Thread: Sun September 4th - Sat September 10th

Location: Perth, Australia

Day: Tuesday

Razor: Beau Brummel No. 35 6/8th

Brush: Frank silver tip badger

Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn - Sandalwood

Strop: SRD Paddle Strop

Cologne: Ralph Lauren - Polo Black

Summary: Wow there are some awesome photos people post on here! Anyway, for my third attempt at the shave of the day: This time I had an afternoon shave! Prep was a hot towel, followed by my sandalwood soap and two passes with my Beau Brummel No. 35 and a BBS finish. This razor is definitely up there in my top five! Followed by a dash of cologne for the fiance

Originally Posted by sharp

Result:I've convinced a co-worker to try straight razors. I did this restoration over the weekend and got her all honed up for him(1k/4k/8k Norton, Shoobi-Doobi Asagi, Nakayama Maruka Kita, Y/G Escher).

Glenn,
If restorations like that are your method of "convincing" someone to try straight razors, I'm ready to be convinced! Great looking blade, and good job spreading the straight razor love!

Razor:Wade & Butcher "The Celebrated Hollow Ground"
Brush:Jade and brass handled boar brush
Soap:Arko
AS:Thayers Lavender and Hai Karate
Result:I've been away from civilization for the past two weeks camping and needed something to get rid of the two weeks growth. This beast of a blade took down the growth with no problem at all.The Arko is new for me and made me remember that I really miss all the wonderful tallow based soaps of the past.Great 2 1/2 pass CBS shave.On a more somber note I finally used the last of my Hai Karate aftershave.

Great to be back to the world of the clean shaven and look forward to seeing all of the great shaves I've missed while I was gone.

LOVELY SOTD and shaves today gents. Keep 'em coming. It's like food for the soul.

Originally Posted by eTom

Once again- my small Wade & Butcher
together with
soap: Tabac

Tom,
Doesn't get any better than this my friend. Excellent

Originally Posted by fonthunter

MAXTERPIECE: Carl Friedrich ERN "ATOR" (w/ Bolivian rosewood scales)

Béla,
That's got to be one of the most beautiful Bolivian Rosewood scales I have seen on any blade. She's very classy. Great shave

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Boker King Cutter 5/8
Tony Miller strops
Simpsons Polo 10 two band custom
Art of Shaving unscented
Chanel Allure Edition Blanche after shave balm and then lotion

Woohoo Knstantinos...Sounds like you're ready to party. Hope you had a great outing.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: Le Tuft, Abalone in base, horn handle and Simpson silvertip knot
Razor: Les trees Croix
Couldn't decide what pic to pick today

Mikael,
From where I am standing, looks like you picked great. Nicely done buddy

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Otto Busch

Otto
Stunning Otto ;-)

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Razor: PJ Michels "Square Deal" 11/16" square point
Result: Ever have one of those shaves where you worked on the razor on the hones and it just wasn't there, then go back and WOW! This was the second one, WOW. BBS ans no irritation, the whiskers just melted off my face, and really lovin the sandlewood SRP!

Awesome Joe. That must have been a great feeling shave. Well done on the honing front too.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Don't know if it was 3 straight days of 3 pass shaves or maybe I didn't rinse the alum off my face very well yesterday but my face was a bit irritated today.
PS: Hard storms blowing through, not fit weather for man nor beast outside but alas, I owe, I owe, it's off to work I go

Sorry about the irritation and strong rains GI. Be safe

Originally Posted by baldy

This pic is from my trip back from the Sydney get-together on the weekend. Its a 6 hour drive home and almost the whole trip consists of scenery like this. I enjoyed every minute of it.
Tonight was a low budget Uber but still a good one. 3 passes and I'm smooth as a catfish's belly, and feeling fresh.

Grant,
That's a beautiful backdrop. I love drives like this. Makes it all worthwhile. Glad you had a great time at the meetup. It sure sounded and looked fun

Originally Posted by sharp

Razor: J.A. Henckels 16 in Cocobolo
Result:I've convinced a co-worker to try straight razors. I did this restoration over the weekend and got her all honed up for him(1k/4k/8k Norton, Shoobi-Doobi Asagi, Nakayama Maruka Kita, Y/G Escher). This was my only shave with her as she is headed to her new home today. 2 passes and very smooth and I think the new owner will be very pleased.

