Thread: Sun August 21st - Sat August 27th

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

you changed your avatar. Is that the missus? You made her shave her head too (you evil, evil man, LOOOL)?

Yep, thats the missus. That pic was taken about 3 years ago. We have an annual charity event here called The Worlds Greatest Shave where people shave their heads to raise money for the Leukemia foundation. The irony is she did that about a year before Jacky was diagnosed.
Beautiful pic of the Wosty Pipe yesterday too.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I started my vacation on friday. Sadly it didnt start off great. My friend of 22 years who was diagnosed with Lukemia in Jan , And we though was getting better called me. Was told he has 3-4 months to live. Not Good!

Ahhhh crap man, I'm SO sorry to hear that terrible news.

Originally Posted by eTom

I start the week with my Buddel-razor

Love that Buddel Tom, Its one of the best looking razors I've seen

Originally Posted by hornm

It's good to be home.

Very glad to hear your home mate.

Didn't manage to get a shave myself tonight but I'm sure I'll have one for you guys tomorrow night.
Cheers
Grant

Monday

G Bar
Gem Stainless Blade
FS Finest Badger
KMF Cool Mint Shave Cream
Nivea Double Action Balm
Black Suede Cologne

Originally Posted by baldy

Yep, thats the missus. That pic was taken about 3 years ago. We have an annual charity event here called The Worlds Greatest Shave where people shave their heads to raise money for the Leukemia foundation. The irony is she did that about a year before Jacky was diagnosed.
Beautiful pic of the Wosty Pipe yesterday too.

Ahhhh crap man, I'm SO sorry to hear that terrible news.

Grant

Thank you Grant.

I must say you have a beautiful wife. Not many women can pull off the bald look. She can and with style!

Rene

Originally Posted by baldy

Yep, thats the missus. That pic was taken about 3 years ago. We have an annual charity event here called The Worlds Greatest Shave where people shave their heads to raise money for the Leukemia foundation. The irony is she did that about a year before Jacky was diagnosed.
Beautiful pic of the Wosty Pipe yesterday too.

What Rene said, not many can and your wife's even better/cuter looking than C Diez's bald :

No shave today im out whit my girlfriend ;-)

Originally Posted by Mikael

What Rene said, not many can and your wife's even better/cuter looking than C Diez's bald :

WOAH! C Diez looks wierd.

That's cool. I'll tell my wife about shaving the head. So we can share a lot of money.
I'll use my Tanto!

Prep: Hot shower -- followed by Proraso pre-post-shave cream
SS: EJ “Sea Buckthorn”
Brush: Vie-Long 12326 “Boar Bristle”
Razor: Merkur 34D HD w/ Gillette 7 O’clock “Super Platinum” stainless blade
Astringent: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: Barclay Crocker Vitamin E "Bay Rum" scent
AS: Dominica "Bay Rum"
Result: Ready to return to work…

Originally Posted by kalerolf

No shave today im out whit my girlfriend ;-)

kalerolf,

I see that you prefer older, mature women.

Gentlemen: EXCELLENT shaves to start the 1st round of shaves

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I started my vacation on friday. Sadly it didnt start off great. My friend of 22 years who was diagnosed with Lukemia in Jan , And we though was getting better called me. Was told he has 3-4 months to live. Not Good!

Rene,
I am so sorry to hear about your friend. This is the worst kind of news one can receive. This couldn't come at a worst time, especially in light of the latest research from Univ. of Pennsylvania that indicates a group of researchers having succeeded in devising a new treatment for leukemia. Doctors have treated only three leukemia patients, but the sensational results from a single shot could be one of the most significant advances in cancer research in decades. The treatment made the most common type of leukemia completely disappear in two of the patients and reduced it by 70 percent in the third. In my mind, this is still too early to make a judgement call, but it definitely is off to a great start. Unfortunately, by the time this becomes a widespread and approved treatment modality, it'll take years and the target was the most common form of the cancer, chroniclymphocytic leukemia (CLL), which if I remember is not what your friend has.

