Thread: Sun September 4th - Sat September 10th

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Thank you buddy. I really appreciate the sentiment. You ain't so bad yourself ;-)

Mikael,
+1 on the La Toja soap. It is truly magnificent (scent is amazing too). Love the LG and NF brush too. Did Peter make the handles or is that an "after market" job?

Thank you Robert! you ain't half bad either lol. I did it myself, so I guess it was kind off an after market job.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

A Special Anniversary Shave

"Feeling and smelling great"

HAPPY ANNIVESARY!!

You earned the right to smell and feel good and I hope you celebrated good

Good evening friends!

Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Fonex boar brush
Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad
Scuttle: Robert Becker large
Razor: John Barber, 5/8 wedge
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: Coffee home made splash
Notes: Busy days lately, not much time for shaving let alone photography. Anyways, this afternoon's shave was magnificent, and although I have not yet had a chance to rescale it as I want (had to reorder the horn) I decided to bring out my John Barber and treat myself a little. I am glad to say it worked - 2-pass comfortable smooth BBS, the lather was nice and slick and the splash left me smelling and feeling great.



Hope you all are doing good! Enjoy your evening guys!

Originally Posted by Adept

Why not try some good old home made Digi Camo Micarta for one of your razors and then display that razor with the Kimber on a SOTD photo; that would be a photo

I have on an Army/Navy Blade!!!!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Finally!!! It's aboout time Paul, LOOOOL. You'll like this one buddy...Great razor. Not sure where Béla got his, but I got mine from JimR (not sure if he's got more). Shoot him a PM.
Fantastic shave Paul. Great Uber it sounds like and a great W&B

LOL I've been fighting it for awhile now. Trying to keep busy with all my other razor projects to take my mind off it. Then you or Bela comes along and rekindles the flame!!! I'm almost as bad as Nick!!!
Todays shave was fantastic!!!!

Prep: Hot shower -- followed by Luck Tiger Molle’ Brushless shave cream
SS/SC: Erasmic + LaToja = Superlather
Brush: Rooney 3-1 faux Tortoise “Super Silvertip Badger”
Strop: VB Red Latigo 50 fabric; 60 leather
Razor: 5/8” Puma #90 “High Class”
Astringent: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: Nivea for Men High Performance “Extreme Comfort”
AS: Pashana “Original”
Result: A great shave!

Robert,

Happy anniversary chief.

May you and the Missus have many, many more.

Excellent Job Guys

Originally Posted by Theseus

Razor:Mulcuto Gold 4/8
Result:Only needed one pass yet again to remain BBS. I was a little heavy handed a couple of times with the 4/8 causing some irritation on my neck.

T.,
Great shave my friend. Sorry about the irritation though. It's interesting to see a little razor like that cause such discomfort, eh? Heal fast

Originally Posted by fonthunter

Thanks a lot, sir!
The synthetic Muhle perform very well. No smell, fast drying. ... and just like the badger. Badger? Best badger!!

Thanks for the info Béla. I know Tom likes his synthetics too.

Originally Posted by rum

Indeed - it had been bothering me for a while now. I have some antibiotic gel to put on it, but apart from that I can easily wear a surgical glove on that hand to perform a shave! I might be tempted but it will be an evening job - could take a while....

Rum,
Don't rush it my friend. Let the hand stay dry and heal. I am certain you will have a blast on Sunday (without the worry)

Originally Posted by amb

TOBS is a good ASL. It has citrux scent and smell is very durable (4 o 5 hours). I think it should be used with colonies with citrus or lavender, but lighter (imo).

Angel,
Now, that's lasting power...Cooooooool. Thank you

Originally Posted by du212

: Yes, Piranha is worst....but....Barracuda? it was not bad,...

LOOOOOOL.

Originally Posted by Dunc

Soap: RazoRock XXX
Razor: Wester Bros

So it would seem that my “skills” on the hones are haphazard at best. The wester bro found its way back to the hones (as I still have yet to get a comfortable shave out of it) and I had it popping hair (HHT) and looking good. So I thought; after this morning’s shave it would appear I was suffering a minor delusion while honing as the edge did not want to impart any comfort to my shave. Razor aside the XXX was great, nice scent and great lather.

Dunc,
Maybe it's the razor and not your honing?!! it happens. But I agree with XXX...Excellent soap/creme.

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: Joseph Elliott 'Hollow Ground' 6/8, ivory scales (more like a near-wedge Joe )

Beautiful shave Michael. Love that JE

Originally Posted by Mikael

Thank you Robert! you ain't half bad either lol. I did it myself, so I guess it was kind off an after market job.

LOOOOL. You did great with that brush Mikael. I am impressed. There's more to you than meets the eye brother.

