Thread: Sun July 17th - Sat July 23rd

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

I do apologize gentlemen. I just got home (1:40AM) from a very busy day. Tomorrow will be a repeat of today.

Persevere my friend..Thanks for another terrific SOTD....

Gentlemen,
Some amazingly fantastic shaves today.

Originally Posted by jss

Persevere my friend..Thanks for another terrific SOTD....

Thank you Julian,
Looks like I may live to see another day after all.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

With all that lounging poolside and burning fine stogies, I complete forgot about my weekend haircut. No worries though, dome and face are CBS to start the week. Don't know about you fellas but frankly I could stand a couple more days off.

GI,
Sounds like you're having a wonderful loooong weekend. Especially if you forgot the haircut. Great shave today

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Atkinson, The Favorite
Very nice shave even though I got two minor nicks, in each ear

Mikael,
Sorry about the nicks...at least, they are symmetrical (equal opportunity side nicker you). Love that Atkinson

Originally Posted by sharp

Razor: E. Barnes & Sons “Unique & inimitable”

Glenn,
That Barnes is certainly one unique razor. Love the tip link.

Originally Posted by Blix

You don't have to apologize for being busy Robert, that's life sometimes!
I haven't mentioned it, but those beautiful Japanese (folding) straights you have posted in SOTD made me jump on an NOS Japanese straight on eBay the other day...

Thank you buddy and congrats on the Japanese straight. Can't wait 'til you feature her soon. Which did you get (if you don't mind me asking)?

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Result: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Bill,
Exactly what I was thinking...Pulled the words right out of my mouth buddy, LOOOOL. beautiful Revisor and amazing shot today

Originally Posted by str8fencer

A rainy day in Oslo today. A great shave helps
Razor: Wada & Butler, 5/8 sheffield wedge
Notes: A lovely shave, I adore this razor.

Sten,
No one here will blame you for adoring this blade. She's quite the looker and if looks could kill, she wouldn't even have to touch your face for the whiskers to just fall and die. Well done. We could use some rain in SoCal...send some of it our way, will you?

Originally Posted by Blix

• Honing: 15 laps on a small CrOx balsa strop
• Razor: Gotta 120 6/8

Got a balsa strop in the mail today. Packed badly , so it was broken in half, but one part was still usable. It really did the trick, a fine edge became even better...

Man, that blows!!! Can you get a replacement because of the packing? That just breaks my heart, but congrats for making good use of it though. It is a marvelous piece of unassuming wood.

Originally Posted by jhenry

SS: Mama Bear’s “Lime Ice” Lime and Menthol
Astringent: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: Mama Bear’s Lime Ice”
AS: McLas “Mentholated” Bay Rum

Monroe,
That certainly looks to shape as one of the coooooooolest shaves this summer.

Originally Posted by thewatermark

SOAP: MWF
Nice shave today, took the DE out to give my straights a rest, and it was a pleasure to use. Also havent used MWF in awhile so took her out as well.

That's a nice "outside the box" shaving Matt. Great job

Originally Posted by Titivillus

Robert,

It has to be a very hard work to comment each post. Thanks to you for doing it everyday.

On the other hand, I want to congratulate you for a nice and clean picture (with a stunning straight razor that were produced, years ago, at about 50 miles from my home).

Thank you Antoni...So, now we all know where to crash when we come to within 50 miles of Filis legendary homeland, LOOOOL.

Originally Posted by Teiste

Monday
eshu SC/Merkur Progress with Treet Classic/Simpson Duke 2 brush/The Body Shop Maca Root Balsam

Nice soft- and hard-ware buddy

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: Wardrobe and Pearce 5/8 (thanks Mikael!)
Comments: Slimline razor makes a nice change from my other Sheffields, most of which are choppers...an idea for a new mini-collection !

Micahel,
Mikael is quite the "closet" enabler, LOOOOL. Congrats on scoring a nice piece of steel.

Originally Posted by Dunc

Continuing my adventure in honing and novel (to me... for the moment) widths I took up my Wester Bros White Eagle 4/8 Manganese Steel razor this AM...

Strop(s): CrOx Pressed wool (SRD) x 20, Webbing x 30 and Latigo (CS) x 50

Well... the result was a not too pleasant of a shave. I found, while sharp, the razor just didn't feel like it wanted to tackle my beard

The CS soap also has now totally lost my interest (thanks Fitjar )), the lather was good and thick but under the razor it felt sticky and didn't have the cushion I have become accustom to.

