Thread: Sun July 24th - Sat July 30st

No shave today.

Looking forward to tomorrow's though, as next to me here on my office desk I have 7 straights and a DE that have just arrived from Sweden...

Robert, Rune & Grant,

Yeah I now have a "pack" of 4 Bengalls. I'm working on some new scales for them. I plan on keeping at least 2 of them because they really are excellent shavers. I love the "india" reference as I'm British colonial history buff. I traded some vintage blades and a cologne for the coticule. The guy says he thinks it is "Most likely La Veinette." Honestly I don't know one from another. I honed a few razors on it last night though and am very pleased. The edges look more "mirror" smooth than with my 12 Chinese water stone.

No shave for me since I shaved last night

Pre-Shave: A cold shower after a 3 hour bike ride.

Brush: Simpson Polo 12, 2-band Super Badger

Razor: Robert Williams Custom, 8/8" Spanish point in Mother of Pearl scales

Strop: Neil Miller Custom Cordovan Shell/Genuine linen strop

Soap/Cream: Truefitt&Hill 1805 Shaving Cream

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White

Astringent: Alum

After shave Balm: Truefitt&Hill 1805

EdT: Truefitt&Hill 1805

Results: A fine half hour in the shave den. I'm so impressed with RW's work, and this piece is no exception. A brilliant shaver. The big Simpson is a true performer as well. Cream or soap, it treats both with the same ease, generating mounds of wonderful lather

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Wonderful shaves this far Gents
I look forward to the rest of the weeks photos!

Today's SOTD gave a very nice result, enjoyed it so much I did four passes instead of three.
Decided to touch the old girl up on the Charnley and strop on some newspaper till she was popping hairs like a poacher with an Uzi

Enjoy the rest of the week folks.

Originally Posted by sharp

It looks like a "Shark" may have eaten your Livi Otto! Great shave!

Glenn

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Hey Otto,
Is that the LIVI???? Maybe old photo?

You are right my friends.
I didn't feed the Livi to The Shark. :-) I must have been tired this morning.
It is corrected now.

Well red is the colour of passion and love, and Robert my heart's a fluttering looking at that red vixen of a razor you have as your shave of the day, she's so hot she's smoking!

Jamie

King Bocote 24 mm Super Silvertip Brush
Trumper's Violet SS
Joseph Elliot 7/8 Wedge
Osma alum
L'Occitane Cade AS

PREP: Hot shower with Hot towels

RAZOR: Sta-Sharp

BRUSH: Simpson PJ3

SOAP: Penhaligan's English Fern

ASTRINGENT: Thayers Unscented

ASB: Bluebeards revenge Post shave Balm

EDT: Thierry Muglar "Cologne"

RESULTS: EXCELLENT !!!

Nice smooth shave today, Just another WTG and XTG, and I am ready for today. The English Fern is really growing on me, and I am dialing in the sweet spot on her. I was rewarded with Amazing lather , and smooth skin afterward, along with the Stasharp, I am never disappointed. A great refreshing shave

GREAT SHAVES GUYS!!!!

ROBERT, I ordered 2 of the Razorock Limited Edition soaps, so it sounds from your review I wont be dissapointed

July 26 SOTD
Prep: hot shower and lingering lather
Brush: Rooney Silvertip
Soap: Fitjar Såpekokeri Fjellheim
Razor: Geo. Wostenholm & Son “The Conqueror”
Post: Witch Hazel



A nice morning and a relaxing two pass shave. The Conqueror was a little harsh and could probably use a fine touch on the hones; my inexperience affords me ample opportunity to retouch minor errors and learning experiences on the hones have been ample to say the least.
Now all I need is coffee... there appears to be none in the house.
Have good day gentlemen, great shaves and pictures thus far!

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Robert, Rune & Grant,

Yeah I now have a "pack" of 4 Bengalls. I'm working on some new scales for them. I plan on keeping at least 2 of them because they really are excellent shavers. I love the "india" reference as I'm British colonial history buff. I traded some vintage blades and a cologne for the coticule. The guy says he thinks it is "Most likely La Veinette."

4 Bangalls Tim? Man, You're a Bangall hoarder, LOOOOOL. They're keepers for sure (but, I am not sure if all are created equal)

PS: If that Coti you have is indeed a La Veinette, consider yourself a lucky guy. I have one and I am very happy with her. She produces an amazingly smooth edge.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Brush: Simpson Polo 12, 2-band Super Badger
Razor: Robert Williams Custom, 8/8" Spanish point in Mother of Pearl scales
Results: A fine half hour in the shave den. I'm so impressed with RW's work, and this piece is no exception. A brilliant shaver. The big Simpson is a true performer as well. Cream or soap, it treats both with the same ease, generating mounds of wonderful lather

Birnando,
What a great shave this must have been. Fantastic blade and a equally marvelous brush. The T&H 1805 smells great. Heaven all the way. Well done buddy

Originally Posted by Yorkie

Today's SOTD gave a very nice result, enjoyed it so much I did four passes instead of three.
Decided to touch the old girl up on the Charnley and strop on some newspaper till she was popping hairs like a poacher with an Uzi

A Beautiful shave indeed, but now I cannot shake that picture out of my head, LOOOOL.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Well red is the colour of passion and love, and Robert my heart's a fluttering looking at that red vixen of a razor you have as your shave of the day, she's so hot she's smoking!

