Thread: Sun August 07th - Sat August 13th

In a hurry today so no pic.
Razor:Gem 1912
Blade:Gem CS
Brush:Jade and brass handled boar
Cream:Erasmic
AS:Thayers Lavender and Brut Attitude
Result:True three pass, CBS shave. Doesn't get much better.

Good Afternoon Gentlemen,

Just back from a short break.

Prep: Shower
Strop: SRD Premium 1 Leather strop, 50 , 100
Brush: Kent Boar
Cream: Kaloderma, (Greek writing on the tube, but made in Germany, nice smell, good lather)
Rasor: Dovo Pearlex 6/8" (First shave with this razor)
AS: Gillette, Cool Wave

I had 2 days growth, as I had travelled overnight on Sunday and on arrival went straight to work from the airport. I had been shaving with a DE whilst away and was looking forward to a straight shave. I wasn't disappointed, good shave.

I have also added a picture of some aftershave balm, I saw in a supermarket in Cyprus.
Have a really great day gentlemen.

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: Gens 17/16

MichaelS, that razor is really nice I love it!!!

WB Special 6/8-Castle Forbes Lavender/TOBS Gentleman's Cream-Ey Custom 24MM Silvertip

DFS today. Just finished pinning this last night after work and ran it through the hones. Norton 1/4/8 then the Naniwa 12K followed by CrOx Balsa and 0.25Micron diamond balsa. With the Uber today it just glided through the whisker forest this morning. Real nice razor and a great restore from the crap on it when I got it. It now sits in rotation ready for the next time it's called upon!!!
Have a great Tues all!

I had the day to myself, so I took my time in the shave cave today

Pre-Shave: Shower

Brush: Plisson HMW #16

Razor: Filarmonica #13 Doble Temple

Strop: Kanayama #90000, tri strop

Soap/Cream: Al's shaving cream, Saigon

Astringent: Alum

After shave Balm: Al's ASB, Saigon

EdT: Penhaligon's Sartorial

Results: This was the very first Filarmonica I bought. It still delivers the goods. A fantastic and lasting edge on this little Spaniard Al's shaving cream is good stuff, the Sartorial is fast becoming a favorite scent around here All in all, a very nice and relaxing shave!

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Good afternoon Gents!

Shave prep: Summer rain
Brush: Haryali badger
Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad
Razor: Wade & Butcher, 5/8 spike
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: Oriental Spice
Notes: Got surprised by a good shower of rain on my way home from work, it left my face nice and warm and wet, so I decided to let that be my beard prep. Slow, comfortable 3-pass BBS, great shave. This razor is smooth, as long as you don't let the spike bit you



Have a great afternoon guys!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

RAZOR: Dubl Duck SatinWedge
STROP: Kanayama Cordova

Proof that you don't have to break the bank to get a great shave!

Relatively speaking, ofc

EXCELLENT SOTDs as always brothers

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

yesterday was my dogs birthday aged 14, I went to Tesco and purchased him a lovely steak, flash cooked it on the griddle pan, boy did he enjoy that, so I dedicate this shave to my dog, to Blue the Fox Terrier

Happy Birthday "Blue"


Jamie,
I am certain he loved that, but probably couldn't care less for the shave (which was lovely btw), LOOOOL

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: 11/16" Wade & Butcher, The Clean Shaver

B-U-T-FUL W&B Béla

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

C.V. Heljestrand Mk. No. 30
Neil Miller genuine linen / English bridle strops (30/50)
Institut Karité Paris soap

I decided to add a new razor in the rotation, grabbed the Helje and off I went.

The French soap did not impress today, should have used just a bit less water in the mix.

Konstantinos,
I especially loved your SOTD today. Very nice and descriptive. Congrats on adding that beautiful Helje to the mix and yes, they are amazing shavers. Take her back to the stones and you will be rewarded. The IK is a wonderful soap, but I agree, not very forgiving when the water:soap ratio if a bit off. Incredibly moisturizing and thick when right.

PS: I, personally, would really enjoy reading about your "spicy" moments in Budapest...Sounds very intriguing and mysterious (maybe start a separate thread?)

