Thread: Sun August 07th - Sat August 13th

Originally Posted by hornm

Well the dialysis port came out this morning so my stomach is back to being sore but other than that I feel great. "They" made alot of promises when I was talked into going with the dialysis and honestly the last 4 1/2 years I've been doing it have been hell. I've been supercharged since about he day after the transplant. I haven't felt this good in at least a decade. Now I just need to get back to work so I can afford to buy some new equipment-razors, strops etc..

Michael

Michael, I am a bit late to respond but this is wonderful news. I hope your surgery sites feel better quickly. My best wishes for a very speedy recovery.

Warm shower, Stephan's rubbed into my whiskers.
Warm Oil
Dirty Bird Scuttle
Custom Badger brush
AOS Lavender shave cream/glycerine
Torrey, Old English, Faux Frame Back
SRD Paddle Strop, 100 laps
AOS Aluminum
Stephan's Lilac AS
Vaseline for men.

I have not shaved since Saturday so it was welcome. Nice quiet evening shave. The "Ladies" are not home yet so there is little noise....yet!

PREP: Hot shower with face scrub

RAZOR: Wellington

BRUSH: Rudy Vey

SOAP: Irish Moos shave stick

ASTRINGENT: Thayers Medicated

ASB: Nivea

EDT: Carlo Corinto Vetyver

RESULTS: NICE AND RELAXED.........

AWESOME SHAVES GENTS!!

Prep: Musgo Real Glyce Lime Oil Soap
Soap: Arko
Brush: Omega 31064
Razor: Washington Cutlery 'King of Whiskers' 9/16
Toner: Thayers Lemon W.H.
A/S: Pinaud Clubman
Balm: Nivea Sensitive ASB

Just returned from my surprise trip to Colonial Williamsburg (Virginia). The wife surprised me with a 24 hr getaway. We went to Busch Gardens theme park, visited Colonial Williamsburg and the Jamestown settlement (the first lasting British settlement in the US 1607).

Unfortunately I forgot my dop kit that has my shaving brush in it! I had to "lather" with a towel and my fingers...not recommended! Nonetheless I still had a great shave and amazingly no irritation.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Surprise, Surprise

Brush: 30mm Morris & Forndran Blonde Badger

Results: I coupled this beauty with my Simpson's brush

Robert, I'm a bit confused. I don't see a Simpson brush in this shave...

Originally Posted by paulj

Razor: Filarmonica DT#14
Soap: Penhaligon Blenheim

Paul, beautiful Fili. I don't know if I just realized it, or forgot to mention before, but I have the best memories of Njimegen. I was there in 1992 for the military marches, and still remember the Dommelsch beer and the beautiful countryside! I've looked for that beer everywhere since then, and never seen it anywhere else. I don't know if it's romanticized in my mind, but I remember Dommelsch being the best beer I've ever had...

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Just returned from my surprise trip to Colonial Williamsburg (Virginia). The wife surprised me with a 24 hr getaway. We went to Busch Gardens theme park, visited Colonial Williamsburg and the Jamestown settlement (the first lasting British settlement in the US 1607).

As a former resident of "Billysburg" I must say I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the trip. What a great place to lose oneself with your wife!

Prep:Hot Shower, Coconut & Lime pre-shave oil
Scuttle:Dirty Bird custom double
Brush:30mm TGN Silvertip Premium A in Red & Black M3
Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle
Soap: MDC
Razor: National Cutlery “Napoleon”
After shave: Ogallala Bayrum & Sandalwood
EDT: Cartier “Roadster”


Result: A very nice shave with the “Napoleon” this morning. The slant grind to this blade makes it a joy to shave with as it seems to scythe naturally. 2 passes and very smooth. I didn't have time to post it this morning, so here it is. I took the long way home from work today and drove the windy country roads. It was a beautiful drive in which I took stock of all that I am so blessed to have. Amongst the many many blessings is the SOTD and it is so special because of each of you, so “Thanks” to each of you

Glenn

Originally Posted by sharp

Result: A very nice shave with the “Napoleon” this morning. The slant grind to this blade makes it a joy to shave with as it seems to scythe naturally. 2 passes and very smooth.
Glenn

Sweet! I just picked up a Napoleon on ebay to restore Can't wait now!

Good Morning Gentlemen,

I went away for a few days and got back to find they cranked the temperature up a few more degrees.

Today's Shave

Prep: Shower,
Strop: SRD, 50 Web, 100 leather
Brush: Kent Boar
Soap: Cella Crema Sapone
Razor: Wacker, 6/8" Inox, Spanish Point
AS: Old Spice.

Feels Good, Have a great day.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Love the happy birthday for my dog Robert, you are one very funny man. love that SOTD and another amazing razor to boot.

