Thank you! :D 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 :D
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Pre-Shave: Hot shower Brush: 24mm Custom Shavemac D01, 2-band Silvertip Badger Razor: 13/16" Eicker & Söhne PAX #190, Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point Honing (touch up): Coticule "La Veinette" dilucot w/ light slurry + Maruichi Nakayama Kiita/Asagi Hybrid w/ tmonagura 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 (Rose, no alcohol) Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-Free Moisturizer After Shave Splash: Tabac AS Cologne: Tabac EdC Results: Today was a TABAC-orrific shave:y. This is one of the most amazing products ever made for wetshavers. The über, whipped using one of my favorite brushes, was so slick and thick that it made PAX's job (literally) effortless and moot...But this razor is not to be taken lightly. Judging by her level of flexibility and the fact that she loves to sing like a canary (even on the hones), I am willing to bet that she is probably an extra hollow :shrug:. This being the assumption, I paid special attention on the hones last night, making sure that her edge was really dialed in (one of the nuances of extra hollows). After this quick but careful refresher on the stones, this beauty was absolutely "on edge" (pun intended :p) and delivered an out of this world shave:nj.
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Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday gentlemen:tu.
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Cheers,
Robert
Prep.hotshower
Strop.rch
Brush.FS silvertip.
Soap,cream. Mb chypre rose,arko,the bomb+few drups glycerine. Great combination.
Razor. Ford&medley 6/8
Result. A smooth two pass shave.
edit:
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
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Dovo Ebanholz-La Toja/TOBS Gentlemans Shave Cream-25mm Red Morrell Burl-DB 1.5 Scuttle
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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
September 13 SOTD
Prep: hot shower and lingering lather
Brush: Rooney Silvertip
Soap: Fitjar Såpekokeri Lighthouse Bay Rum
Razor: Dovo C-Mon Blackie
Post: RazoRock Alum stick and a gob of Murray’s to keep things tight.
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I had a nice relaxing shave in preparation for a day that holds a relatively inconsequential job interview... at least I will look sharp.
Two passes to a nice comfortable shave.
Now I need one of those delicious looking espressos that keep showing up in the SOTD.
Location: 40°46'48.93"N 73°57'47.93"W
Music: Just the sounds of Washington Heights in the AM
Razor: Toyo Scheön Burg #666
Brush: Semogue LE Boar
Soap: Martin de Candre
Astringent: Nancy Boy Clarifying Toner
AS: Nancy Boy Balm
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.
Thanks Robert :)
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 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/...w_guys/lol.gif
Lol, Robert and Rune :)
- Pre: Cella lather while stropping.
- Brush: TGN 2-band
- Shaving Cream: Penhaligons Endymion
- Strop: Scrupleworks 2.5", bunch of laps on linen and leather
- Razor: Henckels Friodur 8/8 with Robert Williams scales
- Scuttle: Schwarzweisskeramik XL
- Post: Alum, Myrsol Formula K with 444.
- Cologne: Penahaligons Endymion
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By blix72 at 2011-09-13
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.
Tuesday
Semogue ABB brush/ABB SS/D.R. Harris with Polsilver/Alum block/Myrsol Agua de Limon/Burt Bees Balsam
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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!
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
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.Duuuuh...I know that, LOOOOOL!!! I was referring to your TI.
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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
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
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!!!
Still a great find Mikael...Old or otherwise. Well done buddy
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?
Hey Paul,
Sorry for the off-ness of the edge buddy, but great gear for sure.
Dunc,
best of luck with teh interview...Why inconsequential?
PS: beautiful Blackie...Don't see those too often
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
LOOOOOOOL
Jeez bro...I guess you just can't trust that guy, LOOOOL.
We have you figured out buddy, LOOOOOOOL
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
BIUUUUUUUUTIFUL shot Teiste
Michael,
What a nice round up today...Wowww!! Love that Diamond
Sorry about the nicks Jeff. Nice hats too. Is it for Little Jack? If so, he's gonna love them.
It ought to be Monroe...it's coming from an outstanding guy (not to mention great gear)
What a nice combination. Slant + Feather = no chance for whiskers
Fantastic, top shelf products and shave José
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Cheers,
Robert
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
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Result: A 2 pass, very comfortable shave this morning. Not quite BBS, but a DFS none the less.
Glenn
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.
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.
Tim,
Glad it worked well. Great shave today and Hulk would definitely approve with the following statement:
HULK SMASH WHISKERS
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Glenn,
Love those gorgeous Masonic W&B. Nicely done and great looking blade
2-4 weeks is pretty good...it may even lead to something more permanent if they see you are cut out for it
I have seen one Blackie (7/8") that David (Bubskilz) has that I would love to find. There's not too many of that size lying around (I think)
EA,
That TI is certainly fit for a gladiator...beautiful and fabulous shave
LOOOOOOOL. LMAO you two
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Cheers,
Robert
Thanks to all of the Firefighters, Police, and first responders who so valiantly served on 9/11. Thanks to all those who serve in our military to keep us safe. Finally, thanks for all of the beautiful tributes in the SOTD postings this week. At our house, we spent the day watching the various tributes from all over the nation being aired on television. Our greatest tribute here "in the land of the free and the home of the brave" is to continue living life to the fullest.
