Thread: Sun September 25th - Sat October 1st

Originally Posted by mjhammer

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Result: |The face was really beat up from the horrible thing I did yesterday learning to hone. I thought I had a bevel set, and in my inexperience tried to shave a cheek with it. It wasn't sharp and now my cheek is trashed. 3 cuts and many abrasions later I took it back to the hones. I got it right the second (or was it 3rd, maybe 4th) try and was able to have a shave with this little Salamandar. What a great little blade. Overall my second attempt (skipping the cheek of course) went very well. Nice and Clean and Smooth!!! Yay! As always the lucky tiger and black leather set the tone ( or scent ) for the day. HAVE A GREAT SUNDAY!

Ouuuch Mike. I am sorry to hear about this experience, but believe me, in retrospect, you will be better off with is experience than without. The reason I say this is because honing is an empirical exercise, not theoretical. Your 2nd honing (and your butchered face) proves that. We can read all about it until we turn blue, but unless we actually do it and literally fail at it, nothing will come of it. Learning by doing is the best...So, I raise my glass to our failures and drink to our successes.

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Robert, I didn't realize that YOU, as well as all of us, were still on the quest for that 'perfect' shave. If you feel your still always improving then that gives me real hope that I am still on the progression upward, and not regressing, which is what it feels like sometimes.

The quest is what is important, it's the journey that makes it all worth it, not the end. I personally can see no end in this progression.

On another note! I found a barber shop in Golden, CO that gives Shaves and a Haircut. They use a feather of course, since real straights have been made illegal for barbers here. I don't know if that applies to other places as well, but I was told it was the health department and the AIDS issue that made that happen. I guess I can understand. I still want to be shaved by someone else just once at least. It would be so cool

Mike,
This was not just a quest for being BBS. It redefined what BBS really is. I get nice BBS shaves with my other blades, but somehow this W&B left me with such level of satisfaction that I feel I have taken the wrong turn (or right turn). It is many a times a function of the steel and the grind and how one's face reacts to all the variables involved. The beauty of this sport is that it is all evolving. You may like a wedge today only to find out that a year down the road, your face prefers hollows. And what's more, things may change once again. The important thing is to really keep an open mind during this quest. What we know today, may not be what is cracked up to be tomorrow. This was my revelation today.

Have fun in this journey brother...Even though we all share the common goal in this quest, our journeys are personal. Keep pushing the envelop and let your shave evolve with you and you adapt to it. it's a beautiful experience, imho. May there never be an end to this progression.

You know...I have agonized whether I want to spend $30-$50 for someone else to shave me...But at the end, I decided that the only person qualified to give you your BEST shave is YOU. The zen happens when you whip up that beautiful fragrant lather (of your choice) with the brush (of your choice), pick up that razor (of your choice) and do what you do best every morning...YOUR WAY, not some barber who just graduated from school. Choice is another side effect of this sport that is under-appreciated. I, don't want my experience to be limited by regulations that the DHHS puts on the public.

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Oh ya, also, Friggin Stunning blade my friend!!!! (Droooooool).
Have a great Sunday!!! All my best to my Brothers in Blades (as Roy would say!).

Thank you buddy. This and her Monster cousin (1/4 hollow) were two of the best buys I had this month. As someone much wiser than me once told me: it's better to be lucky than good, LOOOL

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Prep: Easy 2 mile run (those 5 mile runs sure aren't as invisible as they used to be)

LOOOOOOOOL. I wonder why?

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: Imperial Extra Hollow Ground
Great two pass shave, this is another one of those razors that just seems to get sharper every time I use it.

My grandson "got his shave on" afterwards. His SOTD is as follows:
1912 Gem Junior (bladeless)
VDH Boar
VDH
Clubman AS (he's convinced that if he uses anything but witch hazel or Clubman, the flesh will be burned from his face leaving only a skull next to the sink

Great shave GI, but I must give the biggest kudos to your grandson. Well done GI jr. That's too funny about his fear of Clubman, LOOOOL

Originally Posted by Jacketch

Very classy, very elegant SOTD Robert. I wonder after each of your posts how you will out-do your last shave but you always manage. You really set the bar.

Thank you Jack...but, I am still evolving and I feel that I have a long way to go. I really enjoy every detail of every shave.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Cheers Robert! It's a sweet blade, a smoth talker and operator If your brush is in the same place as the one Törnblom wedge in pink ivory custom scales I sold to a guy in Cigaco (been laying there since 5th of September, I bet you they're very clean shaven in that office

You know...That's exactly what I was thinking too, LOOOOOL

Originally Posted by Mikael

Congrats Robert, sounds very nice! Does this mean I can have your other razors now?

She is more than just nice (I think). She's an artifact, perfectly preserved, LOOOOL. As to my other blades: Haaaaaaaaaaaa, LOOOOOL. Not because I don't want to, but every one of them has had a history in my book which I cannot shake all that easily. I have sold one razor and I still long for her sometimes. I am not opposed to however, sharing them with you if you want to try them out.

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Razor: Henckels Friodur 72 1/2
Results:A great Sunday afternoon shave! [/Table]

Forget the shave Rune...I can't get over this stunning photo. Love the theme and background. Work of art.

Originally Posted by KING2011

dopo Cream

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

Originally Posted by amb

Thanks Robert. I think also she needs honing, but I have a problem, I don't know how to hone a SR. My attempts in this area have been a deep failure.

