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10-01-2011, 03:16 AM
bharner

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TOBS Sandalwood cream-Omega 10048 brush-M. George & Son razor (11/16 Wedge)- Thayer's cucumber witch hazel, Ogalolla Bay Rum + cedar & sage AS.
Such a sweet little shaver. Pinklather worked some magic on that edge for me and it's my ninja beard assassin. Shaves smooth ATG on the cheeks every time.
Attachment 79386

Sorry about the cell phone pic but the camera is packed for the Mennonite relief sale tomorrow morning.

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Locale: The Place of shiny metal Objects
Music: Gogol Bordello - Gypsy Punks Underdog World Strike
Prep: Hot Shower / Greek Authentic Olive Oil Soap / AOS Pre-shave Oil
Razor: 9/16 Salamandar - Salamandar Werks Foche-Solengen (again)
Hones: 3" chestnut leather 25/50 before 15/20 after
Brush: Custom Silvertip in Honey Locust
Post: Cold Water Splash - Alum - Tend Skin
Uber: Old Spice Original Shave Soap + Irisch Moos Creme = Scent Heaven
AS: Old Spice Classic
Edt: Avon Signature
Result: Another couple of days growth, the same old Salamandar razor and the stubble was hollerin' for mercy! A quick 3 passes, clean up and razor care and my night is complete. Off for some R&R and some company with SWMBO. TGIF!!!
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Happy Shaves Men!!!!

Mike

10-01-2011, 04:19 AM
BladeRunner001

Quote:

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Clearly Robert has never seen Birnando...

Clearly....., LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

$400??? that is definately not what I paid!!

Pheewwww!! Good. Congrats...She must be a FABULOUS shaver

Quote:

Originally Posted by dslazar9

Puma 6/8
-my barber, Frank, gave me another "souvenir" today-the Puma. Nice blade, and great memories-he used to shave my neck with this when I was 8 years and up.

Dan.
It must be nice to have barber friends like Frank. Congrats. What a great gift

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Rudy Vey Chubby | TOBS Rose | EJ D89L/Feather | Alum | Cade Balm | Montale Black Aoud

Nice shave Frank...I am surprised you still find time to shave...I figured you'd be crashing to sleep every chance you get, LOOOOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

My first ever three pass shave and my second with the Mühle R 89 (thanks Obie!). I cannot BELIEVE how smooth the shave was and how smooth my face feels.

Congrats on your 3 pass shave Carl. Enjoy your holiday

Quote:

Originally Posted by bharner

M. George & Son razor (11/16 Wedge)-

Such a sweet little shaver. Pinklather worked some magic on that edge for me and it's my ninja beard assassin.

Beautiful razor

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Razor: |9/16 Salamandar - Salamandar Werks Foche-Solengen (again)
Result: |Another couple of days growth, the same old Salamandar razor and the stubble was hollerin' for mercy! A quick 3 passes, clean up and razor care and my night is complete. Off for some R&R and some company with SWMBO. TGIF!!!

Nice shave Mike. Enjoy the night with your wife.

____________
Cheers,
Robert
10-01-2011, 05:48 AM
eTom

Yesterday we were in the City of Glauchau. It was the so- called "Star-Night". Most of the shops were open.
Once again the Gospel-chorus "Sisters in action" gave a concert.

http://up.picr.de/8357646jcz.jpg
http://up.picr.de/8357647vrj.jpg

These are pictures of another concert in 2009.
10-01-2011, 06:30 AM
eTom

...and here my personal SOTD:
soap: Tabac
brush: Muehle
razor: Castagnon-buddelized
AS: Brut

...and a new supervisor

http://up.picr.de/8357748ikt.jpg
10-01-2011, 07:06 AM
sfcablecar

Quote:

Originally Posted by tumtatty

How do you like your "Hans" razor? Mine is my favorite shaver to date!
I've picked up a 2nd on ebay that I'm restoring now and another spare blade without (unfortunately) those awesome scales.

