Thread: Sun July 31th - Sat August 06th

Originally Posted by Jes

Hi folks. This morning's shave was my first as a father, so I figured it was special enough to mention.

Shave Prep: 30 hours in a delivery room (and 48 hours since my last shave), hot, hot shower with Yves Rocher Ginseng Actif Daily Face Wash.
Brush: Vintage Rubberset (badger? I dunno...) whut I inherited from grandpa
Soap: Mama Bear Canadian Spruce Needle soap
Razor: Dovo Astrale with a tiny chip out of the blade that I'm going to deal with now that the whole 'childbirth' thing is out of the way.
Strop: RupRazor The Filly
After-shaving treatment: Neutrogena Men Razor Defense Post Shave Lotion
Note: I was asked about the bowl I use last time I posted a pic of my setup. It's not a shave-specific bowl; It's a random hand-thrown clay bowl form our kitchen. It's a much shallower bowl than it looks like, but I find it feels good in the hand and holds heat fairly well. It's a nice solution for now. Once I have the $ for a real scuttle, I may keep it in the rotation anyway because I like its looks and feel so much.

Congrats DAD! Its a wonderful and scary thing. Did you 2 have a boy or a girl?

Originally Posted by Jes

Hi folks. This morning's shave was my first as a father, so I figured it was special enough to mention.

A spectacular shave for such a momentous occasion! Congratulations!

Originally Posted by Jes

Hi folks. This morning's shave was my first as a father, so I figured it was special enough to mention.

Congrats Bro!!!! Boy, Girl, what???

Good luck getting sleep for a while, LOL!!

Mike

Blah, I totally forgot: Girl. Freakin' huge 9-pounder (which, if you'd met my 5'4" wife, would make you cringe). 30 hours in labour.

That shave and shower felt great, I'll tell you. I went for the Mama Bear and grandpa's old brush to give the event a little symbolism, I guess.

Oh, and I'll never, *ever* call the missus a wimp. Ever. Like, at all.

I'm sleeping home alone to-night because they're still at the hospital. I think it'll likely be my last good night's sleep for a long time to come.

Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. Start teaching her about the Straights NOW.

Prep: Hot shower
Soap: Cella
Mug: Giant black coffee mug
Brush: Omega synthetic
Razor: 7/8 Friodur Spanish point
Strop: 2.5 inch Walking Horse English bridle with canvas second - 30 canvas/ 70 leather
Alum from the Asian market across the street for a post shave

The shaves aren't going to be mind blowing for a bit. I tried to keep things simple so as not to clutter my Familys place while I'm here recovering. More than likely I'll get to head home in another 3 weeks or less but I have to tell you. I haven't felt [B]this good[B] in years.

HUGE congrats to JES on the birth of his daughter. I'm sure she'll bring you tons of joy in your life and hopefully not too much anguish...she is a girl after all

Michael

Originally Posted by Jes

Hi folks. This morning's shave was my first as a father, so I figured it was special enough to mention.

Congratulations, I would suggest reviewing your prep regime.

Razor: Dovo Bismark 6/8
Strop: Tony Miller Tri-Strop
Brush: Frank Shaving Finest Badger
Soap: TS cream Top Secret Lanolizado - WOW this is awesome stuff!
~SRD scuttle~
Astringent: 444 Aftershave Balm - First time using this exceptional product

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Oh brother...Now, I am sure to have "Henckels wishes and Sandalwood dreams", LOOOOL. That sounds like a fun and wonderful day with the family Paul. When will Nervin come out of surgery? What kind (hope not serious). I am sure he will be very happy about this surprise. Kudos for doing this for him.

You're welcome Robert. I'm not sure yet when he's back(joke intended). He had back surgery from what I gather. I got home from work late and finished the scales off with Renaissance wax. Kingwood with about 12 coats of Tung oil on em. The look awesome. I'm going to try and pin everything up Tues so when He is able to shave it will be ready for him. The blade looks fantastic and I meade a set of twins. One for him and one for another W&B I had waiting to be done. Now I just need him to name em'!

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Beautiful shot as always Robert, but an unusual razor.

I think that's the first of your razors I have seen that got any signs of wear or discoloration of any kind Good to see that you're "only human" after all

Yes but if you notice they are very artistic and I sense they may be fake patina!! LOL You have to admit, The Boy has Style!!!!!!

Originally Posted by du212

Almost a disaster, the pic is taken some minutes ago, and the razor,....yes the Maxterpiece,....my beloved Veiga, has fallen from the roof.....I was crying when the razor slided over the tiles.....holy lavender!!!, the lavender that grow in front of my house has cushioned the razor and my Maxterpiece was safe and sound over the leafs of the plant....

Uhm, do we need to add another piece to how not to shave? #1 Don't shave in the shower. #2 Don't shave on the roof for god's sake!!!! Or take pictures their!!!

Originally Posted by Jack etch

You're welcome. I only wish I had the time to go out shooting. I haven't been to the range in 2 months.

Wish you were around brother, I go 2-3 times a week when able if not hunting!

No shave today all as it was a long day at work but I'll go big time Tues!!!

Paul

Good Morning Gentlemen,
Hornm, great to see your post.

Prep: Shower
Strop: SRD
Brush: Cheap Omega Boar, from the local corner shop
Soap: Speick Stick
Razor: Dovo Master's
AS: Alum Di Rocca Naturale
Fragrance:Versace Eau Fraiche
Nice fast shave today, early to work, lots of meetings to prepare for and try and get an exit permit, planning four days away from Thursday, to catch up with my Daughter.
Have a Great Day.