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    Razor: Diamond (from Martin in Germany some time back)
    Cream and A/S balm: Castle Forbes
    Brush: Polo 8

    Some favorites come together for a great shave!

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    Warm Shower with the usual prep.
    Dirty Bird Scuttle
    New Forest Badger Brush
    MDC Shave Soap (thanks Tim)
    Beau Brummel, 5/8 full hollow
    AOS Aluminum
    Aramis After shave
    Vaseline for men

    Nice shave today. Couple of nicks because I was pre occupied. Nothing horrible, both sealed with the aluminum.

    The hats are being mailed out to a special little boy. Took me some time to score the NJSP as they are not readily available to the public. I have a few others going along with these that I already have. I hope he enjoys them and that they are in time for summer.

    Enjoy the evening.

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    Prep: Hot shower -- followed by Proraso pre-post-shave cream
    SS/SC: Mama Bear’s “Lime Ice” + Castle Forbes “Lime” = Superlather
    Brush: Omega - Lucretia Borgia “Best Silvertip”
    Strop: VB Red Latigo 50 fabric; 60 leather
    Razor: 5/8” Joseph Allen & Son Non-XLL
    Astringent: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
    ASB: Anherb Natural Aftershave Conditioner
    EDC: O’Boticario “Arbo”
    Result: An outstanding shave…

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    Tuesday

    37C Slant
    Feather Blade
    FS Synthetic Badger
    KMF Cool Mint Shave Cream
    Nivea Double Action Balm
    Black Suede Cologne

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    Mühle R101+polsilver, shavemac silvertip D01 2 band, L'Occitane Cade, Floïd vigoroso, Floris 89

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    Keep Rocking guys...You are ALL on a roll. Every day and every shave keeps getting better and better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by eTom View Post
    No Robert, I'm not very sexy!
    Take a look at my avatar!
    Duuuuh...I know that, LOOOOOL!!! I was referring to your TI.

    Quote Originally Posted by KING2011 View Post
    FON "Golden Star Deluxe" 13/16 Full Hollow
    King,
    If those FONs are anything like the Japanese straights I am accustomed to, they're bound to be AMAZING shavers indeed...They certainly look fabulous

    Quote Originally Posted by celticcrusader View Post
    Well I dont have anything in mind Robert, but I keep my eyes out for a few razors with a nice restore in mind, but there's a few restorers out there and we all must be bidding on the same razor. I suppose my luck will change in my favour shortly, thanks for asking Robert.
    I keep my fingers crossed Jamie. Keep hunting my friend, Life's equation of equilibrium is always balanced. Bad luck is always accompanied by good luck. I will keep an eye out for you too buddy and if I come across anything restore worthy, I will shoot you a PM. However, I don't lurk around the bay too much, but this week I did find a few gems which I luckily scored. I am going in hibernation mode again, LOOOOL

    Quote Originally Posted by Birnando View Post
    Thanks. That is a great tip Robert. Thank you,
    I've been reading about that maker for some time, and this does it. I'm getting me some
    That was easy ;-). Not much twisting of the arm. BTW: While there, check out their tallow based ones too (especially the Ltd Ed....best raw almond scent). RazoRock makes gooooood stuff my friend. I also ordered their AS Wax which I heard a lot of praise for...Just saying!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikael View Post
    Thank you! She's an old lady, both with me and when manufactored, I found her in great shape, even though a bit pricey. The steel is very nice, she's a good shaver and with a wicked point
    Still a great find Mikael...Old or otherwise. Well done buddy

    Quote Originally Posted by kalerolf View Post
    Soap,cream. Mb chypre rose,arko,the bomb+few drups glycerine. Great combination.
    Razor. Ford&medley 6/8
    Was just outside with the dogs and thought, with the right uberlather you can even shave with a dull razor. And then came the smile, a dull razor ... what is that thing
    Kalerolf,
    Great uber, but did you seriously shave with a dull blade??!!! or are you just pulling my leg, LOL? She's a beauty though. What did the dogs think of her?

    Quote Originally Posted by Str8Shooter View Post
    Dovo Ebanholz-La Toja/TOBS Gentlemans Shave Cream-25mm Red Morrell Burl-DB 1.5 Scuttle
    Fantastic lather today but the shave was just a little off. I think the edge needs a touch up so it's in the bin until I can get to the hones. Love the shaves everyone. Have a great Tues!!!
    Paul
    Hey Paul,
    Sorry for the off-ness of the edge buddy, but great gear for sure.

    Quote Originally Posted by Dunc View Post

    Razor: Dovo C-Mon Blackie

    I had a nice relaxing shave in preparation for a day that holds a relatively inconsequential job interview... at least I will look sharp.
    Dunc,
    best of luck with teh interview...Why inconsequential?

