Thread: Sun October 2nd - Sat October 8th

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 24mm Shavemac D01 Silvertip Badger

Maxterpiece: 15/16" H.R. Böker #14 "Arbolito", Full Hollow Ground, (muted) Spike Point (w/ Black Horn scales)

Strop: 25/60 laps (Torolf Linen / Ambrose Horse Hide Clásico leather)

Überlather: Al's Custom "Spicy" Shave Creme + Haslinger "Honey" Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Blue AS

After Shave Balm: RazoRock AS wax

Cologne: Creed "Tabarome" EdT

Results: It's great to be back (missed you guys). Wife and I returned from Vegas on business/pleasure and had a great time visiting Max and family (thank you for your hospitality maestro ). I only shaved on Monday with my DE (wonderfully smooth shave though), so today I was reaaaaaaaally looking forward to shaving with one of my straights. Question was which one ? My wife suggested the Arbolito/Shavemac combo. I love it when my wife gets involved in my shaving (or other) habits/hobbies. Makes this sport all that much more fun. . The Haslinger/Bomb combo was deliciously moist and fantastic, leading to a luxurious prep. The Arbolito had no problems wiping the 24 hr growth. What a feeling.

PS: This week, I am waiting for two special "treats" coming my way...stay tuned


Have a DELICIOUS Wednesday gents.


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Cheers,
Robert

Pre-Shave: A shower

Brush: Rooney's Finest

Razor: Filarmonica Novodur in baby blue scales

Strop: Neil Miller custom Cordovan Shell and genuine linen

Soap/Cream: MdC SS

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White

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

After shave Balm: MdC Coprah oil

EdT: Lavande, MdC

Results: I must have used about 45 minutes on my shave today. I was just so very tired, but got up really early anyway. After the shave I was awake, smooth as silk and feeling like a million bucks.

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Originally Posted by Birnando

I was just so very tired, but got up really early anyway.

We all know how difficult and draining it is to spend so much energy shopping for gorgeous razors all day...

Beautiful set up, though, Bjornar!

Razor: Wacker, 1/4 ground, 6/8, horn scales

PREP: Hot shower with face scrub

RAZOR: Merkur Slant with Feather Blade

BRUSH: Rooney stubby XL2

SOAP: Klar Seifen Sandalwood

ASTRINGENT: Thayers

ASB: Skinfood Sandalwood

EDT: John Varvatos "Vintage"

RESULTS: ONE FOR THE BOOKS

Couple of new things for me this shave. First up the Merkur Slant. If I couldnt use a straight this would be my next choice hands down. I was nearly BBS after 1 pass! That never happens with a DE, but yet I was also irritation free. This is going to be my go to DE from now on. Also the Rooney XL2 is a Fantastic brush, just the perfect amount of backbone and softness of the tips made for an excellent prep. The Klar Seifen is always an outstanding performer as well. Capped it off with a sample of John Varvatos "vintage" ( which I will be buying a bottle soon) and Im ready for a nice relaxing movie and lunch with the misses.

HAVE A FANTASTIC DAY GUYS!!

GLENN. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO U AND YOUR FAMILY, IM GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK BUDDY.

ROBERT, ALSO GLAD TO HAVE U BACK, CANT WAIT FOR THE NEW TREATS U GOT COMING UP

Another test shave on this Livi after the re-hone, this is number 8, and the edge seems to be holding strong

Simple is, what simple does this morning, as I had to make a Dump Run and was running late..


Jeff Foxworthy needs to use this one:
Ya might be a Redneck if you know what a "dump run" even is...

Wednesday:

Shumate 5/8
EJ BBB
Palmolive Stick
Witch Hazel
Nivea S. Balm
Eternity edt

Of course bladerunner001. If you have Semouge Brush and la toja with follow by Floid Spanish !

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Oh My Antoni...Check out the mirror shine on that baby. Just beautiful. Congrats on a FANTASTIC buy. Love your gears and potions. Well done

Thanks Robert for your kind words. This is my third Joseph Rodgers.

The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it... (you know the author, I'm sure )

Antoni

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush
Musgo Real SC
Joseph Elliot 13/16 Wedge "Best Silver Steel"
Proraso pre/dopo Cream
Pengaligon's "Opus 1870" EDT