Thread: Sun July 17th - Sat July 23rd

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 23mm Thäter Silvertip Badger (Olivewood handle)

Maxterpiece: 15/16" H. Böker #14 "Arbolito", Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point (Black Horn scales)

Honing (refresh) Regimen: 8 soft laps with CrOx Premium IV leather

Strop: 75 laps on Ambrose Horse Hide Clásico leather

Überlather: eShave "Almond" Shave Creme + Mama Bear "Almond" Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floid Italian Amber AS

After Shave Balm: eShave "Almond" ASB

Cologne: Creed "Tabarome" EdT

Results: Today's shave was one of those shaves where everything just simultaneously fell into place. If I were to deliberately plan it just as it was, it probably wouldn't have turned out as perfect. The Arbolito is one of my most cherished razors with one of the smoothest edges I have come to know and experience on a straight . I didn't know what to expect, but when I decided to take her to the CrOx/leather, I was pleasantly surprised to find significant improvement on an already fabulous edge. Gentlemen; consider the bar officially raised !! I am LOVING this "CrOx on leather" refreshment regime. It really does work wonders...well, at least on 2 razors, so we can't really make any definitive conclusions yet. The eShave/Mama Bear "Almond" combination is a potent concoction with inherent "mystical" powers. As the lather was forming, the den was slowly being enveloped with the intoxicating scent of this potion, transforming the atmosphere into the perfect "Zen Zone" . By the time this shave was over, my face was not only BBS, but also über-smooth with absolutely zero sign of irritation anywhere. It's as if it was a dream...Or was it ?

Have an AMAZING Sunday guys.

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Cheers,
Robert

Gentlemen,
What a FANTASTIC start to this new SOTD week. Well done

Originally Posted by Maximilian

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Brush: CVJ - 2 band 'Razor Pimp'
Summary: Yesterday I received a parcel and to my surprise when I opened it I found this gorgeous brush specially made for me. Not only was the brush a surprise but I have finally earned my new nickname .

Haaaa. That's too funny Max (sorry, Razor Pimp), LOOOOOOOL. Congrats on the new brush buddy.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

this setup always seems to be my bench mark shave, everything else must be judged against this shave.

Jamie,
Every one should have a benchmark shave against which to judge all other shaves. But one must keep in mind that this benchmark is fluid/dynamic and ever evolving. Great job buddy

Originally Posted by fonthunter

SOAP/CREAM: Castle Forbes Shaving Cream Levender Essential Oil
RAZOR: Dubl Duck Goldedge
AS: Castle Forbes Aftes shave Balm

Beautiful combination of products Béla

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Mutant #3 The Darkness
I'm really impressed with how this new razor honed up.

She's a beauty Grant. I really like how she came out.

Originally Posted by eTom

razor: H-Diamond

I always liked this Diamond Tom. She's quite the gem in your collection

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: Wellington
The razor of choice was the Wellignton( and as seeing as that was Max's choice as well, I think I made a good one ) this razor is such a great find, and one of my favorite shavers.

Great choice Matt, but I wonder if you and Max had a mind meld this AM, LOL

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: Klas Tornblum 5/8 (Neil Miller palmwood scales)

Michael,
I really like the pattern on those scales. beautiful work by Neil. Congrats

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razors: Les tres Croix
Wow, this blade is super thin (thinnest grind I´ve got) and super sharp/smooth and it´s just perfect!

Mikael,
You keep taunting me with this Les +++ Croix. I really love it. Great choice for today (or any day)

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Off to my niece's Christening, its nice to look and smell one's best on such occasions!

Congratulations on your niece's christening. A very special occasion indeed, which is reflected in this shave. Have fun

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Don't kid yourself, Max, you earned the nickname a long time ago (particularly with the way you've sent so many pleasure providing blades to Robert)! This is merely an acknowledgment of the nickname...

Very true...In fact, I know Max by this (and another) nickname, not his real name, LOOOOL. You don't really want to know my nickname (only Max knows it), LOOOOL.

Originally Posted by Titivillus

• TI Evidé Sonnant Extra 6/8"

Antoni,
This is a beautiful TI. I bet she delivered a wonderful shave too.

Originally Posted by eleblu05

razor: spike finished this razor up last week sanded and polished the blade honing was yellow coti green coti then finished on my shoubudani asagi kan talk about an invisiable edge this wedge razor honed with out tape barley has a bevel great shaver

Craig,
Sounds like one heck of a blade and shave. Well done

Originally Posted by jhenry

SS/SC: L’Occitane “Cade” + L’Occitane “Cade” = Superlather
Razor: 6/8” TI Sheffield "Silver Steel"
ASB: L’Occitane “Cade”
EDT: L’Occitane “L’Occitan”
Result: Silver Steel found. Beard vanquished--and the adventure in shaving continues…

Monroe,
I am officially requesting your nickname to change to "Indiana Jones" (it's fitting since you ike in Indiana too). I love this quest and this shave. L'Occitane rocks

Originally Posted by jss

Trumper's Violets/Rose SC/HS
D R Harris Pink A/S

Great software Julian. How do you like the Trumper's violet?

