Thread: Sun October 9th - Sat October 15th

Originally Posted by fonthunter

MAXTERPIECE: Carl Friedrich ERN "ATOR" (w/ Bolivian rosewood scales)

That is one sweet sweet pair of scales. And I can tell you I'm not a big wooden scales fan.

Edit : I didn't even realize it was some Maxterpiece; so well, congrats on that magnificent wood, mister Max!

Prep:Hot Towel
Scuttle:Dirty Bird Custom Double
Brush:TGN 30 mm in R/B M3
Strop:SRD PIV
Uber:Tabac cream, Tabac soap, 5 drops glycerin
Razor: Boker King Cutter
After shave: C.O. Bigelow “Mentha”
EDT: Polo Blue


Result: 2 passes with the Boker this morning. I hadn't used the Tabac uber-lather in a while. I'm sure glad I did as it provided excellent cushion and glide, resulting in a very smooth and comfortable shave.

Have a great day gentlemen! -Glenn-

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Released 1968

That brought back memories. I saw the Doors at Hi Corbett Field in Tuscon in May of 1968 while I was stationed at Ft. Huachuca AZ.

Good times.

Originally Posted by alb1981

Brush: Omega 48
Razor: Thiers Issard 6/8 extra hollow

Welcome to the SOTD brotherhood! Excellent 1st contribution, I really like the brush handle and your TI is a beautiful blade.
Glenn

Tuesday

“It was a shave, Jim; but not as we know it...”

I tried to hone the Erik Anton Berg last night. You can probably tell how it went by my use of the word ‘tried’. I don’t think the bevel is even; it’s thicker on one side than the other. I’m really only honing it for practice. Not sure if it was my poor honing or just the thinner blade (9/16 at the widest) but it didn’t feel good. It did remove whiskers without pain, though. I don’t think I really like the thinner razors as much as those around 5/8. Still not sure if I’ll buy new scales and polish it myself or send it away...

Razor: Erik Anton Berg

Pre Shave: Proraso

Cream: Speick

ASB: ‘Herb Valley’ Witch Hazel

After Shave: Truefitt and Hill Trafalgar

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

...While cleaning up in the basement ran across some albums I've save over the years...

What are they doing in the basement? Play them! I read some of 'The Doors of Perception' by Aldous Huxley the other day. This was his 1954 book on his experiences taking Mescaline and the book that The Doors were named after, of course...

PREP: Hot shower with face scrub

RAZOR: Merkur Slant with Feather blade

BRUSH: Rooney IXL 2

SOAP: QED B and B

ASTRINGENT: Thayers

ASB: Skinfood

EDT: Tom Ford "Grey Vetiver"

RESULTS: RELAXED,REFRESHED,RIDICULOUSLY BBS

Got a nice night shave in today. Got home from work and decided to use the Merkur. Spent a long time prepping the beard and lathering up the B and B ( the smell of this stuff is devine) the Merkur took away all the whiskers. 3 passes to BBS and I am feeling great.

Took this other pic a night or two ago, it is pretty much "as is" from my iphone. the sky was so gorgeous.

HAVE A GREAT NIGHT AND DAY TOMMOROW GUYS!!!!

AWESOME PHOTOS THIS WEEK AS WELL

Originally Posted by Str8nSharp

Expert Barber 400 6/8

Sounds like an awesome blade

Originally Posted by Birnando

That sure is a beauty Robert. Very cool design and choice of material.
And congrats on the AJ as well. Mighty fine looking Custom

Thank you buddy

Originally Posted by Theseus

Razor:J. Wostenholm Ebro "Special Hollow Ground"
Soap:Ugli Soaps-True Grit
AS:Thayers Lavender and Vintage English Leather
Result:Great leathery shave today. The True grit and the English Leather work wonderfully together. Add in the J. Wostenholm, which may be the smoothest razor I own, and it was a too easy two pass BBS on four days growth.

Wowww. That sounds amazing T. I wish my razors could deliver that kind of shave in 2 passes. On second tough, I kinda like my 3 passes. That way, I can extend my shave time in the man cave, LOL

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Mastro Livi 8/8 Bergam Damascus in Mammoth Ivory Scales

Otto,
We missed you around these parts brother. Hope all is well. As you know, I am in love with that Livi of yours.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

What a special looking blade you have there Robert, truly beautiful I love it. The shaves pretty awsome as well.