Jamie,
You're a natural poet my friend. Thank you for the kind words buddy, but the credit to this beauty belong to none other than Max. I am merely a beneficiary of his art.

Originally Posted by KING2011

Joseph Elliot 7/8 Wedge

Fantastic blade King

Originally Posted by thewatermark

ROBERT, I ordered 2 of the Razorock Limited Edition soaps, so it sounds from your review I wont be dissapointed

You won't be disappointed Matt. My wife goes nuts for the almond scent (it is a rather raw scent). Gotta love it.

PS: Nice Sta-Sharp btw and great shave

Originally Posted by Dunc

Razor: Geo. Wostenholm & Son “The Conqueror”

A nice morning and a relaxing two pass shave. The Conqueror was a little harsh and could probably use a fine touch on the hones; my inexperience affords me ample opportunity to retouch minor errors and learning experiences on the hones have been ample to say the least. Now all I need is coffee... there appears to be none in the house.

What a gorgeous Wosty Dunc. Sorry about the edge though, but as you say nothing that a little time on the hones won't fix. have fun finding the coffee (just go easy on that stuff, LOOOOL)

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Robert, I made a mistake actually; they're eight (seven straights and one DE open comb).
However you've probably seen most (if not all) of them here before. I got them all off our own Mikael.
Terrific to deal with, he shipped them to me in no time and also included a lovely free gift.
All razors are in top shape, and I cannot thank Mikael enough for all this.

I see...I must have assumed they were all newcomers. Mikael is an awesome gentleman for sure. Any dealings with him is bound to be a fantastic experience. The world need more guys like Mikael

Originally Posted by Birnando

Thanks mate
My training is just to try to stay in some kind of shape while I wait for my smashed foot to heal to a usable state.
I swim and ride my bike while I wait for my foot to heal enough to be able to run again. I'm told that might not happen, but I stay optimistic until proven otherwise

Nice training regimen...It's like "honing of the body". Train well my friend and stay optimistic.

Originally Posted by Coloradoveto

Very hard bike and run this morning.

Boker 6/8 SS

Ahhh Veto...what a great shave to treat yourself after a hard run/bike. Beautiful Boker and congrats on your best shave to date.

Originally Posted by oscarbowman

I've gone a bit L'Occitane crazy but hey who can blame me?

Oscar maestro,
There are worst things to be crazy about in life, LOOOOL. L'Occitane crazy is a good thing to be.

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Razor: Wacker Antik 15/16
Results: A memorial lane shave today, got this NOS Bali stick in the mail today, which is the same soap one of my grandfathers used.

What a memorable shave Rune. Both granpas would have been proud. Love that Wacker...I don't tire seeing it.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

I'm glad you like the soap Robert but you just had to throw a "Max" in my face didn't ya!!

Sorry brother

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

The Artisan soap really does hold H2O well. IMHO it almost acts like it's own Uber. Very thick and creamy. It starts off looking thin for the first few swirls then explodes becoming thick and silky!

+1...Very uber for sure. I love the fact that it has no more than 8 ingredients (if you include water). All good stuff, including tallow

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

No shave yet as I'm working on some blades for myself and Nervin. I finished most of the blade polishing last nite and now I'm rough designing some kingwood scales making twin versions of W&B Wedge's.

Paul,
Nice restores you got there...Can't wait to see the finished products

Originally Posted by dslazar9

Razor-Stahly 1940's

-This was my very first razor, my wife got it from her beloved uncle. For some reason I never used it before today. The vibrating was interesting but added nothing to the shave.

That is one of the most interesting DEs I have ever seen seen. And vibrating too??? Hmmm...I wonder if it really is a razor (other functions, LOOOOL?).

Originally Posted by Jacketch

Dame Stoddard "Algonquin" razor
Vifrex post balm
PRE de PROVENCE Aftershave Shea Butter Balm

What a luxurious shave Jack...Well done. Love that blade. The Pre de Provence Balm is refreshing. Great choice

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Rooney 1/1 | L'Occitane Cade Soap | H.Diamond 8000 | Alum | Cade Balm | Mazzolari Patchouli

Love that Diamond Frank. She hadn't seen action in some time, eh?

Originally Posted by Nervin

Saaawwweeeeeeeeettttttt!!!!

So, you're the lucky beneficiary of one of these beauties. Congrats

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Aren't you getting sick of that razor yet Rune?!!!

How can one get sick of that beauty? Eye candy

Originally Posted by easyace

I'm practicing "Speed Shaving", it's 45˚C in my bathroom (No AC in there)

Razor: TI Spartacus Dreadnought Blade, Ebony Scales

Oooouuucccch EA...45ºC and a race against time. Doesn't sound fun, but glad you beat the clock to a great shave. Love that Spartacus