Originally Posted by Blix

• Shaving Soap: L'Occitane Cade

Another fantastic shave with the SS. Great "straight"!

Beautifully executed shave Amund. Hmmm...Today must be Cade day. I must have missed the memo, LOOL

Originally Posted by metalfab

Uber lather with glycerin and rose shave soap
Probably over did it with the rose today

Nice choice Jim...What kind of Rose shave soap and creme did you use? It certainly sounds divine. One can never OD with Rose, LOL.

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Razor: Le Hospital Bayle Annonay, 6/8 round point hollow
After Shave Splash: Fougere, house blend
Notes: Nice birthday shave, great lather and smooth blade. Going out for some food later.

Sten,
First and foremost: Happy Birthday buddy


Secondly: Beautiful razor
Thirdly: I am glad to see you experimenting with the Fougère (it is a great scent). How was the splash?

Razor:F.W. Engels Special
Pre-shave:Noxzema
Brush:Rooney pure badger
Cream:Godrej
AS:Thayers Lavender and Avon Spicy
Result:Yet another new cream for me. Great lather full of cushion and glide, wonderful old school barbershop scent and lanolin to leave the skin feeling like a million bucks. The Engels never leaves me with anything less than BBS. Need to run back to the antique store to get some more of this vintage Avon AS as I'm getting towards the bottom of this bottle. Great shaves everyone and have an awesome week.

Thank you Robert. I've been playing at making my own soaps and creams it just adds to the overall experiance of the STR8 hobby.
Jim

Shavemac '07 Forum Brush
Cade SS
Henckels 410
TM Artisan--Linen / Horsehide
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Have a Great Day!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

I am glad to see you experimenting with the Fougère (it is a great scent). How was the splash?

Robert,
Thank you The fougere is lovely. I make my own aftershaves, it's been years since I used a store bought one. This fougere is a blend of tonka, oakmoss and vetiver base, lavender, amyris and rose middle, and bergamot, tangerine and ylang ylang top. I am loving it. Since the fougeres is such a large and diverse group of male fragrances, I also have other varieties in developemt. A spicy one, with black pepper and cardamom, a woody one with rosewoods, myrrh and amyris, and and.. heh, I better stop - we're getting off course here

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Don't kid yourself, Max, you earned the nickname a long time ago (particularly with the way you've sent so many pleasure providing blades to Robert)! This is merely an acknowledgment of the nickname...

But, Bill, wouldn´t that make Robert his bitc... erhh, I mean razor whor... errhhh ... customer

Another nice Pimpterpiece Robert!
Great pic too !

Scuttle: Dirty Bird 1.5 filled with cold water (It's already 33c here this morning!)
Lather: Nancy Boy.
Brush: eShave Long-Handle Silvertip Shaving Brush.
Razor: Dubl Duck "GoldEdge" 5/8 round tip.
After: Floid Amber.

I acquired this razor froom our very own dllandry at the GTA meet this spring. First time I've had the pleasure of shaving with it - fantastic. He says he only takes it to the 8k. I was expecting a rougher shave, but it was smooth against my face...only needed two passes for my closest shave in months. Well done dllandry, well done! I love it!

Originally Posted by Theseus

Razor:F.W. Engels Special
Cream:Godrej
Result:Yet another new cream for me. Great lather full of cushion and glide, wonderful old school barbershop scent and lanolin to leave the skin feeling like a million bucks. The Engels never leaves me with anything less than BBS.

T.,
The Godrej is a fabulous creme indeed. For such a cheap creme, it certainly performs like a million bucks. Great choice. Love your Engels too

Originally Posted by metalfab

Thank you Robert. I've been playing at making my own soaps and creams it just adds to the overall experiance of the STR8 hobby.

You are quite the artisan soap maker Jim. The benefit is you can put in what you like (no junk)

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

Cade SS
Henckels 410

Chris,
It's always a nice treat to see you on SOTD brotha. Another Cade today? I am 100% sure I missed the memo now, LOL

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Robert,
Thank you The fougere is lovely. I make my own aftershaves, it's been years since I used a store bought one. This fougere is a blend of tonka, oakmoss and vetiver base, lavender, amyris and rose middle, and bergamot, tangerine and ylang ylang top. I am loving it. Since the fougeres is such a large and diverse group of male fragrances, I also have other varieties in developemt. A spicy one, with black pepper and cardamom, a woody one with rosewoods, myrrh and amyris, and and.. heh, I better stop - we're getting off course here

Oh my...that sounds delightfully fantastic Sten

Originally Posted by Mikael

But, Bill, wouldn´t that make Robert his bitc... erhh, I mean razor whor... errhhh ... customer

Hey there....

Originally Posted by thewatermark

Another nice Pimpterpiece Robert!
Great pic too !

Thanks Matt

Originally Posted by MWS

Lather: Nancy Boy.
Razor: Dubl Duck "GoldEdge" 5/8 round tip.
I acquired this razor froom our very own dllandry at the GTA meet this spring.

Congrats on a fabulous acquisitions. The DD are amongst some of the best shavers. NB is an awesome choice for lather today. Well done