Thread: Sun August 21st - Sat August 27th

Filarmonica 11/16" square point, Neil Miller restore
Neil Miller genuine linen/English bridle strops (30/44)
Semogue 830
Tabac
Floid Suave
Floid balsamo



I think this blade size is ideal for me. Second time I shave with this beauty - the first time it was my third or fourth straight shave, if I remember correctly. I had ended up with a couple of major weepers, the blade was freshly restored and honed by Neil so her being tack sharp and with my technique still trying to find its whereabouts I just could not let her touch my face without suffering any damage...

Today no problems, a sweet and effortless shave, a lovely blade overall and much more smooth and forgiving that I would have expected. First time with the Tabac after more than a year, very nice as also is of course the Floid Suave after shave locion.

Have a great day and keep those great SOTDs coming from all over the world!

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Edwin Jagger best badger
Soap: Proraso
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop (3x25)
Razor: Mastro Livi 6/8
ASB: Proraso

Fast, smooth and comfortable shave.

Monday
Pre: Aleppo Soap
Brush: Altesse, pure badger
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Strop: Herold Razor Strop (Model 9185)
Straight Razor: Astrale 5/8
Astringent/Post: Floid "Vigoroso" + Ransom Aloe Vera Gel
AS: Lotion TOBS N.74 Victorian Lime
Cologne: Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

Have a good day.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

FA-BU-LOUS Mikael...Excellent hardware and software buddy. PS: I had really missed Mr. Salamander, the supervisor.

Cheers Robert! He's back and even though no Yoda he'll be around for a long time Sweet razor in todays SOTD R, scales are so nice and I've heard many good things about the Wosties

I decided to do an earlier shave today. Just cause I felt like shaving

Pre-Shave: A relaxing shower

Brush: Shavemac D01 2-Band

Razor: Mastro Livi, 8/8" Custom

Honing Regimen: Touched up on a Y/G Escher.

Strop: Neil Miller Custom Cordovan shell, linen

Soap/Cream: DR Harris Arlington shaving soap

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White

Astringent: Osma Alum

After shave Balm: DR Harris Arlington

EdT: DR Harris Arlington

Results: Another fine shave. The Escher gave this razor back what it was lacking. very sharp, very smooth. Total BBS this morning

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A fantastic start on this SOTD week. Thanks for all the great shots lads

Pre-Shave: Hot shower with conditioner in beard

Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 2-Band

Razor: Robert Williams Custom

Strop: Kanayama

Soap/Cream: C&E Nomad + Cade + Glycerin

Astringent: Tade Alum

After shave Balm: Sabon + Alt Innsbruck

EdT: Le Labo Rose 31

Results: A smooth comfortable BBS shave. The Robert Williams didn't get any love last week during my celebration shaves, so I had to treat myself to its heady abilities today. With two days growth since my last shave, the RW was in its element! The Nomad/Cade uber was out of this world. It possesses a wonderful woody/earthy aroma and makes such a luxurious a moisturizing lather. The shave was nothing short of divine!

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The week is already starting out great. Thank you all for your contributions and for letting me share my humble addition to the party!

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: New Forest knot in old barber handle
Razor: David Issard, Samson
Cream: Cyril R Salter, Indian Sandalwood
AS: Old Spice, Fresh Lime
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean

Good day to You Gents! It is my day off, I earned it last time I was DO for 32 hours straight

Pre-Shave: Hot&cold shower + Alverde Men Waschgel mit Guaranaextrakt Erfrishend + Proraso Crema Pre e Dopo Barba con Olio di Eucalipto e Mentolo

Brush: FS Richmond Finest Badger Faux Ivory Handle

Razor: George Wostenholm & Son "Pipe Razor", 9/16, extra full hollow, singing, plum scales

Strop: Dovo Solingen, Prima Rindleder

Soap/Cream: TOBS Lavender

Astringent: Osma Bloc

After shave Balm: Castle Forbes Essential Lavender Oil Aftershave Balm

Results: Well, my Royal Highness "The Pipe" treated me with another great shave - I just love her - I love the way she shaves and I love the way she looks

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Have a great week gents

Originally Posted by hornm

Prep: Hot shower
Lather: Proraso Uber
Brush: Omega 6126(?) either way nice black badger knot
Mug: Large white coffee mug
Razor: 8/8 Friodur
Strop: "Black betty" Home made black latigo strop, not much to look at but she works
Post shave(s): Alum then Honey Bee Gardens "Bay Rum" Aftershave

It's good to be home. I actually got here Friday eve but between trying to put things away and trying to figure out where my mom moved things I've been a little preoccupied. I think the only thing that would have made this better would have been to turn the lather into a cold water shave (it's been warm enough here in PDX the last couple days for it).

Take care and keep the shaves coming

Michael

WOOT! Great that your back home Michael! Hope your sis is doing as well as you. Congrats on the shave and your speedy recovery!

Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: T. Noonan and Sons Arabic
Brush: Semogue 1305
Soap: Arko Shavestick
AS: Clubman Bay Rum
Finish: Crusellas Kolonia 1800 Sandalwood