Hi tumtatty,

The Hans is just a wonderful razor. One of my favorites as well. Glad to hear you have a back up for your back up! :)

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Saturday's are alright

Pre-Shave: A shower
Brush: D.R.Harris Silver-tip
Razor: Charlie Lewis, 8/8 Custom frameback
Honing Regimen: I did a couple swipes on my small Oozuku today, followed by 10 swipes on a CrO pasted cotton strop
Strop: SRD Cotton strop, followed by the Kanayama #90000 tri strop
Soap/Cream: D.R.Harris, Arlington SS
Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White
Astringent: Osma Alum, rinse, Thayer's Medicated SuperHazel
After shave Balm: D.R.Harris, Arlington
EdT: D.R.Harris, Arlington
Results: I spent a little extra time in the shave cave today. I usually don't do both my face and head with the same tool, but today I wanted to see how that would go on a freshly touched up razor. I'm happy to say that the CL did the entire job effortlessly. 2 complete passes on my face and 2/3 on my entire head. And now I smell, and look, like a million $$:beer2:

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10-01-2011, 08:44 AM
Mikael

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Neep, xtra stuffed 26 mm silvertip in soapstone
Razor: Wade and Butcher
Super lather: Dr Harris Almond + ARKO cream
AS: Ogallala Limes and Pepercorns
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Uberclean :D
I'm so happy I found this razor (antique shop find), it has everything a classic Sheffield wedgy blade should have + scales're to die for (in my eyes). Mr Neeps brush keeps growing on me aswell, I think it's broken in now and it's such a luxuarious feeling to crush this baby to my chops :D
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...003800x674.jpg

... I almost forgot, but Bèla straightened me out :needcoffee: :nj
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...008800x652.jpg
10-01-2011, 08:44 AM
kalerolf

It is 27degrees again today in Holland, and its Oktober.
Nature is confused i think.
But because it is such nice weather to the beach today and maybe a little bbq tonight.
But first i had to shave.... When i shave whit a D.E i will not be as smooth as whit a str8, so today again a str8 shave.

Prep.shower and this was a long relaxing one.
Strop.Rch
Brush.Rex boar.
Soap. Cella
Razor unnow Solingen. Unnow but he shaves so great.
As. None
Result. Een hele gladde kop ...geweldig (a very smooth head and face.....great.)
And now up to the beach. Have a nice day you all.

http://tapatalk.com/mu/d97a599f-d2a8-e09c.jpg
10-01-2011, 08:47 AM
Jeltz

Saturday

A rare DE shave, a little short on time so no picture today.

Edwin Jagger DE89
Gillette super thin blade
Ingram cream
Omega boar
Alum
Jovan musk AS

A DFS :)
10-01-2011, 08:55 AM
fonthunter

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikael

I'm so happy I found this razor (antique shop find), it has everything a classic Sheffielt wedgy blade should have + scales're to die for (in my eyes) :D

Mikael,
congratulations to the "new" WB, it's very nice! :tu ...but without coffee? :rolleyes:
Cheers,
Béla
10-01-2011, 08:58 AM
eTom

Nice catch, Mikael. Excellent condition.
10-01-2011, 09:19 AM
MichaelS

http://i56.tinypic.com/200a82b.jpg
SATURDAY
Razor: Atkins Bros true wedge 6/8
10-01-2011, 09:20 AM
Mikael

Cheers guys! It's not so new and it was restored in an excellent way by Mr Neil Miller - he worked magic on the scales, that looked like dried up and cracked bones from the start.
10-01-2011, 09:23 AM
amb

Saturday 1

Brush: Altesse, white badger (Model 72228)
Soap/Cream: TOBS, Lavender Cream
Strop: Herold Razor Strop (Model 9185)
Straight Razor: Spike 5/8, Spike point
AS: Balsam I Coloniali
Cologne: Tom Ford, For Men
Comments: Spectacular shave. Great shave thanks to DU212 (¡Gracias José!)
Straight razor was dull and not shave ready. I had to hone her. I don’t have good experiences with honing and I didn’t have hopes to achieve with her. But I read some advices from DU 212 in a Spanish forum about one of his honing methods and I decided to follow it.
Yesterday I did it and the results are spectacular. I don’t have words to explain it. Heaven:angel:
Thanks José. Thanks so much Maestro!:bow

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/1761/pa010003o.jpg
Have a nice day, gents
Angel.
10-01-2011, 09:45 AM
dinatali

Saturday Shaving
Pre : Hot shower with Soap from Olive
Razor : Merkur 34C
Blade : Lord
Brush : Semouge 1305
Soap : Arko
ASL : Arko Maximum Comfort
ASB : Nivea

http://www.q8boy.com/images/rzcjtlv3n8h62wwfosjd.jpg
10-01-2011, 12:31 PM
slantman

