Thread: Sun July 24th - Sat July 30st

Semogue 1305 | Arko | Goodfella DE/Feather | Alum | Cade Balm | ELDO Fat Electrician

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Sorry I haven't been around for a few days men. I just got home from the hospital after a 3 day stay with so many tests it was amazing. So many tests that I was only able to eat 1 meal a day for the two of those days. Today I got Breakfast and Lunch!! What a treat!!!!

Ok, for those curious, I had an apparent series of heart attacks this last Sunday. During the testing and MRI's and the radiation, etc.. they discovered 2 bulging disks in my neck too!! Not life threatening. They also found I have had a heart attack previously. Some scarring showed up during the tests. But an ultra sound today showed that everything is pumping as it should, and I passed the heart treadmill stress test with flying colors. They aren't sure why this is happening, but my heart rate is an amazingly low 38-45BPM at rest. They thought there was something wrong, but determined this was my norm.

The Dr''s. are talking about doing some surgery on my neck, but I was on an aspirin regimen that I must discontinue until they determine what to do with my neck. I see them again in 2 weeks. I've been in pain for so long I was kind of used to it. But I was mighty glad to go home today.. It's back to work tomorrow for me!!

Now, for todays shave! I haven't shaved in 3 days so this was going to be heaven!! I'm pulling out the big guns for this ..

Old Spice Shaving Soap
Puma 'My Darling'
OBR +Lime+peppercorns AS
OBR cologne

No pictures boys, I have to much catchup to do!! But believe me, I enjoyed every single second of the shower and shave.

Happy shaving mates!!!

M

M,

Glad to hear that you have been released from the hospital and that the physicians were able to diagnose what ailed you. I've been there and done that. It's no fun.

Glad to hear too that your shave was as good as gold. You deserved it.

Originally Posted by mjhammer

I had an apparent series of heart attacks this last Sunday.... my heart rate is an amazingly low 38-45BPM at rest. They thought there was something wrong, but determined this was my norm.

Glad to hear you are well and that your systems are running strong.
On the heart rate: The only thing I can think is top athletes sometimes have very low heartbeat rates. Perhaps it is a blessing.

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Sorry I haven't been around for a few days men. I just got home from the hospital after a 3 day stay with so many tests it was amazing. So many tests that I was only able to eat 1 meal a day for the two of those days. Today I got Breakfast and Lunch!! What a treat!!!!

Ok, for those curious, I had an apparent series of heart attacks this last Sunday. During the testing and MRI's and the radiation, etc.. they discovered 2 bulging disks in my neck too!! Not life threatening. They also found I have had a heart attack previously. Some scarring showed up during the tests. But an ultra sound today showed that everything is pumping as it should, and I passed the heart treadmill stress test with flying colors. They aren't sure why this is happening, but my heart rate is an amazingly low 38-45BPM at rest. They thought there was something wrong, but determined this was my norm.

The Dr''s. are talking about doing some surgery on my neck, but I was on an aspirin regimen that I must discontinue until they determine what to do with my neck. I see them again in 2 weeks. I've been in pain for so long I was kind of used to it. But I was mighty glad to go home today.. It's back to work tomorrow for me!!

Now, for todays shave! I haven't shaved in 3 days so this was going to be heaven!! I'm pulling out the big guns for this ..

Old Spice Shaving Soap
Puma 'My Darling'
OBR +Lime+peppercorns AS
OBR cologne

No pictures boys, I have to much catchup to do!! But believe me, I enjoyed every single second of the shower and shave.

Happy shaving mates!!!

M

Glad you out of the hospital and home. Hope everything goes well. Scary to have a heart attack and not know it.

I honed these up last night. The newer fili is the first razor that did not like the nortons. She was popping hairs off the Chosera 1k then went completely dull off the 4/8k. I dropped down to the 4k still nothing. Back to the 1k and she was popping hairs again. I had to skip the whole 4/8k psrt of my honing and jump to my nagura's. 4/8 is the only middle stone i have.

Well i can honestly say there is NO difference between the 2 fili's. Older fili14 and the newer Fili DT. I recieved BBS in 2 passes as to be expected. No irritation, super smooth. Ahhhh!!!!!

