Thread: Sun September 18th - Sat September 24th

BTW
Wednesday I'll meet one of the CEO's of Muehle.
Yes, I'll do some photographies...and yes, I'll buy some new "stuff".
Please take a look at this beautiful brush:

http://www.muehle-shaving.com/shop/m...9_M_89?lang=en

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: Dubl Duck Wonderedge 11/16 - cracked ice celluloid scales
ASB: Geo. F. Trumper – Lime Skin Food

Wonderful shave.

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Edwin Jagger best badger
Soap: Trumper's Officers & Gentlemens Shaving Soap
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop (3x25)
Razor: Beau Brummel 44 6/8
ASB: Geo. F. Trumper – Lime Skin Food

Nice shave.

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Neep, soapstone handle 26 mm extra stuffed silvertip
Razor: Dorko
Super lather: Dr Harris, Marlborough + Palmolive cream
AS: Prada
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean
Lather showels are nice, you can shave ½ the face before wiping the blade off (this one's 15/16) The rosary is a Greek komboloi (Cheers K!)


... and an unusual tasty latte today:

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Edwin Jagger best badger
Soap: Trumper's Officers & Gentlemens Shaving Soap
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom tri-strop (3x25)
Razor: E. A. Berg - Berg's Special / Shark
ASB: Trumper Lime skin food

Smooth shave.

Good morning friends!

PREP: Proraso Preshave Cream

BRUSH: SIMPSON CHUBBY 2 Best Badger

SOAP/CREAM: Geo. F. Trumper's Sandalwood

SCUTTLE / BOWL: Fitjar Lathering Up Shaving Bowl

RAZOR: 8/8" BUDDEL Custom (w/ Desert ironwood scales)

STROP: Kanayama Cordovan #30000

SHAVE: 2 passes, WTG / XTG

AS: Alt-Innsbruck EDC

RESULT: Very smooth shave, BBS

Have a nice day
Béla

A BEAUTIFUL Start to this week gentlemen.

Originally Posted by Maximilian

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Razor: Toyo
Summary: Another gorgeous day in the desert. The Toya was send to me to try out and I must say it performed flawless. It gave me a an excellent 3 pass BBS shave. A pleasure to use. Together with the LTM soap and Alt Inssbruck I felt extremely rejuvenated.

Fabulous photo Max 9love the colors). Glad you like the Toyo

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: 6/8" Le Talisman / PEROUX-COGNET, Thiers

Béla,
Gorgeous Talisman you got there my friend

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: Puma 6/8 (smooooooth)
Cream: Cible (fragrance-free foam from France - say that quickly )

Michael,
I love this Puma...beautiful in every regard. The Cible sounds like an interesting creme (won't say that fast without my tongue rolling on itself, LOOOL). How did she lather up?

Originally Posted by dinatali

Pre : Hot Shower with Tabac Luxery Soap
Soap :Tabac
ASL : Alum + Tabac Lotion
Cologne : Tabac
EDT : Tabac

Jeez Louise D.,
Now that's what I call a great shave...Tabac all the way. Well done. I love it

Originally Posted by eTom

Rain, Lightning and Thunder in Saxony
Time for a smooth shave with my buddelized Pearson

Now, don't go out there, standing under nasty weather holding up your razor to the sky, LOOOOOL. We can only afford one Benjamin Franklin.

Beautiful Buddelized razor buddy

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Unknown Sheffield Wedge 6/8
Result: Its moments like these that really boost my confidence in my honing ability.
This is only my second shave with this razor since restoring it, and after giving the edge a little refining last night she is now one sweet shaver. BBS in 2 and a half.
This was my first try of the L'Occitane. Funny story there.
When I was in Sydney recently I found a place that stocked it. I saw the puck of soap wraped in plastic on the shelf for $20 and next to it the metal container for $30. I naively assumed the $30 container had soap inside.
The next day when I went to use it I realized I was mistaken, but I was already 30 bucks into this venture so what choice did I have but to go and drop another 20 bucks to get the puck.
Good thing I like it, and a good thing the wife only asked me how much my new "soap" cost.

LOOOOOOOOOL. I nearly spilled my tea reading this Grant. That's too hilarious about the container. But you didn't feel that the container was on the lighter side when you picked it up, LOOOL? Glad you like the soap though. I must say, sounds a bit overpriced where you are though. The soap is normally $10 here.

Congrats on your honing skills mate. That's a great feeling.

Originally Posted by amb

Comments: Very good shave. Smooth. Two pass. Three hours after I still smell I Coloniali.