Saturday

Super Adjustable Short Handle
Gillette Super Thin
FS Finest Badger
KMF Lavender Shea SC
Nivea Double Action Balm
4711 Cologne
10-01-2011, 01:52 PM
jhenry

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Saturday Morning

Prep: Hot shower -- followed by Proraso pre-post-shave cream
SS/SC: Pre de Provence + LaToja
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 “Super Badger”
Strop: VB Red Latigo 50 fabric; 60 leather
Razor: 5/8” Fromm “Red Head”
Toner: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: Nivea for Men - High Performance “Extreme Comfort”
AS: Pashana “Original”
Result: CBS… And the Pashana provides an excellent, masculine finish.

Attachment 79409
10-01-2011, 02:49 PM
BladeRunner001

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I cannot think of a better way to end this week's SOTDs gentlemen
Attachment 79412

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTom

Yesterday we were in the City of Glauchau. It was the so- called "Star-Night". Most of the shops were open.
Once again the Gospel-chorus "Sisters in action" gave a concert.
These are pictures of another concert in 2009.

Wowww Tom...You looked so different in 2009, LOOOOOOO. I had no idea you were into becoming a nun, LOOOL

In all seriousness, sounds like they were nothing short of perfect. Was this the choir from the sister city?

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTom

...and here my personal SOTD:
soap: Tabac
brush: Muehle
razor: Castagnon-buddelized
AS: Brut

...and a new supervisor

You know...I love that Castagnon. I always look forward to seeing it. Don't get me wrong, I like your other collection as well, but this one is special in my book...Until you get your Maxtom

PS; So, Yoda has been replaced, eh? Who's the new guy? What about the "sleeping" elephant? I guess he was narcoleptic and sleeping on the job, LOOOL.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Charlie Lewis, 8/8 Custom frameback
Soap/Cream: D.R.Harris, Arlington SS
After shave Balm: D.R.Harris, Arlington
EdT: D.R.Harris, Arlington
Results: I spent a little extra time in the shave cave today. I usually don't do both my face and head with the same tool, but today I wanted to see how that would go on a freshly touched up razor. I'm happy to say that the CL did the entire job effortlessly. 2 complete passes on my face and 2/3 on my entire head. And now I smell, and look, like a million $$:beer2:

Beautiful gear today Birnando...I absolutely adore this setup bro. That CL is stunning and what better way to use her than with the Arlington.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: Neep, xtra stuffed 26 mm silvertip in soapstone
Razor: Wade and Butcher

... I almost forgot, but Bèla straightened me out

Mikael,
Brush: check (I am also sold on Rod's craftsmanship...that thing just feels great on the face)
Razor: check (Beautiful find and great job by Neil)
Coffee: check...even I look forward to your coffee shots and I am not a coffee fan

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalerolf

It is 27degrees again today in Holland, and its Oktober.
Nature is confused i think.
But because it is such nice weather to the beach today and maybe a little bbq tonight.
But first i had to shave.... When i shave whit a D.E i will not be as smooth as whit a str8, so today again a str8 shave.

Kalerolf,
Awesome shave today my friend.
Nature is confused because she is a woman...what do you expect, LOOOOL (hope she's not listening)?
+1 on the DE versus Str8 shave...I also get a much smoother shave with a str8
Enjoy your day at the beach brother...before fall/winter rear their ugly heads

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeltz

A rare DE shave, a little short on time so no picture today.

Great shave nonetheless Nic. Have a great day buddy

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: Atkins Bros true wedge 6/8

Nice razor Michael...and the Trumper's coral skinfood rocks. Love the handle on that brush too

Quote:

Originally Posted by amb

Comments: Spectacular shave. Great shave thanks to DU212 (¡Gracias José!)
Straight razor was dull and not shave ready. I had to hone her. I don’t have good experiences with honing and I didn’t have hopes to achieve with her. But I read some advices from DU 212 in a Spanish forum about one of his honing methods and I decided to follow it. Yesterday I did it and the results are spectacular. I don’t have words to explain it. Heaven:angel:
Thanks José. Thanks so much Maestro!:bow

