Thread: Sun July 31th - Sat August 06th

Ok, guys, 2 parter here. First, today is my birthday, and the wife and son went way overboard for me, encouraging me in my shaving addictions, LOL.

First pic is of all the wonderful shaving related gifts I got this evening, pre-shave.

I recieved (in no particular order):

A new shaving buddy!! I collect aliens, I started with a child size alien that used to ride around with me in my VW Beetle (I restored a 73 SB once upon a time). Then I got a little evil alien the size of a large softball, then I got this little guy today!

Irisch Moos shave cream, TOBS Sandlewood shave cream, Col. Conk Shave Soap and Tabac orginal. (What a Haul!!!!!!) But wait, there's more!!!

Pinaud Clubman original, Minotaur ASB, Lucky Tiger AS and Jock Soap Tall Drink ASB sensitive skin.

Also included was a block of Ali Biyikli Alum (Again, What A Haul!!).

AND... I just got a 2 brush, 2 straight acrylic black razor/brush stand with my initials engraved in it.

Here's the lot (forgive the mutliple images. I gotta show it off!) I am so pumped!



And the stand:



So, tonight my shave is:


Strop: BD 3" 50/100
Honed: Don (jcschilde) to a smooth as butter edge
Razor: W&B 'The Celebrated' Give the Dog a Bone
Soap: TOBS Sandlewood (OMGosh, amazing)
Astringent: Tend Skin
ASB: Paloma Picasso Minotaur
Cologne: Drakkar Noir

Man, I can't even describe how sweet. The pictures do no justice, but I'm so content.

I didn't do a great job, but man do I smell good!

Enjoy my friends, as I do yours!! All my best, (not the least bit excited! hehehe).

Mike

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Ok, guys, 2 parter here. First, today is my birthday, and the wife and son went way overboard for me, encouraging me in my shaving addictions, LOL.

Happy Birthday and congrats on your wonderful gifts!

Rudy Vey | Valobra | Scheon Burg | Alum | Cade Balm | ELDO Charogne

Prep:Hot Shower
Scuttle:Dirty Bird custom double
Brush:TGN 24mm Premium A in Cherry
Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle
Cream:Goodfellas bomb
Razor: Wade & Butcher
After shave: Ogallala bayrum & sandalwood
EDT: L'Occitane Vetyver


Result:A very enjoyable 3 pass shave this morning. Keep the great shaves coming gentlemen!

Mike, I need your help spelling, JEALOUS! Please tell your whole family, I'll mow the lawn, wash dishes, take out the trash........ if they will adopt me! Happy birthday again, and have a blessed night my friend. I'm still jealous! Don.

Fantastic pics today guys! Very motivating

Originally Posted by sharp

Razor: Wade & Butcher

Ooo. Another W&B.

GENTLEMEN:

AMAZING!!!

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Robert with the DE!!! Wow. I really want to give the Eucris a try next. I love the look of that black bowl and the scent sounds intriguing. Is it more potent than the Spanish Fig & Nutmeg? I broke that soap out today and I could hardly smell it.

Hey Tim,
The Eucris is a great scent...different than the Spanish Fig/Nutmeg, which I equally love. Give the senses some time to recover. it's a worthwhile wait.

PS: Great Bismarck and shave...I am sure that taking the edge back to the stone will bring her back to life

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Nice to see some of your straight guys like Robert giving a DE shave now and again, adds a nice bit of variety to the show, meaning maybe some of us DE guys may have to step up to the plate and give the old straight edge a go.

Hehehe...Thanks Jamie. I look forward to you stepping up to that straight plate.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Brush: Vulfix 38mm!!, Super Badger
Razor:Charlie Lewis, 8/8" Custom. Mammoth Ivory scales

Duuuuuude...Is that a typo or is that brush 38mm???? You da man (that's bigger than my whole face, LOOOOL

Love that CL Birnando...It is a great addition to your wonderful collection

Originally Posted by DOOM

Razor: Max Sprecher ''Green Beauty'' 15/16
Soap: Martin de Candre (First time with this soap and wont use another soap for a while)
Finish: Martin de Candre Eau de Lavande (Love it!!!)