Tony Miller strop
TGN 24mm
Eucris + TOBS St James
Fili 14 & Fili DT
WH
Skin food
TAOS Balm

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Now, that's what I call a satisfying shave. BEAUTIFUL...Have a great day at the office

Thanks Robert.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Results: Life threw me a curve ball on Monday. When I returned from two weeks of Army Reserve schooling, I was promptly notified that due to the economy, I was being laid off effective that afternoon. Needless to say, I've been a bit distracted ever since.

Sorry to hear this Bill. Best of luck with the interviews! Wherever you end up, they'll be lucky to have you.

Originally Posted by mjhammer

I had an apparent series of heart attacks this last Sunday.

WOW! That is scary, I'm glad you're ok and under treatment. Best wishes MJ!

Glenn

Prep:Hot Shower
Scuttle:Dirty Bird custom double
Brush:TGN 24mm Silvertip Premium A Custom in Cherry wood
Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle
Cream:Calypso Bomb
Razor: Genco “Easy Aces”
After shave: Master's Bayrum in Civil War Era Flask
EDT: Creed “Original Vetiver”


Result: A 2 pass “Easy” shave this morning. Thanks for all the great pics and posts gentlemen, keep them coming!

Glenn

Originally Posted by easyace

It might not seem like it just now, but it's happened to me three times, each time it opened up new opportunities for me and I ended up better off in the long run. Good luck with your interviews.

Isn't that the truth....Well said

Originally Posted by yosh

Superior shave this morning. I have a trouble spot on the right side of my neck just below my chin. The hair in that area always want to lay flat against my neck and are difficult to shave and will often become ingrown. Today was one of those "zero irritation" shaves that just felt like it all came together.

Well done Yosh and welcome to SOTD (I think)

Originally Posted by oscarbowman

GFT Limes SS,
GFT Lime SF,
L'Occitan EdT.
A very smooth shave.

Oscar,
Not just any smooth shave...A Trumper/L'Occitane kinda smooth shave

Originally Posted by aircoder

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Razor: Thiers-Issard, Red Stamina 5/8
Summary: I had taken a break from Straights as I was unable to get my razors sharp. Finally had some time to get to know my hone, and wala after some practice and studying I have 3 shave ready blades again. The shave was pure zen I got right into that zone I missed so dearly, and boy I forgot what that straight BBS felt like.

Well AC,
Welcome to SOTD buddy and congratulations on breaking the silence and getting with the program and showing that blade who's boss. It does feel FANTASTIC. Well done. Hope to see more of these kind of shaves from you everyday.

[QUOTE=tumtatty;822980]
Results: This was my first use of the Tabula Rasa Shaving Cream. I loved the scent and it provided a fantastic base for the Bismarck to do its job. BBS with absolutely no irritation.QUOTE]

Tim,
What an AMAZING shave...Gotta love it when everything just clicks.

PS: beautiful shot too

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Puma Gold, 6/8 French Point
Results: A good shave. I sure have had better, but I suppose I was a bit sloppy today.. The Puma felt ok, so I suppose it was just one of those days

I love that Puma Birnando...I am sorry that she didn't deliver quite the way a Puma should...Maybe revisiting the stones in the near future?

Originally Posted by Blix

• Honing: 1k Chosera, 2,5,8,12 Naniwa SS
  Birnardo loaned me his Naniwas a while back and I had my first real go at them, the razor came out really nice, nice stones for sure.

Nice stones Amund...That's nice of Birnando...I just got my Chosera 2k/5k/10k in...1k was backordered until end of August. Can't wait to play around with them.

Originally Posted by str8fencer

A nice sunny day in Oslo today. Just got back from spending the day at the lakes, swimming and grilling food.
Notes: A great shave after a day in the sun.

That sure sounds like a lot of fun Sten...followed by nothing short of a great shave.

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: Micro-Sori
I got this razor from David

Congrats Matt...I was wondering whatever had happened to her.

Originally Posted by du212

Taylor 5/8, VieLong 16726, Wilkinson Stick, Weleda lotion

Lovely photo José...Great to see you back buddy

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Sorry I haven't posted in sooo long but I have been on a Proraso kick lately. Only been using pre/post, soap, and AS every day. This is so I can concentrate on technique, and the shaves have been breathtaking my friends!

