Thread: Sun September 18th - Sat September 24th

Saturday

I refreshed the edge of the Burrell on the Norton 4/8 and Shapton 16k, 20 passes on the Norton (8k side only) and then 10 on the Shapton with just a tiny bit of slurry and 10 without slurry, very light. It shaved beautifully. I even did ATG on my jawline and neck; something I normally leave for the more forgiving W&B. I did the ATG with no pressure at all, and holding the razor really lightly; just two fingers. It went through no problems at all. I love the sound this razor makes as it shaves; sometimes you get that really wonderful high pitched sound, but normally it’s like buttering dry toast.

Razor: Burrell Top Flight

Pre Shave: Proraso

Soap/Cream Überlather: Proraso, Musgo real

ASB: Proraso

After Shave: None

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Locale:	Das Zimmer von Narben
Music:	Nirvana - Nevermind
Prep:	Hot Shower
Razor:	5/8 Dixon 'Improved Eagle' by Don Belanger
Strop:	PHIG 5 laps/ Paddles (Crox,Dia) 10/10 / 3" Chestnut 15/30
Brush:	Custom Silvertip
Post:	Ali Baliyki Alum - Humphrey's AF Jasmin Face Tonic Witch Hazel
Uber:	Original Old Spice + Spieck + Irisch Moos + Glycerine
AS:	Old Spice
Edt:	Old Spice
Result:	This night is an all Old Spice Night. Using my Eagle is really a pleasure now that I've got a way to examine the edge. I polished this guy until I was happy and it was one of the finer shaves this week. I've gotten such good shaves this week, that I only have had to shave once every 2 - 3 days. Not kidding. I'm really happy with the close shaves, but bummed because I really enjoy my shaves and no sense in shaving a face that doesn't need it. The combo Uber smelled FANTASTIC. I've got to try that again!

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Happy Shaves Mates!!!!

Mike

Good Morning Gentlemen,

Great pictures again yesterday, real pleasure to see them.

Prep: Shower
Strop: TI Paddle Strop
Brush: Kent, Boar
Soap: Proraso
Razor: Dovo master's
Finish: Rocca Di Allume Naturale
AS: Old Spice lagoon

I just refreshed the edge on this Razor, I used the "Conservative Pyramid" in the Wiki, worked very well. I had a nice long 3 pass shave.

Have a Great Weekend

Saturday morning
razor: Thiers Issard
DE: Muehle
brush: Muehle
soap: Calani

Have a nice weekend.

And just now my wife found this mushrooms in the backyard

Saturday 24

Pre: Aleppo Soap (85% Olive oil, 15% laurel)
Brush: Altesse, white badger (Model 72228)
Soap/Cream :The Body Shop, Maca Root Cream
Strop: Herold Razor Strop (Model 9185)
Straight Razor: Spike 11/16
Astringent/Post: Floid “Vigoroso”+ Ransom Aloe Vera Gel
AS: Lotion, TOBS Collection N.74 Victorian Lime
Cologne: 4711, Acqua de colonia Lavender & Thyme
Comments: Good shave. Two pass (WTG, ATG). Maca root cream is very protective and with a special smell, like scent of herbs.
Spike has done a pleasure shave

Have a nice day.
Angel.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Thanks Mikael. This DD was one of my purchases (after my Respecto) after consultation with Max. I literally got her for a song (practically stole her). She looked in "horrible" shape, but mostly gunk covered. When Max through with her, this is what I got. I couldn't believe the transformation

Sounds like Max's like Neil He has done a great job, razor looks prestine - cool score aswell!!

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

WOW! Great back yard. Would love to have that for the kids.

Thanks mate. It's a PITA to mow though. Takes a couple of hours and at the moment needs to be mowed every 2 weeks.
But Its awesome for the kids, we have a swing set and an 8 foot trampoline, they love it.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Razor: Burrell Top Flight

Beautiful Burrell Carl

Originally Posted by mjhammer

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Razor: |5/8 Dixon 'Improved Eagle' by Don Belanger
Result: |Using my Eagle is really a pleasure now that I've got a way to examine the edge. I polished this guy until I was happy and it was one of the finer shaves this week. I've gotten such good shaves this week, that I only have had to shave once every 2 - 3 days. Not kidding. I'm really happy with the close shaves, but bummed because I really enjoy my shaves and no sense in shaving a face that doesn't need it. The combo Uber smelled FANTASTIC. I've got to try that again!

Mike,
Congrats on getting such wonderful shaves buddy. The Eagle is beautiful. However, I am sorry about having to wait to shave...that is a bummer

Originally Posted by easyace

I just refreshed the edge on this Razor, I used the "Conservative Pyramid" in the Wiki, worked very well.

