Thread: Sun August 28th - Sat September 3rd

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Location: 36° 0'5"N - 115° 15' 21"W

Razor: King Pelican

Brush: C2 - 2 band

Soap: QED - 218 Special

Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel

ASB: Nivea Sensitive

EDC: B&B

Summary: The last week of August. Time does fly. My thoughts go out to everyone that's being affected by 'Irene'. It seems we just can't seem to get a break. It's just been one disaster after another, worldwide. Be safe. God bless.

Good morning friends!

PREP: Proraso Preshave Cream

BRUSH: SIMPSON POLO PL10, Best Badger

SOAP/CREAM: Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap

SCUTTLE / MUG: Georgetown Pottery Scuttle + Brush Soaking Mug by Gyula Magyar, folk industrial artist - Hungary

RAZOR: 8/8" Rudolf Stehlo (stainless steel), Square Point

STROP: Kanayama Cordovan #30000

SHAVE: 2 passes, WTG / XTG

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

COLOGNE: Aqua Di Parma Colonia Intensa

RESULT: Very comfortable shave

Have a nice week
Béla

Botanics face scrub
Feather AS-D1
Feather blade
Simpsons Chubby 2
TOBS Sandalwood Cream
Alum + Witch Hazel
TOBS Gel
TOBS Sandalwood Cologne.

One of my very favourite SOTD, love the scent of Sandalwood, but i'm also aware there's a few who like Marmite, you either love or hate it, anyway two pass shave minor touch up very very smooth shave.

Jamie.

Rainy day in Oslo today, not the bad way tho, just a little drizzle. It is quite a relaxing sound, the rain hitting on my roof really, with a cuppa tea

Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Haryali badger
Soap: Palmolive shave stick / Palmolive shave cream / glycerine
Scuttle: Robert Becker large
Razor: Otto Busch Weltmeister, 5/8 hollow round point
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: Vetiver Rose home made splash
Notes: Touched up this razor on Birnando's set of naniwas and now it's a brilliant shave (thanks bud!). Nice relazing and comfortable morning shave, 2 passes to BBS.



Have a wonderful week Gentlemen!

H-Diamond, it is a dream.

Razor: 'G.Gowen', no information on whether it's the maker or retailer of this heavy 6/8 near-wedge Sheffield blade...just a wonderful shaver actually!

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Martinez' Custom: Chess King w/ 26mm silver tip badger
Soap: Trumper's Officers & Gentlemens Shaving Soap
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop (3x25)
Razor: Moreton & Langley's razor 13/16
ASB: Geo. F. Trumper west Indian extract of limes skin food
soundtrack: Hanne Kolstø

Unhurried, comfortable and relaxing shave.

[QUOTE=Maximilian;839744]
Razor: King Pelican
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WOW MAX!!! That razor is magnificent!!!!!

Razor – American Knife Co. – Plymouth Hollow, Conn.
Brush – E-Shave Persian jar
Soap – Al’s SAIGON
Oil – Al’s Saigon Pre-shave oil
AST – ALUM
Toner – AESOP Parsley seed toner
EDT – AESOP Marrakech


I honed this up for a buddy. I did use one layer of tape due to the spine configuration. The shave was excellent not as stiff as a frame-back. I did use one layer of tape due to the unusual spine configuration.
At first I could not figure out why they would design a “fuller” or “blood groove” the length of the blade. When you shave the soap piles up in this groove and is re-distributed while you shave. I guess you could call it a “soap groove”. G-10 Scales by DirtyChrome are balanced for this unique blade profile. Have a nice week.
Mike

First and foremost: I do hope all of our East Coasters are faring well from the ravages of Irene. I wish everyone a safe Sunday



Second: Great start to this new SOTD week gentlemen. I am drooling all over again. Some beautiful gear is featured for today (and more to come for sure)

Originally Posted by Maximilian

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Razor: King Pelican
Brush: C2 - 2 band
Soap: QED - 215 Special

Max,
That Pelican is downright gorgeous. So is that customized brush (how fitting is the name? LOOOOL). I forgot who made it for you though. Love that soap too. Fabulous spruce scent.

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: 8/8" Rudolf Stehlo (stainless steel), Square Point

Béla,
I love your Rudolph Stehlo my friend. She's a beauty

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

TOBS Sandalwood Cream
TOBS Sandalwood Cologne.

One of my very favourite SOTD, love the scent of Sandalwood

Hey Jamie,
Amen brother...Who can blame you for loving that scent? Q: Which Sandalwood does TOBS use (Australian or Indian)?

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Rainy day in Oslo today, not the bad way tho, just a little drizzle. It is quite a relaxing sound, the rain hitting on my roof really, with a cuppa tea

Razor: Otto Busch Weltmeister, 5/8 hollow round point

Sten,
Oooooo...That drizzle is something I've been dreaming about all summer long. Sounds lovely coupled with a super enjoyable shave

Originally Posted by eTom

H-Diamond, it is a dream.

Tom,
So, that's what I was seeing in my dreams last night, LOOOL. Well done

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: 'G.Gowen', no information on whether it's the maker or retailer of this heavy 6/8 near-wedge Sheffield blade...just a wonderful shaver actually!

