Thread: Sun July 17th - Sat July 23rd

I come back home to another set of wonderful shaves by you fine gentlemen. Great job guys

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Robert!
Those scales ROCK! I love the blended & semi transparent look of the spacer through the scales!

Thank you Tim...Ain't that cool though?

Originally Posted by tumtatty

BTW I think its now essential that we see some pics of your collection. You've admitted that you have a "problem" the next step is taking all the skeletons out of the closet! If you feel that you should reduce your collection in order to protect your sanity I'll bear the weight and take the above razor and your blonde badger brush (Because I care about out you that much!)

Picyure would be OK (one day...too busy right now to even think about it), but regarding your offer: You know, if I had a penny every time I heard that offer, I would be a very rich man, LOOOOOL

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

My sister came to Chicago a week back, stayed there for 4 days. Had I known, I would have alerted you guys in case you wanted me to bring some shaving supplies over. Next time when it will be my turn to come over I'll keep it in mind though.

That's very nice of you my friend, but I wouldn't even dream of bugging your sister for something as insignificant as this. No worries buddy...I will probably order some (soon) and absorb the shipping costs. I am sure it'll be worthwhile.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Jose Montserrat Pou, Filarmonica Sub Cero #14

Simply gorgeous steel Birnando.

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Razor: E. Alberto. 5/8 wedge, spike point

Sten,
A wedge and a spike? Doesn't get any better than this. Ahhhhh!!! Well done buddy...sorry about the hurried shave though

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Razor: Vintage Bismarck 11/16
Soap/Cream: Irisch Moos
After shave: Irisch Moos

Rune,
Great gear in a beautiful setting...I love your father's yard. I bet he's very happy with it.

Originally Posted by Bengkia369

Merkur Progress / Simpson Special S1B / Palmolive shave cream / Tabac ASL

Very niiiiiiiiiiiiice

Originally Posted by Teiste

Thursday
Omega SC/shavemac D01 brush/Muhle R89 with KAI/Every Man Jack Gel

Excellemundo Teiste

Originally Posted by Mikael

Well, I wouldn´t say pressure, the only time I can speak of using more presure is when I use a razor that´s dull, but it´s still more a state of mind than actually forcing the razor, if it doesn´t sound to weird. It was on purpose I used the term "more light handed" rather than pressure, I can´t really explain it in a good way.

Don't worry Mikael...So long as you know, that's what counts (and you don't end up mutilating your face in the process)

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

RazoRock Italian Master Barber Limited Edition Shave Soap - C Mon13/16

I turned Robert and Obie on to it yesterday
The C-Mon did a fantasitic job.

Paul,
You evil, evil man...I am very weak. Can't wait for mine to get in too and give a spin. I thought you said this soap was on steroids, but it looks like it's you whose on roids, LOOOOOL. Great shave buddy

Originally Posted by jhenry

Another hot one in Indy. Temperature currently 98 deg. farenheit. Humidity 44 percent. Whew!

Razor: 6/8” Filarmonica #13 “Dobl Temple”
Result: Look Ma.... Top of the world!

Weather: YUUUUUUKKKKKKK!! You can keep it Monroe
Shave: Yeeeepppppeeeee!!! I like, I like a lot.

Originally Posted by Yorkie

It is with this I give you the first FSOTD (Failed Shave Of The Day)..

Klas Tornblom Eskilstuna Sweden, 5/8ths notched square point faux frameback.
*..sigh..* may have to send this little treasure off to be dealt with properly.

With that I got my 'Old Faithfull' out, the best £10 I ever spent on a straight, my go-to, better than my TI, hasn't let me down yet, favourite.

So here is my reclaimed 'Shave Of The Day' bliss...

Dear Yorkie,
First and foremost, welcome back to the brotherhood. Secondly, If that is a "Failed SOTD, then I must admit, it is by far the most eloquent and delightful "Failed" SOTDs I have ever read. What a comeback with the "old Faithful" though. Great recovery and poise. That reflects experience, elegance and poise. Well done maestro.

Originally Posted by Coloradoveto

RAD's hitting me hard. Tried this new setup today. BBS!

LOOOOOOOL

Veto,
I've actualy been thinking about the Lego version of a straight razor, LOOOL.

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Rooney 1/1 | Tabula Rasa Dark Lavender | Goodfella DE/Feather | Alum | Cade Balm | Le Labo Rose

Super duper nice Frank

Originally Posted by Dunc

Another miserable cold wet day, the 22nd in a row in fact... a nice hot lather makes things a little better.

Razor: Wester Bros Manganese

Better than last time, I think the edge is reasonable and going with a lather that I like makes the shave a lot better.

Dunc,
Cold and wet? Where is "PG" anyway? Sounds like we need to pack some of that weather and ship it to California...it would be a welcome relief (Monroe would also enjoy it in Indiana), LOOOL

But, nice shave with the Wester Bros. Be patient with her though...Once her edge is there, she will be one of the best shavers out there

Originally Posted by mjhammer

... and the wife is putty in my hands!

Mike,
That is exactly what makes this sport worthwhile. Well done and congrats on a great photo

Hello friends.

Friday 22nd:

Muehle R41 open comb with German Wilkinson blade
Muehle synthetic silvertip 23mm knot
Proraso shave cream
Castle Forbes Limes after shave balsam
Guerlain L'Instant Eau de Toilette



One pass, less than a minute or so, two day stubble gone.

Pre-shave: Musgo glycerine soap
Brush: Shavemac
Razor: Delafoulhouze 6/8
Strop: My own
Soap: Cible
Bowl: Schwarzweisskeramiek large
A/S splash:
A/S balm: Castle Forbes Lavender
Moisturizer: -
Cologne: -
Alum: -
Comments: -

After nearly two weeks of using my travel set-up, it was nice to have a "real" shave again.
Even though I would choose 32C / 90F and sun over 12C / 53F and rain every time.

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Martinez' Custom: Chess King w/ 26mm silver tip badger
Soap: Trumper's Officers & Gentlemens Shaving Soap
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop (3x25)
Razor: Bob Allman custom 10/8 w/ water buffalo horn scales
ASB: Caswell-Massey Newport

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

UGH it has a disposable!!!
This is why kids don't want to use Str8's!!!!

Str8 of my boy:



B.

Brush: Comoy Badger
Soap: Proraso (White)
Razor: Laurel DE (Sheffield) with Feather blade
Toner: Thayer's Cucumber Witch Hazel
Balm: Nivea Replenishing
Just a quick 2 pass head shave for me tonight. I hadn't shaved the head for a few days so it was getting long, but the DE took it right back to a shiny smooth head
Feel like a proper Baldy again.

Have a great weekend gentlemen and as always, thanks for all the great posts and pics.
Grant

Prep: Hot Shower

Brush: Simpson Chubby 2

Razor: Torrey "Army"

Strop: Ambrose Horsehide

Soap/Creme: Cade

ASB: Cade

EdT: Sumare

Result: A perfect shave for the end of my Army course. Two passes to soft, supple skin! How could I go wrong with the combination of the Cade and the Torrey?

Originally Posted by Dunc

Another miserable cold wet day, the 22nd in a row in fact... a nice hot lather makes things a little better.

Oh that sounds so good. I wish i could trade with you. Right now were in the middle of a 3 day 100deg run. My room didnt go below 80 last night.

I want to shave but the sweat is washing away my lather.

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Bob Allman custom 10/8[/URL] w/ water buffalo horn scales

Simply stunning razor!

Originally Posted by fonthunter

Str8 of my boy:

Now that's what I'm talking about!