Thread: Sun September 4th - Sat September 10th

Originally Posted by jhenry

Mikael,
I can't help but think that that second cup of espresso in your SOTD post is being brewed for me.

I can promise you one thing (well, two then ): you're most welcome to swing by and I'll make a you a double _at least_ every day you're visiting!

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

That expresso looks good.

This one came out good too but it was the last shot from that bag and now I'll have to change bag (same beans though), but it's always some fine tuning before you hit the sweet spot.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Great shot Jose. It truely is sad that so many old time skills are being lost. Did you learn any of it from your uncle?

No, don't, but his sons know perfectly how to build wooden boats, but from some years ago their best product (the trainera for the races) has no place in the market, and they have to change their jobs

Location: Perth, Australia

Razor: Kamisori by Mizuike Kobo

Brush: Frank silver tip badger

Soap: Col Conk Glycerine - Lime - If anyone knows of another lime or citrus soap better then the Col Conk let me know!

Hone: Tomae

Strop: Dovo 1.75"

Cologne: Giorgio Armani - Acqua Di Gio

Summary: I spend a hour or so getting an edge on this little Kamisori that i received about as sharp as a bread knife. I gave it a strop on my Dovo with a touch of diamond powder and it came up very nice, BBS with two passes! One of my best Japanese shaves i have had! Big thanks to onimaru for finding this one for me!

Excellent shave with "Shave Library" soap "Lost Generation" from Etsy.com. It has a strong cedarwood scent and lathers extremely well. The Dovo Bismarck always performs admirably.

A LABOR DAY SHAVE

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 26mm Saville Row 3326 Silvertip Badger

Maxtom: 15/16" Max Sprecher, 1/4 Hollow Ground, French Point (w/ Makume Gane scales)

Strop: 20/45/45 (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Horsehide leather / Imperial Cordovan leather)

Überlather: Martin de Candre Shave Soap

Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Lavender, no alcohol)

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS

Moisturizer: Martin de Candre Oil of Copra

Cologne: Martin de Candre "Lavende" EdT

Results: What an incredible shave. Four plus days of uncontrolled growth wiped away with pretty much one of a handful of razors that could live up to the challenge, i.e., the Maxtom. The Martin de Candre needs no introduction to this audience. It provided a luxuriously rich lather, resulting in the "perfect" prep. The end result left me feeling like a million bucks .

Have a WONDERFUL Monday gentlemen . For those of us in the USA who are celebrating Labor Day Holiday, may you have a SAFE & RELAXING day.

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Cheers,
Robert

Rugby (Japan) 6/8 razor, Plisson cream, Rooney brush

There's part of me upside down in the reflection

Have a great day!

Gentlemen...I love today's 1st round of SOTDs. Knock Outs all the way. Well done

Originally Posted by easyace

Soap: Cella, Crema Sapone
Razor: Dovo master's

Well done EA. Cella is one fantastic performer

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

What a wonderful place to spend a few days in, some beautiful shots as well Robert, I think a few are worthy of a frame, i'm liking the simplistic twisting tree trunk photo and the way it moves inside the frame, I hope you and your family had a wonderful time and a well deserved break.

Thank you for the kind words Jamie...Unfortunately, uploading some of these pictures plays tricks with the colors (even though it's uploaded as sRGB). The tree trunk is a wonder of nature, imo. Everyone was passing it by to go to the falls and no one stopped to take a closer look. The break was fantastic as were the activities

Originally Posted by eTom

Time for a smooth shave with my Revisor

Tom,
I bet it was a smooth shave too

Originally Posted by du212

Thanks for your kind words Rene, yes I'm a proud father

José,
I didn't get a chance to say it, but:

1. Your daughter is beautiful indeed...You better watch out for the boys
2. You seem to be quite a boatman in the family tradition. Very nice sport. I never witness "the Flag of La Concha", but I think after reading your post and the tradition associated with it, I would like to

Originally Posted by du212

I miss the wood in this sport, some years ago I found the last winner boat made in my uncle's (his son was the skipper, and they win a lot of races with it) the last day before it was milled....Sad moment for me, I have cried, sung, shout to support this boat so many times....

Very nice memories and tradition that runs in the family blood.

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Otto Busch World Master

Wonderful blade Otto...just like her master and named after him too

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: By Neep, 26 mm xtra stuffed silvertip in soapstone from Kenya

Mikael,
Ordered my Soapstone brush too (Thanks for the tip). Can't wait to try mine out. Here's a picture of her with 28mm knot, 58mm loft (according to Rodney)

Originally Posted by Jacketch

Razor: Toyo Shoen Burg

Hi Jack,
Which Toyo Sheön Burg is this? Looks like the 665 frameback (I think). They are amazing shavers. Great choice

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Beautiful shots!!

Thanks Jeff

Originally Posted by baldy

Robert, Its good to see you back. The place aint the same without you. Glad to hear you had a good time, the photos you posted are fantastic, what a beautiful place.

Thanks mate...it's great to be back

Originally Posted by jhenry

I can't help but think that that second cup of espresso in your SOTD post is being brewed for me.

Take a number and stand in line Monroe...That one is mine, LOOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by Brighty83

Razor: Kamisori by Mizuike Kobo
Summary: I spend a hour or so getting an edge on this little Kamisori that i received about as sharp as a bread knife. I gave it a strop on my Dovo with a touch of diamond powder and it came up very nice, BBS with two passes! One of my best Japanese shaves i have had! Big thanks to onimaru for finding this one for me!

Beautiful Kamisori. Congrats. Kudos to Oz too for finding it.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Excellent shave with "Shave Library" soap "Lost Generation" from Etsy.com. It has a strong cedarwood scent and lathers extremely well. The Dovo Bismarck always performs admirably.

Tim,
Sounds like a great soap...I love Cedarwood. What else is in it (ingredients)?

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Rugby (Japan) 6/8 razor

Michael,
Those Rugby razors are beautiful. I know JimR was (or still is) selling some on his site. Nice shave

Rooney 3/1 Super
AOS Sandalwood SS
Muhle R 41 w/ Dorco 301
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Gap Smooth Sandalwood EDT
Have a Great Day!

PreShave: Hot Shower
Razor : filarmonica Doble Temple #13
Brush : Franks Shaving
Foamy Stuff : Proraso with a few drops of Glycerin
Scuttle : Moss Scuttle by Sara Bonnyman Pottery
Aftershave : Ogallala Bay Rum w/ Limes and Peppercorn

Finally a break in the 100+ temperature here in Texas! I got to shave with the windows open . Hope you all have a Labor Day as good as this shave!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Mikael,
Ordered my Soapstone brush too (Thanks for the tip). Can't wait to try mine out. Here's a picture of her with 28mm knot, 58mm loft (according to Rodney)

That's one nice looking brush!! I like that shape a lot, very nice pick Robert!!! But you do realise the game is on now - you picked a 28 mm and I only got a 26 mm ... Looool