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Cape, for barbers use

Mikael,
Beautiful Cape and great shave. Congrats on solving the water issue. Hopefully, it won't cause you to forget how you used to do it when you return home

Originally Posted by KING2011

King Cocobolo 22mm Finest Badger
Speick SS Stick
Joseph Elliot "Best Silver Steel" 7/8 Wedge
4711 AS

Great gear King...Love the photo. Speaks volumes about the quality. That's an equally lovely brush. Well done

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

RAZOR: Dubl Duck SatinWedge
STROP: Kanayama Cordova
EDT: Aramis Havanna (Vintage)
RESULT: Proof that you don't have to break the bank to get a great shave!

Great gear Bill...but that Cordovan strop ain't a cheapie brother, LOOOOL.

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: Gens 17/16

Michael,
That is one beautiful blade...Wowwwww.

Originally Posted by blueman

G Bar
Gem Stainless Blade
Frank Shaving Finest Badger
MEM Shave Cream
Nivea Double Action Balm
Old Spice Classic After Shave

Super duper as always Blueman

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: OCD Razors(Bob Allman) P.O.C. 15/16
I just gave this one a little touch-up, but unfortunately its still not quite there.

Grant,
This POC is a stunner...Great choice. Sorry about the edge though, but I am sure she's no match for your skills and stones

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: Texas Shumate (Prior to moving to St. Louis in 1904, the company's headquarters was in Austin,Texas)

Another great shave, this razor is one of my best and most consistent performers.

She's a beauty too GI...thanks for sharing that bit of history about her

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

How do you like the MWF non ubered?

Rene,
MWF produces an equally amazing lather when whipped alone. It's that good.

Originally Posted by Theseus

In a hurry today so no pic.
Result:True three pass, CBS shave. Doesn't get much better.

T.,
Good job on this hurried shave brother

Originally Posted by easyace

Just back from a short break.

Rasor: Dovo Pearlex 6/8" (First shave with this razor)

Welcome back EA. Hope you had a great time visiting with your daughter. Congrats on the Dovo. She's beautiful

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

WB Special 6/8

DFS today. Just finished pinning this last night after work and ran it through the hones.

Great job on this beauty Paul. Love the scales.

Originally Posted by Birnando

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Razor: Filarmonica #13 Doble Temple
Results: This was the very first Filarmonica I bought. It still delivers the goods. A fantastic and lasting edge on this little Spaniard

I totally agree Birnando. The DT13 sure is a special one.

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Razor: Wade & Butcher, 5/8 spike
Notes: Got surprised by a good shower of rain on my way home from work, it left my face nice and warm and wet, so I decided to let that be my beard prep.

Sten,
What a nice surprise. I love being rained on (especially during winter hikes for me). Nice razor and shave too.

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Relatively speaking, ofc

LOOOOOOL. +1. it's all relative

Surprise, Surprise

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 30mm Morris & Forndran Blonde Badger

Maxterpiece: 13/16" Wade & Butcher, Shoulderless, Extra Hollow Ground, Spike Point (w/ Silver Twill scales)

Strop: 0/0/0 (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Horsehide leather / Imperial Cordovan leather)

Überlather: James Bronnley "Gentleman's" Shave Creme + Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap + Glycerin

Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: James Bronnley "Gentleman's" AS

After Shave Balm: James Bronnley "Gentleman's" ASB

Cologne: James Bronnley "Gentleman's" EdT

Results: What a shave this AM. I won this beautiful W&B on eBay and asked Max to rescale her in the gorgeous "Silver Twill" clothes that you see here (Thanks maestro ). She's in immaculate condition (well, as far as these vintage ones go anyway ). Max also put on a very mean edge on her...I coupled this beauty with my Simpson's brush and a concoction of James Bronnley SC and MWF SS for some ultra-luxurious lather and prep. The W&B wiped the 24 hr growth, which lately seems to be growing faster than normal, effortlessly and with absolute grace and elegance.

Have a SPECTACULAR Tuesday gentlemen.

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Cheers,
Robert

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: OCD Razors(Bob Allman) P.O.C. 15/16

That's a cool razor

Looks like the butterfly knives I played around with in the 90's