Thread: Sun July 17th - Sat July 23rd

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: 15/16" Ernst Klopp "Spezial" worked back spine, Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point
Results: I got this Klopp a couple of months back as an impulse purchase and she turned out to be more than meets the eye I really love this razor especially at the price I snatched her from the Bay). I have not seen any other "Spezial" razors yet (so, this may be a rare breed). Heft is on the heavy side (~twice that of a similar sized blade) and the edge amazingly sharp and smooth

Congratulations on such a sweet razor at a good price. She's a good looker, and I like a heavy blade personally.
And thanks for making SOTD such a friendly and hospitable place with all your comments Robert, we all appreciate it.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Razor:Bengall near wedge with horn scales
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 like it, that Bengall has a tonne of character.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Well today was a busy day. My daughter has been bugging me for a dog. I have been reluctant for a long time. I decided she is getting older and will place the responsibility on her for the care of the dog. So we had to run around to get what we need for him. He is a cute little dog. Half shih tzu and half terrier. So i call him a little shiter. LOL!

Cute dog Rene, I'm sure he and your daughter will be best friends for years.
Sounds like that razor shaves as good as it looks, very nice.

Originally Posted by sharp

Today is day 3 in row for triple digit temperatures (couple that with high humidity and it's hard to even breathe)

Wow sounds nasty. Right now I cant wait for summer though, I'm freezing my butt of down here.

No shave for me tonight, last nights shave was just too good.
Thanks for all the great posts boys.
Grant

Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Texas Shumate
Brush: Omega Boar
Cream: C.O. Bigelow
AS: Clubman Bay Rum
Finish: Pinaud Lime Sec, Firehouse Wacky Tacky

Absolutely love this combination of cream, AS, and Finish. Three passes rendered a CBS shave. Didn't really have time for a Hollywood shave this morning but hey, sometimes you gotta stop and smell the roses. In this case they smelled like bay rum and lime

I'm giving my face and beard a brief respite from the blade so...

No Shave Today...

Midweek, my vacation is dwindling

Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Frank Shaving Finest Badger
Soap: Palmolive tallow based stick / Palmolive shave cream / glycerine
Razor: Marsh Borthers Roxo, Pond Works, Sheffield England, 4/8 half hollow
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: Bay Rum
Notes: Slow and relaxing shave, I've been working on improving my technique lately and it's been rewarding. Smooth BBS.



I just love to see all your posts guys, keep them coming

No Shave today....had to get an early start

Originally Posted by sharp

Today is day 3 in row for triple digit temperatures (couple that with high humidity and it's hard to even breathe) and the perfect opportunity to cool off with the “First Frost” cream and “Mentha” ASB. The Henckels delivered a superb shave and I'm feeling cool as ice. Time to venture out into the “air you can wear”.

Have a grand Wednesday gentlemen!

Glenn

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I know the feeling. We have been having high temps. Not 3 dig yet that is for friday. Feels like im walking through water!

LOL It has been there for months for us. Add Houston humidity also!

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 24mm Thäter Silvertip Badger (Olive Wood handle)

Razor: 6/8" J.R. Torrey Frameback

Strop: 35/65 (Torolf linen/Ambrose Horse Hide Clásico leather)

Überlather: Institut Karité Shave Creme + Institut Karité Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS

Cologne: Creed "Original Santal" EdT

Results: Some time ago, I had decided to sell this Torrey, but I must confess that I have more of an emotional attachment to her than I had originally thought. Despite the fact that she was misbehaving at times and a PITA on the stones, she's definitely a keeper. I finally found her ideal sweet spot and she has become an exceptional shaver since. Last night, I took her to my leather/CrOx strop for a couple of laps and this morning, her edge was more than ready for action. The Institut Karité uber was a great complement to the Torrey. Together, they performed marvelously. CBS and super smooooooooth for the face and now, I am ready for action.

Have a SPECTACULAR Wednesday guys.

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Cheers,
Robert

Pre-Shave: A cold shower, warm here today!

Brush: Simpson Polo 12, Super Badger

Razor: Joe Chandler Custom, 6/8" Spanish point in Horn scales

Strop: Kanayama #90000, tri strop

Soap/Cream:L'occitane Cade Shaving Soap

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White

Astringent: Thayer's Medicated Super Hazel

After shave Balm: L'Occitane Cade.

EdT: Penhaligon's Sartorial

Results: A very fine shave, I love the Sartorial from Penhaligon's. The JC is a solid performer

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Originally Posted by Birnando

[Table]
Razor: Joe Chandler Custom, 6/8" Spanish point in Horn scales

Thats a realy nice razor that you have there.

Wednesday 7/20/11

A. Feist Luna Deluxe 6/8 (in honor of Apollo 11 landing)
Semogue 1305
Prairie Creations Mayan Magic ss
Thayers Cucumber WH w/ aloe
444 a/s balm
Eau Sauvage Edt

Great lather from the Mayan Magic combined with the Lunawerk blade equals one terrific shave. It's hard to believe that 42 years ago I was glued to the TV with my parents watching a man take one giant leap for mankind. So much has changed...and today will be better than yesterday.