Thank you Jamie

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Well i was busy honing yesterday. 4 newly and one rehone. Today i picked up this For Barber Use on Ebay for a sweet price. 8/8.
W&B For Barbers Use 8/8

What a wonderful score Rene...How many razors do you own now, LOOOL? And how many of them are 8/8+? The others look fab too

Originally Posted by sfcablecar

Juan Vollmer Palmera

Gotta love these Palmeras

Originally Posted by Mikael

Cheers Brother! However, the hollow ones aren't the problem for me, it seems . Yeah, off to Neil, for sure. Lovely little E A Berg wedge that blade!

Hmmm, I thought the hollow ones gave you the trouble (at least that's what I understood). Anyways, Neil will put on a mean edge for you

Originally Posted by DOOM

Nice setup Robert!!! Congrats on that georgous AJ razor and RV brush!

Thanks Dominic

Originally Posted by amb

Robert, it sounds fantastic! I'll do it.
Thanks.

Just a suggestion brother...But if you do, I guarantee you'll love it

Originally Posted by amb

Robert, I don't have words, my friend. Spectacular!

Thanks Angel.

Originally Posted by Blix

Incredible razor Robert! And thanks for the comment on my photo. A rainy day is good for photography, and I use what I can find outside, not having a studio setup

• Pre: Shower +Proraso Pre shave cream
• Shaving Soap: La Toja Manantiales
• Shaving Brush: Semogue SOC 2-band
• Razor: Flaschner 5/8
• Strop: Torolf linen/Ambrose Caballo Mas Fino leather 30/80
• Scuttle. Schwarzweisskeramik XL
• Post: Alum block: Myrsol Formula K+444, Clubman

Late evening shower and shave today, getting ready for the night shift.

Amund,
When it is well done, then you don't need a studio setup to get the most out of your pictures. Today's setup in very interesting and a great shave for sure. Don't work too hard.

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Razor: Revisor 6/8
Results: Quick shave today, not that I was in a hurry, it just went fast, barely 15 minutes for shower and a close and comfortable two pass shave. My first straight shave eleven months ago took me about an hour, at that time I never thought I'd actually be able to shave faster with a straight than with carts, and certainly not to have a comfortable shave in that time. It's fun to see the results of the last year's effort.

Rune,
Wowwww, are you serious? 11 mos ago? Jeez, time flies when you're having fun. I love this Revisor

Originally Posted by alb1981

Razor: Thiers Issard 6/8 extra hollow
Result: great shave always impressed with the TI. After the sandlewood and Ogalla peter out, about 30 minutes, I splash on some Old spice. I love old spice...

Alb,
First submission maybe, but c'mon, I know you've been lurking around for some time ;-). Glad you finally decided to take the plunge. And what a plunge with this wonderful setup. Love your TI too. Welcome to the fray brother

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Had lunch and watched the Devil game with Sara today. Then had a nice shower and shave. Nice way to spend the day.

Robert Williams Damascus, 1/4 hollow in Ivory
While cleaning up in the basement ran across some albums I've save over the years.

Released 1968

Awesome Jeff. What a great day this must have been indeed. Hope between Sara and the Devil, Sara won, LOL. Beautiful RW buddy...So, it wasn't just coffee at RW, eh, LOOOL?

PS: Nice album too...and an LP at that too. Those are vintage

Originally Posted by sharp

Uber:Tabac cream, Tabac soap, 5 drops glycerin
Razor: Boker King Cutter
Result: 2 passes with the Boker this morning. I hadn't used the Tabac uber-lather in a while. I'm sure glad I did as it provided excellent cushion and glide, resulting in a very smooth and comfortable shave.

Oooooh yeaaaaaah Glenn. Tabac rules!!!! That's all I am going to say about that

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

“It was a shave, Jim; but not as we know it...”

I tried to hone the Erik Anton Berg last night. You can probably tell how it went by my use of the word ‘tried’.
Razor: Erik Anton Berg

Hey Carl,
Sorry about the "less than perfect" shave this Berg delivered. She's a beauty for sure. I think you should pamper her awhile longer.

PS: Love the background in your photo

Originally Posted by thewatermark

SOAP: QED B and B
Got a nice night shave in today.

What's cookin' Matt? have you given up your straights? Great shots of LA sky buddy. Thanks for sharing


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Cheers,
Robert

Good Morning,
So many great posts yesterday,

Prep: Green tea with orange, hot shower (I should perhaps add that I drank the Green Tea)
Strop TI Paddle Strop 30,70
Brush: Kent Boar Bristle
Cream: Kaloderma
Razor: Dovo 6/8" Pearlex
AS: Old Spice Lagoon.

This morning I just did 2 WTG passes, I was really surprised that I could get such a good shave without going ATG.

Have a great day and keep the posts coming.