Angel,
Not just smell good my friend. Looking good too, I am sure

Originally Posted by Mikael

Strops: Neil Miller 30/30/30/25 (linen, buffallo, cardovan and latigo oil strop)
Result: Very, very clean

Mikael,
That's one heck of a stropping regimen. I thought I was nuts using 3 progressions, LOL. I like the way you think buddy.

Great shave with the Revisor and Polo. Did you son enjoy his shave too?

Originally Posted by Birnando

Soap/Cream: Castle Forbes Lavender
Results: This is what shaving is all about Nothing but A-list stuff in this one. IMHO.
Castle Forbes rock

B.,
If you like CF, you are going to LOOOOVE Al's shave creme (the Bomb). His formulation was originally based on the CF, but he later exceeded in quality. Great shave buddy.

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Mastro Livi 8/8 Bergam Damascus in Mammoth Ivory Scales
Unhurried, comfortable, sticky smooth shave.

Otto,
Sticky smooth Livi too.

Originally Posted by blueman

Gillette 1-9 Short Black Handle
Gillette Super Thin Blade
FS Finest Badger
KMF Cool Mint Shave Cream
Nivea Double Action Balm
Black Suede Cologne

Awesome shave from A to Z. Well done BM

Originally Posted by easyace

Razor: Dovo Master's, Grenadille Scales

Nice Dovo EA. How do you like the Chopard Vetiver?

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Second shave with the SS, simple two pass shave and shockingly ultra-clean. Two points to note as well, though: (a) the blade effective length, heel to toe, is shorter that your average conventional straight; (b) there is something with the weight balance of this new SS that feels completely different, therefore and at least for me, the adjusting learning curve was a bit longer than switching from conventional straight shaving to the 'old' Feather AC RG.

Konstantinos,
Sounds like a wonderful shave. Very good point you made with the SS. Surprising to learn about the adjustment period, but makes sense given your 2 points. Well done and congrats

Originally Posted by Jacketch

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Jack,
First class shave all the way my friend. Love that "Peerless"

Originally Posted by KING2011

FON "Golden Star Deluxe" 13/16 Full Hollow

Ahhhhh, those FONs. Just stunning

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Soap and cream,MB Crypre Rose+Bomb.oakmoss+bergamot+arko cool.
The combination of those different smells whit a little cool from the Arko. Wunderbar!!!! Very nice uberlather.
Razor,Medaille Dumas Aine 32

Oh wowww. Nice uber Kalerolf. Very nice...That razor rocks too. It's going to be a great day

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Uber: |RazoRock XXX Cream Soap / Godrej
It's going to be a great day if this is any indication.

Mike,
It sure sounds it's going to be an awesome day buddy. That Godrej/XXX sounds intriguing. Both top rated cremes.

Originally Posted by MODINE

The Iwasaki’s are pure art to me. You have to get the edge dialed in on these kamisori’s. It can be very tricky.

+1 Mike...Tricky but very very rewarding at the end.

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Cheers,
Robert

Dubl Duck Satinedge | Heinrich L. Thäter Slivertip | Calani Highland Honey | Alt-Innsbruck

Originally Posted by sfcablecar

Dubl Duck Satinedge | Heinrich L. Thäter Slivertip | Calani Highland Honey | Alt-Innsbruck

Beautiful Satinedge

Originally Posted by jhenry

SS: Martin De Candre
EDC: Martin De Candre - Eau de Candre “Vetyver”
Result: Quick, very good shave. The MDC "Vetyver" is tops. Makes you feel and smell like royalty.

Oooooh yeaaaaahhh. You are royalty in my book Monroe. You don't need MdC for that

Originally Posted by easyace

The Chopard is very nice, though I have to add my favourite scent at the moment is L'Occitane, Eav Des Bavx

LOL...I know all too well. That is a great scent.

Originally Posted by Adept

IT DOES NOT GET ANY SIMPLER THAN THIS, AND IT SURE DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER...

The rain started... After a very long time... A "real" rain... Thunders rip trough the night sky... The summer was unusually long, and, I would dare say - exhausting. The smell of autumn fills the air, slowly but surely...

Beautiful (and simple) shave Andrej...Enjoy the rain. I wish we would get some soon, although temps have been gooooooood here.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

133 Red IMP- La Toja/Pen Endymion/Glycerin-Lubriderm 3 in 1-

I managed to get a shave prior to leaving so thought I would say have a great safe week all and I'l check in when able. Oh the Red IMP gave a great shave mixed with the UBER of the day...

Paul,
Nice to see you squeezed one SOTD before your absence. Great shave buddy. Be safe my friend and we will miss ya for sure. Hope you pop in as much as time allows to say hi.

