Thread: Sun July 31th - Sat August 06th

Pre-shave: KY Warming Liquid
Lather: C.O.Bigelow
Bowl: Custom ceramic made by my brother
Brush: Kingsley Best Badger
Razor: Peerless
Astringent: Dickenson Witch Hazel with Rose Water
AS: Body Crystal Caribbean Bay Rum

Wednesday Early Morning

Razor: Bassler 5/8 Roundpoint Inox

Brush: Omega 81052 Boar

Soap: Boots Shave Bowl Soap

Post: Alum then Old Spice Whitewater AS

More honing practice; stainless steel is somewhat harder, I knew that but this was the 1st time going from bevel to finish. In the end I used a crox strop to squeeze the last bit of sharp out of this razor and it was as sharp as when I got it. Great test shave

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

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.

Congratulations Bill! Excellent shave as well, those Budel Scales are brilliant!

Originally Posted by baldy

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

+1 Michael, great to see you back and I hope you feel 100% soon!

Originally Posted by baldy

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

Thanks Grant. You are correct, those scales are mine too. I really love "The Darkness" on display today, it is truly a work of art

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

I think you'll recognize the scenery from Brother Amund's trip to New Zealand this past spring. Just a little reminder to me to never take anything for granted and just live it...everyday. Have a Great Night Gentlemen!

Well done Chris! A fabulous tribute.

Soap: Omega
Brush: WD 22mm Silvertip
Strop: BD 3" 50/100
ASB: Tend Skin
AS: OBR+L+P
Cologne: OBR+S+C
Razor: Puma 'My Darling'

I've posted this identical shave a couple of times, so no picture, to redundant. The thing is, I love this razor. Between it and my Genco's, W&B's and Challenges I'm beginning to discover my favorites. The Puma is definitely one of them, if not my overall favorite. It's getting to be pretty stiff competition.

I got a little hurried tonight, did the same thing last night, and ended up with razor burn again. I'm letting my angles get bad, shame on me! I've discovered cold water shaving, and just find it so much more enjoyable right now. It just feels better on these hot days.

I'll bet I revert come winter!

Happy shaves all!

Mike

Good Morning Gentlemen,

I'm doing a double post this Morning. I'm posting this morning's shave, which will be repeated this evening as I'm invited to dinner.

Prep: Morning Shower
Strop: SRD 50, 100
Brush: Omega Boar
Soap: Tobs Rose
Razor Dovo Master's
AS: Allume Di Rocca Naturalle
Fragrance: D&G Light Blue

I am also posting the shave I will be having for the next few days. I have put together a "travel Kit"
Brush: Muhle Pure Badger
Soap: Denim Cream, bought from the local Supermarket
Razor: Concord DE, I think it is made in China, I also got this from the Supermarket for something under $2. I'm using Feather blades in this.
AS: Allume Di Rocca Naturalle
Fragrance: Denim AS: Another supermarket purchase, I will probably decant into a smaller container as I'm only traveling with hand luggage.

Have a great few days, look forward to catching up with SOTD on my return

Originally Posted by DOOM

Congrats Jes, wish you all the best with new family!!!! Is the wife allright?

cheers
Dominic

Yep, both are fine now. The kid's got a good appetite and fills her diapers like a pro.

That last part, I'm less excited about, to be honest...

I'm going to teach her about the almighty str8, so that when I'm too old and feeble to shave, I'll have someone to do it for me.

Sweet.

EXCELLENT Shaves and SOTDs brothers. It is simply nourishment for the soul

Originally Posted by kalerolf

shaved with a very small razor.

Kalerolf,
Don't you know that size does not matter, LOOOOOL? Great "little" razor

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Alex Jacques, 8/8" Damascus Custom
Results: A divine half hour The AJ is such a wonderful shaver.

Birnando,
This AJ is quite a fine looker too. Nicely done

PS: Don't underestimate Pee-wee Herman, LOOOOOL

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Why am I not surprised?

LOOOOOOOL.

Originally Posted by Zephyr

It does, but it's a million times as fun too (And expencive)
The escher finish was really something on her, I also finished one of my Filarmonicas on it for comparison.

No one said there were no side effects, LOOOOL. The Escher stone is one of the smoothest and best stones out there. Love the edges off of it.

Originally Posted by hornm

Thanks Robert. Jennifer is just as onry as ever. She's always had a somewhat maternal streak to her. But then again between her husband and myself I can't really blame her

Haaaaa...that's too funny Michael. Great to hear that there is such a strong bond between you and your sister. There's nothing that I wouldn't do for mine.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Gillette Slim w/Persona blade-Jermyn Street Shave Cream-Jermyn Street ASB-Bvlgari Cologne

My first DE shave ever!! LOL

OMG...someone get a rope. Blasphemy, LOOOOOL. In all seriousness though, well done Paul. I think I am going to pull mine out tomorrow too. I have neglected mine for far to loooooooong.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Razor: Taylor's Eyewitness 1000
Results: Excellent shave by the 1000! I picked this razor up from a lady in Scotland through Etsy.com. I paid $40 for it and it looks to me like the razor has seen very little, if any, use. I didn't really like the AOS Lemon preshave oil.