Angel,
That's what I like to hear. CONGRATULATIONS on your successful honing my friend...Doesn't it feel 400% more satisfying when you know you just shaved with an instrument on YOUR tuning? and kudos to José. He is one of the nicest guys you will find anywhere. The membership on SRP is just top notch

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinatali

Razor : Merkur 34C
Blade : Lord

Nice combo D.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueman

Super Adjustable Short Handle
Gillette Super Thin

Another great shave BM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhenry

SS/SC: Pre de Provence + LaToja
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 “Super Badger”
Razor: 5/8” Fromm “Red Head”
AS: Pashana “Original”

Nice,
What a nice cast of characters today...Well done. Love the Red Head but don't tell my wife (I hope yours isn't aware of her existence either, LOL)

_________________
Cheers,
Robert
10-01-2011, 03:01 PM
Maximilian

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTom

...and a new supervisor

and what's the little fellow's name so we can properly introduce him to the SOTD.
10-01-2011, 03:02 PM
BladeRunner001

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximilian

and what's the little fellow's name so we can properly introduce him to the SOTD.

The YKR ("Yoda Killer and Replacement"), LOOOOOOL

Week of September 25 SOTD - Saturday

Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: 26mm Rudy Vey TGN Grade A Silvertip Badger (Kingwood scales)
Razor: 6/8" J.R. Torrey Frameback, Wedge, Spike Point
Honing (refresh): 6 (light) laps with CrOx on Premium Bridle IV leather
Strop: 50 laps (Ambrose Horse Hide Clásico leather)
Überlather: Al's "Vetiver" Shave Creme + SRD "Vetiver" Shave Soap + Glycerin
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Lavender, no alcohol)
After Shave Balm: Sabon AS creme
Cologne: Creed "Original Vetiver" EdT
Results: Took out the Torrey frameback today. because of difficulty honing this baby, I had a love/hate relationship with this blade in the past (To the point that I even put her up on sale...glad there were no takers). But once I figured the trick to dialing her edge (thanks to Max' advice), it's been nothing but love http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/...ys/001_wub.gif. Quick spins around the CrOx leather strop brought her edge in the spotlight and she was certainly in the mood to shine. The Vetiver was the scent of today and aside from its wonderful aroma, the lather was glorious and abundant:tu. Delightfully clean and CBS to start a busy Saturday:y.

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1317438308

This is my last SOTD for a few days as wife and I are leaving for Vegas on Sunday and for a change, I am not taking my camera, computer or any of my straights...Just my DE (let's just hope I'll remember how to use it). And yes, a visit with Max is definitely on the books.

Have a GLORIOUS Weekend and a FABULOUS next few days gents:tu.

PS: Try not to have too much fun without me :p.

______________________
Cheers,
Robert

10-01-2011, 04:01 PM
sfcablecar

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SOTD 10-1-11

Mastro Livi New Grind | Mallee Burl Badger | Proraso Red | Myrsol Emulsion

Attachment 79416
10-01-2011, 04:02 PM
eTom

@Robert
the nuns come from our neighbor-city Meerane
@Max:
no-name for this item. It is a present for my mother
10-01-2011, 04:08 PM
celticcrusader

Poor Yoda, he must be very jealous of that evil looking little Troll, does that Troll by any chance come from the black forest Tom.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTom

...and a new supervisor
10-01-2011, 04:19 PM
eTom

stay tuned...tomorrow comes another Troll we bought yesterday as a present for my Mom's birthday.
10-01-2011, 04:22 PM
Teiste

Saturday
RazoRock XXX SC/Edwin Jagger Barley with Astra/shavemac brush/Alumbre/RazoRock wax balsam/Banana Republic Classic EDT
http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/...5/P1220669.jpg
10-01-2011, 04:37 PM
mjhammer

Quote:

Originally Posted by amb

Straight Razor: Spike 5/8, Spike point

amb, I have that same exact razor, and I love my spike!!! Excellent shavers... Again, I LOVE my spike!! and I love your picture of it... good job mate!!!

best,

Mike
10-01-2011, 04:39 PM
mjhammer

Wow, Robert, Nice little vaca lined up.

You and the missus have a wonderful time, and I will miss your comments until your return.

Have fun!!!!!! Best to you both, be safe and God watch over you till your return.