Razor: GPG (with an arrow thru it, any guesses?) near wedge.

Joe,
It sounds like the "time-off" was well worth it and paid off. Well done and congrats.

PS: No idea what that razor is, but she sure looks gorgeous.

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Sorry I haven't been around for a few days men. I just got home from the hospital after a 3 day stay with so many tests it was amazing.
Ok, for those curious, I had an apparent series of heart attacks this last Sunday.

Jeez Louise Mike...Sorry to hear the news. Mighty glad to hear you're back on your feet though. Do they know what might have caused those micro heart attacks (you didn't notice symptoms in any way? one side going numb, etc...?). Well, hopefully, that's behind you and in 2 weeks, you will have your neck fixed and ready for action as the "Bionic" man. The low heart rate should be carefully monitored to make sure you don't have an inflamed heart and the valves are functioning properly...usually one strives for a low basal heart rate...Mine is ~56-57, but would love to take it down to ~50.

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Now, for todays shave! I haven't shaved in 3 days so this was going to be heaven!! I'm pulling out the big guns for this ..

Puma 'My Darling'
OBR +Lime+peppercorns AS
OBR cologne

Man...you did pull out all stops on this one. Well done

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Semogue 1305 | Arko | Goodfella DE/Feather | Alum | Cade Balm | ELDO Fat Electrician

Beautiful as always Frank.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I honed these up last night. The newer fili is the first razor that did not like the nortons. She was popping hairs off the Chosera 1k then went completely dull off the 4/8k. I dropped down to the 4k still nothing. Back to the 1k and she was popping hairs again. I had to skip the whole 4/8k psrt of my honing and jump to my nagura's. 4/8 is the only middle stone i have.

Rene,
Sounds like you need a Chosera 5k at the very least (as a middle stone). Congrats on those beautiful Filarmonicas (new and old). Well done

Originally Posted by sharp

Razor: Genco “Easy Aces”
Result: A 2 pass “Easy” shave this morning.

Glenn,
These are indeed "Easy" and fantastic shavers. Great shave buddy

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Sorry I haven't been around for a few days men. I just got home from the hospital after a 3 day stay with so many tests it was amazing. So many tests that I was only able to eat 1 meal a day for the two of those days. Today I got Breakfast and Lunch!! What a treat!!!!


M

Glad you're back, hope you're feeling OK and get things sorted quickly. Best Wishes.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Jeez Louise Mike...Sorry to hear the news. Mighty glad to hear you're back on your feet though. Do they know what might have caused those micro heart attacks (you didn't notice symptoms in any way? one side going numb, etc...?). Well, hopefully, that's behind you and in 2 weeks, you will have your neck fixed and ready for action as the "Bionic" man. The low heart rate should be carefully monitored to make sure you don't have an inflamed heart and the valves are functioning properly...usually one strives for a low basal heart rate...Mine is ~56-57, but would love to take it down to ~50.

Truly they aren't certain what the trigger is. They are leaning heavily toward a neuro cause, not a heart cause. The think it is a nerve issue, hence the search of my spine. I have suffered PVC's for years that they can't explain either.

Indeed, one side went more than numb. First at about 3am I woke up in bed with my entire left side on fire. Couldn't hardly walk, was seeing stars and was light headed. I tried to walk it off (this was the second time this had happened, the first time, about 4 months ago, was probably the damage they saw in the radiation/stress test), I was sweating profusely, enough to totaly soak a towel I grabbed. I went back to bed and woke the wife and told her something was wrong. About this time it started easing up. So she was toweling me off and I fell back asleep. Scared all heck out of her. I woke up about 30 minutes later with the same thing, my whole left side on fire only this time my armpit and left chest were included in the 'fire'. It only lasted about a minute. At this point wife wanted to call 911, but I talked her out of. Then it happened again, then again. The last time my chest hurt so bad, and my left side was totally useless, so I caved and had her drive me to the hospital. of course by the time I got there, all symptoms were quiet. They didn't mess around, I was in a chair headed for the cardiology floor with 5 minutes of hitting the emergency room door. Then the real fun began. LOL It was the scariest experience I have had, ever!!

Thank you all for the care and concern. What a great bunch of guys.

My best to all of you!!

Mike