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07-30-2011, 04:00 PM #271Str8 & Loving It
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Week of July 24 SOTD - Saturday
Pre-Shave: Hot shower Brush: 25mm Custom Shavemac D01 Silvertip Badger Maxterpiece: 6/8" C.V. Heljestrand #32, 1/2 Hollow Ground, French Point (w/ Butterscotch Micarta) Strop: 30/45/65 (Neil Miller Linen / HandAmerican "Pegasus III" Horsehide / HandAmerican "Pegasus III" Cordovan leather) Überlather: eShave "Almond" Shave Creme + Mama Bear "Almond" Shave Soap + Glycerin Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol) Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Blue AS After Shave Balm: eShave "Almond" ASB Cologne: Creed "Original Santal" EdT Results: Yesterday, I received a brand new HandAmerican strop from Jim at "The Imperial Shave". The Pegasus III is truly luxury at its best 
. It has a regular Horse and a Cordovan horsehide with whopping dimensions of 3" x 30" and soft as heck. I was very pleasantly surprised with the quality of this strop and thoroughly enjoyed my experiences dealing with Jim. I took out another Maxterpiece today (surprise 
), i.e., the Helje #32. I gave her 30 lashes on the Neil Miller linen, 45 on the horsehide and 65 on the cordovan. I was honestly scared of that edge and for a second, I was seriously having second thoughts about shaving with her. But she delivered a smooth as butter shave. I love this blade (then again, what else is new 
?). I am ready for what's sure to be a busy Saturday with family
. The nephews are out this weekend racing with their dad.
Have a SPECTACULAR Saturday gentlemen
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Robert
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07-30-2011, 04:03 PM #272Str8 & Loving It
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Gentlemen: BEAUTIFUL shaves to round up another amazing SOTD week
LOOOOOL. That's always a great counter argument that closes the deal fast.
Originally Posted by Str8Shooter
You're welcome buddy. What are friends for, LOL? Glad you liked it. Originally Posted by Str8Shooter
LOOOOOOOOOL. Too funny EA. Originally Posted by easyace
Nice Buddelpiece Tom Originally Posted by eTom
Michael, Originally Posted by MichaelS
Nice Revisor (Best X-mas gift a wetshaver could hope for), nice brush, nice shave.
What a clever idea Dunc. Very nice...but I think my eyes need a more thorough checkup, LOL Originally Posted by Dunc
Thanks Amund. That's a wicked spray man. Have fun experimenting with the Friodur Originally Posted by Blix
Thank you Robert. CBN is Cubic Boron Nitride Ken's Corner
The Friodur didn't need touching up, but it was a good candidate for this stuff
Beautiful Boker Jack. Enjoy the weekend and vacation. You'll be missed during your absence...If you can't post that is, otherwise, I look forward to some wonderful "vacation" SOTDs. have a great time and be safe Originally Posted by Jacketch
Birnando, Originally Posted by Birnando
I'm preparing for the meet-up in Oslo today.
Gotta sport a clean face, and shiny dome, when amongst fellow straight shavers
Razor: Juan Vollmer, Palmera #14
Soap/Cream: Czech & Speake No. 88, shaving soap
EdT: Czech & Speake No. 88
Results: Spanish steel delivers. This my very first Palmera is no exception. Ever since I bought this 15 months ago, it has been one of my very best performing razors. The C&S products are really nice, thanks Robert for the recommendation
Now, that's what I call going all out for the brotherhood. Gorgeous shave and gear. You're welcome about the recommendation and enjoy your meetup brother. I have organized a small one on Aug 13 at my place, open to anyone interested in coming.
Love Indian food. +1 on tea...Wife and I are tea freaks. We have all kinds at home. After all, it's rather easy to get access to all sorts of teas when living in So Cal. Originally Posted by Mikael
I don't remember the restaurants name, but it was a nice Indian guy who owns it
. We're drinking tea like mad, very good! Mostly different Earl Grey blends, we have a favourite here in London and will prob buy 1 kg with us home. Reports to come, doing a shaving related walkabout the 6th of August ...
PS: can't wait to read the reports about your "post-Aug 6" finds/scores, LOL.
Mikael, Originally Posted by Mikael
Fabulous shave today buddy...The only way I could get Nanny's to work for me (btw: thanks for the sample via Bill) is in a Super or Uberlather form (with very little "other" product), and then she performed marvelously.
Otto, Originally Posted by Otto
What does this one smell like? Love that Friodur btw
What's there not to love buddy Antoni...She's a beauty indeed. Love the bowl too. Congrats. Originally Posted by Titivillus
PS; check out the bloom on that brush. Chubby 2 (3 band) has one of the best blooms I have seen on a brush
Nice shave brotha Originally Posted by blueman
Oh brother...No apologies necessary Grant. No one can blame you for feeling the way you do. But you have to remember that this is not going to be Jack's fate...you do have to be strong for him. I am sure that he gets all his strength from his family, especially his dad. I am very sorry to hear about Zac...My wife and I are just sitting here reading this and we are effected by it too. Our hearts go out to his family. Originally Posted by baldy
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07-30-2011, 04:18 PM #273Senior Member
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Prep: A great 2 mile run, warm shower
Razor: T. Noonan and Sons Arabic
Brush: Semogue 1305
Soap: Arko Shavestick (thats it in the jar)
AS: Aqua Velva Classic
Finish: Murray and Lanman's Florida Water
A great two pass shave. Despite its menacing appearance this razor really is a gentle giant. The Aqua Velva/Florida Water combination is absolutely fantastic. Off to Thompson Cigar this morning for a field trip. Cheers!
