Thread: Sun July 17th - Sat July 23rd

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!

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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

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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