Thread: Sun September 11th - Sat September 17th

FAN-FREAKIN'-TASTIC shaves again gentlemen

Originally Posted by eTom

@Robert:
This organ was built by Gottfried Silbermann in 1730.

Beautiful...I think you had her featured on an SOTD last year or so. Very lovely

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Had the 'Oslo job' telephone interview this morning, they said they'll get back to us by tomorrow, I reckon chances are slim but never mind. The effort was made and if it's not this one, the right opportunity will indeed come soon...

Konstantinos,
It it is to be, it will be. If not, onto something bigger & better. Crossing my fingers for you. Great shave too

Originally Posted by Michaelshane

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Excellent shot and gear Michael

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: Henckels 401
BRUSH: Rudy Vey

Nice Henckels and RV brush Matt

Originally Posted by Teiste

Antiga Barbearia de Bairro brush/Antiga Barbearia de Bairro SS

Teiste,
Where on earth do you find these wonderful products. Your den must be a museum of shaving. Nicely done

Originally Posted by Blix

• Shaving Soap: Martin de Candre
• Razor: Filarmonica DT 14 7/8

Great birthday shave with the Filarmonica .

Amund,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY buddy. What a great way to start the celebration with this wonderful shave...But I see that you have "stolen" Rune's Filarmonica and trying to cover it up with the MdC soap, LOOOOOL. Congrats on a great buy

Originally Posted by amb

Robert, I think you do an extraordinary job.

I refer to the scent. I love the lavender, I have used it in colonies a lot of years, but its smell is different in the cream TOBS. I suppose that the reason is that I compare a cream with a colony, and the rest of components of the cream do that its scent changes. I am not sure, it is only IMMO.
Angel

Angel,
Thanks for the clarification buddy and thank you for the nice words.

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Results: Great brush + great soap + great razor + great aftershave = Great shave [/Table]

Rune,
No one can argue with that..>Well done and nicely put my friend

PS: did you know Amund stole your Filarmonica, LOOOOL?

Originally Posted by Theseus

Soap:Ugli Soap-True Grit
Result:Got my puck of Ugli Soap in the mail today and decided to give it a go.Gave a nice creamy lather with a sweet, leathery scent. Paired quite well with the English Leather. Add this with the Gem and I won't have to shave for a couple of days. Thank you Naymond(aka Nervin).

T.,
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice. That sounds like a great soap, but not sure about the name??!! Ugli??

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Boker 6/8 Extra Hollow Ground-MDC/TOBS Almond Cream/4 gtts Glycerin-DB 1.5 Scuttle

Welcome back from your long weekend Paul. Great shave. Gotta love those Boker Xtra hollows. What about that brush??

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Razor: Dubl Duck Special #1, 11/16" Spike point

Joe,
Love those Quaking Ducks...The #1 is truly special. She holds a fabulous edge

Originally Posted by metalfab

Started off with a hot towel, lathered up with T&H Trafalgar on a Rooney brush, removed it with a Boker Edelweiss the more I use this razor the more I like the way it shaves.

Jim,
Beautiful shave = Beautiful Monday. Way to go

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Nice and clean but picked up a couple of nicks along the way. Not done that for a while, guess it was just one of those days.

Ouuuchh Nic...Sorry about those hitchhiking nicks

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Rudy Vey Chubby | Arko | Filarmonica DT12 | Alum | Cade Balm | ELDO Charogne

Frank,
With shaves like these, you are going to get everyone RAD, SBAD, SSAD etc flaring up again. Well done buddy. Love the scales on the DT12

__________________
Cheers,
Robert

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Had the 'Oslo job' telephone interview this morning, they said they'll get back to us by tomorrow, I reckon chances are slim but never mind. The effort was made and if it's not this one, the right opportunity will indeed come soon...

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMUND

Grant

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Welcome back from your long weekend Paul. Great shave. Gotta love those Boker Xtra hollows. What about that brush??

Red Coolabah Burl 24MM

Gentlemen: Your SOTDs are inspirational. Each and every day. Well done my friends

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Red Coolabah Burl 24MM

Beautiful

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Robert, taking your advice with the full hollows and they are giving great results. Thank You my friend.

Joe,
Thank you for the kind words. Glad it's working out ;-)

Originally Posted by Blix

Robert, I sure got a deal on the Filly. Almost like stealing.

LOOOL.

Originally Posted by easyace

Razor TI Spartacus Blade, Red Stamina Scales
Gorgeous shave this morning, got up a few minutes earlier, broke out one of the TI's had a nice long 3 pass shave, very, very smooth.

EA,
Now, that's what makes this worthwhile. Beautiful shave with a beautiful razor

Originally Posted by dinatali

Result : i used same SOTD yesterday but today i got irritation i dont know its from cream ? or razor and blade ?

Sorry about the irritation Dinatali, but it happens sometimes, without any explanation. The variables could be outside of the shave. Don't worry, I am sure tomorrow's will be better

Originally Posted by eTom

Good morning friends,
today I'll use one of my Thiers Issard and the Feather-DE

Tom,
Love the worked back TI. Very sexy

Originally Posted by fonthunter

BRUSH: 23 mm Shavemac, Finest Badger ("Gut-rasiert" forum shaving brush 2011)
RAZOR: 6/8" HartSteel BG, Satin, Quarter Ground, Square Point, O-1 steel (w/ blue silicon scales)

Béla

That brush and razor are a beautiful match up...Love the blue scales/handle

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

dont know what it is lately but I cannot win a single straight razor on the bay, even though the ones i'm looking at, need some work they seem to be going for way above what they are worth, well the people buying them must start to slow up before long, allowing poor me to get hold of a few

Jamie,
Sorry about the string of bad luck buddy, but keep the chin up...you will get your day under the sun. What are you looking for?

