Thread: Sun September 18th - Sat September 24th

Just poking in and saying a quick hello to all. Stuck with an electric (for god and country) and hating it.

If this is what Heaven feels like...

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 26mm Simpson "Chubby 2", Super Badger

Razor: 17/16" Wade & Butcher, 1/4 Hollow Ground, Barber's Notch (w/ Original scales)

Honing Regimen: Shapton Pros 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k + Maruichi Nakayama Kiita/Asagi Hybrid JNat w/ Tomonagura slurry, progressively diluted to water only.

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

Überlather: Jack Black "Macademia/Soy" Shave Creme + Czeck & Speake №88 Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Trueffit & Hill "Spanish Leather" AS

Cologne: Penhaligon "Quercus" EdT

Results: I recently scored this pristine (more like NOS) Monster W&B from a member and I was EXTREMELY happy . You don't know how long I've been on the lookout for something like this. In fact, I have to pinch myself from time to time, just to make sure I am not dreaming. I received her yesterday and she looked like she has never seen ANY hones whatsoever...I mean, EVER!!! How can that be ???!!! I thought NOS W&B didn't exist, especially given the fact that this is a late 19th century W&B. Even the scales are in immaculate condition. I decided to give her a little TLC with "Blue Magic", all the while basking in amazement and shock . The slow and methodical polishing began to slowly reveal back the original luster, causing more amazement and bewilderment. After the initial shock subsided, I thought about how to best hone her and finally decided to use my Shapton pros for the process. Despite her BIG size and heft, she was amazingly easy to hone (no problems at all)...2 layers of tape and 20 minutes later, she was sporting a very keen and sharp edge. Popping hairs in plain sight. The finishing touches on the edge were put on using my Kiita/Asagi hybrid JNat. Now she was "perfectly" ready for her (literally) maiden voyage. Now, this blade deserves to be accompanied by nothing but the BEST software/hardware that English craftsmanship can provide. Hence the Simpson, C&S 88, Penhaligon, T&H and Trumper line of products. What about the shave you ask? Let me just put it this way: If this is what Heaven feels like, then I am making my reservation for Hotel Nirvana, NOW!!!! I still can't believe that my face is the first (and ONLY) this "Virgin" W&B has ever experienced (and before any of you begin suggesting or asking, the answer is a resounding "NO". she's going to stay that way )...and what a Gentle Giant she turned out to be... Wowww!!! what an awesome feeling brothers.

After this Divine shave, I hope my mind can focus its attention on an important meeting my partner and I have at UCLA.

Have an AMAZING Tuesday gentlemen .


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Cheers,
Robert

FANTASTIC shaves gents.

Originally Posted by Mikael

It's ok, actually even more funny now

Belive me, Michael from Belgium knows how to twist arms!

LOOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Dubl Duck Wonderedge 11/16 - cracked ice celluloid scales

Otto,
Gotta love Ducks...I yet have to come across one I didn't like

Originally Posted by easyace

That's not my one, same model, (before I changed the scales) but think Michael has just bought one.

I see...It sounded like he bought it from you.

Micheal: congrats on a great buy buddy

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Juan Vollmer Palmera #14
Results: A spanyard like this never disappoints. It takes, and holds, the very best of edges. The L'occitane Cade is a very fine performing and great performing soap IMO. Another wonderful and relaxing shave

EXCELLENT shave Birnando. After hearing all the rave about these Palmeras, I finally pulled the trigger and got one. Can't wait to see what the fuss is all about. I am sure it will be wonderful

PS: +1 on Cade soap (or any L'Occitane products for that matter)

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Revisor

Beautiful Revisor Mikael

PS: You're Coffee shots are soon going to turn me into a coffee lover, LOOOOL

Originally Posted by Jacketch

No shave today

Sporting the Pasha look, eh Jack, LOOOL?

Originally Posted by baldy

Strop: Osgar Vintage Shell Horse
Razor: Wade & Butcher "For Barbers Only" 7/8
Result: After maybe 10 months in the rotation the W&B finally went back to the stones.
I must have done something right, BBS in 2 passes tonight.

Grant,
10 months? You make those edges last. way to go mate. That W&B is a beauty. I also like that strop. Sounds fantastic. How old is she?

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Tornblom | MdC | Shavemac | Thayers Lavender | Gentleman's Tonic ASB | PdN New York

Awesome razor and software Bill. What a way to start Tuesday

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: Imperial Extra Hollow Ground

Nice razor GI

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

the SS bit me twice today, the issue with this razor is that it does not really give audible feedback.

Not been posting regularly lately, hopefully things will smooth out in the next 5-6 weeks and once I know my next assignment location I'll be able to start planning my 'new' life...

K.,
Sorry to hear about the SS bite...They are ultra sharp for sure.

My fingers are X-ed for you...the wait must be frustrating, but hang in there. it'll happen adn life will get back to normal soon enough

Originally Posted by amb

Comments: Not comfortable shave in Mexico. Not smooth. I miss my straight razors. I’ve only taken this razor for the trip.

Oouuchhh Angel...Sorry to hear it Angel. How come you didn't take your straight(s) with you?

Originally Posted by blueman

Gillette 1-9 Black Short Handle (7)
Gillette Super Thin Blade

Another great combination BM

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Just poking in and saying a quick hello to all. Stuck with an electric (for god and country) and hating it.

Hey buddy...Good to hear from you Paul. But ouuuchhhh. Electric!!! I must say, hope the country appreciates the sacrifice bro. Just think of the shave you'll have when you return home.

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Cheers,
Robert

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Beautiful Revisor Mikael

PS: You're Coffee shots are soon going to turn me into a coffee lover, LOOOOL

Nah, you're a tea drinker. I like a good cup of tea too though, Earl Grey with a good dose of bergamot, yum! Thank you, it's a nice shaver!

Tuesday:

Shumate 5/8
EJ BBB
Maca Root SC
Dickenson's Witch Hazel
Nivea Sensitive Balm
Burberry Brit edt

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Wooahhh...wait a second, do I smell an international conspiracy here? razors crossing borders without proper documentation, LOOOOOL?

Nice snatch Michael. How did you twist EA's arms to let this one go or is it borrowed?

Robert, nope, it's mine but I do visit humid Houston and the Middle East a lot

Originally Posted by Mikael

Belive me, Michael from Belgium knows how to twist arms!

C'mon Mikael, you know it's time for another trade (no prizes for guessing where my Swedes come from )

[QUOTE=BladeRunner001;851072]Those Lords are great blades...underrated, imo

Ya I tried now 3 blades with standard head razor it's sooo nice and comfortable

Tuesday
Jabonman SS canela y limon/shavemac silvertip brush/D.R. Harris with Polsilver/Alum/Agua de Limon Myrsol/Weleda Balsam

• Pre: Shower and Proraso Pre Shave Cream
• Brush: TGN 2-band
• Shaving cream: DOVO Almond
• Razor: Flaschner 5/8
• Honing: This razor came almost shave ready, 10 laps on a strop pasted with crox, 15 laps on a strop with 0.25 CBN got it going.
• Strop: Walkin' Horse Sharpening strop, webbed fabric with CrOx, cotton with 0.25 CBN, 2.5" Scrupleworks.
• Post: Alum block, Floid Blue, 444.
  
  
  By blix72 at 2011-09-20
  
  Now I originally ordered a larger Flaschner, but to my surprise this little 5/8 arrived yesterday. Turns out there was a little mixup with my order and a larger one is on it's way, and I get to keep both!
  The razor came decently sharp and just needed some CrOx and CBN love to get going. Nice shave. I will rehone it though, could be a bit better