    PS: beautiful Blackie...Don't see those too often

    Quote Originally Posted by bassguy View Post
    Razor: Toyo Scheön Burg #666
    Soap: Martin de Candre
    Result: Very comfortable shave. My first positive experience with a frameback from hone to finish! These things are really neat, glad I can now get a good edge on it. I used my nagura method, watching carefully under the microscope as I went and achieved one of the best edges so far. I'm learning that with certain harder steels, my stone delivers a finer edge with the slightest of slurries as opposed to just water, and smaller shorter strokes as I finish. The blade on this frameback is shockingly thin and sings quite loudly but is stiffer than a hollow and requires an adjustment of technique. I don't normally shave in the morning but today I was rewarded with as close and comfortable a shave as I could hope for. Also, since it arrived over 2 months ago I have used MdC exclusively. I think I found what works best for me. Sorry, no photo today.
    Justin,
    First and foremost: it is always a pleasure seeing your posts when schedule permits. Hope all is going well in your neck of the woods

    Second: That's a beautiful SB...They are amazing shavers indeed. Hard as hell steel, but very easy to hone up...

    Third: Congrats on dialing in the best edge and figuring out what works best with MdC

    Quote Originally Posted by Zephyr View Post
    Aahh, so that's where it is, Amund stopped by on Sunday, he must have taken it then. I though a razor was missing from the case yesterday
    LOOOOOOOL
    Jeez bro...I guess you just can't trust that guy, LOOOOL.

    Quote Originally Posted by Blix View Post
    Lol, Robert and Rune
    We have you figured out buddy, LOOOOOOOL

    Quote Originally Posted by Blix View Post

    • Razor: Henckels Friodur 8/8 with Robert Williams scales
    • Post: Alum, Myrsol Formula K with 444.
    • Cologne: Penahaligons Endymion

    What a luxurious shave! I flat out LOVE the Pen Endymion scent, just fantastic.
    Some soreness because going a bit overboard with passes today, but that passed quickly.
    Amazing BBS shave. The Henckels impresses me every time I use it.
    Amund,
    I love that Henckels too...FANTASTIC shavers with a 1st class edge. Also, very nice post shave. I have yet to try the 444, but I heard when mixed with other AS, it is amazingly moisturizing. Well done

    +1 on the Pen Endymion

    Quote Originally Posted by Teiste View Post
    Tuesday
    Semogue ABB brush/ABB SS/D.R. Harris with Polsilver/Alum block/Myrsol Agua de Limon/Burt Bees Balsam
    BIUUUUUUUUTIFUL shot Teiste

    Quote Originally Posted by MichaelS View Post
    Razor: Diamond (from Martin in Germany some time back)
    Cream and A/S balm: Castle Forbes
    Brush: Polo 8

    Some favorites come together for a great shave!
    Michael,
    What a nice round up today...Wowww!! Love that Diamond

    Quote Originally Posted by Mvcrash View Post
    Nice shave today. Couple of nicks because I was pre occupied. Nothing horrible, both sealed with the aluminum.

    The hats are being mailed out to a special little boy. Took me some time to score the NJSP as they are not readily available to the public. I have a few others going along with these that I already have. I hope he enjoys them and that they are in time for summer.
    Sorry about the nicks Jeff. Nice hats too. Is it for Little Jack? If so, he's gonna love them.

    Quote Originally Posted by jhenry View Post
    Result: An outstanding shave…
    It ought to be Monroe...it's coming from an outstanding guy (not to mention great gear)

    Quote Originally Posted by blueman View Post
    37C Slant
    Feather Blade
    What a nice combination. Slant + Feather = no chance for whiskers

    Quote Originally Posted by du212 View Post
    Mühle R101+polsilver, shavemac silvertip D01 2 band, L'Occitane Cade, Floïd vigoroso, Floris 89
    Fantastic, top shelf products and shave José

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    Can't say enough about how awesome this razor is! I gave it a few slides over the coticule and then some chromium oxide last night.
    Robert ever since you posted about focusing on "zero pressure" I have been doing the same. I had definitely been pushing too hard on my face. This blade slide effortlessly down my beard with its side-kick Mdc!

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    Prep:Hot Shower
    Scuttle:Dirty Bird Custom Double
    Brush:TGN 24mm Silvertip Custom in Crimson Swirl
    Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle
    Cream:Al's Shaving Mosswood & Bergamot
    Razor: Wade & Butcher Wedge
    After shave: Pinaud Clubman
    EDT: Perry Ellis 360 Blue


    Result: A 2 pass, very comfortable shave this morning. Not quite BBS, but a DFS none the less.
    Glenn

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    Quote Originally Posted by BladeRunner001 View Post
    Dunc,
    best of luck with teh interview...Why inconsequential?

    PS: beautiful Blackie...Don't see those too often
    The interview was easy and was basically to extend work at position higher up the chain than the one I currently occupy for an additional 2 to 4 weeks.

    As for the Blackie, it is nice... although I really would like to find a vintage Blackie just so I could have a pair.

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    Good Morning Everyone, some great posts again this week.

    Prep: Shower
    Strop: SRD Premium 1 Leather, 30, 70
    Brush: Taylor of Old Bond Street, Silvertip
    Cream: Proraso
    Razor: TI, Spartacus, Red Stamina Scales
    Finish: Allume Di Rocca Naturale
    AS: Nivea Aftershave Fluid.

    Nice and quick 2 pass shave, not the closest, but plenty good enough

    I wish everyone a Great Day.
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