Thread: Sun August 07th - Sat August 13th

Sunday 8/7/11

Geneva Cutlery 5/8
Semogue 1305
Pre de Provence ss
Thayers Cucumber WH w/ aloe
Clinique Post Shave Healer
Speick a/s
Vetiver by Guerlain Edt

Always get a great shave from my Geneva blades and today was no exception. The Pre de Provence is one of my favorite soaps...easy to build lather which is always thick and feels great on the face. Another pricey soap but definitely worth it. And today will be better than yesterday.

Razor - Le Jaguar
Brush - Semouge boar
Soap - Cella
AST- ALUM & Witchazel
AS - Ogallala Bay Rum-n-Sandalwood

My go to razor when pinched for time is the Le Jaguar. One of my favorite blades. This is one of those razors you compare other razors to when evaluating blades. Have a nice week.
MIke

TREMENDOUS shaves gentlemen

Originally Posted by Jacketch

Fantastic razor and a stunning brush.

Thanks Jack. That was my second brush.

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

Cade SS
Romo

What an excellent combination Chris. Love that Romo

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: Henckels 401
BRUSH: Simpson PJ3
CREAM: Cyrill Salter French Vetiver
ASB: Aqua Velva
AS: Aqua Velva
Well it seems like Max and I were on the same mindset with the French Vetiver and Henk.

Great job Matt...that SOTD almost looks like a mirror image of Max' too, LOOOOL. Nice job on the scales.

Originally Posted by esse

I have with me a filly dt13, which is still my favorite. pretty outstanding, expect for brush - any recommendations on travel brushes.

Hey Esse,
Sounds like a great gear (minus brush?). As for travel brushes, I heard that the Simpson Wee Scott is a stunner (small but effective).

Originally Posted by Robert888

Razor: Mastro Livi - 7/8 Damascus with Ivory

Robert,
That Livi is truly a looker...Hold on to her.

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Razor: Revisor 6/8
Honing Regimen: Chosera 1K-Shapton 2-4-6-8-16K
Results: FANTASTIC! Got this beauty in the mail on Friday and honed her up yesterday on the Chosera/Shaptons Amund (Blix) generously lent me, thanks buddy! She took an marvellous edge, and gave me a excellent, smooth and comfortable shave

Congrats Rune...You are on a marvelous buying binge and nothing shabby. This Revisor is no exception. Your collection is soon going to be a force to reckon with my friend. Well done and Kudos to Amund, coming through with the stones. Great job on the honing buddy

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Semogue 1305 | Arko | Goodfella DE/Feather | Alum | Cade Aftershave Balm | Le Labo Rose

Look at that crazy boar!

Nice shave Frank...That boar is indeed "wild" looking, LOOOOL.

Originally Posted by KING2011

Iwasaki Kamisori

Wowwww King...Those Iwasakis are exceptional shavers. Great choice

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Dome Razor: 1910 Gem Lather Catcher
Face Razor: Lecran Cutlery Extra Hollow Ground

Wow, what a lazy day, I slept late and decided to go straight to PT before I was overcome by laziness.

Sounds like a fantastic start to an otherwise "lazy" day (which Sundays are supposed to be). Congrats on a great shave and run GI

Originally Posted by Teiste

Sunday
Acqua Di Parma SC/Simpson Commodore X1 brush/D.R. Harris Chatsworth with Treet Classic/Art of Shaving balsam (sample)

How lovely this must have been. Great job Teiste

Originally Posted by rum

Kent T4
Creed Original Vetiver
6/8 Le Grelot 1/4 grind
Castle Forbes Lime Oil
Terre d' Hermes Parfum

Beautiful shave Rum. Love that LG buddy (and she's a shoulderless too)

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Yeah I was surprised as well that I had no irritation. During my first pass I was wondering if I need to hit the coticule again, but it ended well. Had a great day in Asheboro.

The wife has surprised me with a trip to Williamsburg, VA tomorrow. The 2 of us are going to colonial Williamsburg and to Busch Gardens. It's the first time we've done anything without the 5 kids in almost 2 years. I'm definitely looking forward to a couple days away. Hopefully I can post a "colonial SOTD" somehow.

Tim,
That sounds like a much deserved break for both you and the wife. Who's going to take care of the kids or are they going with?

Looking forward (hopefully) to seeing some of your colonial SOTDs. Williamsburg is a terrific getaway too. Enjoy your time buddy

Originally Posted by Jeltz

My last straight shave for a while as I'm off on holiday for a week tomorrow.

