Thread: Sun August 28th - Sat September 3rd

No electricity at home yet since the hurricane hit. Below is my SOTD since Sunday. A mirror hung in the bathroom window and either a W&B or a TOYO Sheon Burg razor. Luckily I have gas hot water heat so I have been able to get hot showers.



The damage to the area was surprisingly bad considering that it was only a CatI hurricane. Lots of trees down, some on houses, cars and electric wires. I am fully prepared for a zombie uprising so this is only a minor inconvenience for me. The power was restored at noon today at my workplace so at least I can post again.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

.Kalerolf,
Gotta love those Novelty razors...Don't see them too often. Well done

It's one of my favorites, my shaves with this beautiful thing are so great good.

I will shave later this evening (once in a lifetime, evening shaves) as I will be MIA for a few days with no internet access and no shave

Great job on the SOTDs guys

Originally Posted by eTom

razor: Castagnon

Wunderbar Tom

Originally Posted by dinatali

Brush : Chubby 3 in Best Badger
Soap : C & E SIENNA
AS : Cade face splash with Moisturizer sample
cologne : Tabac

Very nice D. That scuttle must be HUGE. She dwarfs the Chubby 3

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: Neep, Kenya soapstone handle, 26 mm extra stuffed silvertip
Razor: TI, LE no. 6/80
I was going to rest my skin today, but I got my newest brush yesterday Thank you Rod! It's such a fine brush and my pic doesn't do it justice! I should have test lathered/washed it before using it the first time, but I couldn't wait until it dried again . Hogged a little, like any new brush, but it was a W O W feeling anyway! Dense and super nice bristels, but yet not to dense, it holds water like nothing else. I'm so happy about this one, no wonder he makes pencils for Prince William, this is a TOP NOTCH quality brush straight through! I'll post a bloom pic later ...

Congrats Mikael...I LOOOOOOVE that brush. Very very very nice. Even though she's the same size as the Chubby, she overshadows it. beautiful handle bro. What a nice TI too. I am so glad you did decide to shave today rather than take a break. Excellent SOTD

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Geo Wostenholm 11/16, Gillette Rocket with Feather Blade
A big shave tonight, 3 days growth on the face and at least 4 days on the head.
Its been quite a while since I pulled out the Wostenholm and I really should more often. What a great shave.

Grant,
That's a pristine looking piece of steel. Awesome mate. I meant to ask: How was the meetup at Oz' place? or is my question a bit premature?

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Ator | Semogue | La Toja Manantiales | Alum | Sabon | MPG Parfum d'Habit

Nicely done Bill

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Well I managed to hold out for three days without shaving, can't wait any longer my whiskers are driving me mad, so a lovely shave two pass super smooth result.

Jamie,
Niiiiiice. Can't imagine how you resisted for 3 days. My will power will be put to the test tomorrow for 4 days...Great shave to celebrate

Originally Posted by baldy

Robert, that Maxterpiece is truly a masterpiece. I love those scales with the transfered inlays.

Thanks Grant.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Nice two pass shave. Wow what a long week this has been. I'd rather take a beating than go to work this morning.

One of those days, eh? Hang in there...Long weekend is almost here

Originally Posted by amb

Straight Razor: Astrale 5/8, Half Hollow. Point Round. 1 Stabilizer
Soap/Cream:TOBS, Almond cream
Comments:Good shave with a very good cream. Two passes.

Very nicely done Angel...I heard about the TOBS almond. Never tried it, but I have some of the other TOBS and I love them.

Originally Posted by Batmang

Geneva Cutlery Henry's X
KD Creations Citrus & Sage sc
Czech & Speake No. 88 Edt
Great lather and a fine blade equals a terrific shave. And today will be better than yesterday.

Nathan,
CarrieM's cremes are often under appreciated. They are very good indeed. Terrific shave brother

Originally Posted by Titivillus

• Iwasaki Nihon Kamisori (Nichogake, 60 mm)

With you, again

Antoni,
Those Iwasakis are amazing. Congrats on a great choice this AM.

PS: Great to have you back again. Hope all is well

Originally Posted by tumtatty

The Taylor's Eyewitness 1000 does it again! This is a fabulous razor and always reminds me why I like Sheffield steel. Cade shaving cream provided just the right glide.

Perfect Tim...Just perfect

Originally Posted by jhenry

Razor: 5/8” C. V. Heljestrand “Elskiltuna”
Result: Delightful shave

Any man with a Helje has got to have good taste in life. Well done my friend

Originally Posted by Blix

• Razor: Friodur 8/8

A while ago I gave my Friodur a little chip banging it against the sink, very small but annoying still. So it went back to the hones today. Took out the chip on the DMT 325, then my regular progrssion of Chosera 1k and Shapton 2-6-4-6-8-16k, finished with 10 laps on CrOx on balsa.
Got some great tips from honing perfectionist Tom Blodgett about using the Shaptons and was rewarded with a very sharp, yet really smooth edge.