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Bocker, Griplus
Such a nice blade, but you got to be careful, she's got temprament

Mikael,
A razor with an attitude, eh? She's gorgeous. I don't think I've heard of this kind before. New addition?

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Thiers-Issard 6/8 "Loup et Bellier"

Otto,
Another beauty comes out of your collection

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Otto Deutsch's Hans. 6/8
Soap/Cream: Acqua di Parma Colonia
Results: A fine shave in the AM. I love the AdP products. Very nice performance, and great scent too. The Deutsch razor performs well, a 6/8 Solingen is usually not my cup of tea, but in honesty, there was nothing wrong with the performance on this one

Birnando,
That Otto Deutsch is gorgeous. Glad she's met your expectations. In regards to AdP, have you given the RazoRock XXX a try? I would say it's exactly the same scent as the AdP, equally great performance at a fraction of the cost. Highly recommended

Originally Posted by Jacketch

Lather QED Sandalwood + Glycerin
Brush: Desert Ironwood/Silvertip Badger
Razor: TI Grelot in Desert Ironwood

I finally have the TI dialed in and this was one of the best 2 pass shaves I've ever had. Exquisite!

Jack,
Congratulations on dial in that edge and getting your 2nd best shave ever. It's a great feeling indeed. Well done.

Also, you're a man after my own heart my friend ;-). That QED soap is a wonderful choice.

Love (I mean absolutely love) the desert ironwood on that brush. Stunningly gorgeous. Great choice of gear today (and every day) my friend

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Result: I am constantly amazed by how incredible the DR Harris/AK 1869 combo is. It's almost like these two products were simply meant to be put together! I took my time this morning building a pile of lather in my bowl, then slowly worked it into the stubble. After several minutes, my face looked like I was sporting a full Santa Claus beard and the den was filled with the aroma of sweet almonds. The dilemma was what blade to pair with this heavenly lather, so I did what any dedicated wet shaver would do, I reached for a blade I hadn't used in a while. The Akatombow is a wonderful example of western style Japanese razors. The gorgeous frame back is clothed in some elk bone scales put together by Glen, and it makes for such an incredible balance both in terms of looks and feel of the razor. This beauty glided through the almond goodness with nary a care. In its wake, I found nothing but clean, smooth, moist skin. By the time I emerged from the shave den, I was a new man! Of course, the ritual cannot be considered complete until you've got a little smell good working and with the this combination, I had to reach for a classic, so the Knize Ten was applied judiciously and now I smell at least as good as I look!

Bill,
Oh my...from the sounds of it, you didn't want to get out of the den. I don't blame you with that kind of shave. Well done buddy.

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Grandfather's GEM with GEM blade
I Love this GEM and get great results with it. I actually prefer it over my DE's.

Grant,
Beautiful heirloom mate. I know you've been a bit busy lately, but it's great to see your posts

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: Lecran Cutlery Extra Hollow Ground

I love that blade...Great choice again GI

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Razor: Beau Brummel #18
Result: Smooth Like Butter.

Nice Beau Joe...I think they should rename it Butter Brummel, LOL

Originally Posted by amb

Soap/Cream: MWF
Straight Razor: Dovo, Astrale 5/8

Angel,
Lovely soap, lovely razor and lovely finish. Beautiful shave my friend

Originally Posted by Batmang

Another outstanding shave this morning.

(Couldn't decide on which picture to use so I include this one as well)

Nathan,
Excellent shave buddy. Great pictures too...I like them both


__________________
Cheers,
Robert

No Robert, I'm not very sexy!
Take a look at my avatar!

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush
Proraso SC
FON "Golden Star Deluxe" 13/16 Full Hollow
Osma alum
Old Spice AS

Originally Posted by celticcrusader
dont know what it is lately but I cannot win a single straight razor on the bay, even though the ones i'm looking at, need some work they seem to be going for way above what they are worth, well the people buying them must start to slow up before long, allowing poor me to get hold of a few
Jamie,

Sorry about the string of bad luck buddy, but keep the chin up...you will get your day under the sun. What are you looking for?


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.

Regards Jamie.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Mikael,
A razor with an attitude, eh? She's gorgeous. I don't think I've heard of this kind before. New addition?

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

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

Originally Posted by eTom

No Robert, I'm not very sexy!
Take a look at my avatar!

Duuuuh...I know that, LOOOOOL!!! I was referring to your TI.

Originally Posted by KING2011

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

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

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

Originally Posted by Birnando

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!!!

Originally Posted by Mikael

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

Originally Posted by kalerolf

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?

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

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.

Originally Posted by Dunc

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

Originally Posted by bassguy

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

Originally Posted by Zephyr

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.

Originally Posted by Blix

Lol, Robert and Rune

We have you figured out buddy, LOOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by Blix

• 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

Originally Posted by Teiste

Tuesday
Semogue ABB brush/ABB SS/D.R. Harris with Polsilver/Alum block/Myrsol Agua de Limon/Burt Bees Balsam

BIUUUUUUUUTIFUL shot Teiste

Originally Posted by MichaelS

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

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

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.

Originally Posted by jhenry

Result: An outstanding shave…

It ought to be Monroe...it's coming from an outstanding guy (not to mention great gear)

Originally Posted by blueman

37C Slant
Feather Blade

What a nice combination. Slant + Feather = no chance for whiskers

Originally Posted by du212

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

Fantastic, top shelf products and shave José

___________________
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!