Thread: Sun July 17th - Sat July 23rd

EXCELLENT POSTS & SOTDs boys. Thank you for sharing. It makes me drool over each and every one

Originally Posted by IsaacRN

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Beautiful setup and razor Isaac

Originally Posted by eTom

DE: Muehle
razor: Wostenholm

Tom,
What did Yoda recommend you shave with? Wosty or DE or both?

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Filarmonica 13 Doble Temple
Myrsol Emulsion

Konstantinos,
Love that DT 13. Great blade. BTW: How do you like the Myrsol (emulsion and aftershave)?

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Klas Törnblom 6/8 near wedge in pink ivory wood scales
This near wedge takes care of business but I treated it like a hollow ground razor and had to splash on Shulton blend Old Spice to cool things down. Splendid shave!

beautiful wedge Mikael...Did she lead to some irritation when you used her as a hollow?? just curious

Originally Posted by eTom

It seems you got a mug from a prisoner

LOOOOOOL...wait 'til he shows you his stripped T-shirt and chains

Originally Posted by dinatali

TABAC Week
lather; Tabac Shaving Soap
Razor ; Merkur 37G loaded with Gillette Platinum
Brush ; Shavemac Do1 Two Band Silvertip
AS; Tabac Lotion
Ede Colongne Tabac

Dinatali,
Welcome back to SOTD. Great choice of software. TABAC rules. Well done. I love that 2-band D01.

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”.

Glenn,
I do not envy you abut the weather at all buddy. But your shave is fabulously cooooooooool. I spent 5 years of my life in Houston and experienced extreme temperature/humidity. Weather you can wear is definitely not for me. Beautiful shot btw.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

[Razor: Le Grelot
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.

Bill,
Stupendous sounds about right. The LG is a true beauty (great find). I remember the time when you were not too crazy about Cade. I am glad that the uber is working out better for you. It is great stuff

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

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

Make sure "Little Shit" has enough water and shade (as if though you don't have enough to worry about, eh?)

Originally Posted by baldy

Congratulations on such a sweet razor at a good price. She's a good looker, and I like a heavy blade personally.
And thanks for making SOTD such a friendly and hospitable place with all your comments Robert, we all appreciate it.

Grant,
Thank you for the kind words mate. The pleasure is all mine

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Absolutely love this combination of cream, AS, and Finish.

What's there not to love? Well done

Originally Posted by jhenry

I'm giving my face and beard a brief respite from the blade so...
No Shave Today...

Monroe,
Just make sure you don't end up scaring your students, LOL

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Midweek, my vacation is dwindling
Razor: Marsh Borthers Roxo, Pond Works, Sheffield England, 4/8 half hollow
Notes: Slow and relaxing shave, I've been working on improving my technique lately and it's been rewarding. Smooth BBS.

Ahhhh...what an excellent shave with a nice piece of steel Sten. Congrats on pushing the envelope of technique.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

No Shave today....had to get an early start

Wowww Tim,
One day and your beard looks like that? LOOOOL. have a great day buddy

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

LOL It has been there for months for us. Add Houston humidity also!

BIG +1 on Houston (Yuuukky weather)

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Joe Chandler Custom, 6/8" Spanish point in Horn scales

Birnando,
That JC is indeed a beautiful razor and if the performance is as good as she looks, well...then "she's all that she can be"

Originally Posted by Batmang

A. Feist Luna Deluxe 6/8 (in honor of Apollo 11 landing)
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.

Nathan,
That is today? Wowwww...unbelievable how times have changed. Let's see what the next space mission will be in store for mankind. Great razor choice btw. Very fitting

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

A day late...

A nice smooth shave with the Blackstar

And Today...

Prep: hot shower and lingering lather
Soap: Fitjar Fjellheim
Brush: Co.conk bristle
Razor: recently refreshed Dovo C-Mon Blackie
Post: Which Hazel later to be touched up with Muskol to keep the Mosquitoes at bay



The touch up on the hones really has improved the shave, my appreciation of this razor has been rekindled (being my first blade I imagine all of my minor mistakes on the strop had affected the edge) as the shave was great this morning
The Fjellheim scent is subtle... I think it will need a couple more shaves before I make up my mind on it. It is not unpleasant just not strong (probably a good thing) and doesn't immediately register like the Lighthouse bay rum. Great lather and cushion as expected.

Enjoy the rest of the day! I hope to find time to peruse the rest of today's and yesterdays SOTD posts.

Pre-shave: Musgo glycerine soap
Brush: Simpsons Keyhole 4
Razor: Filarmonica 13 Doble Temple
Strop: SRD Premium IV
Soap: Joris
Bowl: Schwarzweisskeramiek large
A/S splash: -
A/S balm: - Evidence
Moisturizer: -
Cologne: -
Alum: -
Comments: nice blade (to state the obvious )

PREP: Hot shower with face scrub

RAZOR: Henk 401

BRUSH: Rudy Vey

SOAP: Provence Sante

ASTRINGENT: Thayers Unscented

ASB: Skinfood

EDT: Davidoff Echo

RESULTS: EXCELLENT SHAVE!!

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. Nice cushion, good glide, and the smell is really pleasant. But the payoff is after the shave. My skin feels so nourished and moisturized , I probably didnt need an ASB, it is a great feeling .

GREAT SHAVES GUYS!!!! THANKS TO EVERYONE!!!!

Originally Posted by Dunc

A day late...

Better late than never. nice razors

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Filarmonica 13 Doble Temple

I want a Filarmonica, and even go look for a Schwarzweisskeramiek scuttle . both beautiful

Originally Posted by thewatermark

Henk 401

A nice Henk, with very fine scales

MDC/GFT Almond/Acca Kappa 1869-Dovo 5/8-RazoRock Alum-TOBS Jermyn Street-Bvlgari

Really nice looking SOTD today boys! 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. Any one else have a different view?

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.

Warm Shower
Warm Oil
Dirty Bird Scuttle
New Forest Badger
Uber lather: AOS Sandalwood Soap/Nancy Boy SC/Glycerine
Wade and Butcher Hollow Barbers Notch
SRP 25 Laps felt, 50 leather
AOS Aluminum
Aramis AS
Aramis AS Balm

This was my first vintage razor. Provides a wonderful shave. After holding the Williams it feels small. I really like this razor and forgot how nice it shaves. Tonight there was no question about the Uberness of my concoction. The combination was literally over flowing the scuttle and got all over the place. It was so nice to shave with, thick, creamy and lots of glide.

Enjoy the evening.