At least if I get all the mediocrity and frustration out of the way today the rest of the week has no choice but to be an improvement.

Ouuuch Dunc,
Looks like Murphy has targeted you for a visit this time. Seems like whatever you chose went wrong one way or another. As far as the razor, I am wondering if the edge rather than the blade may be at fault. Not sure what pressed wool is but if it's anything like wool felt, then it may be a bit too rough for the edge to be used with CrOx (just my 2 cents). I would suggest CroX on leather or balsa strop (very light touch). AMAZING results

I had heard a lot of folks complain abou teh CS soaps/cremes...They just don't seem to have the oomph so to speak.

I like the way you turn a negative experience into a positive outlook though...That's exactly how one should think about these things. Well done...My hat's off to you buddy

Originally Posted by Dunc

To the rest of the week gentlemen, I look forward more of your great SOTD posts.

As we will look forward to yours my friend.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Robert Williams Custom, 8/8" French tip in blond Horn
Soap/Cream: Czech & Speake 88 shaving soap
Results: The C&S was a nice addition to my shaving rotation! And the Neil Miller Cordovan Shell strop was just super. Very good craftmanship, and with a lovely draw

Wowww Birnando,
You got the C&S 88...How did you like it? Ain't the performance grand? Not crazy about scent yet (what about you?), although it is slowly growing on me. Glad you had a great time in RazorCon, but I agree nothing beats one's own shave den. +1 on Neil Miller.

Originally Posted by Coloradoveto

Boker Stainless 6/8

I'm really hitting my stride now. Almost no irritation or nicks, and I must say I'm pretty darn close to BBS. Awesome feeling!

Congratulations Veto...That's a great milestone and worth celebrating buddy. But, I must say, it still will get better. But, that would be another celebration yet. beautiful razor btw

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Quick shave using my Taylor's Eyewitness 1000 and Bath House Spanish Fig & Walnut. Great Lather. Wish the aroma was a bit stronger for my weak nose, but still excellent nonetheless!

Tim,
Awesome shot buddy. Trust me...that Spanish fig has a pretty strong scent. Don't worry, your olfactory sense will soon get 150% better and you'll be able to enjoy this in all her glory. It does have wonderful lather and cushion.

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Simple vacation shave today,
Razor: Boker King Kutter 5/8
Result: A very pleasant shave indeed, the Boker never fails, neither does La Toja

Hey Rune,
Great vacation shave buddy. Nice choice for a razor.

Originally Posted by Zephyr

With only my phone and a extremly poor internet connection it would take a tremeneous amount of time to comment, and even press the "like" button on every single amazing SOTD, so here's a big hail to all of you.

Thanks for sharing all these great shaves, keep up the good work!

Backatcha buddy

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Monday Night

Seehund 5/8 - Tabac - Omega 81052 - Alum - Gillette ASB - C&E West Indian Lime Cologne
My 3 year anniversary of quitting smoking, so I thought it appropriate to use a soap which shares its name with the French word for tobacco!

Congrats on the 3 year milestone buddy. TABAC rules but TABACco does not

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

"New" Romo ----freshly acquired from Cedrick; Fantastic Blade!

Stupendous shot and shave Chris. That's a great looking blade (congratulations) and Cedrick (aka, Smythe, right?) is a gentleman to deal with.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Thank you buddy and congrats on the Japanese straight. Can't wait 'til you feature her soon. Which did you get (if you don't mind me asking)?

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


By blix72 at 2011-07-15

Colorado/Evening/Puma 'My Darling' (Thanks Glen!)/Silvertip/Old Spice AS/Tend Skin/Gillette AS Balm Sensitive Skin/Big Daddy/Olive Oil and Glycerine

The shave tonight had special meaning to me. This is the Puma I damaged during restoration. Glen was able to get the chips out and honed her up to a beautiful shaver.

All Old Spice scents, starting with my vintage old spice soap with glycerine. 2 Passes and WOW!!! Followed by Gillette sensitive skin balm. Finished with Vintage Old Spice AS.

Magnificent. Even had I gotten a terrible shave, I would have loved every minute of it. As it was, what a shaver. I can't say thank you enough times to Glen.

Enjoy!!

Mike

Sorry I missed the get together. Had o run to the airport.

The shave tonight had special meaning to me. This is the Puma I damaged during restoration. Glen was able to get the chips out and honed her up to a beautiful shaver.

