 100 laps
AOS Aluminum
Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum
Vaseline for men

For the second time in as many nights, I used this razor. The shave was impeccable. The Nancy Boy Cucumber provides a nice aroma while shaving and the Bay Rum always is nice. I never post the Vaseline for men but I have to say I end every shave and shower with the stuff. My skin just absorbs it quickly and it leaves a soothing feeling. I highly recommend it for the "finisher."

Enjoy the evening.

Originally Posted by baldy

Prep: Hot Shower/Hot Towel
Strop: Osgar restored vintage Shell Horse
Brush: Custom Silver-tip Badger
Soap: MDC
Razor: John Hassal 6/8 Near Wedge
Astringent: Thayer's Witch Hazel
Balm: Nivea Replenishing
A/S: David Craig Bay Rum
Tonight I was up against a substantial 2 1/2 day growth and this wedge is one of my favorites for such occasions. I decided to take my time and have a great shave, I did 3 very slow and precise passes.
Result: This was a phenomenal shave, I'm smoother than a baby's butt, with zero irritation.
Hope you all have equally great shaves today, and thanks for all the fantastic posts.

Grant

That's one of my favorites out of all your pics Grant! There's like 10 different "whites" in that shot.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

The blade isn't pretty

On the contrary - I find it ravishing. I absolutely love the patina on both the horn and the tail.

Acca Kappa 1869/La Toja-Timor 6/8-Franks Silvertip

DFS today. sorry I was late with the post but running around all day with life stuff! I'm still needing some more use with the Acca Kappa to see how I like it but the scent was different. Mossy addition to the La Toja.