Thread: Sun September 25th - Sat October 1st

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

The irony here is that my pockets are being described to Robert as being deep...

Wow, right you are Bill. That is just too far beyond funny...ROFL

Originally Posted by baldy

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Grant

BEEEEEUTIFUL scales Grant Did you do those yourself?

Originally Posted by Jacketch

Also included for your vewing pleasure is a pic of a wooden boat from the Jamestown Settlement fleet taken during the previous weekend celebration of the 400th anniversary of Henricus Citie

Man! I was just at Jamestown 2 weeks ago!!! I'd love to see the ships coming up the James River. Did they stop the Ferry for a bit?


I am doing some (Martini Henry) reloading for a Victorian Rifleman Provincial Shooting Competition coming up next month and decided to theme my shave in honor of the effort.

Pre-Shave: A shower

Brush: Rooney's Finest

Razor: Filarmonica Novodur, Jose Montserrat Pou

Strop: Kanayama #90000

Soap/Cream: Floris Elite SS

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White

Astringent: Osma Alum, rinse, Thayer's Medicated SuperHazel

After shave Balm: Floris Elite

EdT: Floris Elite

Results: A very relaxing and smooth shave. I'll be forever a fan of these Spanish razors Floris performs great and the scent is fresh as a daisy

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Lovely shots and gear guys!!

I don`t like Monday`s, but today was an exception. My location on this planet is Norway, had the day off, wanted a great Straight razor shave (like every day), put on some relaxing music, Vangelis, 1492, Conquest of paradise and went to work.

I had a little celebration for myself today, because this was my first shave ever with a Custom Straight. Brian Brown made me this 8/8 Spanish point in Damascus steel with Ivory scales. Stropped it 40/60 linen/leather on a Scrupleworks 3", made myself a huge amount of thick, creamy, warm Fitjarsoap Telemark soap smelling exactly like a Lagavulin 16 Islay Single Malt, I really felt like a man, hehe.

I used my fairly new H. L. Thater 26mm Rein Dachs brush, and Gentlemen, this brush is in another leage talking softness of tips. You must try it to belive it, everybody owning one will know what I mean. Well, the Thater filled up my large Schwartzweisskeramic XL scuttle with ease, and my face waited hungry for the first silky strokes with the Telemark soap.

The shave was outstanding, I know I write that every time, but this one was better than all shaves to date in my life. The BB was heavy, large, beautiful and incredibly sharp. It felt as sharp as a Feather blade actually. After three passes, the last ATG my skin was as silky smooth as it can get, suddenly my face felt like a womans;-)

The last part of the enjoyment was stropping my new favorite razor again after use, put on a luxury amount of Neroli aftershave cream from Fitjar and felt ready for anything the new day might bring.

Have a great shave everybody!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

King,
How's the Dopo? never ran across it before. Sounds nice

There is no Proraso dopo....dopo means that I use it just for after shave not before as a preshave.
Clear?

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Great shave with the Genco and nice work with the cable Jeff. I bet your "kid" 9as you call her) is on cloud 9, LOL


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Robert

Most times I call her little girlie, but she is not a little girl anymore.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Wow another ten minute weekend, they seem to come and go quicker all the time. A single pass shave was good enough, back to the salt mine I go.

I felt the same way about the weekend, way too short!!

Originally Posted by ama015

I don`t like Monday`s, but today was an exeption. My location on this planet is Norway, had the day off, wanted a great Straight razor shave (like every day), put on some relaxing music, Vangelis, 1492, Conquest of paradise and went to work.

I had a little celebration for myself today, because this was my first ever shave with a Custom Straight. Brian Brown made me this 8/8 Spanish point in Damascus steel with Ivory scales. Stropped it 40/60 linen/leather on a Scrupleworks 3", made myself a huge amount of thick, creamy, warm Fitjarsoap Telemark soap smelling exactly like a Lagavulin 16 Islay Single Malt, I really felt like a man, hehe.

I used my fairly new H. L. Thater 26mm Rein Dachs brush, and Gentlemen, this brush is in another leage talking softness of tips. You must try it to belive it, everybody owning one will know what I mean. Well, the Thater filled up my large Schwartzweisskeramic XL scuttle with ease, and my face waited hungry for the first silky strokes with the Telemark soap.

The shave was outstanding, I know I write that every time, but this one was better than all shaves to date in my life. The BB was heavy, large, beautiful and incredibly sharp. It felt as sharp as a Feather blade actually. After three passes, the last ATG my face was as silky smooth as it can get, suddenly I almost felt like a woman;-)

The last part of the enjoyment was stropping my new favorite razor again after use, put on a luxury amount of Neroli aftershave cream from Fitjar and felt ready for anything the new day might bring.

Have a great shave everyone

Gorgeous razor!!!!!! I prefer to drink the Lagavulin to smelling like it.

Monday
RazoRock Cacao/Edwin Jagger Barley with Astra/Omega 10250 brush/Alum/RazoRock wax balsam

PREP: Hot Shower

RAZOR: Wade and Butcher

BRUSH: Omega Boar

SOAP: Napa Soap Co. Lavender and Cedar

ASTRINGENT: Thayers Unscented

ASB: Skinfood

EDT: YSL M7

RESULTS: FEELS GOOD TO BE SILKY SMOOTH AGAIN

I havent shaved since early last week and was looking grizzly. I knew the only razor to take care of this was the W&B. Cleaned down the whiskas with ease. The Napa Soap is a very hard soap, and I couldnt lather it with my regular Badger Brush. However once I used my boar on this soap it exploded with great lather. Nice cushion and glide, and the smell is divine. Topped it off with some YSL M7 and I am ready for a much needed day off, maybe a trip to Disneyland with the lady

HAVE A FANTASTIC MONDAY GENTS!!!!