Michael,
Beautiful near wedge buddy. Congrats.

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Moreton & Langley's razor 13/16
Unhurried, comfortable and relaxing shave.

Otto,
Beautiful razor, beautiful shave

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Today again a lot of rain and wind, even a tornado.
Fortunately not as bad as b.v in NY, hope that people who live there have a safe haven to go to.
Anyway after a lovely walk through the rain and wind with the dogs a hot shower and a perfect shave

Kalerolf,
What a beautiful start to a beautiful day

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: Simpson knot in custom handle
Razor: Shepherd
To the left, a Swedish made vintage brush by the same company that makes chainsaws today: Husqvarna The scales of this razor was saved by Neil Miller and he did a flabergasting job with them!

What a splendid couple Mikael...Who'd have thought a chainsaw company would make brushes!! great razor too

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Bengall 6/8
The stars seemed to align for this shave. Everything was perfect.

Grant,
I just love the etching on this Bengall. Nice choice and it's a nice feeling when the stars align

Originally Posted by baldy

When I kissed my 6 year old daughter Lilly goodnight a few minutes ago, she kissed my cheek and said I felt like a girl. I'll take that as a compliment

LOOOOOOOL. That's just too funny

Originally Posted by amb

Straight Razor: Renaissance 6/8
Comments:Not good shave. Lack of concentration. I’ve had a cut near the left lip, and I decided only one pass.

Ouuuchhh Angel,
Sorry about the nick on the lip (that's one area that hurts). Hope you heal faster than tomorrow can arrive. That Renaissance is very nice

Originally Posted by Blix

• Razor: Brian Brown #14 8/8

A most awesome Sunday morning shave, all the time in the world,perfect and relaxing. Going for a slalom skateboard session later today, hence the theme.

Congrats on a great shave with a great razor Amund. Glad you're into skateboarding...it is a fun sport. God knows I've done my share of it (and broken a few bones in my body in the process) as a youngster. Have fun

Originally Posted by easyace

Nice 2 pass shave and out of the door to work.
Enjoy what's left of your weekend.

Great shave EA...enjoy your first day of work

Originally Posted by tumtatty

I love this Joseph Elliot Best Silver Steel "Rangoon" razor!

Beautiful Rangoon Tim...Rumor has it that they are legendary shavers.

Originally Posted by metalfab

WANTED TO POST BEFORE THE LIGHTS GO OUT. RESCUED THIS GENCO FROM A FLEA MARKET IT HAS A LITTLE HONE WEAR AND SIGNS OF MISTREATMENT BUT IT CAME BACK WITH A LITTLE EFFORT. I HAVE NOT MET A GENCO I DIDN'T LIKE.

Jim,
Great score with the Genco. +1; they are fantastic shavers. Hope the lights stay on for you and family brother. Be safe

Originally Posted by MODINE

Razor – American Knife Co. – Plymouth Hollow, Conn.
At first I could not figure out why they would design a “fuller” or “blood groove” the length of the blade. When you shave the soap piles up in this groove and is re-distributed while you shave. I guess you could call it a “soap groove”.

Mike,
That is a magnificent blade. Love the "Soap groove". That explains the engineering of how and why. Thanks for sharing

Originally Posted by jhenry

Razor: 6/8” J. A. Henckels
Result: Wunderbar!

Wunderbar indeed Monroe. Well done

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

Picked some old favorites to welcome Irene...
Chubby 3 Super
Trumpers Coconut SC
Greaves Sheafworks
Hand American--Chicago Special
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Cliven---AS Emulsion, ASB, EDT
Have a Great Day!

Chris,
There's a guy who's ready for Irene. Great choice of gear and software.

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Today has been great, 52 mile ride on my bicycle which clipped the corner of 4 counties and I'm just about to put the beef in the oven for a classic British roast. Happy Days!

Nic,
Now, that's a wonderful workout. Enjoy that roast (much deserved I am sure after that hard ride). Oh! I forgot...great shave too

Originally Posted by sfcablecar

Le Jaguar Special No. 707 | Simpson No. 62 | Vintage Cavalier | Caldey Island Lavender

That is by far one of the sexiest worked backs I have seen. Just beautiful

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Awesome, a guaranteed winning combination!

Thank you Nic...it sure was.

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Razor: Filarmonica DT 12
Results: A pretty nice 3 pass BBS sunday shave, but the edge on the Fili is a little rough by my taste, so just a A- on the comfort scale. [/Table]

Rune,
That is a wonderful razor...Spend some time with the edge. That edge should yield nothing less than AAA rating.

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: Genco " Easy Aces"
I really needed this shave. Nice and slow and relaxing

Well done Matt

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Razor: 6/8 Challenge Razor Works 'The Challenge' Barbers Notch
Result:A super easy going Sunday Morning Lazy A** Shave. First try with Cella, not too bad at all. Good lather, and very smooth. I like it. The Minotaure is always cooling and smooth. The wife loves the Stetson so let's get this Sunday rocking on the right notes! Off to some chores now, and a chance to get hot and sweaty so I can shower and do it all again!!!

Ahhhhhh!!!! That sounds wonderfully relaxing. Great shave. Enjoy your Sunday chores Mike.