Thread: Sun August 28th - Sat September 3rd

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.

Oh my! It's amazing how much damage can be inflicted by a "little" wind off the west coast of Africa that gets a running start in the South Atlantic and finally makes landfall in the Caribbean and the eastern seaboard of the U. S.

Glad to hear that you are safe and well, though. Hope that they can restore power to your area soon.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

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!

Indeed Tabac has a unique fragrance, the soap though is a top performer so if it was less than great you need to try again.

Originally Posted by Zorro

I just want to say thank to the entire site for learning how to shave in not so comfortable conditions. I live in Northern NJ and just went through hurricane Irene. Lost power for awhile and the basement was completely flooded. Lost almost everything downstairs, except the shaving gear!

Finally got the chance to shave but using a candle and cold water. I've been shaving in cold water for about a year so that was no problem so it sure came in handy knowing how to do that. We have to boil water right now. A little strange using candle light actually kind of eerie. I was expecting Anthony Perkins to attack me from behind, the Psycho movie star, but it was an interesting challenge.


Prep: Any Soap and cold water
Cream: Proraso
Razor: Thiers-Issard 6/8 Grelot
Brush: Badger Brush Silver-Tipped
Strop: Illinois Russian Leather and Linen
Aftershave: Nivea non-alcohol cream


A good shave surprising goes a long way to help cope with the day. Thanks again guys.

Sorry for the trouble. I am in Northern NJ also. PM me if there is any way I can help out.

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Indeed Tabac has a unique fragrance, the soap though is a top performer so if it was less than great you need to try again.

I plan on it. Just was using it as I do my other soaps and aperently had the ratio off by a little.

Thursday 1:30am

Gold Dollar 208

Home made Boar and Walnut brush

Palmolive soap, grated into a ramekin

Alum

Home made Herby Rum Aftershave

A thrifty shave this morning! A mix of home made and cheap products. The GD received a slight sweetening of the edge on a home made balsa crox strop before stropping on my home made denim hanging and home made paddle strops. The result was great and quite satisfying! Now all I have to do is build a forge and soap factory and it could be a 100% Jeltz made shave!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Perfect Tim...Just perfect

You are too kind! Thank you Robert.

Prep:Hot Shower, Sandalwood Pre-shave oil
Scuttle:Dirty Bird custom double
Brush:22mm TGN Silvertip Super Silvertip in custom E. Indian Rosewood handle
Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle
Cream: Goodfellas Bomb
Razor: Wade & Butcher
After shave: Brut
EDT: Polo Blue


Result: A quick single pass shave this morning. Not BBS, but a DFS none the less.
Keep the great posts coming gentlemen!
Glenn

Good Morning, last day of my work week.

Today I went with,
Prep: Shower
Strop: SRD Premium 1 Leather 30,70
Brush: Kent Boar (Great little Brush)
Soap: Cella, Crema sapone
Razor: Dovo Master's, Grenadille Scales
Finish: Allume Di Rocca Naturale
EDC: No 4711

Nice and smooth, Enjoy Your Shave

Nice SOTDs gents

Originally Posted by Zephyr

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

Rune,
I hope tomorrow will be an easier day for you. Sounds like you're buried at work.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

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

Talk about tempting fate and laughing in ts face, LOOOOL. I guess some people never learn, LOOOOL

Originally Posted by Teiste

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

Very nice Teiste...I love your photos and compositions. Very professional

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

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!

Paul,
Sorry about the trouble with Tabac...I, for one, love the scent. And once you get this soap right (which shouldn't be), you'll be reaping the rewards buddy. Trust me. it's that good. Great KT btw. Love that frameback.

Originally Posted by Jeltz

...so if it was less than great you need to try again.

+1

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Gold Dollar 208
Home made Boar and Walnut brush
Home made Herby Rum Aftershave
A thrifty shave this morning! Now all I have to do is build a forge and soap factory and it could be a 100% Jeltz made shave! [/TABLE]

Very nicely done Nic...Can't wait for your factory to go live buddy ;-)

PS: how do you like the shave from the GD?

Originally Posted by sharp

Brush:22mm TGN Silvertip Super Silvertip in custom E. Indian Rosewood handle
Razor: Wade & Butcher

Beautiful gear Glenn,
Did you make the handles on the brush? I love it

Originally Posted by easyace

Soap: Cella, Crema sapone

Great choice of soap EA. Love the rice bowl (I think). Enjoy your weekend my friend

Prep: Hot shower with olive oil hair conditioner
Brush: Tweezerman
Cream: TOBS Rose
Mug: 20 oz white coffee
Razor: Brian Brown Western "Kamisori"
Post Shave: Clubman aftershave lotion
Strop: 2.5" Walking Horse English Bridal 20 on leather after the shave



Sorry about the quality of the pic, I'm still trying to learn what the heck I'm doing with a camera. Got this razor out of the mailbox today and have been waiting since about 12:30 to give it a go. Only did one pass since it's a little different handling then a regular str8 but I don't think it'll take too long to get used to. I'm extremely happy with what Mr. Brown came up with and honestly can't thank or recommend him enough. Also a big thanks to Gerrit for getting Brian and I in contact.

Michael