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Razor: John Barber, 5/8 wedge
Notes: Busy days lately, not much time for shaving let alone photography. Anyways, this afternoon's shave was magnificent, and although I have not yet had a chance to rescale it as I want (had to reorder the horn) I decided to bring out my John Barber and treat myself a little. I am glad to say it worked - 2-pass comfortable smooth BBS, the lather was nice and slick and the splash left me smelling and feeling great.

Sten,
Great shave with the Barber. What a nice treat (especially after being inundated with work/life stuff)...Can't wait for you to dress her in the new horn clothing.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

LOL I've been fighting it for awhile now. Trying to keep busy with all my other razor projects to take my mind off it. Then you or Bela comes along and rekindles the flame!!! I'm almost as bad as Nick!!!Todays shave was fantastic!!!!

LOOOOOL. Well, some of us are undercover enablers (especially Béla, LOOOL). Don't discount Mikael, Birnando (which has been missing in action lately) and some of the others, LOOOOOL. Of course, Max is the CEO (Chief Enabling Officer), LOOOOL.

Originally Posted by jhenry

SS/SC: Erasmic + LaToja = Superlather
Razor: 5/8” Puma #90 “High Class”

Super fantastic Monroe

_________________
Cheers,
Robert

Gentlemen: Both my wife and I thank you all for the kind words and wishes. She wanted to read every comment.




We had a great relaxing day together. Her nephew was visiting us today and she made all of us some killer, homemade, gourmet "macaroni and cheese"

Originally Posted by Theseus

Happy anniversary Robert , and may you have many more.

Originally Posted by Adept

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ROBERT!!!

Originally Posted by eTom

Robert,
I wish you all the best!

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Congrats Robert!! Let SWMBO know that she picked a great mix!!!

Originally Posted by fonthunter

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ROBERT!!!

Originally Posted by amb

Robert and wife.
Happy anniversary

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Happy Anniversary to you and your Bride. I remember being married for 4 years, Nice!!!

Originally Posted by rum

Happy anniversary, Robert! Hope you make it a special one - with that shave you are half way there already

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Happy anniversary Robert!

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Robert and Mrs Robert, Happy 4th Anniversary.

I hope you both have an excellent day.

Originally Posted by du212

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY My Friend!!!!

Originally Posted by easyace

Happy Anniversary http://youtu.be/9ua_4ajpP58 It's a shame they didn't bring this out in time.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Happy Anniversary Robert and Liza

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Robert and Liza, congratulations on your anniversary! May your road travel together forever.

Originally Posted by MichaelS

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ROBERT!

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Have a great day today Robert.

Originally Posted by Otto

Robert: Happy 4 year anniversary!

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Happy anniversary, Robert!!!

Originally Posted by Mikael

HAPPY ANNIVESARY!

You earned the right to smell and feel good and I hope you celebrated good

Originally Posted by jhenry

Robert,

Happy anniversary chief.

May you and the Missus have many, many more.

Paul: she knows she picked the right one ;-)

Rum: Half way there for the day, I hope, LOOOOL. I am planning for this feeling to last for a very very long time

EA: She is very well aware of that trailer and some others she has been able to get her hands on, LOOOOOL. She's been following everything about this movie since rumors of it began. I have a feeling we're going to be standing in line, opening day/night, LOOOOL

Tonight's shave was prepped as usual, warm shower, Stephan's rubbed into the whiskers, warm oil.
Dirty Bird Scuttle
Badger Brush
Razo Rock Artisan Lime Shave Soap
Dovo Prima Silver Steel, 5/8 Full hollow
30 laps 12K, 20 Laps Crox, 40 Laps linen, 100 laps leather
AOS Aluminum
Stephan's Island Lime AS
Vaseline for men

This was a nice shave. After refreshing the blade on the Naniwa, Crox and leather the razor was sharp and smooth. The Razo Rock Soap Lime Soap was amazing. Provided a great amount of thick, slick lather. This is the second time I have used a Razo Rock product and I am very happy with it.

I was treated to a nice shave that easily passed the BBT.

Enjoy the evening!!

Thursday
Hot Shower, Bassler 5/8 Stainless Steel, Simpson 57, Derby Menthol Cream, Alum, Gillette Series ASB

This stainless steel razor has been more of a challenge than most, to get as sharp as I like, but 70 laps on my new hone and its lovely.
A superb close, irritation free shave and another highly informative session with my unidentified olive green hone.
Have a fantastic Friday, gentlemen.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

A Special Anniversary Shave

Happy Anniversary Robert & Liza. May you continue to grow the depths of your love through the passage of time and the experiences of life. Cheers!
Glenn