All Old Spice scents, starting with my vintage old spice soap with glycerine. 2 Passes and WOW!!! Followed by Gillette sensitive skin balm. Finished with Vintage Old Spice AS.

Magnificent. Even had I gotten a terrible shave, I would have loved every minute of it. As it was, what a shaver. I can't say thank you enough times to Glen.

Enjoy!!

Mike

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Originally Posted by Blix

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

Oh my...She's quite beautiful. What a score Amund

Originally Posted by mjhammer

The shave tonight had special meaning to me. This is the Puma I damaged during restoration. Glen was able to get the chips out and honed her up to a beautiful shaver.

All Old Spice scents, starting with my vintage old spice soap with glycerine.

Mike,
What a nice save by Glen. Great shave too. I can certainly understand why you feel the way you do. Well done

Originally Posted by Dunc

The Wool (SRD rock hard wool) has been treating me well thus far and seems to really finish up an edge. I imagine that a quick step back to the hones is all that is really needed, and perhaps a little more experience, that was my first shave with a 4/8's and my touch was likely off (especially in the spots where my touch is less consistent usually) and a few more shaves are all that is required.

Sounds like a 1st rate plan.

Originally Posted by eTom

razor: Revisor

What a nice sexy shoulderless Revisor Tom...Wowwww.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Thanks Robert! I was actually trying to emulate your shots!
Hopefully the nose will regain it's former prowess!!!

I am humbled my friend. Thank you for the compliment and +1 on regaining your sense of smell

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

my lovely Wife as a few well deserved days off this week, so we are off to the big city for a spot of retail therapy.

Oh brother...That sounds very dangerous, LOOOOL. Enjoy it Jamie

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: 6/8" Thiers Issard Le Canadien Carbonsong C135, Round Point, Fully Hollow Ground

Béla,
Gorgeous TI my friend. These C135 steels lead to some of the most amazing edges

Originally Posted by Mikael

No shave today ... I´m as chocked as you guys:

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

Originally Posted by rum

Still not back home, but thought I'd drop you a quick line to see how everyone is.

Rum,
Forget the shave man...Great to hear that your Mediterranean vacation is treating you very well. Enjoy your time and looking forward to your comeback soon.

Originally Posted by baldy

Result: This was a phenomenal shave, I'm smoother than a baby's butt, with zero irritation.

Grant,
Now, that's what it's all about. Beautiful shave from A to Z. Congrats mate. I know the feeling and it feels great indeed.

Originally Posted by sharp

Cream: Custom Bay & Vetiver Bomb
Razor: D.C. Halsted Wedge
Result: An effortless shave from the D.C. Halsted this morning.

Glenn,
It sounds like you, much like Grant, also had a phenomenal shave. Well done buddy

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Razor: F.W. Söderén & Co, 7/8 frameback

Sten,
That is one sweet looking frameback. Simply beautiful

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

A European Affair

Bill,
I love these types of affairs. Nice shave buddy. Hope they're treating you right so far.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Bad stash day today. It didn't want to cooperate with the wax so I decided just brush it out and call it good. My stash now has that feathered, Farrah Fawcet, 1970's look.

I never thought this would be even possible with stashes, LOL. Great shave though

Originally Posted by jhenry

SS: MDC
EDC: MDC “Eau De Candre “Vetvyer”
Result: Another quick, close and comfortable shave… MDC Vetvyer is divine!

Amen brother. Great stuff indeed

Originally Posted by jhenry

Indeed Robert. Mama Bear's Lime Ice shaving soap and aftershave balm is one of the most refreshing combinations I have ever tried. They have a nice menthol kick.

I highly recommend both of them.

Thanks Monroe

Originally Posted by Blix

• Razor: Iwate Hirade 6/8
• Honing: Chosera 1k, Shapton 2-4-6-8-16k, 20 laps CrOx on balsa.

Result: This Japanese straight came out AMAZING! A 100% eBay gamble, never heard about the brand before. Really really smooth, yet deadly sharp, I'm pretty much blown away..

Awesome Amund. Great honing regimen on a great razor. I believe that Japanese razors are rarely a gamble. All of the ones I have seen or tried or own are fantastic indeed. These guys know what they're doing. The funny thing is the men don't carry a lot of hair to shave, but they make amazing tools to deal with the problem.

Pre-Shave: A long cold shower after training today

Brush: Plisson HMW #16

Razor:Filarmonica EPBD #14

Strop: Neil Miller Cordovan Shell

Soap/Cream:Floris Elite shaving soap

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White

Astringent: Alum

After shave Balm: Floris Elite ASB

EdT: Floris Elite

Results: This is what shaving is all about. Perfect! In every way, perfect!