Hey Tim,
Wonderful score...Looks like a lot can be had on Etsy. I have checked that site for Shampoo bars etc, but nothing that I purchased. Well done, but sorry about the disappointment with pre-shave oil. I am of the school of thought that believes that if you're lather is nice enough, there is absolutely no need for pre-shave treatments.

Originally Posted by du212

Lecollier 6/8 wedge

José,
That is a very nice razor my friend. I hope that the shot (which is equally beautiful) was not taken close to the ledge on the roof, LOOOOL

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

Something I thought I'd share...This is a really bad photograph of a watercolor that hangs above my desk @ work. I think you'll recognize the scenery from Brother Amund's trip to New Zealand this past spring. Just a little reminder to me to never take anything for granted and just live it...everyday. Have a Great Night Gentlemen!

Chris,
I thought I recognized this shot...in fact, every time I thought of Amund lately, this is the photo that came to mind. What a wonderful sentiment and this has got to be recognized as one of best SOTDs in some time. it really hot home...thank you sharing and the reminder of how fragile life really is.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Carl Monkhouse 5/8 full Hollow
I've never been happy with the Cella Shave cream lather. Today was no different as it just does not get very thick. It does ok, but not like the others I use.

Beautiful razor Jeff, but I guess YMMV with Cella is appropriate here. I have had quite the opposite experience. It produces mounds of lather (thick and slick)...maybe the water?!

Originally Posted by rum

Yep, it was mainly Greek Islands, followed by Athens and then finally Cyprus. It feels very cold now in England by comparison!!
Trip was great. 3 weeks is just what the doctor ordered and long overdue. Still hard getting back to the working habbit!
Man, some of these beaches were just top class. It's hard to beat the Med in my opinion. Wouldn't change it for anything. Just wish I could be there now! Check out the blue waters below - often you could see small fish right by your feet.

Oh man...that brings back tons of memories. Thanks for sharing Rum. Sounds and looks like an awesome time was had by all involved in the trip. My family and I (as kids and later as adults) have had the pleasure of visiting most of Europe, but I must say that Greece and the surrounding islands take the top spots...We had some of the most memorable moments there. I distinctly remember going oyster fishing (catch and eat).

Originally Posted by rum

Kent T4
Martin de Candre
Fili 13, black scales
R&G L'Homme ASB
Terre d' Hermes

...And of course, a FAN-FREAKIN'-TASTIC shave this must have been

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Semogue Custom Boar | Tabac | Solgen | Alum | Sabon Aftershave Cream | Tabac Cologne

Gorgeous Solgen Frank. The scales just pop

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Hey did you notice your razor has the Flux capacitor symbol on it. Yea Back To The Future is one of my favorite movies. LOL!

Are you serious? You must have eyes like an eagle...I still can't make that out.

Originally Posted by Books

Soap: Valobra

Hmmmm. Max and I were just talking about this soap today.

Originally Posted by Jacketch

Razor: Peerless

Jack,
That Peerless looks pretty fearless my friend. Great shot too

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Razor: Bassler 5/8 Roundpoint Inox
More honing practice; stainless steel is somewhat harder, I knew that but this was the 1st time going from bevel to finish. In the end I used a crox strop to squeeze the last bit of sharp out of this razor and it was as sharp as when I got it. Great test shave

Congrats on honing this beauty to the max Nic...Just a test shave though?

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Razor: Puma 'My Darling'
I've posted this identical shave a couple of times, so no picture, to redundant.
I got a little hurried tonight and ended up with razor burn again.

Mike,
No picture needed to convey the beauty of this shave/razor. Sorry about the razor burn though

Originally Posted by Jes

I'm going to teach her about the almighty str8, so that when I'm too old and feeble to shave, I'll have someone to do it for me. Sweet.

Wishful thinking Jes, LOOOOOOL. You know what they say about the best laid plans, LOOOL.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

OMG...someone get a rope. Blasphemy, LOOOOOL. In all seriousness though, well done Paul. I think I am going to pull mine out tomorrow too. I have neglected mine for far to loooooooong.

That is exactly what I was thinking at the time I shaved and when typing that SOTD!!!!!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Kalerolf,
Don't you know that size does not matter, LOOOOOL? Great "little" razor

My wife has other thoughts about it. hahahaha

Pre-shave: Musgo glycerine soap
Brush: Simpsons Polo 10
Razor: Joseph Rodgers 6/8 near wedge, Undream horn scales
Strop: Scrupleworks
Soap: D.R. Harris Arlington
Bowl: Schwarzweisskeramiek large
A/S splash: -
A/S balm: - Clinique post-shave healer
Moisturizer: -
Cologne: -
Alum: -
Comments: Razor freshly honed on a progression of natural stones: Honyama 1K, BBW 4K, Roszutec 6K, Coticule 8K - BBS!