Amund,
That chip must have been annoying, but great to hear that this beauty is back on track. Those Shaptons can truly deliver. Love those stones

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Razor: C. V. Heljestrand Mk 30, 4/8 hollow round point in horn scales, bone wedge
After Shave Splash: English Leather home made splash
Notes: A lovely little razor this, feisty in it's eagerness to mow down my stubble. I just rescaled this razor, first time I used it. It feels a little small in my hand, but provided a comfortable and very smooth BBS nonetheless. Now for some BBQ ribs, my cooker is standing in a light drizzle of rain cooking up some deliciousness.

Sten,
Forget the shave buddy...I am coming over for that delicious BBQ of yours, LOOOOL

Originally Posted by Jacketch

No electricity at home yet since the hurricane hit. Below is my SOTD since Sunday. A mirror hung in the bathroom window and either a W&B or a TOYO Sheon Burg razor. Luckily I have gas hot water heat so I have been able to get hot showers. The damage to the area was surprisingly bad considering that it was only a CatI hurricane. Lots of trees down, some on houses, cars and electric wires. I am fully prepared for a zombie uprising so this is only a minor inconvenience for me. The power was restored at noon today at my workplace so at least I can post again.

Hey Jack,
Glad to hear that you are doing OK...Sorry about the electricity and damage to the area. Irene was pretty bad, even for a Cat I hurricane. Any loss of life is unacceptable.

Hey Robert, this pic is for you,....."on the roof again" :

Rafflenbeul 5/8, Ambrose Spanish Horse (25/50), T&H Wellington Superbadger, Calani Cadre Noir, American Crew ASB, Lorenzo Villoresi Piper Nigrum EdT

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Congrats Mikael...I LOOOOOOVE that brush. Very very very nice. Even though she's the same size as the Chubby, she overshadows it. beautiful handle bro. What a nice TI too. I am so glad you did decide to shave today rather than take a break. Excellent SOTD

Thank you Robert! I was so happy when I got the brush - it's a looker, chunky and heavy in hand. While I'm thinking of saving my face, you shave twice a day, looool

Originally Posted by du212

Hey Robert, this pic is for you,....."on the roof again" :

Rafflenbeul 5/8, Ambrose Spanish Horse (25/50), T&H Wellington Superbadger, Calani Cadre Noir, American Crew ASB, Lorenzo Villoresi Piper Nigrum EdT

Don't say I didn't warn you . Great gear José.

Here's a recommendation for safety: Get a net and hang it below the roof. In case you get into an accident again (God forbid), your gear will be safe (and you will not have to suffer another heart attack)

Originally Posted by Mikael

Thank you Robert! I was so happy when I got the brush - it's a looker, chunky and heavy in hand. While I'm thinking of saving my face, you shave twice a day, looool

Shaving twice? Who's shaving twice. No shave for me yet today...I will do it later though...stay tuned. I am going to make this one reaaaaly count as I will not see any gear for at east 4 days...I will use my Carl Herder this evening. When I get back from vacation, I am going to need a machete to get through that growth. I have a feeling that come Monday, I will pull out the Maxtom to cut through the 4 day jungle...That's the only blade I trust to get the job done.

It's been a busy week so far, third day without a shave...

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Good evening friends!

Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Haryali badger
Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad
Scuttle: Robert Becker large
Razor: C. V. Heljestrand Mk 30, 4/8 hollow round point in horn scales, bone wedge
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: English Leather home made splash
Notes: A lovely little razor this, feisty in it's eagerness to mow down my stubble. I just rescaled this razor, first time I used it. It feels a little small in my hand, but provided a comfortable and very smooth BBS nonetheless. Now for some BBQ ribs, my cooker is standing in a light drizzle of rain

Nice job on the new dress! Send some ribs and rain my way!
Paul

Originally Posted by du212

Hey Robert, this pic is for you,....."on the roof again" :

Rafflenbeul 5/8, Ambrose Spanish Horse (25/50), T&H Wellington Superbadger, Calani Cadre Noir, American Crew ASB, Lorenzo Villoresi Piper Nigrum EdT

Jose, did you tempting fate once not teach you a lesson????? LMAO!

Wednesday
Mitchells Wool Fat SS/Trueffit and Hill 1/1 brush/D.R Harris with Polsilver/Alum block/Weleda Balsam

Klas Tornbloom Eskilstuna-Tabac Soap-Nivea ASB-Tobac Cologne

This was my first try with Tabac and I can see where it's scent is polarizing. I'm still on the fence with it. Not a perfect shave as I think I added too much water to the mix. Lather was a little thin. I love this blade!!! Honed her up the other day after making the new dress for her. Going to try the scent on SWMBO! If she likes it then it will stay. Fantastic shaves all!