Thread: Sun July 31th - Sat August 06th

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

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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!!!

.... you are so right, I have to respect this second chance,... and keep my razors with care, as Michael (Jes) looks after his little daughter (congrats mate). I promise never play with my razors over the roof LOL!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

WELL DONE GENTS

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OMG José, Consider yourself very very lucky. That almost never happens. Results are usually not thinkable. I am very happy to learn that she's perfectly fine

Buffff, Robert, what a painful situation, but I am gulty, I was using a straight razor holder ( a gift from Maite, my barber) and it was difficult to keep its balance ... then I'm happy too to receipt only a lesson and not the true punishment that it would be the lost of the maxterpiece....


I agree, I consider me very lucky... to post among you and enjoy this site with such a great people as you Robert,....the razors are important, but I am sure that we are here for the friendship

Originally Posted by fonthunter

Good morning friends!
(In this week in my personal SODT: knives and razors from their homeland)

RAZOR: 6/8" Le Talisman / PEROUX-COGNET, THIERS

DECORATION; FRENCH KNIFE: Laguiole Nature, with an stabilized maple burl handle.

Have a nice day,
Béla

Good morning Béla, what a nice knife your laguiole... perfect to pair with this french beauty....I bet "le talisman" is a great shaver

Originally Posted by easyace

40ºC sounds like hell to me EA...I don't know how you guys can handle the heat, but you are da man for doing it. I would have melted away by now, LOOOL

great shave with that Spartacus...What a beautiful razor she is. I am curious about the "Weapon's Grade" Fragrance you used today...Tell me more about it.

Hey Bladerunner, as you are aware I've been in Qatar for a while (4 years). the locals (Qataris) are always immaculately turned out, and 95% of the time are dressed in traditional clothes, pristine white thobes. They are very well groomed and tend to sport quite sharply sculpted beards. this interest in grooming extends into fragrances, which are extremely important in their culture. This means that most of the local fragrances whilst often being very pleasant, are extremely strong and long lasting, therefore should be applied sparingly, hence the weapons grade comment.

Hello easyace , I am living in UAE since 2006 if talking about alocal fragrances specialy for after shaving lotion and balm its very poor market ,only Nivea and Gellette or even any accessories for shaving (Brushs, DE razor ,Blade ) all should be orderd online

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Well today was the fastest shave i have ever had to do with a straight. I was waiting for a call to meet a guy from work. YUP! called as i got out of the shower. With a hour drive i had to leave asap. 3 days of growth and only one pass this Ebay special "DELLA BELLA" Wiped them away with easy. If i were able to do a 2nd pass she surley would have been BBS! The edge she took rivals that of a Fili. Smooth and can remove my neck hair like a Politician can remove my income. GONE before you realize it!

Tony Miller strop
Vestavia
too much cream ??
Razorock Thank you Robert
DELLA BELLA
No after prep had no time.

AWESOME JOB GUYS!!!!

***BILL*** I hope everything went well today

***GRANT*** Gotta love that sticky smooth shave!!!!

Hello , nicknbleeding i think put too much cream

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: New Forest
Razor: W&B, for barbers use
Super lather: Nannys Ice and a Slice + Palmolive cream
AS: Williams Aqua Velva
Strop: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean

Prep: Hot Water Rubdown
Strop: 40/70 linen-to-latigo
Brush: AOS Pure Badger
Razor: Greaves 7/8 wedge with custom bloodwood scales
Soap: The talented Mr. Martin De Candre
Results: This is my 4th or 5th shave with MdC, and I'm still trying to figure out the right water balance. I keep feeling that I'm adding too much, but the soap feels like it's drying out my skin, which I'm more inclined to believe would indicate too much soap. Either way, it's a beautiful shave soap with an intoxicating scent.

Sorry for the recent lack if activity on here, gentlemen. I was a leader for pre-k VBS last week and came home drained every night. 20-25 3 and 4 year-olds tend to do that. Been trying to keep up with all the posts, though. Beautiful shaves, my friends.

Prep:Hot Shower
Scuttle:Dirty Bird custom double
Brush:TGN 30mm Premium A in Black & Red Mokume M3 (see more pics here)
Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle
Cream:Custom Frankincense, Myrrh, & Vetiver Bomb
Razor: Wade & Butcher
After shave: Al's shaving FMV Custom ASB
EDT: Cartier Roadster


Result:A fantastic 2 pass shave this morning. The new 30mm brush is a beast and built a beautiful lather. I need to work her a bit to get rid of the “skunk” smell from the new knot. Have a fantastic day gentlemen!

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.

I think we have a candidate for understatement of the year! Congratulations, DAD!!! It's great to hear your enthusiasm, and to know both Mom and daughter are doing well.