Best always brother,

Mike
10-01-2011, 05:26 PM
gssixgun

Saturday Morning

English Garden Überlather
TOBS Lavender shave soap
Castle Forbes Lavender shave cream
5 Drops Pure Glycerin

Build the Überlather using a 28mm Silvertip Ebony Shavemac #410
Steamed towel x2
Hot water rinse
Lather up
Razor: 6/8 Fritz Bracht Dovo #24
Strop: SRD Premium 1
25 laps webbing
50 laps leather
Steaming hot towel over the lather
Hot water rinse
Re-lather
WTG Pass
Hot water rinse
Re-lather
XTG Pass
Hot water rinse
Touch up on beard lines
Hot water rinse
Alum Block pass
Clean up the Shave Den
Cold water rinse
Toner: Thayer's Lavender
Aftershave: Pinaud's Lilac Vegital
Give the rest of the Überlather to the Wife for her legs :)

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...p/IMG_2456.jpg

Have a Great Day!!!!

(Yes I was trying out some of the effects on photobucket) :rofl2: :rofl2:
10-01-2011, 05:31 PM
tcharah

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Attachment 79417

TOBS: Mr Taylor SC
Filarmonica Doble Temple 14
Kanayama 90000 Strop
Shower
Astringent Toner
EDT: Chanel Bleu
10-01-2011, 05:50 PM
Str8nSharp

Saturday:

Shumate 5/8
Shea Moisture Black Badger
MWF
Witch Hazel
Nivea S. Balm
Polo Original edt
10-01-2011, 07:15 PM
nicknbleeding

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTom

@Robert
the nuns come from our neighbor-city Meerane

You mena those are real nuns? I saw a couple with eyeliner. They DO NOT look like the nuns i had in catholic shool. LOL!
10-01-2011, 07:25 PM
amb

Quote:

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Angel,
That's what I like to hear. CONGRATULATIONS on your successful honing my friend...Doesn't it feel 400% more satisfying when you know you just shaved with an instrument on YOUR tuning? and kudos to José. He is one of the nicest guys you will find anywhere. The membership on SRP is just top notch

Robert, Thanks.
What reason you have. Personal satisfaction is huge.
For me it's an honor to belong to this group. Not only Jose, you and the other members share those same feelings.
Thanks gentlemen.
Angel.
10-01-2011, 07:46 PM
1OldGI

Prep: 5 mile run, cool shower
Razor: T Noonan and Sons Arabic
Brush: Semogue 1305
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
AS: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Finish: English Leather Cologne
Tunes:
BlackHawk - That's Just About Right - YouTube

The pace on the run was pretty conservative but a 5 mile run is a 5 mile run. As an added bonus, I didn't have a heart attack and actually felt quite good at the end of the run. Great shower and shave afterwards.
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/v...I/SAM_0855.jpg
10-01-2011, 08:30 PM
eTom

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

You mena those are real nuns? I saw a couple with eyeliner. They DO NOT look like the nuns i had in catholic shool. LOL!

No nuns, artists of course
10-01-2011, 11:11 PM
Jacketch

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I posted this W&B recently and noted that it shaved very well even though old and battered. Today I decided that a razor that regularly provides a BBS shave needed to be treated better so I cleaned it up, polished out most of the pits and made a set of Bolivian Rosewood scales.

My shave also included a quick hair trim.

Pre: Hot shower and steaming hot towels + Vitos preshave
Lather: Dove Shaving Soap
Brush: Kingsley Best Badger
Razor: W&B 6/8 full hollow with Bolivian Rosewood Scales and White Acrylic Wedge
AS: Vifrex
ASL: Clubman

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Locale:	The Place of shiny metal Objects
Music:	Gogol Bordello - Gypsy Punks Underdog World Strike
Prep:	Hot Shower / Greek Authentic Olive Oil Soap / AOS Pre-shave Oil
Razor:	9/16 Salamandar - Salamandar Werks Foche-Solengen (again)
Hones:	3" chestnut leather 25/50 before 15/20 after
Brush:	Custom Silvertip in Honey Locust
Post:	Cold Water Splash - Alum - Tend Skin
Uber:	Old Spice Original Shave Soap + Irisch Moos Creme = Scent Heaven
AS:	Old Spice Classic
Edt:	Avon Signature
Result:	Another couple of days growth, the same old Salamandar razor and the stubble was hollerin' for mercy! A quick 3 passes, clean up and razor care and my night is complete. Off for some R&R and some company with SWMBO. TGIF!!!