******************************



Have a great evening guys

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor:Filarmonica EPBD #14
Soap/Cream:Floris Elite shaving soap
After shave Balm: Floris Elite ASB
EdT: Floris Elite
Results: This is what shaving is all about. Perfect! In every way, perfect!

Well done Birnando. I love that setup. Floris is one brand that doesn't seem to get a lot of love...Great stuff

Originally Posted by Birnando

I actually loved it immediately.
I brought my wife with me when testing it, and I got a smile and a thumbs up. That sealed it
The soap performed superbly, very fine products indeed! IMO!

Good to know buddy...Our significant other's opinion is just as important as ours.

Originally Posted by Theseus

No pic today due to the fact that my computer is a piece of junk.

Razor: Wade & Butcher "The Celebrated Hollow Ground"
Result: Nothing to say about the W&B except "WOW!!!".

T.,
Sorry to hear about the computer issues, but at least your shave was spectacular, especially with this piece of wonderful steel. Congrats on making up the frustration with this wonderful shave.

Originally Posted by newb

Wilkinson Sword 7 day set

Not a bad maiden voyage today with the old Wilkinson.

David,
Congratulations on this fantastic voyage with the Wilkinson...sorry for the tugging though, but nothing that cannot be rectified on the hones.

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: Buddel 6/8 Sumingashi steel, camel bone scales
Comments: I love this razor!

Micahel,
What's there not to love...She is a beauty. Congrats on a fabulous add to the collection

Originally Posted by Bengkia369

...

Bengkia,
Love the handle on that brush. Great shave too

Originally Posted by Teiste

Martes
Vie LOng 16505 brush/eshu SC/Merkur Progress with Treet Classic/Weleda Lotion

Fabulous & crisp shot Teiste. Love the setup

Originally Posted by Coloradoveto

Zaliel Cutlery Solingen blade

Not too bad. Used my own honed blade today. No question my SRD boker is sharper and smoother, but I'm getting better. I read that it takes 100 laps on the Chinese 12000 before paste and strop. I only did about 20. Back to the hones!

Veto,
There is a certain satisfaction that one gets from shaving with an instrument of his own honing. Congrats...Before you know it, your edges will be indistinguishable from that of the Boker's. Keep at it.

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Razor: Wacker jungmeister 15/16

A gorgeous Wacker for sure...Well done Kalerolf. 4 day growth is no match for this razor.

Originally Posted by Mikael

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

Can you share that software? I need it to see something other than my ugly mug in the AM (it's literally scares me half to death), LOOOOOL

Originally Posted by DOOM

It was my first time with Japanese straight and they are amazing shaver!!!

+1...FANTASTIC in every regard

Originally Posted by Batmang

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.

Nathan,
It's always a pleasure seeing your post, but I am sorry that it reflected your discontent with the Lavanda (never tried it myself)...At least the blade more than made up for the lack of acceptable lather...I can only imagine what the shave would have been with a great lather. next time brother, next time.

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 always assumed my beard would like wedges, but I think the more hollow the blade, the happier my skin it seems.

Wowww Tim,
What a nice score. Congrats buddy. I think she looks gorgeous. I am in love with Bangall...The one I got from max sold me on it (never really gave it a second look until I tried, then I was hooked). Congrats on the honing as well. As far as wedge vs hollow, I found that as technique improved, grind mattered less and less. I actually prefer hollows too, but enjoy a wedge once in awhile (especially on heavy growth days)

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Joseph Elliot Wedge

Nice JE wedge Nic. It seems like Tom (aka, eTom) has Yoda supervising his shaves, Mikael has the salamander and you have this Chinese statue watching over yours, LOL. I like it. Well done

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Nancy Boy Cucumber SC/Glycerine
Robert Williams 1/4 hollow Damascus in Ivory

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

Jeff,
Beautiful "lineup" of wonderful shave gear. Love the RW Damascus steel. +1 on Nancy Boy

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

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.

Sten (ooops, I mean Paul),
Better late than never buddy. Great show today too with that Timor. AK reformulated this creme from tube to tub version and apparently the latter is significantly better in performance than the tube. I would love to hear your experiences with yours down the line. I have the tub version and love it. One of the best top 5 cremes out there for sure.

Gentlemen,
As always, I LOOOOOVE your posts

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