Thread: Sun July 31th - Sat August 06th

Prep: Hot Water Wash, Baby Oil Gel
Razor: Imperial Extra Hollow Ground
Brush: Omega Boar
Cream: C.O. Bigelow
AS: Skin Bracer
Finish: Clubman Bay Rum, Firehouse Wacky Tacky

I really wanted a three pass shave this morning but the edge on this razor was so sharp that after just two there was nothing left to cut so I just stopped there. A brick simple but fantastic shave! C.O. Bigelow is getting pretty low, it may be time to pick up another tube.

PREP: Shower and Conditioner in Beard

BRUSH: Simpson Chubby-2

SOAP/CREAM: D.R. Harris Almond + AK 1869 + Glycerin

RAZOR: Buddel 7/8 French Point in Suminagashi

STROP: Kanayama Cordovan

AS: Sabon

EDT: Guerlain Vetiver (Vintage)

RESULT: Stupendous! I got some great news yesterday morning: I received an offer from a large international law firm I'd been interviewing with since April. So, I felt like it was time to have a little celebration shave. The hardware and software in this shave are all top notch, and they performed as such. The sweet smell of almond filled the shave den while the moist lather worked its magic on my face. The Buddel is one of the best razors I've ever had the privilege of holding, let along using, and it effortlessly removed my 24 hours of growth. The first pass worked so well that the blade felt like it was sticking to my face on the second. I left the den feeling great and with a BBS that can't be believed.

Thank you for all the support over the past week. You gentlemen are the best!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

RAZOR: Buddel 7/8 French Point in Suminagashi

I received an offer from a large international law firm I'd been interviewing with since April. So, I felt like it was time to have a little celebration shave.

Indeed it was! Gongrats Bill, you deserve it and I hope the offer was to your pleasing!! Ohhh, I almost forgot: Estupendo razor!

Originally Posted by dinatali

Hello , nicknbleeding i think put too much cream

I wasnt sure what you ment until i looked at the picture. I didnt take that much out of the container. That is my sample. Its a harder cream so you just have to lather the brush on top of the cream. Just like soap.

Good afternoon friends!

Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Haryali badger brush
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor: Edwr Atkinson, Sheffield, 4/8 wedge
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: Florida water, house blend
Notes: Great tuesday shave, nice BBS in 2 slow comfortable and relaxing passes. The brush came in the mail yesterday and to my delight seems to perform well.



Have a great day Gents!

Tuesday

37C Slant
Merkur Stainless Blade
Silvertip Badger
MEM Shave Cream
Nivea Double Action Balm
Black Suede Cologne

Originally Posted by Jes

This morning's shave was my first as a father

Congratulations!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

I got some great news yesterday morning: I received an offer from a large international law firm I'd been interviewing with since April.

Congratulations!

Originally Posted by DerekC

That is a SERIOUSLY beautiful razor, Grant. Wasn't this one of the ones you did, yourself? How do you store it?

Thank you, I usually keep it in a custom box I made for it, you can see it in the pics here http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...-darkness.html

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: 11/16" Dubl Duck "Special #1", Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point[/COLOR]
Results: I hadn't shaved with a Duck for some time now and decided to take the Special out for a spin today. BBS and ready for whatever.

Sounds like a great shave Robert. A Duck is another one of those on my need to get list. Sounds like their reputation is deserved.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

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

Yep, gotta love 'em, its a cool expression though, hope you dont mind me borrowing it

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....

Wow, that was close. I've had a couple of scary moments taking SOTD pics too, but nothing that close.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Results: I originally had this razor honed by Mr SRP himself, but somehow i got a nick in the blade I decided to rehone her myelft and it actually works!! I finished the blade on my new coticule and I had a perfect shave this morning with absolutley zero irritation! It was a great feeling (both the shave and the honing success).

Congratulations on the honing success, beautiful W&B too.

Originally Posted by sharp

Grant, I was a bit behind as I had been absent for a few days over the weekend. I was nearly moved to tears by your post. It always puts a smile on my face to see your SOTD and please know that we're here for you brother!

Thankyou mate.

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, hope everyone is doing well. It gives you a WHOLE LOT of respect for your wife doesn't it

Originally Posted by hornm

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.

Good to hear from you mate, hope everything is going according to plan and I'm glad to hear your feeling better

Originally Posted by sharp

Brush:TGN 30mm Premium A in Black & Red Mokume M3 (see more pics here)
Razor: Wade & Butcher

Love the new brush mate. Those scales are your work too aren't they. Todays shave is a very nice display of your craftsmanship.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

I got some great news yesterday morning: I received an offer from a large international law firm I'd been interviewing with since April.

CONGRATULATIONS BILL.

No shave for me tonight Gentlemen but THANKYOU for all the fantastic posts and pics
Grant

Originally Posted by eTom

razor: bow

Wow. Love that razor.