Thanks Jamie

Originally Posted by jhenry

Result: Feeling, looking and smelling good…

Monroe,
I guess you're back home? Great "welcome back" shave buddy

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Thanks Robert. You just had to throw another Max at me didn't ya??

LOOOOOL. Sorry Paul

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Josh Earl custom 8/8 - Ebony scales

Oh brother...What a smooth shaver

Originally Posted by Birnando

That Josh Earl is a stunner Otto!
I sure wish he was still making razors.
I'd be all over one of his fine works of art!

You mean, you don't already have 3, LOOOOL?

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Razor: Toyo Scheön Burg #666 6/8 Frameback
Results: A nice DFS shave, takning the "devils razors" back to the hones after yesterdays shave put her right where I wanted her, sharp and smooth [/Table]

Rune,
Well done with the edge on this one. I can honestly say that this Toyo is amongst the top 10 shavers of all time...in my book at least.

Originally Posted by Blix

That Toyo is just amazing Rune. I might break down and order one very soon!

Better hurry Amund...These don't come around all that often. I had to wait ~7 mos before finding one NOS

Originally Posted by Teiste

Tuesday
Vie Long 16910 brush/Cyril R Salter SS/D.R. Harris with KAI/Myrsol Agua de limon/Weleda Balsam
This brush is simply pure luxury!

Fantastic job Teiste. I gotta try this Cyryl Salter soap

Originally Posted by paulj

Strop: Kanayama 20+ strokes on the leather
Razor: Filarmonica DT#14
Soap: Penhaligon Blenheim
Brush: D.R. Harris

Welcome to SOTD Paul...this theme is just as fitting here. Beautiful shave gear too ;-)

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

Shapleigh Hardware Diamond Edge #4

What a marvelous razor Chris. Is that tang blued or is does she just look that way in the photo?

Originally Posted by rum

Anarchy day here in the riot capital of the world. No one knows who's neighbourhood will rise against... errr... itself.... next.

Tell me about it Rum...We've been glued to the internet, reading all that's been going on. Pretty nasty. The globe seems to be in a very fragile emotional state of mind. My wife's sister and family are there as we speak for a few days on their way to Armenia for the kid's games. Hope you're safe brother. At least you got a great shave in and you didn't let the negative news effect that.

Originally Posted by Batmang

Toyo Hashimoto The Scheon Burg razor 6/8 No.775

A two day growth and a late afternoon shave today so I picked out The Scheon Burg razor which is German steel made in Japan, a devilishly sharp blade.

Another Toyo today? Wowww. you guys are on a roll. Beautiful choice Nathan. The 775 is another one of my favs. Sorry about the Coates running low...Hope you find another soon

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Torrey, Old English, Faux Frame Back
I have not shaved since Saturday so it was welcome. Nice quiet evening shave.

Great shave and razor Jeff. Enjoy the quiet before the storm coming rolling in, LOL

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: Wellington

This one's a real beauty Matt

Originally Posted by Books

Razor: Washington Cutlery 'King of Whiskers' 9/16

Hey B.,
Nice razor. How do you like the Lemon WH?

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Just returned from my surprise trip to Colonial Williamsburg (Virginia). The wife surprised me with a 24 hr getaway. We went to Busch Gardens theme park, visited Colonial Williamsburg and the Jamestown settlement (the first lasting British settlement in the US 1607).

Unfortunately I forgot my dop kit that has my shaving brush in it! I had to "lather" with a towel and my fingers...not recommended!

Welcome back Tim...a well deserved getaway I am sure. Man, shaving without a brush is just as bad as doing it with a Fusion...But, glad you improvised and it worked out great at the end.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Robert, I'm a bit confused. I don't see a Simpson brush in this shave...

LOOOOL...Just seeing if anyone was paying attention. And you were the ONLY one that caught that. I actually used the M&F, but for some reason I was thinking about the Simpson as I was writing the post.

Originally Posted by sharp

Razor: National Cutlery “Napoleon”
Result: A very nice shave with the “Napoleon” this morning. The slant grind to this blade makes it a joy to shave with as it seems to scythe naturally. 2 passes and very smooth. I didn't have time to post it this morning, so here it is. I took the long way home from work today and drove the windy country roads. It was a beautiful drive in which I took stock of all that I am so blessed to have. Amongst the many many blessings is the SOTD and it is so special because of each of you, so “Thanks” to each of you

What a wonderful shave that must have been Glenn. Love that Napoleon. In a world where time is of the essence, it's always nice to stop and smell the roses.

Originally Posted by easyace

I went away for a few days and got back to find they cranked the temperature up a few more degrees.

It always happens when you're not looking, LOOOL. Great shave with that Wacker