Thread: Sun August 07th - Sat August 13th

• Pre: face-lathering
• Soap: Arko stick
• Brush: Omega 00065
• Razor: Imperial Razor Co 6/8
• Post: Using my styptic as an alum block, Clubman AS
• EdC: Forthnight Fahrenheit copy: )

Posting from my mother's summer house in Sweden, great shave with the travel kit: )

E.A. Berg 5/8 near wedge
Neil Miller linen/English bridle 40/60
Vie-Long E16510
D.R. Harris Marlborough shave stick
Ortigia Sicilia Ambra Nera after shave
D.R. Harris Marlborough cologne



Second time I use this brush, it's still in the break-in period and I had lathering issues again. The Harris soap never gives me trouble, however today and in combination with the brush and the long absence from using the stick, first pass was not as desired.

Clean overall and thank God I had chosen the precision-oriented E.A. Berg, this razor never fails to disappoint. The Ortigia after shave is something between a balm and an after shave, it's a lotion actually.

Wishing a nice and relaxing weekend to all.

Sorry for my lack of participation this week gentlemen.
The wife and 3 youngest kids have been away all week and I've been keeping myself busy doing guy stuff. I'll have a newly restored Sheffield wedge to show you guys very soon.
Location: Coffs Harbour Australia
Strop: Illinois 835
Brush: Premium A Silvertip Badger in Cocobolo
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor: Superior Razors Near Wedge
Toner: Thayer's Cucumber Witch Hazel
Balm: C.O. Bigelow Mentha
A/S: Old Spice
Well, the shave was not good. I shaved with this one earlier in the week and decided it needed a touch-up. Unfortunately the touch-up didnt do the trick so I'll have to take it back down the hones a little further. I'll save it for a day when I'm feeling a little more patient.

Thanks for all the great posts and pics this week boys.
Enjoy the weekend.
Grant

Seriously Excellent posts guys

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Well, I think the yuck cloud that has hovered over me for the last four days is beginning to clear. After the last three days of feeling like 5 turds this morning I only feel like about 2.

Hey GI,
Hang in there. From the sounds of it, you're well on your way to a 100% recovery. After all, you had a great shave with some of your fanciest gear. That's bound to put any man in a great mood

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Razor: Wostenholm & Sons frameback, 5/8, brass frame
Notes: Nice, smooth shave

Excellent shave Sten...What a nice Wosty

Originally Posted by spazola

Dolan barbers choice razor
antique boar brush

Charlie,
That sure looks like a nice Dolan. Nice brush too

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: Wade and Butcher " For Barbers Use "
SOAP/CREAM: Razorock XXX
Got my Razorock in and had to try it out. This soap/cream is some pretty great stuff. The smell, the glide, the moisture, it was all there and was all superb. What better way to enjoy this cream then with my Wade and Butcher. Never fails to give me an excellent shave.

Matt,
Love that razor..She's drop dead gorgeous. The Marilyn Monroe of razors.

PS: RazoRock rocks...great stuff indeed

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

No pic today as I'm running out the door for Army weekend.

P.S.
Robert!!!!!!!!

Hey Paul,
Hang tight Paul...Weekend will be over in no time

...and for whatever it is that I did (which I think I know): I am sorry, LOOOOL.

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Another "no shave day"

Wowww Rune,
What a transformation from 2007 to now, LOOOOOL. Enjoy your No Shave day buddy

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Up for a 5 days holliday.

Great shave Kalerolf...Enjoy your time off. Any plans?

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Juan Vollmer, Palmera #14
Soap/Cream:Domenico Caraceni 1913. The King

Birnando,
Love that Palermo of yours. Beautiful. I wonder if they're ever bring back DC 1913. Sure sounds like a wonderful creme

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Razor: John Curtin "Invincible" with homemade scales (heat treated copper + Lacewood)

Tim,
Beautiful razor and nice job on those scales.

PS; glad you enjoyed Irish Moos (same makers as Tabac)

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

Seidman Special

Wowww Chris...What a seriously gorgeous Seidman

Originally Posted by dslazar9

Wade Wingfield 1840's Straight with Ivory Scales

Nice W&B

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Rudy Vey | Fitjar Telemark | EJ D89L - Feather | Alum | Institut Karite | SSS Fireside Intense

Frank,
Sounds like a wonderfully enjoyable and relaxing shave

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Genco Henry's XX 6/8
I had to rush a shower and shave this afternoon...I cut myself in 5 different places with this incredibly sharp razor. Never rush a shave.

