Thread: Sun July 17th - Sat July 23rd

Good Day Gentlemen,

I apologise for not posting this week, I have shaved every day, but struggled to make time for pictures. Anyway, day off today.

Prep: Face wash, soap and water.
Strop: SRD 50 on Polyweb, 100 on Leather.
Brush: Muhle Pure Badger.
Lather: Speick Stick
Razor: Dovo Master, (Very pleased with myself, I touched it up on a Naniwa 12000 Hone, without actually ruining it)
Aftershave: Old Spice Lagoon

Great shave today, feels good after a busy week.
I wish you all a great weekend.

Originally Posted by easyace

Razor: Dovo Master, (Very pleased with myself, I touched it up on a Naniwa 12000 Hone, without actually ruining it)

That's great doing it yourself, I was thinking of getting a naniwa, what do you think of it?

Regards,
Joe

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

That's great doing it yourself, I was thinking of getting a naniwa, what do you think of it?

Regards,
Joe

Well I bought three of them (Value pack from SRD) 5000, 8000 and the 12000. Absolutely no previous experience on which to base constructive comments on, but I did find the 12000 easy to use and didn't ruin the razor, so I'm happy with the purchase.

Hot shower + Proraso preshave cream
Filarmonica - Last production and a gift from Mrs. HOG
Virgilio Valobra in antique silver shaving mug~Late 1920's
Brass handle brush hog's hair
Ogallala Bay Rum
Phenomenal shave, the Filarmonica though not as sharp as I'd like delivered a close BBS shave.HOG



PS. Someone please fix the photo import program...photo is coming in crooked!

No shave for me today.
Great shaves all round!

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

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.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

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

I'd gladly trade now that day 23 has started with a steady rain. I think I'm not going to need to worry about preping the beard for a shave as the moisture permeating everything will likely keep it soft.

Robert - I'm quite a bit north of California; right in the middle of BC would be home.

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

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

Oh my Konstantinos...That's a shame. It's too fast.

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Comments: -

I am speechless too...But I will say it: Beautiful razor

Originally Posted by Otto

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.

Otto,
I don't know. I personally prefer the 12ºC temp over the 90º. I guess that what makes everyone different and unique in their own way

Welcome back from your travels (I presume work?). Hope all went well. We had missed you for sure

Originally Posted by Otto

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

This 10/8" is the biggest Monster I have laid eyes on. beautiful though.

Originally Posted by fonthunter

Str8 of my boy:

Béla,
I have found the blades for those, in case the edge goes dull, LOOOOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by baldy

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.

LOOOOOOL. You are always Baldy to me mate. Shiny head or not. Great shave

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

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? [/TABLE]

Congratulations Bill. That is cause for celebration, which you seem to have undertaken already with this great shave. Now, you go back home, get the doggies and live/enjoy bachelorhood until wife returns. have a safe trip back home buddy

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

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.

Depends on how cold. I would trade with Otto's 53ºF, although today we look OK (80ºF for high?)

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

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

I would hate to be in your shoes Rene. How's the dog dealing with this?

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

No shave for me today. Long day at work. Maybe an evening shave... sigh....

Don't worry Paul. The long haul will soon be over and you have the weekend to look forward to.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: 1912 Gem (Stubby Handle)
First off, thanks Grant, your post yesterday reminded me it had been quite a while since my last 1912 shave. This one surely didn't disappoint.

Nice going GI with the "straight on a stick".

Originally Posted by Mikael

No worries! One question though, do you shave with same tecnique/hand/touch no matter what the razor? I´m interested to know! I only learned by my self and what I´ve read on the internet and I think I´ve got some issues, for sure, but it´s what I´ve carved out from my experience and this is how I mostly handle things:
- Dull razor = I have to work harder (not more pressure, but be more active with the blade).
- Extremly sharp/crispy razor = very light on hand (I allways are, but even more so then)
- Wedges = more light on hand than with a normal full hollow ground razor (extra hollow is another thing and something to be treated almost the same as a wedge, for me).
-Different razors has different temperament aswell and I try to adapt to that too.
- I´m still learning so I can allways change my mind

Hey Mikael,
That's quite a ritual you've got worked out. Mine is real simple. I find myself in a position of using the same technique (with very slight variations) with every straight razor (except the Kamisori, which are a different animal). I found that "shave ready" makes that difference very noticeable. If an edge is not quite there (regardless of grind), then I naturally try to compensate with pressure and that would lead to irritation. This is what was happening early on when my learning curve was steep. Now, I just make sure (the night before) that every straight I pick is shave ready for the AM. Having said that, I sometime enjoy varying the angle of the shave, especially with heavy growth. I normally don't go extreme angles with hollower blades as they already have a lot of flex and the latter will lead to a change in the angle of contact...the more extreme the angle with hollows, the closer to trouble we seem to get (imo). I found the ideal contact angle for a hollow blade to be 10-15º WTG/XTG and literally flat during ATG (no surprise there as we know). Wedges are a bit easier to push as far as angle is concerned. They are more forgiving, but you have to remember to keep the pressure off. Angle and pressure are intimately interrelated. You change one, the other tends to compensate.

I hope all this rambling made sense.

Originally Posted by eTom

I'm in a hurry, here you get a small set with
Pearson and Muehle-travel-brush synthetic

I never remember you being in a hurry Tom...But looks you had a great shave nonetheless

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Notes: not counting the HHT that turned into a HTT (Hanging thumb test). You know what they say, luck aids the fool, so nothing bad. Nice relaxing and smooth shave.