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07-30-2011, 04:53 PM
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Challenge Razor Works Special
Brush: 22mm whippeddog Silvertip (I love this brush for lather making)
strop: 3" big daddy
Honed: nun2sharp (it is wicked sharp, smooth as silk)
Razor: 1890's Challenge Razor Works 'Special' barber notch
Soap: Vintage Old Spice (nothing else I have gives such Uberlather with Glycerine)
Bowl: 7" Monster Apple Ceramic Lather bowl (now my favorite by far, thanks honey!)
ASB: Gillette Sensitive
Cologne: T&H 1805 sample
A hot shower, some good conditioner and shave oil prep, more than an hour in the bathroom. Very relaxing!! After the week I've had, I really needed it!
I actually managed a complete shave this morning, without the styptic, without the tend skin, without any nicks, cuts, abrasions or razor burn. I even managed an ATG on my neck, ON BOTH SIDES!! It wasn't the closest shave I've ever gotten, but it was smooth, accurate and it left me feeling proud! I managed to not even chase any spots with the backup razor. Note the Big Apple's voluminous amount of Lather. This is what was left AFTER I was finished. I could easily have done 5 or 6 passes with the amount of lather created. It has a great consistency. I could have kept whipping and built a small house on it. It would make that good of a foundation, LOL.
Doing my left side is becoming a 'challenge', heheh, pun intended. This was probably the best I ever did using my left hand on my left side. I left the bathroom feeling rather smug and extremely satisfied. What a great start to a totally lazy Saturday.
Happy Shaving Gents!!!
Mike
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07-30-2011, 05:11 PM
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Omega 11262 Boar Brush
Mama Bear's Ylang-Ylang SS
Mastro Livi 6/8 Boxwood (Livi regrind)
Osma alum
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07-30-2011, 05:17 PM
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congrats Mike. I remember that feeling. It's awesome. Then comes the guilt as the remaining lather is poured down the drain. I alsmost felt like Playing "Taps". LOLI actually managed a complete shave this morning, without the styptic, without the tend skin, without any nicks, cuts, abrasions or razor burn. I even managed an ATG on my neck, ON BOTH SIDES!! It wasn't the closest shave I've ever gotten, but it was smooth, accurate and it left me feeling proud! I managed to not even chase any spots with the backup razor. Note the Big Apple's voluminous amount of Lather. This is what was left AFTER I was finished. I could easily have done 5 or 6 passes with the amount of lather created. It has a great consistency. I could have kept whipping and built a small house on it. It would make that good of a foundation, LOL.
Paul
No Shave today boys. SWMBO has declared pool day and "i have things to do" lol see ya sun after the gun range!!!
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07-30-2011, 05:52 PM
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I'll prob be so sore in my wallet that I can't buy much, today we had another family shopping frenzy - tons of books, a buffet visit on a lovely Indian rest (again, but this's the best so far), the odd bits and a shaving mirror at Marks and Spencer, at a modest 12.50£. If we keep it up, there;ll be no money left the 6th of August, lol.
Hmm, do you live in hard water land? I think you once said you didn't though ... Well, never the less, it's a challenge to get things together in a new place
07-30-2011, 06:25 PM
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First SOTD in many moons. This is General Tojo. Jerk cut my neck, so I put him back in his box. Only shaving with one side is not very easy. Brush Thater 24mm Cream: Al Raz "Da Bomb" Bay Rum Scuttle: SRD Splash Splash Splash: Dominica Bay Rum & Lime Da Balm: : CarrieM Menthol Antiseptic: Alum Razor: General Tojo Japanese Razor Picture(Crappy Cell Pic):
07-30-2011, 07:02 PM
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PREP: Hot shower with face towels RAZOR: Charlie Lewis Custom borrowed from Nubskillz BRUSH: Rudy Vey Chubby SOAP: Italian Master Barber LE ASTRINGENT: Thayers Unscented ASB: Skinfood EDT: Carven Vetiver RESULTS: WTG AND XTG TO EXCELLENCE!! So I borrowed a lot of Davids blades, haha and this is another one of his. The CL is just a fun razor to use. It is super sharp and keen, and very smooth. WTG and XTG is all I needed to make it a great shave. Also received my Italian Barber LE yesterday so I had to try it out. First impressions; Smell is outta this world, its very intoxicating. It is a little too soft for my liking but I can get over that. The lather itself was pretty good, not great like MDC and so forth but was definitely worth buying. My face is pretty smooth and soft afterwards, not sticky smooth but noticeable. So all in all it is a good soap. AWESOME SHAVES AND PHOTOS THIS WEEK GUYS!! GRANT, IM SORRY TO HEAR THAT NEWS ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS CHILD, IT CERTAINLY SADDENED ME TO SAY THE LEAST, MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND STAY STRONG BUDDY.
07-30-2011, 07:38 PM
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Saturday
This interior painting project at my house is driving me absolutely nuts.
I needed a quick, yet nice relaxing shave. Ergo...
Prep: Hot shower – followed by Vitos pre-post-shave cream
SS: Tabac "Original"
Brush: Semogue 830 Boar Hair
Razor: Merkur 34D HD w/ Lord “Platinum Class” stainless blade
Astringent: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: Barclay Crocker “Bay Rum” scent
AS: Ogallala “Bay Rum & Sandalwood”
Result: A platinum class shave…
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