Thread: Sun July 24th - Sat July 30st

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." 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.

They sure do take a great edge, it so smooth and soft

Originally Posted by tumtatty

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

It's starting to tear on me, think it's about time to pass it on.......yeah right

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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

How can one get sick of that beauty? Eye candy

Thanks Robert, only problem with her is that she's already conspired with the Friodur and Filis she live with and together they have infected me with severe RAD, I need more high end razors

Prep: Warm shower -- followed by Prep pre-post-shave cream
SS/SC: Pre de Provence + Al’s Shaving Cream “Jubilee” = Superlather
Brush: Simpsons Polo 8 “Super Badger”
Strop: VB Red Latigo 50 fabric; 60 leather
Razor: 5/8” Bismark “Barber’s Special”
Astringent: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: Anherb Natural Aftershave Conditioner
AS: Booster “Polar Ice”
Result: A delightfully refreshing, close and fragrant shave.

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Simpson, Astor
Razor: Wade & Butcher, "for barbers only"
AS: Prada
Soap: Provence Santé
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean

Hot Shower
Vitos Pre-shave
Arkos Shave Soap Stick
No-name Boar Brush
Joseph Rogers & Sons Razor
Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

PS: Looks like you guys may need a second computer, LOL

Oh, we have one. I also have a teenage daughter. Getting that computer in the evening is not an option. Its way too busy with Facebook

Originally Posted by Dunc

Now all I need is coffee... there appears to be none in the house.

Hope you got a coffee eventually mate.
Grant

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Edwin Jagger best badger
Soap: Trumper's Officers & Gentlemens Shaving Soap
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop (3x25)
Razor: Gotta 120 8/8 Spike - Mahogny scales
ASB: Geo. F. Trumper west Indian extract of limes skin food

Nice, smooth shave. I haven't used this razor for a while.