Thread: Sun August 21st - Sat August 27th

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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Great shave Frank. Beautiful Engels. Gotta love this blade. How do you rate the TOBS Rose (I mean compared to other Roses)?

Thanks Robert! Little late in responding, but I just got online from last night!

I may not be the person to compare Roses. The only other rose scent I have used is Trumpers. I like the TOBS more, even though to me, it is a more synthetic fragrance. I still like it though as it is a real powerful Rose scent where the Trumpers was subtle. I would like to try Salters, but will stick with the TOBS for now.

Semogue 1305 | Cella | EJ D89L - Feather | Alum | Sabon Aftershave Cream | Annick Goutal Sables

Gentlemen: FANTASTIC 2nd round of shaves. My hat's off to you

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Thank you Robert. My friend told me about that. I told him it prob wont work on my friend. He has a rare form of it. Thank you for confirming it. All of his friends are thinking that there could be other treatments.

Timing couldn't be worse...I feel for you Rene...I lost a very close friend to Leukemia (back in Grad School...I still remember getting the call) and I dreaded every minute of it. I went through hell for a few months. Hers was rather quick (1.5 months and she was gone). Hang tough brother. I know what you are going through.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

I received some CADE from Mvcrash on Saturday as a very kind follow up to the sample he sent me earlier. I replaced a shaving brush knot for him on a handle that had broken (Mvcrash your new brush handle is in the pic. It'll be in the mail today

This was my 2nd shave with one of my newly rescaled Bengall blades. Its a near wedge and I am still in need of honing practice with those. I'll give her a few more passes on the coticule before the next shave.

Hey Tim,
What a nice gesture by Jeff. Cade is a great creme. What a nice brush too (congrats Jeff). now, this is what I call the Midas touch

Bengall's are definitely top shavers. be patient with her buddy. Once they take on an edge, you will be sold and hooked

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Razor: David Issard Le Chantecler
Notes: Nice relaxing shave after work, 3 comfortable passes. The edge was crisp and delivered an effortless BBS. Yet another new splash today, a fresh forest fragrance with pine over balsam, clary sage and carrot seed, and a herbaceous top. I'm happy

I am going to start calling you the "Splash Guy". That Sherwood sure sounds fabulously delicious smelling. Great shave with the DI for sure Sten.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Beautiful photo Robert, and a absolute stunner of a razor, I have always been a huge fan of anything made by Japanese craftsmen, i'm going to commit and say this is my favourite razor, but I do have the option of changing my mind when you post another shave of the day.

Thank you Jamie. The thought is very much appreciated. As for being the enabler: Just doing my part in this fun hobby of ours. The way I see it is that I would rather see these great blades in the hands of my brothers (eventually being passed on to their heirs) than to see them wither away on eBay or rusting away in some antique shop in the future.

Originally Posted by Batmang

Not as good as Godrej shaving cream, but still quite good for the price

Nathan,
Godrej is really an amazing creme...I am afraid that my wife has claimed that one from my drawer, LOL

Originally Posted by Blix

• Razor: Toyo Scheön Burg 13/16
• Honing: Needed a trip back to the finisher after yesterdays honing session, insanely hard steel in this blade. Was honed with Chosera 1k, 2-4-6-8-16 Shapton GS, then Ozuku

Amazing razor, though a bit hard to hone.

Amund,
CONGRATULATIONS buddy. That is a great acquisition indeed. That must be the 665 version (tang not blackened and scales are black). Nonetheless, she is exactly the same as her 666 cousin. I thought that the 666 took on an amazingly keen edge in no time at all. Your regimen sounds perfectly fine. Remember, she doesn't need any pressure to get going (despite the hard steel).

Originally Posted by thewatermark

SOAP: Razorock Italian Barber Limited Edition
ASB: Cade

Great choice of software Matt

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Razor: Toyo Scheön Burg #666

God, I love that razor. She's not only a fabulous shaver, she's also drop dead gorgeous

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Thanks Robert, we had a very nice time, my father was away, but my wife, kids and I, along with my sister and some friends of my parents celebrated with cake, waffels, beer and wine (no beer and wine for the kids though )

Sounds like fun Rune...Sorry to hear your dad was MIA though. No wine for kids? What a bummer, LOOOOOL. My nephews really enjoy a sip of wine/beer once in awhile (under controlled setting, of course)

Originally Posted by Zephyr

I'm not gonna say it, I'm not gonna say it, I AM going to say it.......you bloody RAD feeders

Haaaaa. stop complaining. You know you're loving it, LOOOOL

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Kenny Powell 12/8-RR Artisan

Well today was a special day! I asked Kenny to make a razor for me that was huge! I got my wish!!
So about the shave. After a 40 pound pack two mile run today I took a nice long shower and followed it up with a great Uberlather. BBS 3 pass shave and happy as can be!