SPECTACULAR show today Dom...Love that custom and I guess we have a new MdC addict in the midst. Now, we certainly need a 24 step program for that too...and yes, I know, I will be the first one to register for that

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: Case Temperite
Been a few days since my last shave, work has been ridiculous, but was glad to break out the case to wipe away the 3 days growth, WOW!! sticky smooth and irritation free.

Great job Matt. Wonderful Case

Originally Posted by fonthunter

Robert,
coating of the handles, over the steel (full tang) are from sting black ray skin.
Some of my knives are EDC (every day carry) example the Laguiole, small Busse and one Strider SnG - Kozuka was also recently -, the other are pieces of my knife collection.

Thanks for the info buddy. You learn something everyday

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Razor: Face: ERN 2200 5/8 Head: Henckels 4/8 near wedge
to get it perfect I took out my regular head shaver (Wilkinson Quattro) for a minor touch up.

Rune,
And everything was perfect until the Quattro bit (Arrrghh!!!!)

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

I agree but I see a definite spot for them in my rotation on days it's not possible to Str8 shave. Much more preferable then a disposacrap!!!!

Paul,
Can't argue with this...Amen brotha

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Gillette Slim DE w/Persona blade-Castle Forbes Soap/GFT Coconut Cream-GFT Limes Skin Food

It really does feel like a Str8 shave!!! The limes and coconut mix smelled like Key lime pie. Simply fantastic and whip cream like. Great shave and love all the pics. Lots of big blades out there so I'll have to go back for a heavy Thurs!!!

Wonderfully done Paul...especially after that heavy duty day. Can't wait for your tomorrow's show

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Yes Robert, sorry for the confusion - indeed it is. Stamped Le Grelot Hospital Medaille d'Or on the reverse, Bayle Annonay on the front.

That's what I thought. She's beautiful (and vintage)

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Razor: Sprock 6/8
No razor honing today but I did use my new found skills to restore and sharpen the knife. I bought it about 30 years ago aged 11 partly as an act of rebellion towards my parents who had said I couldn't have one. I was at a friends house and we went into town, I'd saved up the money and although the guy in the shop wasn't too happy about it (he offered to let me phone my parents from the shop) I bought it. When I arrived back at my fiends house his mother saw from our faces that we'd been up to something, found out and made me ring my parents. When I got home my dad had me show him it, said they would trust me to be careful with it and gave it back to, me some rebellion huh! Over the following few years it sharpened many sticks and spend a lot of time being thrown at trees. Leaving the carbon steel blade tarnished rusting and blunt, today it is shining and sharp in a way that it hasn't been for many many years. (BTW My son is 11, I offered to buy him a Swiss Army knife he declined!)

Great story behind the knife Nic...we underestimate parents sometimes. I guess your son knows better, LOOOL

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

C-MON HF

I love this C-Mon and your shot Chris.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Fromm 72 Special in Horn, Maxterpiece
Love this razor by Max.

Lovely Fromm Jeff

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Razor/Blade: Iberia 13
Lather: C&E Sienna & Nancy Boys
Results: Well after my last rushed shaved it was nice to enjoy a shave. Well after one pass i was practicaly finished. She left almost nothing for a 2nd pass.

oooooh yeaaah Rene...What a nice blade and love that combination lather (how did the scents mix?)

Originally Posted by mjhammer

First, today is my birthday, and the wife and son went way overboard for me, encouraging me in my shaving addictions, LOL.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mike..What a wonderful set of gifts for such an amazing occasion

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Rudy Vey | Valobra | Scheon Burg | Alum | Cade Balm | ELDO Charogne

FANTASTIC Scheon Burg Frank. They are fabulous shavers

Originally Posted by sharp

Razor: Wade & Butcher

Beautiful shave with an equally stunning blade Glenn. Well done buddy

Originally Posted by donjcschilde

Mike, I need your help spelling, JEALOUS! Please tell your whole family, I'll mow the lawn, wash dishes, take out the trash........ if they will adopt me! Happy birthday again, and have a blessed night my friend. I'm still jealous! Don.

Hey Don,
What if they end up liking you more than Mike, LOOOOOL?

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Ok, guys, 2 parter here. First, today is my birthday, and the wife and son went way overboard for me, encouraging me in my shaving addictions, LOL.

Wow, what a set of great gifts. Nice family you have there.

I have tried none of those shave creams, but am very interested to hear all about each one.

soap: Calani
brush: Muehle
razor: Wostenholm
hat: Barmah (Australia)