Great shaves gents

Originally Posted by eTom

Still preparing some activities for guest from our sister city. They will visit us this week.

Sounds like a fun time to be had Tom. Enjoy the visit.

PS: Great shave

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I think I'll give up on the Windsor, it's a 'lemon' as we say here. I am interested to see what I can do with goat's milk soap, or sheep's milk soap, glycerin and essential oils. Probably not a lot, but it keeps me of the streets :-)

LOOOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: Neep, The Cone with real coffee beans in the resin
Razor: Edv Neiström, no 52
My God, this was a sharp little wedgy blade! The Nick twins came by and visit (nothing serious though), Neil honed this blade and he must have finished on the Shapton GS 16k, one sharp and stiff blade this ... But I like it

Sorry to hear about the Nick brothers' visit Mikael, but it was worth it as this blade is gorgeous. Very nice. Also, a great match up between brush and coffee. That brush has "You" written all over it.

Originally Posted by Otto

I liked my Sunday shave so much, that I just did a re-run.
A little bit faster today, but still sticky smooth.

Who can blame you Otto. That must have been an amazing shave

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Wow another ten minute weekend, they seem to come and go quicker all the time. A single pass shave was good enough, back to the salt mine I go.

Great shot GI...Don't work too hard.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

[center]Flaschner 7/8 | Bomb Almond Sapone |

Result: Two new products broke into the rotation today.

Wowww. Congrats Bill. That Flaschner sure is a looker buddy. Al's latest and greatest sounds intriguing too

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Wade & Butcher "For Barbers Only" 7/8

I had the W&B ready to go last night but never ended up having a shave, and tonight it was up against a substantial 4 days of growth. The recently touched-up razor wiped it away with no problem at all.

Grant,
4 days of growth should be no issues with that W&B. She's made for that. Well done mate.

Originally Posted by Jacketch

I'll be very busy for the next few days so this may be my last SOTD for a few. Also included for your vewing pleasure is a pic of a wooden boat from the Jamestown Settlement fleet taken during the previous weekend celebration of the 400th anniversary of Henricus Citie

Jack,
We'll miss you bro...Great shave to start your few busy days and fabulous wooden boat. She'll be fun to take out sailing

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Robert, I like the ylang ylang, but the vetiver is out of this world! You ever search for a fragrance and when you find it YES! One of those aha moments.
I see Bill really loves it too...lol...but after googling some of the stuff he has...wow, he has deep pockets...

Thanks for the confirmation Joe

PS: Bill does have deep pockets...but most of his stuff should be looked at as investments that gain in value

Originally Posted by Jeltz

The situation in Greece is receiving the attention of our comedians now.

There is speculation that Tax Collection is and always has formed part of Greek Mythology and questions are being asked about how the Greek authorities managed to hide those debts. The consensus seems to be that it was probably in a big wooden horse.

LOOOOOOOL. It is comic relief Nic.

Originally Posted by amb

Straight Razor: Bengall 7/16
Comments: Excellent shave. Two pass (WTG, ATG). This razor is small but is very manageable.[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR]
Have a nice day.

Nice Bengall Angel...Those are great shavers.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

The irony here is that my pockets are being described to Robert as being deep...

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Wow, right you are Bill. That is just too far beyond funny...ROFL

Heyyyy....no poking fun here guys. I don't even have pockets.

Originally Posted by blueman

Muhle R89 (old style OC aggressive head)
Personna Prep Blade
FS Synthetic Badger
KMF Cool Mint Shave Cream
Nivea Double Action Balm
Old Spice Classic Cologne

Great shave BM

Originally Posted by tumtatty

I am doing some (Martini Henry) reloading for a Victorian Rifleman Provincial Shooting Competition coming up next month and decided to theme my shave in honor of the effort.

Wowww Tim. That is a beautiful setup. Do you participate in that shooting competition every year?

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Filarmonica Novodur, Jose Montserrat Pou
Results: A very relaxing and smooth shave. I'll be forever a fan of these Spanish razors Floris performs great and the scent is fresh as a daisy

Birnando,
That's a beautiful Novodur buddy and I agree with you...Those Spanish blades are something else

Originally Posted by ama015

I had a little celebration for myself today, because this was my first shave ever with a Custom Straight. Brian Brown made me this 8/8 Spanish point in Damascus steel with Ivory scales.

I used my fairly new H. L. Thater 26mm Rein Dachs brush, and Gentlemen, this brush is in another leage talking softness of tips. You must try it to belive it, everybody owning one will know what I mean.

The shave was outstanding, I know I write that every time, but this one was better than all shaves to date in my life. After three passes, the last ATG my face was as silky smooth as it can get, suddenly I almost felt like a woman;-)

Hey buddy,
Welcome back to SOTD. You were very much missed. What way to come back too. Congrats on the BB custom and especially that Thater. I do know what you mean about the tips. These are amazing brushes indeed. What a great shave. Enjoy your day off

Originally Posted by KING2011

There is no Proraso dopo....dopo means that I use it just for after shave not before as a preshave.
Clear?

Crystal

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Most times I call her little girlie, but she is not a little girl anymore.

LOOOOOL. Once a little girl, always a little girl.

Originally Posted by Teiste

RazoRock Cacao/Edwin Jagger Barley with Astra/Omega 10250 brush/Alum/RazoRock wax balsam

What a nice shave. Greta going with the RR Cacao

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: Wade and Butcher

Nice W&B Matt


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Cheers,
Robert

No Shave day today. Decided to give face a break and still enjoying that Nirvana shave from yesterday



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Robert