Thread: Sun September 11th - Sat September 17th

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.

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…

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

EdT

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!

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

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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.

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.