Thread: Sun July 17th - Sat July 23rd

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

New Forest 2201 | Custom Bomb | CV Maxjestrand | Alum | Sabon Aftershave Cream | Sigilli Athunis

Originally Posted by baldy

John Hassal 6/8 Near Wedge
I decided to take my time and have a great shave, I did 3 very slow and precise passes.
This was a phenomenal shave.

Nice one Grant....

Best regards,
Julian

Shaved at the Gym today...

Prep: Hot Shower
Brush: Omega Synthetic (46151)
Soap: Palmolive Shave Stick
Razor: Merkur HD
Blade: Super Iridum(1)
A/S: Pinaud Clubman
Balm: Nivea Sensitive ASB

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!

This is my 2nd time using this blade. Fromm 15/16. Saaweeeet Blade. 2 passes blew away the razors i have use reciently. BBS in 2 passes no need for a touch up. I may be so bold as to say she beat my Fili. If not atleast even tie.

Tony Miller strop
TGN 26mm
Spanish Fig & nutmeg + The shave den Monkey Farts
Fromm 15/16
WH
C&E Sandlewood

Prep: Hot Shower and hair conditioner
Soap: Truefitt & Hill Rose Shave Cream With 5 drops glycerine
Razor: 6/8 Genco Henry's XX
Brush: Pure Badger
Balm: Gillette Sensitive Skin
Cologne: Jordache Drakkar Noir

This was my first shave with my beautiful Henry's. Logistics honed her up for me at the meet up and she shaves so smooth, it's like shaving with a butter knife except the whiskers flee in fear!!!

T&H Rose was a wonderful scent, truly was rose too!! Smooth lather and a wonderful close shave. Gillette is becoming my favorite balm, always after Tend Skin. Followed by some Drakkar and my evening is set to go!!

Happy shaves!

M

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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.

I'm a Japanese straight razor fanboy from now on ! It was easy to hone, and shaved like nothing else, what's not to love?

Originally Posted by DOOM

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

Yeah from eBay, a Greek seller. Can't wait to shave with it again.!

Originally Posted by Fbones24

New Forest 2201 | Custom Bomb | CV Maxjestrand | Alum | Sabon Aftershave Cream | Sigilli Athunis

I love this Heljestrand Frank. Max did wonders with her

Originally Posted by Books

Shaved at the Gym today...

Did you get strange looks, LOOOL? At least it was with a DE. I wonder what reaction you'd elicit pulling out a straight razor?

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Half shih tzu and half terrier. So i call him a little shiter. LOL!

I would hate to see what you would name it if he was a bull dog/shih tzu mix (Bull Shit maybe, LOOOOOL)?

Congrats Rene...She finally worked her charm on you, eh? You're just powerless against women, LOOOL. I think you made the right choice buddy.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

This is my 2nd time using this blade. Fromm 15/16. Saaweeeet Blade. 2 passes blew away the razors i have use reciently. BBS in 2 passes no need for a touch up. I may be so bold as to say she beat my Fili. If not atleast even tie.

Fromm 15/16

Rene,
She's a beauty. If I recall, you got this Fromm from the same guy I got my Klopp. She beat your Fili????...Holy Cr*p. This has to be a first. I didn't think anything would beat a Fili.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

The shave den Monkey Farts

I wouldn't even venture to guess what your shave den smelled like, LOOOOOOL?

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Razor: 6/8 Genco Henry's XX

This was my first shave with my beautiful Henry's.

Mike,
What a treat. Congratulations buddy. use her in good health

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

I would hate to see what you would name it if he was a bull dog/shih tzu mix (Bull Shit maybe, LOOOOOL)?

Congrats Rene...She finally worked her charm on you, eh? You're just powerless against women, LOOOL. I think you made the right choice buddy.



Rene,
She's a beauty. If I recall, you got this Fromm from the same guy I got my Klopp. She beat your Fili????...Holy Cr*p. This has to be a first. I didn't think anything would beat a Fili.



I wouldn't even venture to guess what your shave den smelled like, LOOOOOOL?

Thank you Robert. Yes i could not resist the Fromm red head! Bull shit is a good name. Appropriate for some of the stuff i have to put up with.

Yes this was bought from the same guy on ebay. So glad they were not his size of choice.

I have to say it has been a VERY long time since 2 passes left nothing to touch up. Usually i have a little under the chin and jaw line. Ahhhhh!!!!!! Such a great feeling!

Oh yes the bathroom smelled like Farts. Monkey farts that is. Gassy little buggers!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Sten,
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.

LMAO Robert I'm gone for a weekend and I've turned into Sten again!!!!! No worries bud just pulling your chain!
On the AK, It came out like a gel. Definately did not look like any other creme I have used before. I'm going to try it again with just it to see what it does. I liked the scent it lended to the LT though.
Paul