Hey Nic,
You may be out of sight, but NEVER out of mind. Enjoy your vacation and looking forward to see you pop your head in once in awhile and say hi

Originally Posted by jhenry

I'm enjoying what little vacation I have left. So...
No Shave Today

Monroe,
Those last few days are always a drag as reality sets in once again. Enjoy your time

Originally Posted by DOOM

RAZOR: Alex Jacques 7/8 custom(first shave with her WOW!)
Man O man!! My RAD stop with that last beauty(for now...well you know how it goes)

Wowww Dominic...Congratulations buddy. That AJ is a real beauty in true form. Now you have 2 of the best.

Birnando: watch out buddy. I think Dominic is out to break your custom record, LOOOOOL

Originally Posted by Adept

A wonderful & invigorating Sunday evening shave:
-George Wostenholm & Son "Pipe Razor", 9/16, extra full hollow, singing, plum scales,

Adept,
With this gear and software, I bet this shave was as invigorating and wonderful as you said

Originally Posted by du212

Great work Rene, and supernice pic and shave Robert, thanks for sharing

Thanks buddy

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Wester-Stone Damascas 5/8 1917 vintage
Tabac Original Shave Soap
A great Sunday Afternoon shave. This is my second try with the Tabac. I have got to say I love it.

Great restore Mike and +1 on Tabac...What's there not to like. Wonderful all the way to its core

Originally Posted by Batmang

Geneva Cutlery 5/8
Pre de Provence ss

Always get a great shave from my Geneva blades and today was no exception. The Pre de Provence is one of my favorite soaps...easy to build lather which is always thick and feels great on the face. Another pricey soap but definitely worth it.

Great choices Nathan...I also love Pre de Provence SS (and creme). Fabulous stuff indeed.

May your tomorrow be even better than today buddy

Originally Posted by MondoJ

...

That SOTD shot says it all MondoJ...Well done and welcome to the fold

Originally Posted by MODINE

Razor - Le Jaguar
My go to razor when pinched for time is the Le Jaguar. One of my favorite blades. This is one of those razors you compare other razors to when evaluating blades. Have a nice week.

Mike,
Any blade that is named after a Cat is bound to be great. She's a beauty

Nice afternoon Shave, then dinner with my daughter and some friends.

Cool Shower
Stephan's Stay Smooth Shave Cream
Gillette 1956 Blue Tip Super-Speed, Wilkinson Sword Blade
Lilac Vegetal

I had not shaved since Thursday. I was in the mood for a quick, simple shave so I decided to shave in the shower with the Blue Tip. Nice, fast easy shave with the fresh Wilkinson Blade. Then I had a nice dinner at Sparky's, one of my favorite Pubs.



Enjoy the evening.

Sunday Morning and a busy day makes for late posts...

Another Satin smooth shave.

Have a smooth week gents!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Oh my Paul,
I think you are fast becoming a serious DE convert, LOOOL.

Boy after the shave this morning I truely am! Fantastic shave and I'm just mystified why on earth people went to a plastic disposible over these... Oh well. I love em and when pressed for time or Army this is definately going to be my go to shave. One pass WTG is = to my disposible and when done with care is as close to my good str8's as can be.
BTW I love the Frame back! Beautiful. I'm going to try and pull out the W&B Faux I saved/restored for Mon. I almost didn't even try but at the 11th hour thought why not?

Originally Posted by DOOM

RAZOR: Alex Jacques 7/8 custom(first shave with her WOW!)

Dom that is one SICK razor!!!!!!! I love the style!

Paul

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Dom that is one SICK razor!!!!!!! I love the style!

Thanks Paul! She.s very nice and the style is very ''unique''. Thanks

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Wowww Dominic...Congratulations buddy. That AJ is a real beauty in true form. Now you have 2 of the best.

Birnando: watch out buddy. I think Dominic is out to break your custom record, LOOOOOL

LLLOOOLLLL!!! Thanks Robert! I have two of the most talented artisans razor, I'm very pleased!

I dont think I will ever break Birnando record my wife wont let me!! LLLOOOLLLLL!!!

cheers

[COLOR="dark green"]W&B Faux Frameback 11/16-Col Conk Almond/Acca Kappa (ala Robert) in the DB 1.5-Ey Custom MM Silvertip[/COLOR]

Well after a long day at work I decided to take a nice long hot shower followed by a try at the freshly honed W&B that I had saved from the garbage. Great shave and very nice with the Uber I made up with the Acca Kappa and CC almond. the DB 1.5 makes mounds of lather. I'm grateful I gave this another chance at life as it was so far gone when I got it I thought it done for. Not much left of the engraving and probably not worth much but It shaves fantastic. G10 scales in black and green with a bone wedge. It has lots of pitting in it but it fits this razor. Gives it character. Someday maybe give it to someone as a first time razor. Bulletproof and holds a great edge. I have to say I appreciate the Frameback style. I find them graceful. I know some people hate em but they seem to give the best of both worlds. Part wedge/part hollow. Cuts anything but still gives allot of feedback. Anyway I hope everyone has a great Mon and I should be on my normal schedule the rest of the week!