Ouuuch Mike...Sounds you were driving and shaving, LOOOOL. Glad you had a great shave despite of the cuts though. This Genco looks pretty nice

Originally Posted by bondpunk

Went quick tonight,nice and easy. genco fresh off the hones.

BP,
This was so fast in fact that I almost missed the post, LOOOL. Gencos take on an awesome edge. Well done

Originally Posted by easyace

I really like this Dovo, it's a very pretty Razor, I should really make the effort, to pay attention to what I'm doing, rather than admiring the razor in the mirror, whilst shaving.

EA,
Sounds like you came dangerously close to cutting yourself whilst distracted. The beauty fo that Dovo sure is hypnotizing.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Two days growth super smooth

Jamie,
Absolutely beautiful shot.

Originally Posted by eTom

Yoda is back

Tom,
It's so wonderful to see Yoda back...he does looks a little flustered though. He must have given up on the problems in the Euro, LOOOL

Originally Posted by dinatali

Razor : Merkur 1904 Open comp
Blade : Dorco

Great setup Dinatali...I never tried Dorco blades

Originally Posted by Blix

• Razor: Imperial Razor Co 6/8

Beautiful Imperial razor Amund. Enjoy your stay at your mom's house

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

E.A. Berg 5/8 near wedge
D.R. Harris Marlborough shave stick
Second time I use this brush, it's still in the break-in period and I had lathering issues again.
thank God I had chosen the precision-oriented E.A. Berg, this razor never fails to disappoint.

Sorry to hear about the lather issues. The DR Harris soaps are wonderful products. Great EA Burg too...She sure rescued that shave ;-)

Originally Posted by baldy

Sorry for my lack of participation this week gentlemen.
The wife and 3 youngest kids have been away all week and I've been keeping myself busy doing guy stuff. I'll have a newly restored Sheffield wedge to show you guys very soon.

You call that an excuse, LOOOOL? No worries mate...I am guilty of the same, but my excuse was (and remains to be) "work".

PS: Can't wait to see that new Sheffield blade of yours Grant.

Originally Posted by baldy

Originally Posted by baldy

Brush: Premium A Silvertip Badger in Cocobolo
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor: Superior Razors Near Wedge
Well, the shave was not good. I shaved with this one earlier in the week and decided it needed a touch-up. Unfortunately the touch-up didnt do the trick so I'll have to take it back down the hones a little further. I'll save it for a day when I'm feeling a little more patient.

Beautiful gear Grant, but sorry about the lack of performance from this "less than Superior" razor. I am sure when you're less distracted, she will sing for you on the stones and live up to her name.

No Shave Day...

Originally Posted by baldy

[CENTER]Sorry for my lack of participation this week gentlemen.
The wife and 3 youngest kids have been away all week and I've been keeping myself busy doing guy stuff. I'll have a newly restored Sheffield wedge to show you guys very soon.

Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor: Superior Razors Near Wedge

Well, the shave was not good. I shaved with this one earlier in the week and decided it needed a touch-up. Unfortunately the touch-up didnt do the trick so I'll have to take it back down the hones a little further. I'll save it for a day when I'm feeling a little more patient.

Enjoy the weekend.
Grant

Ahhh..... Great to have some alone time once in a while.

Beautiful blade and i look forward to seeing your newly restored blade.

Not to be pedantic but it's not a W&B, it's a Wade Wingfield-I'd never heard of it before finding it at a flea market earlier this summer.
It came in a 7d set-there were 3 of them, 3 HMiC (from New Haven) and a junker.

=BladeRunner

Great shave Kalerolf...Enjoy your time off. Any plans?

We are going to do a little camping for 4 days.

Good evening Gents!

Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Frank Shaving finest badger
Soap: Palmolive shave stick / Palmolive cream / glycerine
Scuttle: Robert Becker large
Razor: C. V. Heljestrand No 4, 5/8 hollow square point
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: Lavender spice
Notes: Lovely shave! The lather was rich, moist and warm, providing great cushion and slickness, the razor was sharp and smooth, providing effortless passes, and the after shave splash left my face feel great and smell nice. I feel like a million.



Enjoy the weekend guys!

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

this razor never fails to disappoint

I feel your pain

I love E. A. Berg razors as well, nice going.