Thread: Sun September 11th - Sat September 17th

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Mikael,
Excellent brush and razor. I still haven't got my brush from Rod yet...It's in US custody right now...Hopefully soon

Thank you Robert! I feel your pain brother, it's such a sweet brush this... When I crush it agains my chops it feel soooo good!! ... I hope it gets the green light asap!!

Wednesday

Henckels 5/8
Tony Miller 'Notovan' (30/60)
Simpsons Polo 8 in Best
Al Raz 'Palermo'
Chanel Allure Edition Blanche asb & as

Nothing spectacular as a shave, possibly because I did not get the lather spot on again. I've acquired a few nice razors in the last few days so today's blade -although nothing wrong with it- may be out for sale soon...

@ Grant, Robert, et al.: thanks for the support, did not get the position in Oslo though. However I've applied for another, and should hear for this one soon plus the fact that the South Korea expat option is still work in process (I am in anticipation of a contract offer), all with my present employer.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Angel,
MWF is perfect...It's hard to beat that soap and for the price, nothing comes close. Well done my friend

Thanks Robert.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 24mm Shavemac Silvertip Badger

Razor: 8/8" DORKO, Full Hollow Ground, Round Point

Honing (touch up) Regimen: Shapton Pro 5k/12k + Maruichi Nakayama Kiita w/ tomonagura progression

Strop: 0/0/0 (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Horsehide leather / Imperial Cordovan leather)

Überlather: Tabac Shave Creme + Tabac Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-Free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Blue AS

After Shave Balm: Tabac ASB

Cologne: Tabac EdT

Results: Server's back up and running it seems. Another TABAC-olicious day today. Wat can I say/ i was in the mood . The DORKO still retained a great bevel but definitely needed a quick touch up. So last night, I decided to use my Shapton 5k/8k to refresh her edge and take her to the Kiita finisher. Although a nice and soft stone, this JNat leaves nothing to chance. Before I knew it, the DORKO was just popping hairs before they touched the edge...yeap, it was that sharp . Now, that's what I call the "Hanging Hair Test" . Sharpness aside, the shave was marvelously smooth...With zero pressure throughout the shave, this blade was operating on automatic mode. I was just leading her where I needed her to be (basically a useless tool ). I face the world today with a BIG smile on my face .

Have a MARVELOUS Thursday gentlemen .

Server's back up at SRP...I was going into shock and displaying some withdrawal symptoms.

Great shaves that I missed gents. Well done my friends

Konstantinos: Sorry about Oslo buddy...Keep a chin up. Things will turn around. You at least have option in the mix

Mikael: I am sure the brush will definitely perform as expected.
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Cheers,
Robert

FWIW, here's my shave today sans picture due to not knowing what was going on with SRP.
Razor: F.W. Engels Special
Brush: Rooney pure badger
Cream: Godrej
AS: Thayers Lavender and Clubman original
Result: always a winning combination with the Engels and the Godrej. Still presentable 14 hours later. So glad SRP is back up. Felt kind of lost without my daily dose of razor porn.

Originally Posted by Theseus

So glad SRP is back up. Felt kind of lost without my daily dose of razor porn.

++111

Good Morning, I'm glad everything is back up and running, I wasn't able to shave yesterday!

Prep: Shower
Strop: TI Paddle Strop
Brush: Aqua Di Parma, Silvertip, Wenge Weed Handle
Soap: Cella, Crema Sapone
Razor: Wacker, 6/8" Spanish Point, Inox, Olive Wood Scales
Finish: Allum Di Rocca Naturale
EDC: Jo Malone, 154 Cologne

Some friends have a visitor from Australia and have asked me to dive them to the Khor Al Udeid (Inland Sea, on the border with saudi)

So quick 2 passes, early gym, looking forward to a nice day driving over sand dunes and swimming.

Out to dinner this evening, so probably have a second shave.

Have a Great Day

Locale: The place that makes whiskers nervous

Music: Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes Live at the Greek

prep: Hot shower / Goats Milk Soap

Strop: Star Chestnut 50 felt / 75 Leather

Brush: Whipped Dog 20mm Silvertip

Uber: Tabac

Razor: 6/8 Puma "My Darling"

Post: Ali Baliki Alum - Humphrey's Alcohol Free Face Toner

AS: English Leather

EDT: Stetson

Result:Missed the place while the server was down. I was almost in SOTD deprivation. I have many people to thank for this shave. Larry, Roy, Glenn, Don, my Wife Delana, my son Aaron. All are responsible for the individual pieces here. I realized that a lot of folks are part of the process. This hobby has expanded my social interaction to a whole new level. I guess I'm just saying I appreciate you all!! Thanks for caring about me.

(no picture today, just being cautious)



Happy Shaves!!!!

Mike

Thursday shave (while server was down)

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Shavemac, 23 mm D01 silvertip
Razor: Genco, Honor
Cream: Fitjar, Neroli
AS: Fonex, Mailbu
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean
Mr Nick and his two brothers came for a visit this morning , but it was nothing serious, just a case of not paying attention . Also in pic is a NOS Swedish brush, Lavo, with bristels from a "digging swine"


... and todays shot of coffe is dedicated to Rod Neep (who made a coffee bean brush I've bought ):