Thread: Sun July 31th - Sat August 06th

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

Vitos Pre
Shavemac Forum Brush
Vitos SC
Max Dormer
SRD--Herringbone Cotton / English Bridle
Witch Hazel
Ahava ASB

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!

That is a beautiful reminder of Amund!

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!

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