Thread: Sun September 4th - Sat September 10th

Robert, I am still very much a rookie in the straight razor game and would hate to give up on a nice little razor before my skills catch up to it.

And enjoy that anniversary.

Great shaves today.

Well, weekend here again.
Early start today, gym first, then out for a day trip.

• Prep: Shower
  Strop: TI Paddle Strop, 30,70
  Brush: Semogue, 2030 Badger
  Cream, proraso
  Razor: Dovo, 6/8" Pearlex
  Finish: Allume Di Rocca Naturale
  EDC: No 4711

Very Smooth 3 pass shave, Enjoy Your Friday

Locale:The Whisker Dungeon

Music: Molly Hatchet - Molly Hatchet (1978)

prep: Hot shower / Shea Butter Soap / Pantene

Strop: Star 3" Big Daddy Chestnut 50/150

Brush: Custom Silvertip

Uber: Tabac Original

Razor: 5/8 Boker 'King Cutter' honed and sold by SRD

Post: Ali Balyiki Alum - Humphrey's Lilac Alcohol Free Toner

AS: Gillette Sensitive Skin Balm

EDT: English Leather splash with a spray of Avon Signature

Result:This was a nice wet shave tonite. I did such a great job last night that there really wasn't much to worry over, but dangit, I wanted to shave anyway! The brush in the picture is a WillN custom I just finished installing the knot in. The Cutter keeps improving, the tabac is great really wet, and the Humphrey's really leaves the face soft and smooth. A dab of GSS, a generous dose of 'smell good', and I get to rest and read for about an hour before bedtime. It almost seems a waste, but I'll take what I can get.

Happy Shaves!!!!

Mike

Good morning friends:
razor: Dewsnap
brush: Muehle
soap: Mitchell's
AS: Axe

Have a nice day

Botanics face scrub
Kamisori Kropp custom
'Le Tuft' Chubby 1.5 custom
Mitchells Woolfat
Alum + witch Hazel
TOBS Sandalwood balm
TOBS Sandalwood eau de cologne.

Jamie

a excellent shave, I gave up 70% of the shave to the Kropp and it shaved very nicely since I gave it it's new look, then I pulled out the Feather and gave it the cleaning up task, super smooth, i'm writing this with one eye on the Rugby world cup first try goes to New Zealand scored by Isreal Dagg.

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Neep, in soapstone and xtra stuffed silvertip
Razor: TI, special 2011 edition (like the blade, but TI = really, really lousy customer service )
Soap: Nannys Yushu
AS: Ogallalla Limes and Peppercorns
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very clean indeed
Nicre shave! I'm off for a daytrip to Eskilstuna today (roughly 110 km from where I live) and then some sailing with one of my oldest friends


.. and some:

Mikael,
you're a cooking all day fantastic coffee! ...and nice shot as always.
Cheers,
Béla

Prep: Hot Water Wash
Razor: C.V. Heljestrand Mk4
Brush: VDH Boar
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
AS: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Finish: Clubman

Another one pass shave. I may play around with this one pass shave business for a few days. I did notice there was a bit more stubble in the evening than my normal 2-3 pass shaves but we're talking about a difference of maybe a sixteenth of an inch and a single pass in the morning makes me more than presentable until around 8-9 PM at which point the stubble begins to show a bit but at that hour, who really cares, right?

Maxtom: 8/8 French Point in Mokume Gane

Strop: Kanayama

Brush: Chubby 2

Uber: L'Occitane Cade

Alum: Tade

Toner: Thayers Lavender

ASB: Sabon + Alt Innsbruck

EdT: Mazzolari Mazzolari

Result: Superb! I started the shave thinking it would be a quick affair, despite the fact that I don't need to be in court until 10:00. But as I whipped up the Cade lather, I realized this was going to be a slow and luxurious shave today. The bowl filled with some incredibly moist rich lather as the Chubby worked its magic. When I applied it to my face, it was absolutely indulgent! The Maxtom glided over the face leaving nothing but clean, smooth skin in its wake. Two plus passes later, I was CBS and ready to pamper the skin. The alum and witch hazel both did their job on the face, but as the Sabon & Alt Innsbruck combination got rubbed in, the scents started to really fill the den. The piece de resistance today is a true power scent from Mazzolari.

My image today, reflects my own personal introspection as we get closer and closer to the 10th anniversary of 9/11. I was struck by the importance of the commitments we make in our lives. For me, the two most influential commitments have to have been the one I first made on June 28, 1989 when I first entered the United States Military Academy. The four years there shaped me immeasurably and took me around the world in good times and in those less fortunate. The second is that to my wife, who inspires me tremendously on a daily basis. Having her with me in this journey gives me the strength and confidence to accomplish anything. Together, these dual commitments to the Army and to my family truly make my wife richer and more rewarding than I could ever explain!

Friday 9

Pre: Aleppo Soap
Brush: Altesse, white badger (Model 72228)
Soap/Cream:TOBS, Mr. Taylor’s cream
Strop: Herold Razor Strop (Model 9185)
Straight Razor: Dovo Astrale 5/8
Astringent/Post: Floid "Vigoroso" + Shower + Ransom Aloe Vera Gel
AS: Lotion, Brut Original
Cologne: Roger & Gallet, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
Comments: Not bad shave, but not optimum. Socially acceptable shave.


Have a nice day.
Angel.