Thread: Sun August 07th - Sat August 13th

Henckels "Friodur" 5/8 half-hollow inox
Speick cream
Vulfix 2235



I got this razor last week for a discounted price at a Henckels shop in Germany.

Very nice shaver!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

DE was in order for today and what a fine shave it was using the Bolzano blade. I am beginning to really like the edge on these. They actually perform better after they've been broken in. As per my wife's suggestion, Vetiver was the going scent for today. BBS and ready to start the day

Nice! Never go against SWMBO when they encourage our addiction!

Pre-Shave: Hot towels

Brush: Simpson Chubby 1

Razor: Solingen Stabil 13/16

Honing Regimen: Coticule/Thuringian by Harvitz81

Strop: 30/60 Neil Miller Linen/Legion Kangaroo

Soap/Cream: Cella

After shave: Musgo Real

Results: Third razor to arrive since Friday This one have just been a trip overseas to get some new scales, and got a fresh edge at the same time - Thanks Joe! A very close and comfortable shave, I think I finally have figured out how to attack the problem spots on my neck to get them close shaved without too much irritation

Have a great Wednesday fellows!

Fili DT 13-CF Cedarwood n Sandalwood/TOBS Gentlemans shave cream-TOBS Jermyne Street ASB

Took the Fili over the hones a bit last night ending at .25 micron. Awesome shave today but wow watch out this girl took a piece of thin skin off and I never knew it on the jaw. I wasn't deep and didn't even know to bleed until after I was done cleaning up. Great Uber today. I was cleaning up blades all morning on the wheel's and then took SWMBO out to lunch. Now back to the fun work!!! Have a great day all!

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Send some of that my way also!!! (though as heavy as my beard grows I may not want it) It's always fun to test new razors!!!! That Rattler is a beaut! Nice pick up Nick.

I would just like to be able to shave twice a day when i want to.

Thank you. It took 2 trips to an antique store before she would give me a price. She had about 10 razors and would just say. Well i havent priced them yet. This was 3 months apart. I had to convince her to price them. You would think a store would like to sell something when someone is interested.

Good evening guys!

Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Omega boar # 81052
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor: Platipus 88, 5/8 spike hollow ground
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: Vetiver blend
Notes: Late shave for me today, yesterday's overindulgence in hunt for BBS left it's mark in the growth department. Only did 1 pass today, this razor did not require any more. Oh, and I love the vetiver so much I had to wear it again today.



Have a great evening Gentlemen!

After a long hot day, it was nice to shower and shave.
Warm Shower
Dirty Bird Scuttle
Custom Badger
Nancy Boy Signature SC
Henckels 7/8 Full Hollow
Ambrose 40 linen 75 Leather
AOS Aluminum
Gentleman's Best AS Milk
Vaseline for men.

Today's shave was silky smooth. Dave (Cannonfodder) put an edge on this razor that continues to be really smooth. I've not had to touch it other than stropping. The Nancy boy whipped up really well and was thick and creamy.
The Gentleman's Best AS milk is kinda weird. It does not seem to soak into the skin OR I use way too much. It has a nice aroma and after I towel off the wetness is very nice.
All in all, an A+ shave tonight.

Enjoy the evening

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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

I talk a good game. When the storms leave, the house gets too quiet. I like them around as everyone knows.

Merkur 37G+ Gillette Wilkinson Sword, Kimson silvertip, Boots shaving soap+L'Eau Thermale Avène SC, Thayers Witch Hazel

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Filarmonica, Especial para barbas duras, #14
Soap/Cream: Floris Elite Shaving Soap
After shave Balm: Floris Elite
EdT: Floris Elite
Results: The pinnacle of straight razor shaving must be something very similar to this

You got it brother. What a nice shave B.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Razor Iron Duke 6/8
Took the Iron Duke back to the hones, re-profiled on the 1200, then onto the 6000, then to the 8000, then using my two paddle strops with different grade strop pastes, she shaved very well, no complaints.

Excellent progression on a beautiful Duke Jamie. Well done

Originally Posted by donald

Henckels "Friodur" 5/8 half-hollow inox
I got this razor last week for a discounted price at a Henckels shop in Germany.

Congrats on a beautiful acquisition Donald. What a nice score (much less at a discounted price). Great to have you on SOTD

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Nice! Never go against SWMBO when they encourage our addiction!

Amen

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Razor: Solingen Stabil 13/16
Results: Third razor to arrive since Friday

What a fabulous buy Rune. Congrats my friend. Joe is one of the nicest guys you will find on any continent. Couldn't have done better even if I tried.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Fili DT 13

Took the Fili over the hones a bit last night ending at .25 micron. Awesome shave today but wow watch out this girl took a piece of thin skin off and I never knew it on the jaw. I wasn't deep and didn't even know to bleed until after I was done cleaning up.

Beautiful blade Paul...When Filis get sharp, they mean business. Sorry for the nick bro.

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor: Platipus 88, 5/8 spike hollow ground
Notes: Late shave for me today, yesterday's overindulgence in hunt for BBS left it's mark in the growth department.

Way to go with this blade and da fat Sten...What a nice treat, despite only 1 pass. I hope it was a loooong pass, LOOOL

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Henckels 7/8 Full Hollow

Today's shave was silky smooth. Dave (Cannonfodder) put an edge on this razor that continues to be really smooth.

What a beauty Jeff. I love Henckels...they never fail to impress

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

I talk a good game. When the storms leave, the house gets too quiet. I like them around as everyone knows.

I know what you mean Jeff...but every man needs his quiet time too. Too much storm can throw us off balance, LOOOOL.a

Originally Posted by du212

Merkur 37G+ Gillette Wilkinson Sword, Kimson silvertip, Boots shaving soap+L'Eau Thermale Avène SC, Thayers Witch Hazel

Ahhhhhhh...I had come to miss these shots José