Angel,
Believe me...I totally understand your frustration. I 9and most of us) have been where you are right now. But, as I was telling Mike, if it wasn't for my failures at honing, I wouldn't have been here (and I am only maybe 10% there). I still learn stuff from Max, Glen, Lynn and others.

So, grab those darn stones, take your blade and keep failing brother. In those failures, the winning ticket will reveal itself. Trust me. But do me a favor...fail on practice blades, not your real gems. At the end, you will not regret this journey (+ the satisfaction that comes with it).

Originally Posted by Titivillus

I bought her in Argentina. She was really cheap. Thanks!

Stunning and gorgeous Wade & Butcher Robert!

Ahhh..You lucky dawg, LOOOOL . She's a beauty Antoni.

PS: Thanks for the kind words my friend

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Congratulations Robert, no point keeping all the others now.
I'll can offer safe disposal services
Edit: Mikael - Great minds eh?

Disposal services, eh Nic? Don't trust 'em, LOOOOOOL.

I smell conspiracy brewing between you and Mikael here...Hmmmm!!

Originally Posted by MODINE

Razor – Wade & Butcher blued, “For Barbers Use”
The big English wedge glided through a couple days growth no problem-o. Beautiful Black horn scales by Brad “Undream”. Restored coffin cases by me, Hah! The 2X Iced Shave Milk is quite a kick after a close shave. Wheeeee!

Another beautiful W&B. Nicely done Mike.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Seems like it Wade and Butcher day!!

You pulled the words right out of my mouth buddy. That's exactly what I was thinking going through today's SOTDs.

Originally Posted by jhenry

Travel shave from college alumni reunion weekend...

Monroe...Enjoy your time buddy. I bet you'll be the cleanest shaven fellow there

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Cheers,
Robert

Wadw&Butcher - Kimson - Aramis - Royall Bay Rum

BELLISSIMO

Originally Posted by du212

Wadw&Butcher - Kimson - Aramis - Royall Bay Rum

Gorgeous everything José

Originally Posted by amb

Thank you for your comments, Robert.
I'll do it on practice blades.

Don't give up my friend. It's really not that hard. Have fun

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Just poking in and saying hello my brethren!! I should be back for a Fri SOTD. The W&B day is awesome!!

See what happens when you go MIA for a few days, LOOOL.

Originally Posted by Teiste

Sunday
RazoRock Fresco/Edwin Jagger Barley with Astra/Omega 10275/Alum/RazoRock wax balsam

Ahhh Teiste...Nice to see someone enjoying/using the RR AS wax

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

In the scuttle is an experiment.

Soap/Cream : A mix of shaved Windsor, Proraso, Musgo Real and glycerin, ‘cooked’ for 15 mins

I wanted to see how the experimental soap mix worked out all by itself, so didn’t use anything BUT the mix. The soap was a bit of a disappointment, it dissipated way too quickly; like the Windsor by itself. I didn’t really expect anything else!

Carl,
That certainly sounds like a good experiment, but sorry that it didn't quite cut the grass so to speak. Will there be tweaking of the mix to see how far you cn push it or is this where this ends?

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Ran a cable so the kid can have Sat. TV in her living space (as she calls it now). Hot shower and nice shave followed. Now I am relaxing getting ready for the week.

Genco Easy Aces, 5/8 full hollow

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

Originally Posted by Dunc

I think I will spend some time sanding so my W&B can get a SOTD with all of yours.

Can't wait Dunc...If you can't beat 'em, join 'em

Originally Posted by lirijavdekje

Merkur Futur
Astra

Great Shave. The blade sings like crazy!

Welcome to SOTD...I didn't know the DE blades could also sing!!

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Well damn!I think all my razors just shrunk an inch!!

LOOOOOOOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by DOOM

Thanks Robert!!! Congrats for that nice W&B and wonderfull shave.

Thank you buddy

Originally Posted by sharp

Just checking in fellas. I haven't shaved since Thursday of last week (I didn't post it, but I got a nasty slice on the chin whilst trying a new angle....won't try that again), but I'm looking forward to tomorrows shave.

We sure missed you Glenn and ouuuchhh on the slice. How bad is it? Whatever you got planned for tomorrow is bound to be special.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Sorry to hear about the cut, Glenn, but I'm sure you'll come back in style!

He always does

Originally Posted by easyace

Razor: Dovo 6/8" Pearlex
Temperatures had started to drop slightly, but we were back up to 44˚C yesterday, hopefully it will cool off a bit soon.

Wonderful razor EA. I hope temps drop for you too so you can enjoy a lasting lather. Your shaves must be rushed over the summers

________________
Cheers,
Robert

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

My personal SOTD:
razor: Pearson
DE: Muehle
brush: Muehle
soap: Calani
AS: Brut

Have a successful week, friends!

Guys,
Enjoy this political cartoon by KAL. I'll have another one to share tomorrow

Tom,
I particularly thought of you (especially when you had mentioned that Germany sends all their money to Greece but get no razors in return .

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Guys,
Enjoy this political cartoon by KAL. I'll have another one to share tomorrow

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.

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


________________
Cheers,
Robert

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



________________
Cheers,
Robert

Looks like you had too much Whiskey!
Terrible face.

Tuesday
RazoRock Classic/Edwin Jagger Barley with Astra/shavemac silvertip brush/Alumbre/RazoRock wax balsam