LOOOOOL. Sorry about the mishap buddy, but that's too funny. Glad to hear you are OK though.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razors: Filarmonica DT 13

Mikael,
That is such a beautiful blade. Love the sky blue scales

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: 13/16" Geo. Wostenholm & Son Pipe razor

Bela,
Now, that Wosty is not in the same league as the plastic razor that your son uses, LOOOOL. Great blade for sure.

Originally Posted by Jeltz

My technique (getting the right angle) with the rolls has improved and I had the best shave I've had with one so far. Still not as sharp as my straights

Congratulations Nic...That's a milestone to be proud about. Have fun with the project replacing the leather. What kind of leather are you going to use?

PS: I have never used a Rolls, but what I like about these razors (compared to traditional DEs) is that you actually strop the edge of the blade. Standard DEs use manufactured blades that are made to be ultra sharp. What's more, most manufacturers make the edge so sharp that it can become too fragile and thin, making it prone to chip and break...so, what do they do? they treat it with Chromium Oxide and the like to strengthen the steel right at the edge. Rolls is not as messy...Clean, stropped edge.

Originally Posted by kalerolf

today was a pity that I had finished shaving.(Unfortunately I have no more hair .)
razor: Chris Johnson 6 / 8 Full wedge
Result: BBSmooth!

Kalerolf,
I hate it when that happens too. But makes the whole journey every AM worthwhile. Great blade and shave buddy

Originally Posted by easyace

I apologise for not posting this week, I have shaved every day, but struggled to make time for pictures. Anyway, day off today.

Razor: Dovo Master, (Very pleased with myself, I touched it up on a Naniwa 12000 Hone, without actually ruining it)

EA,
It's always a treat to see your posts and a great one it is today. Congrats on the stones and the touch up. Well done

Originally Posted by Hogrider

Filarmonica - Last production and a gift from Mrs. HOG
Phenomenal shave, the Filarmonica though not as sharp as I'd like delivered a close BBS shave.HOG

Beautiful shave HOG, but I must say I was waiting for a funny piece/dialogue at the end that I have become so accustomed to

Originally Posted by Dunc

Robert - I'm quite a bit north of California; right in the middle of BC would be home.

Prince George must be it then? You guys will be hosting the 2015 winter Olympics.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 25mm Custom Shavemac D01 Silvertip Badger

Razor: 11/16" H. Eicker & Söhne PAX #190, Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point

Strop: 30/65 (Torolf linen/Ambrose Horse Hide Clásico leather)

Überlather: Castle Forbes "Cedarwood/Sandalwood" Shave Creme + Halsinger "Honig" Shave Soap + Glycerin

Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Halston "Catalyst" AS

Cologne: Halston "Catalyst" EdT

Results: The Eicker & Söhne PAX is a wonderful razor...Amongst the best edges on any razor my face has had the pleasure of coming into contact with. I haven't seen too many PAXes around, but if you come across one, I would highly recommend pulling the trigger on it. You will not be disappointed. The Halsinger/Castle Forbes "Cedar/Sandalwood" was a very nice surprising combination. I really like the complementary scents and the resulting überlather. Very slick, moist and plenty of glide and cushion. Another BBS and smooth start to a busy Friday.

Have an EXTRAORDINARY Friday guys.

________________
Cheers,
Robert

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Béla,
I have found the blades for those, in case the edge goes dull, LOOOOOOOOOL

This is a fantastic idea, Robert!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Bela,
Now, that Wosty is not in the same league as the plastic razor that your son uses, LOOOOL. Great blade for sure.

Thanks a lot, sir!

Regards,
Béla

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Hey Mikael,
That's quite a ritual you've got worked out. Mine is real simple. I find myself in a position of using the same technique (with very slight variations) with every straight razor (except the Kamisori, which are a different animal). I found that "shave ready" makes that difference very noticeable. If an edge is not quite there (regardless of grind), then I naturally try to compensate with pressure and that would lead to irritation. This is what was happening early on when my learning curve was steep. Now, I just make sure (the night before) that every straight I pick is shave ready for the AM. Having said that, I sometime enjoy varying the angle of the shave, especially with heavy growth. I normally don't go extreme angles with hollower blades as they already have a lot of flex and the latter will lead to a change in the angle of contact...the more extreme the angle with hollows, the closer to trouble we seem to get (imo). I found the ideal contact angle for a hollow blade to be 10-15º WTG/XTG and literally flat during ATG (no surprise there as we know). Wedges are a bit easier to push as far as angle is concerned. They are more forgiving, but you have to remember to keep the pressure off. Angle and pressure are intimately interrelated. You change one, the other tends to compensate.

I hope all this rambling made sense.

No rambling. Your question got me thinking and that´s how it came out for me when I started to think about it (pressure) :D and I´m with you re angels and irritation. It´s not a ritual I got, it´s how it most often pan out when I shave, well, not that time when I commented on it :D.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: 11/16" H. Eicker & Söhne PAX #190, Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point

Pax Robert! :D Very nice razor and shave! Have a great weekend Robert and everyone else too!!

No shave for me till Sunday ( saving some whiskas for a new Razor )

AWESOME SHAVES/PICS GUYS!!!!
HAVE AN AMAZING FRIDAY!