Glenn,
You did absolutely great. I am certain that the new owner will be more than just pleased.

Originally Posted by MichaelS

'Historic' TI 5/8 extra hollow with rosewood scales, a real 'go-to' razor for me.

Wowwww Michael,
She's absolutely gorgeous

Originally Posted by amb

Soap/Cream:TOBS, Lavender cream
Comments: Good shave with a very good cream.

Angel,
TOBS makes excellent cremes

Originally Posted by Brighty83

Razor: Beau Brummel No. 35 6/8th
Summary: Wow there are some awesome photos people post on here! Anyway, for my third attempt at the shave of the day: This time I had an afternoon shave! Prep was a hot towel, followed by my sandalwood soap and two passes with my Beau Brummel No. 35 and a BBS finish. This razor is definitely up there in my top five! Followed by a dash of cologne for the fiance

That's a very nice BB. Glad you're enjoying your stay in SOTD.

Originally Posted by Theseus

Razor:Wade & Butcher "The Celebrated Hollow Ground"
Result:I've been away from civilization for the past two weeks camping and needed something to get rid of the two weeks growth. This beast of a blade took down the growth with no problem at all.

T.,
Welcome back to civilization buddy. You were missed. Great shave to celebrate the moment.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 30mm Morris & Forndran Blonde Badger

Razor: 13/16" Toyo "Special Razor" w/ Swedish Assab Steel, Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point

Strop: 25/40/50 (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Horsehide leather / Imperial Cordovan leather)

Soap: D.R. Harris "Arlington" Shave Soap

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

Moisturizer: D.R. Harris "Arlington" AS Milk

After Shave Splash: D.R. Harris "Arlington" AS

Results: I opted for the Toyo Special Razor today. Max: this one's coming your way to try out (with a couple of projects). The quality of the software afforded by the Arlington line was simply superb. Who could ask for anything more? The Toyo just wiped the face clean in literally 2 passes and a minor, effortless ATG pass. As our colleague "1OldGI" likes to say: I am ready to display myself in public again .

Have a FABULOUS Tuesday gentlemen .

________________
Cheers,
Robert

King Cocobolo 22 mm Finest Badger
Trumper's Eucris SS
Iwasaki Kamisori
Paco Rabanne AS

Originally Posted by sharp

I've convinced a co-worker to try straight razors. I did this restoration over the weekend and got her all honed up for him(1k/4k/8k Norton, Shoobi-Doobi Asagi, Nakayama Maruka Kita, Y/G Escher). This was my only shave with her as she is headed to her new home today. 2 passes and very smooth and I think the new owner will be very pleased.
Glenn

glenn, I'm thinking of trying straight razors but I'm not sure. Could you convince me? PLEASE!!!!
Paul

Robert,
Every time I think you cannot possible outdo yourself, you do! That is a stunning piece of hardware with yet another Toyo. The first time I saw one of these I had to google the brand, then I told myself to keep dreaming, but thanks for the gorgeous shots and comments.

Goodday friends
Today a shave whit the first str razor i ever bought. My little hartring

Prep facewash
Strop, RCH
Brush,Fs silvertip
Cream, the bomb Bergamot & Oakmoss
Razor, Hartring
Afthershave, play
Result. Just like the first time a little cut on my head and a smooth face.

PREP: Hot shower with face scrub

RAZOR: Fat Boy ( feather blades)

BRUSH: Rudy Vey Chubby

SOAP: Irisch Moos

ASTRINGENT: Thayers

AS: Booster Limes

EDT: Carlo Corinto

RESULTS: SMOOTH

Short on time so brought out the DE again, but was rewarded with a BBS in 3 passes.

AWESOME SHAVES TODAY GUYS!!!!

ROBERT, THAT RAZOR IS UH MAZE ING !!!!