Thread: Sun September 25th - Sat October 1st

What a day this was. Woke up, showered shaved and readied my post, but found out I had no wireless. AT&T had done an update the night prior and in the AM everything had to be reset including my router. Wired connection was working, so used my wife MBP to post my SOTD. As soon as I came to post about you guys' amazing shaves, the phone started ringing incessantly and emails started pouring in with all sorts of requests, collaborations and project proposals. I literally skipped breakfast (a rarity for me) and almost lunch. I also (almost) missed seeing my wife leave the house for her appointments in the AM. I was even looking forward to doing some Yoga (alas, plans change).

Anyways, mid afternoon things started to slow down just a bit and all pieces of the puzzle started to fit. I fixed our wireless issue and back online. I am a happy man. Good productive day.

I do apologize for not giving my usual comments for the day, but I did appreciate every one of 'em. Hope tomorrow won't be as crazy as today

Originally Posted by du212

Today I have visited a modern barbershop : Elivelimen, in Donostia the city where I was born and raised.

At the barbershop and hairdressing they use hot towel and preshave oil, Martin de Candre shaving soap and a cold towel, a moisturizing fluid and a blend of essential oils as aftershave, great experience. BBS? not furthermore

Wowww José..What a treat that must have been. So, did he use the Shavette or real straight (the site shows a disposable of sorts)?

PS: I love this beautiful shot too. Very nice town. I already feel relaxed just looking at it. I love that region

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Kropp 6/8 - D R Harris Arlington Cream - NF2213 - Alum - Home made Herby Rum Aftershave

My 1st experience with this cream and a nice clean result.
Its been unseasonally hot here today (26.5C) managed 45 hilly miles on my bicycle in the sunshine and the shave just finished off what has been a very pleasant day. I shall sleep well tonight, well after a little nightcap that is.

Ahhhh Nic. The good ol' Arlington. That is great stuff. Congrats on that acquisition. Enjoy the nightcap and have a great night's sleep

Originally Posted by Teiste

Wednesday
Geo F. Trumper coconut SC/Edwin Jagger Barley with Astra/shavemac brush/RazoRock wax balsam

Fabulous shot and shave Teiste

Originally Posted by tumtatty

I've picked up a 2nd on ebay that I'm restoring now and another spare blade without (unfortunately) those awesome scales.

You're on a roll Tim. Can't wait to see what you do with this one

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Rudy Vey | La Toja | FWE Special | Alum | L'Occitane Balm | Sigilli Claudiae

...And he's officially back. How's the 2nd shave as a father feel like Frank?

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Since my nose works best at night I decided to shave this evening. I sent off for a shaving soap sampler from Ogallala Bay Rum and it arrived today I got a small puck of each of their scents (5) for $1 each. I also ordered a 2oz sample of their cologne for $1. They also, to my surprise, sent 5 1 oz samples of their aftershaves for free!!

Congrats Tim...OBR is awesome stuff. Not to mention, John is a fine gentleman to deal with. he always sends samples with every order. Once I ordered a couple of 8oz AS from him and he sent me two 4oz AS of other scents.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

I went with the basic Bay Rum soap tonight and it lathered to a pretty amazing degree; almost like peaked egg whites. I had to add some more water because it was pretty dry on my face, but once I had the right consistency the soap performed admirably.

OBR takes quite a bit of water...don't be water shy with this one.

Originally Posted by tumtatty

I love shaving with the Hamburg Ring blade I picked up from Rune. It's also one of my most photogenic shavers

I can't blame you..Congrats on this acquisition too. Of course, the fact that you picked it up from Rune is a great side effect too.

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Cheers,
Robert

Today:
razor-porn

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Locale:	The throne room!
Music:	Ten Years After - Sssssh
Prep:	Hot Shower / Original Rhodes, Greece Olive Oil Soap / Virgin Olive Oil Face Rub
Razor:	9/16 Salamandar - Salamandar Werks Foche-Solengen (again)
Hones:	3" chestnut leather
Brush:	Custom Silvertip
Post:	Cold Water Splash - Alum
Uber:	TOBS Sandalwood
AS:	Jock Soap Tall Drink AS Balm
Edt:	Pinaud AS used as a Cologne
Result:	2 days of not shaving so I could let my face heal, and have a little more to shave off. I was ready too. I was beginning to have some withdrawals!! The Salamandar is still shaving fantastic. 3 passes and only a couple of weepers. The ATG pass on the neck left it as close to BBS as I'll ever get (until the next great shave anyway). I loved all the pics over the last 2 days. Keep it up men!

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Happy Shaves Men!!!!

Mike

Good morning friends!

PREP: Proraso Preshave Cream

BRUSH: KENT BK12 Pure Badger

SOAP/CREAM: Proraso Soap

SCUTTLE / BOWL: Georgetown Pottery Scuttle

RAZOR: Frederick Reynolds

STROP: Kanayama Cordovan #30000

SHAVE: 2 passes, WTG / XTG

AS: SIR IRISCH MOOS

RESULT: BBS shave

Have a nice day
Béla

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2
Razor: Friodur in (old) Max scales
Soap and AS: Prof Blighty´s Grapewood
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean

A quick post and I'll run.

Originally Posted by eTom

Today:
razor-porn

Tom, you can send any/all of those back with the guys from Bedford County. I'll arrange to pick them up on arrival!

Max, MdC, MPG - 'Nuff said!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

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Max, MdC, MPG - 'Nuff said!

Cool colours!

Thursday 29

Brush: Altesse, white badger (Model 72228)
Soap/Cream: TOBS, Mr. Taylor’s cream
Strop: Herold Razor Strop (Model 9185)
Straight Razor: Astrale 5/8, Half Hollow. Round Point.
Astringent/Post: Ransom Aloe Vera Gel
AS: Lotion TOBS, Collection No. 74 Victorian Lime
Cologne: Roger & Gallet, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
Comments: Excellent shave with a very good cream. Two passes.


Have a nice day, gents
Angel.