My thoughts and prayers are with your friend and his family (and you buddy).

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

These were the last 2 razors i honed up. I ubered Nancy Boys and La Toja. What w wonderful combo. 2 passes and a Great BBS shave. Rushed because my daughter was tired.

Beautiful blades Rene and a great shave, but sorry about it being rushed.

Originally Posted by easyace

I always look forward to my shaves, great start to the day.

I know what you mean...So, do I. it is sort of weird when you tell people who use cartridges this. They look at you funny, LOOOL. But hey, who cares, right? Once they try wetshaving, they will understand. Great piece of steel today buddy

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

I'm hoping for a very special SOTD on Monday so be ready for something Special!!!
Hint hint...

Probably a Pipe, LOOOL??!!

Originally Posted by eTom

I start the week with my Buddel-razor

Tom,
What a great way to start the week indeed.

Originally Posted by hornm

It's good to be home.

Yahooooo!!!!! Welcome back home Michael. I bet that shave hot the spot.

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Filarmonica 11/16" square point, Neil Miller restore
Neil Miller genuine linen/English bridle strops (30/44)
I think this blade size is ideal for me.

Ahhhhh!! The Filarmonica. That's one of the best steels ever made. Congrats on getting a great shave from her Konstantinos. Neil did a great job with the restore. Of course, I can vouch for the quality of his linen strops (and I am sure his leathers are up to par as well)

Originally Posted by Otto

Soap: Proraso
Razor: Mastro Livi 6/8
ASB: Proraso

Nice Italian theme you got going for today Otto.

Originally Posted by amb

Straight Razor: Astrale 5/8

BIUUUUTIFUUUL razor amb

Originally Posted by Mikael

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

Yeah...Mr Salamander is the centerpiece of your photos. Thank you for the kind words about the scales. They are more beautiful up close and personal and Wosties are amazing indeed.

Originally Posted by Birnando

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

Birnando,
That is every wetshavers prerogative. Beautiful shave for sure

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 2-Band
Razor: Robert Williams Custom
Results: A smooth comfortable BBS shave.

Bill,
Wonderful shave to start the party this week. Well done bro

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: David Issard, Samson
Cream: Cyril R Salter, Indian Sandalwood

Great stuff Mikael. Love that DI and the CS Indian Sandalwood is one of the best cremes out there...and of course: Viva Mr. Salamander for supervising such a great cast of characters.

Originally Posted by Adept

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

Adept,
Beautiful Pipe indeed. Who can blame you for loving her the way you do. Well done and enjoy your day off.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

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

What a super shave GI...every aspect of it is a winner in my book

Originally Posted by baldy

Yep, thats the missus. That pic was taken about 3 years ago. We have an annual charity event here called The Worlds Greatest Shave where people shave their heads to raise money for the Leukemia foundation. The irony is she did that about a year before Jacky was diagnosed.

Ahhhh...You guys look like such a happy couple. I love it. Great team and fabulous story with the head shaves.

Originally Posted by baldy

Beautiful pic of the Wosty Pipe yesterday too.

Thanks mate

Originally Posted by blueman

G Bar
Gem Stainless Blade
FS Finest Badger
KMF Cool Mint Shave Cream
Nivea Double Action Balm
Black Suede Cologne

Niiiiiiiiiiiice

Originally Posted by kalerolf

No shave today im out whit my girlfriend ;-)

Hey,,,wait a second. You GF looks remarkably like you. Oh no. That IS you, LOOOOL. So, that statue must be your GF?! You have the Midas touch...but instead of Gold you turned her into chunk of steel, LOOOOOL? Enjoy your day brother

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

WOAH! C Diez looks wierd.

Even with hair, LOOOOL

Originally Posted by jhenry

Result: Ready to return to work…

Have fun Monroe...It's tough after a nice weekend and/or vacation. Greta shave buddy