Originally Posted by Str8nSharp

Shumate 5/8
Thater Stout 2
Speick Stick
Dickenson's Witch Hazel
Nivea Sensitive Balm
Grey Flannel edt

Welcome to SOTD Str8nSharp. Great to have you here. Wonderful shave for a first post. Looking forward to some pix too. Love to see that Thater

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Dome Razor: 1912 Gem Jr.
Face Razor: Texas Shumate

Great gear GI

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Well i was hopeing for a good shave. Really looking forward to it. I wasnt sure which razor to use. I picked one the i had only tried once and thought it was not well honed. But i figured i only gave it one chance. I did not hone it. Well i wasright the first time. It sucked. 1/2 a pass and i had to quickly grab what ever else was out to finish the job. Too bad she is a beautiful blade.

ERN

Sorry to hear about the edge and shave buddy (My computer is not showing images for a lot of you for some reason). Hope you're not giving up on this one yet. ERNs are great shavers

Originally Posted by Mikael

Thank you Robert! What clean a nice SOTD you have today! Again! What camera are you using? I'm thinking of getting a Nikon D90, my Olypus works, but I don't get as clean shots as I would like.

He enjoyed it, but was in a hurry back to the computer game Sometimes I think I'm nuts stropping like that, but it seems to work for me...

Hey Mikael,
Thank you for the kind words bro...As to your son, all I can say is: Kids!!!! If you take the media away from them, they are lost. He will change.

My camera is the Fuji S5 Pro...pretty old now. At some point, I will invest in a new one (full frame), but not now. The lens is a critical factor of any camera, imo. You get so much variability even when purchasing the same lens. I think it's best to buy a lens and test drive it with your camera and make sure of the quality. If it's not what you like, exchange it for another. The Olympus is a great one too.

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Robert, OK but nothing special - less glide and cushion than Truefitt's Ultimate Comfort or AoS unscented, for example. French drugstores are full of these 'medical' shaving creams - some are good (Avène), others less so (this one...) - I find out the hard way by buying most of them

Thanks Michael...I guess I'll just stick to the classics

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

Shavemac 44140

Great brush Chris...I have the exact one and love it.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Torrey Celebrated, Barbers Notch

The shower was nice, the lather was Uber, the razor was sharp and smooth and the aroma in the room beautiful. The shave was BBT smooth.....What else to say.

That pretty much sums it up Jeff. Well said.

Originally Posted by du212

ERN Crown&Sword, Semogue SOC badger, L'Occitane SS, L'Ocitan ASB

José,
That is one divine shot my friend.

Originally Posted by DOOM

ÜBBER: MdC + Lavanda cream + glycerin
RAZOR: TI LeThiernois 7/8 W/ desert iron wood scales
RESULT: Didnt like the Lavanda Übber it was second time with that cream, I tried it cream only and now in Übber(thought it would be better) but the lather is disapearing All in all the shave was good, the TI delivered some clean passes and the 3X Super Chubby is an awesome smooth brush with good backbone!!

Dominic,
Ouuuch about the uber brotha. That lavanda must be real bad. Not even MdC could save it. I would chuck it in the trash if I were you. MdC deserves better partners (actually nothing as it is uber enough alone). Gorgeous TI though. Love it

Originally Posted by Teiste

Sunday
Jabonman jabon Violetas SS/Merkur HD with Astra/Semogue brush for ABB/Alum block/Myrsol Agua de Limon/Weleda Balsam

Stunning shot Teiste

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Kropp 6/8 - Simpson 57 - GFT Limes - Alum - Givenchy Gentleman
Great shave, smooth and comfortable.

Absolutely relaxing Nic. Well done

Originally Posted by Birnando

Thanks mate.
Oh yeah, Al's bomb is great stuff. I currently have four tubs of cream and ASB and I'm sure gonna get more once that runs out
Personally I still hold the CF, along with just a couple others, as the very benchmark in regards to quality creams though.
My favorite Bomb is the Saigon.
I see you guys have a few customs made up.
I should ask Sten to make me something nice smelling and then have Al make a custom based on that

My bad B...I forgot that you had already a bunch of Al's Bomb. It's a good idea about Sten formulating a scent and Al incorporating it into the creme. Where do I sign up for that?? great idea. The two spicy ones I have were formulated some time back (not new).

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Cheers,
Robert

Hey guys. I had an interesting day today. Brought my daughter apple picking with my sister inlaw. She is in school for hair dressing. When we got back she gave me and her boyfriend a hair cut. She then asked me to teach her how to use a straight. She wanted to do fine trimming and shaving around her boyfriends head. I took out a 5/8 razor for her,stropped it and whipped up the cream. I shaved a small portion below his side burn and back neck. He doesnt have much beard growth. She then finished the rest of the back of his neck, Side burn and up around his bangs. She did a great job.

That was very cool. I told her i will give her a razor and i will find a brush for her.