Well done EA...I had forgotten about the Pyramid approach

Originally Posted by eTom

razor: Thiers Issard

And just now my wife found this mushrooms in the backyard

Nice TI Tom...But not sure if you should digest those mushrooms, LOOOL. You might start hallucinating

Originally Posted by amb

Comments: Good shave. Two pass (WTG, ATG). Maca root cream is very protective and with a special smell, like scent of herbs.
Spike has done a pleasure shave

Ahhhhh. Welcome back home shave Angel. Nothing beats shaving in your own den. Great shave

Originally Posted by Mikael

Sounds like Max's like Neil He has done a great job, razor looks prestine - cool score aswell!!

Thanks buddy

Originally Posted by baldy

Thanks mate. It's a PITA to mow though. Takes a couple of hours and at the moment needs to be mowed every 2 weeks.
But Its awesome for the kids, we have a swing set and an 8 foot trampoline, they love it.

Can I come and play too? Please, pleaaaaaaase!!

Originally Posted by blueman

Muhle R89 (older aggressive)
Personna Prep Blade
Sabi Black Badger
KMF Lavender Shea Shave Cream
Nivea Double Action Balm
Black Suede Cologne

Nice going BM

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Well she arrived safely. What a beauty she is. I didnt have much to shave but i just couldnt let her sit there feeling unwanted. When deciding on a soap I almost forgot i had MDC. I chose her today. What a wonderful soap. Amazing lather. Great day to start the weekend. Im heading out to play soccer at the studio. Playing soccer with Kung fu people mean to ball usually stays up around face height and so do the kicks. LOL!! Now i need to get working on stubble for tomorrow shave.

Congrats Rene on a beautiful Maxtom. I think this is by far the hollowest blade Max has made. Enjoy her in good health buddy

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Hachiken 13/16 japanese frameback, western style
Wow, nice blade and I think Neil prob. finnished this one on his Shapton 30K (we're having a test drive for different honing techniques, that'll suit me)!? Edge feeled like in between yesterdays Helje and the day before that Blusmens edge, even though _very_ sharp, but that's in these framebacks nature, I think. Nice shave, never the less

Woaaaaah. beautiful frameback Mikael...These Japanese blades (even the hollow ones) are a bit on a stiffer side. But awesome shavers nonetheless. Congrats buddy

Originally Posted by Birnando

Brush: Simpson Polo 12, 2-band Super
Razor: Tim Zowada, 8/8 Custom Damascus with a hollow tip
Soap/Cream: Martin de Candre
After shave Balm: Coprah oil
EdT: Boucheron pour homme
Results: Pure bliss. A custom made by Zowada is something extra special This thing ranks very high on my personal top list of razors. MdC ain't too shabby either. I'm clean and smooth!! Have a great weekend lads!

Wowww Birnando,
This is a shave fit for kings buddy. Nicely done. Awesome gear

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

We keep telling you, place a phone call, send some money, and it will come to you!

I know...tell me about it, LOOOOOL

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

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Konstantinos,
Forget the shave my friend. Your daughter is absolutely gorgeous. She's going to be a heart breaker, LOL

Originally Posted by eTom

Most of our money goes to Greece, but we get no razors

Yes, let's do so. I'll send a message to Max.

It's about time Tom...but, you may be hallucinating from those mushrooms

Pre: Looong hot shower + hot towels + Vitos PS
Lather: Williams + Dovo + glycerin
Brush: Col Conk Badger
Razor: Jos. Rogers and Sons
Astringent: Dickenson's 100% Natural WH
AS: Aqua VelvaMusk

I was really lazy this morning but I did finally get up and shave. It was difficult hauling my butt out of bed but it was more than worth it.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 26mm Saville Row 3326 Silvertip Badger

Maxterpiece: 6/8" Wyeth "Trade Mark Warranted", 1/2 Hollow (stiff) Ground, Round Point (w/ Bone Linen Micarta scales + Black Paper Micarta wedge)

Honing Regimen: Chosera 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k + Maruichi Nakayama Kiita/Asagi Hybrid JNat w/ Tomonagura slurry progression/dilution to water only + 5 (very light pressure) laps on CrOx on leather strop.

Strop: 0/30/15 (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Horsehide leather / Imperial Cordovan leather)

Überlather: RazoRock "Cacao" Shave Creme + Cella Crema da Barba Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-Free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Blue AS

After Shave Balm: RazorRock AS Wax

Cologne: Creed "Original Vetiver" EdT

Results: A "later than usual" shave today. I received three birthday presents from Max yesterday and this Wyeth is one of them . I won her in "pristine condition" on eBay for little to nothing and sent her to Max who dressed her in beautiful bone linen micarta scales. She is a 1/2 hollow (stiff grind) blade. During honing, she felt and behaved more like a wedge than a hollow. It took a little longer than usual, but by the time I got done with her, she was popping hairs with reckless abandon. The exercise reminded me of my Helje 41 (tough steel that one). The RazoRock/Cella combination was super delicious with a wonderfully fragrant "cacao" scent and equally matching lather. I was CBS in 3 passes and loving it. Can't wait for tomorrow's shave.

Have a NICE & RELAXING Saturday gentlemen .


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Cheers,
Robert