HOLY MOLY Paul...Do you have a license for that, LOOOL? That is the BIGGEST razor I ever laid eyes one. She must weigh a ton. Did your wife help in holding one end during the shave? She's gorgeous buddy. Use her in good health and congrats.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Robert I think I finally have one upped you!!!! LOL.

I am sure of it...I retreat and surrender with humility and with my tail between my legs

Originally Posted by Yorkie

Looks normal to me, the other kit however..

Ahhh...there you go. I like Yorkie's idea, LOOOOL. Clever!!

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Razor: Kropp 6/8
I gave the Kropp a few laps on my recently acquired barbers hone just to see what it would feel like, then stropped and shaved. The edge wasn't as smooth or sharp as I like, it felt like it had come off a sub 8K stone. I think I'll give it a run over the coticule before the next shave, to bring back the keen but mellow edge I like.

Nic,
Sorry to hear that the hone didn't quite stack up to your expectations. I have never used one myself, but I hear that they're marvelous stones (I guess it depends on luck partly?). But the Kropp is a beauty.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Kinsyo Frame Back

Beautiful Kinsyo Jeff

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Thanks Robert! Little late in responding, but I just got online from last night!

I may not be the person to compare Roses. The only other rose scent I have used is Trumpers. I like the TOBS more, even though to me, it is a more synthetic fragrance. I still like it though as it is a real powerful Rose scent where the Trumpers was subtle. I would like to try Salters, but will stick with the TOBS for now.

No sweat Frank. better late than never. I am surprised you think Trumper's Rose is subtle. I find it very strong and very very good. As for Salter, it is one of the best smelling Roses I know. The other is SRD's Bulgarian Rose.

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Semogue 1305 | Cella | EJ D89L - Feather | Alum | Sabon Aftershave Cream | Annick Goutal Sables

An excellent line up for tonight Frank. I love it.

Thank you Robert! Its going to be a rough time. Every time you see them it will be like saying good bye.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

[B][CENTER]Kenny Powell 12/8-RR Artisan/TOBS Almond Cream-DB1.5 Scuttle-Glenn Ey 25MM Silvertip in Red Morrell

Nice shave!!!
That razor is gorgeous!!! May it brings many smiles and great shaves!

cheers
Dominic

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

HOLY MOLY Paul...Do you have a license for that, LOOOL? That is the BIGGEST razor I ever laid eyes one. She must weigh a ton. Did your wife help in holding one end during the shave? She's gorgeous buddy. Use her in good health and congrats.



I am sure of it...I retreat and surrender with humility and with my tail between my legs

LMAO She is scared of it also!!!! I haven't weighed it but it's not that bad compared to a big wedge. The hardest thing is just to strop it. and it still doesn't make up for you hoarding the Maxterpiece's!! Tell you what though after I get some time with it I wouldn't be opposed to sending it to ya for a bit to try her out!!

Originally Posted by DOOM

Nice shave!!!
That razor is gorgeous!!! May it brings many smiles and great shaves!

cheers
Dominic

Thanks Dom. She is now a permanent fixture in the rotation!!!

Good Morning Gentlemen,

Str8Shooter, I was eagerly anticipating your post, WOW!, I wasn't disappointed.

Tuesday's Shave

Prep: Shower
Strop: SRD Premium 1 Leather, 30, 70
Brush: Muhle, Pure Badger
Soap: Cella Crema Sapone (in L'Occitane Bowl)
Razor: Wacker, 6/8", Spanish point, Inox, Black Horn
AS: Old Spice

Smooth easy shave, I've become very attached to this razor, mostly because it's the first one I've honed and am amazed that i didn't ruin it!

Great start to the day, looking out for your posts,

Stay safe.

New razor and hone all in one night. I am very happy with this combination so far.

Razor	Rudolf Schmidt
Cream	CarrieM Lavender
Brush	Thater 24mm Finest
Splash	Masters Bay Rum
Antiseptic	Alum
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Botanics Face Scrub
Feather AS-D1
Feather Blade
Simpsons Chubby 2
St James Patchouli & Clarysage cream
Alum + Distilled Witch Hazel
St James Cedarwood & Clarysage Balm
St James Cedarwood & Clarysage Cologne

Jamie

Very fragrant refreshing and smooth shave, i'm off to Abergaveeny market this morning with the Wife, a little town situated near the black mountains in South Wales. PS maybe with a little luck I could be able tp pick up some vintage shaving gear.

Good morning friends!

PREP: Proraso Preshave Cream

BRUSH: SIMPSON CHUBBY 2 Best Badger

SOAP/CREAM: Geo. F. Trumper's Sandalwood Shaving Soap

SCUTTLE / BOWL: Georgetown Pottery Scuttle

RAZOR: G. Wostenholm & Sons, The Celebrated IXL Razor - Washington Works

STROP: Kanayama Cordovan #30000

SHAVE: 2 passes, WTG / XTG

AS: Geo. F. Trumper West Indian Extract of Limes Skin Food

COLOGNE: L'occitane Eau de Vetyver EDT

RESULT: Very clean

Have a nice day
Béla