My 9/11/11 Shave:
5/8 Dovo Prima Klang (Violet Wood)
Dovo Silvertip Brush
AOS Sandalwood SC & Balm
Stetson Original AS, Deodorant, & Cologne
I apologize that I do not currently have photo capability.
In Memoriam for the Victims of 9/11. We shall never forget!
Have a great week.
Thanks the uber did his job well.
Of course, the razor is not dull!
What I meant with a perfect preparation can you/we can do miracles.
While I was shaving my head, I suddenly thought, huh.:dropjaw:.. I'm shaving ATG. so smooth and this with a two days beard.( Normally I my first pass is WTG).
Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Martinez' Custom: Chess King w/ 26mm silver tip badger
Soap: Trumper's Officers & Gentlemens Shaving Soap
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop (3x25)
Razor: Henckels Friodur 8/8 Square Point w/ mammoth ivory scales
ASB: Geo. F. Trumper west Indian extract of limes skin food
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Smooth and comfortable shave.
Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Neep, in soapstone handle from Kenya and extra stuffed 26 mm silvertip knot
Razor: E A Berg, frameback
Soap: Provence Santé
AS: Dr Harris, Sandalwood
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Uberclean, second day in a row :D
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Pre-Shave: Shower Brush: Simpson Polo 10, 2-band Super-Badger Razor:Max Sprecher custom, 8/8" Honing Regimen: Refreshed on a Oozuku with the lightest of slurries. Strop: C-Mon Vel-Edge, Cordovan Shell vintage strop Soap/Cream:D R Harris, Arlington Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White Astringent:Osma Alum, Thayer's Medicated After shave Balm: D R Harris, Arlington EdT: D R Harris, Arlington Results: A fine half hour in the shave cave. The MS performed wonderfully, as did my trusted Harris products.
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Good morning.
Today I'll use again my bow,
together with Calani-soap
Muehle-brush and for some spezials- the Feather.
No, I don't like to cut my ears.
Hump Day Shave
Prep: Hot Water Wash
Razor: Imperial Extra Hollow Ground
Brush: Semogue 1305
Soap: Speick Shavestick
AS: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Finish: Crusellas Kolonia 1800 Sandalwood
Two things, first, I failed miserably at one pass discipline today. It would have been a DFS if I'd stopped there but everything was coming together so well that I decided a second pass was in order. No harm no foul I guess, my entire face is CBS. Secondly, this is probably the most underrated soap in my rotation. I don't shave with it nearly as often as I should but it has always consistently performed very well. It's affordable, lasts for a long time, smells great and gives a great lather every shave, so what's not to like?
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Filarmonica | DR Harris (Soap/Creme/Glycerin) | Simpson | Thayers Lavender | Sabon | Caldey Island Lavender + Lorenzo Villoresi Vetiver
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Result: Fantastic! This was my first time making a DR Harris uberlather, and it was well worth the effort! This stuff was moist, rich and pillowy. With my face slathered with that goodness, the Filarmonica did exactly what we all know those lovely Spanish blades do! And with all this tremendous software, I was truly transported. By the time it was all said and done, I could have sworn I'd taken a wrong turn at Albuquerque and wound up in Provence instead. My face is clean as a whistle, and I smell fresh as the French countryside. Look out world!!!
Pre: Vitos + Hot towels
Lather: Classic Shaving Jasmine Soap + Williams + Glycerin
Brush: Kingsley Badger
Razor: Henckels 8/8 Friodur Inox
Post: Dickinson's 100% Natural Witch Hazel
PS Balm: Nivea Sensitive PSB + PdP ASB with Shea Butter
Results: 100% smooth as silk whisker eradication goodness.
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Off to work
Hot Shower/Proraso pre-post/SRD Blood Orange Proraso uber/P J Michels 6/8 Square Deal/Proraso AS, AOS ASB
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BBS And a great start!
Unbelievably Fantastic Gear and Shaves Guys, Every one better than the last!
Wednesday 14
Pre: -
Brush: Altesse, white badger (Model 72228)
Soap/Cream:MWF
Strop: Herold Razor Strop (Model 9185)
Straight Razor: Dovo, Renaissance 6/8
Astringent/Post: Ransom Aloe Vera Gel
AS: Lotion, Mennen Green Tonic
Cologne: 4711, Acqua de colonia Lavender & Thyme
Comments: Excellent shave A+. Two pass. Relaxing shave. Repeat products (not razor) but MWF works so well…
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Have a nice day.
Angel.
Well i finally recieved a great shave from an ERN. Its probably because i did not hone it. LOL! The ERN Master eliminated my stubble in 2 passes. Sticky smooth. Im Loving it!
Pegasus III Strop
Vestavia Brush
ERN Master
Ogallala Bay Rum
WH
Ogallala AS
The Bomo calypso ASB
Everyone is doing a great job. Beautiful Post!