Thread: Sun July 17th - Sat July 23rd

Prep:Hot Shower, Sandalwood & Vanilla Pre-shave oil
Scuttle:Dirty Bird Custom Double
Brush:TGN Premium Silvertip 22mm
Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle Strop
Cream: CarrieM's “First Frost”
Razor: Henckels 401
After shave: C.O. Bigelow “Mentha” ASB
EDT: Polo Blue


Result: 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

Razor: Le Grelot

Brush: Simpson Chubby 2

Superlather: Cade

Strop: Ambrose Horsehide

ASB: Cade

EdT: Annick Goutal Vetiver

Result: Stupendous! Two passes with an incredibly luxurious Cade superlather and I was left CBS! The Grelot is a very nimble little blade and the ebony scales Max put it in left it a very light, comfortable razor to hold.

Originally Posted by sharp

Result: 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

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

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.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Brush: 24mm Thäter Silvertip Badger (Olive Wood handle)
Razor: 6/8" J.R. Torrey Frameback

Pffff... how many of those beautiful brushes and razors have you? am bit jealous of you.

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Pffff... how many of those beautiful brushes and razors have you? am bit jealous of you.

It would be easier to ask what ones he DOESN'T Have! LLLLOOOOOLLLL

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Pffff... how many of those beautiful brushes and razors have you? am bit jealous of you.

Thank you Kalerolf...Well, I have 15 brushes, 64 straights and 2 DEs.

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

It would be easier to ask what ones he DOESN'T Have! LLLLOOOOOLLLL

Hey Joe,
Believe me, I don't have a lot of them. My modest collection is just that modest, but a good # of them are vintage, which is what I prefer.

Originally Posted by Dunc

A day late...
A nice smooth shave with the Blackstar

And Today...

Razor: recently refreshed Dovo C-Mon Blackie

Dunc,
Beautiful back to back shaves. I love both blades. Great choices and congrats on your honing

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: Filarmonica 13 Doble Temple
Comments: nice blade (to state the obvious )

Michael,
Your collection of straights is starting to grow into a nice armament of pristine blades. Congrats

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: Henk 401
A great shave today. Took the Henk out today but before I did refreshed it with Crox on my leather strop, then 40/60 on my premium 4. She did not disappoint . The Provence Sante was yet another soap I had recently purchased, and it is a great soap.

Well done Matt...So, you're also a leather/CrOx kinda guy, eh? +1 on Provence Santé. Good stuff

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Acca Kappa 1869

I have decided I hate the Acca Kappa except to lend scent to things. It is horrible for cushion glide and lubricity. It's only saving grace is the scent. From what I hear from Robert the Soap is good but I have the cream in the tube.

Paul,
Actually, there are two creme versions: (1) older formulation in the tube (the one you have) and (2) the newer formulation in the tub. #2 is the better variety. They have significantly improved performance (that's the one you want). I think the soap is OK, not as good as the creme in the tub though. I like it mainly for it's wooden bowl and for ubering. Once you find the sweet spot with the soap/creme, it is an amazing combo. Soap w/ Bowl is not worth the price tag though. If you PM me your address, I will send you some sample of the new formulation creme...alternatively, this thing is pretty cheap to get at $20 a tub. Amazon has it here.