Thread: Sun October 9th - Sat October 15th

Semogue Custom Boar | Razorock Chianti Lavender | Boker Edelweiss | Alum | Cade Balm | Mazzolari Patchouli

I think the RR Chianti Lavender and I are going to have a long, healthy and happy relationship! Color me impressed! The little Boker is my longest tenured razor and never fails to put a smile on my face.

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Congrats on the little man's birthday

+1, Hope he had a wonderful Birthday!

Originally Posted by du212

I can't comment all the pictures and shaves, we are a huge gang, and I am not as talented as Robert posting in the forum... You know that I appreciate this daily effort to show us your shaves and pics, Thank you sirs

+1, wish I could post on everyone each day, but please know I LOVE everyones contributions. Jose, your shots routinely inspire me, pure art my friend!
Glenn

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Bow, 7/8, 1/4 hollow

I was talking to Rene this morning and he was telling me about his Bow and that he honed it up and had a great shave. I told him I had one too, but he did not recall seeing it in the SOTD. well he planted the idea so I shaved with it today.
The Cade Soap and Cream was delightful. The aroma is lovely and the lather was plentiful, thick and slick.
The Bow performed very well, knocking down the whisker easily.

Enjoy the evening!!!

Hey Jeff Glad i could put the bug in your ear. Beautiful Bow!!! Looks like a sweet shave!

Wednesday

A late shave today as I slept in; until 1130! Well, that’s what holidays are for. Doesn’t look like the camping is going to happen, so no mind blowing SOTD photo from Blow Hole Beach. Maybe in a few weeks.

I’ve decided, as lovely as my other two straights are, the Burrell is my favourite, not just because it was the first, but it gives a really nice shave every single time. It’s easy to strop, it’s the ‘right’ shape and weight, and it even sounds nice when it shaves. And it’s got a vicious spike to remind you it’s dangerous. Plus the wing emblem is way cool...

This is one of the cameras that may be taken for a walk to the markets shortly to be sold to buy more razors...

Razor: Burrell Top Flight

Pre Shave: Proraso

Cream: Musgo Real

ASB: None

After Shave: None

Originally Posted by du212

...I can't comment all the pictures and shaves, we are a huge gang, and I am not as talented as Robert posting in the forum... You know that I appreciate this daily effort to show us your shaves and pics, Thank you sirs...

That's a REALLY nice photo; I love the light...

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

...Razor: Fried. W. Engels "Perfect Temper" 11/16" Square Point...

Cool razor!

Good Morning,

Prep: Shower
Strop: SRD Premium 1 Leather 30,70
Brush: Aqua Di Parma, Silvertip Wenge Wood Handle
Cream: Kaloderma
Razor: Dovo Masters
Finish: Allume Di Rocca Naturale
EDC: Jo Malone, Dark Amber and Ginger Lily

Gentlemen, yesterday's posts excelled, magnificent.
Stay safe.

Originally Posted by oscarbowman

New to the Taylors and I'm very pleased with it.

Oscar,
Great seeing you back buddy. Great shave too

Originally Posted by otherstar

There is nerve damage in my shoulder from an old injury. The carpal tunnel is from spending way too much time at a computer at work and at home...lol. I don't use a tight grip at all, it's just that they are very small. My main DE razor is a Merkur Futur. I also have a Merkur Alu (blue barrel grip about 3/4 inch in diameter at it's widest point), and neither of those razors bother me. I have not problems with straights either, it's just that I don't always have the time on weekdays to use a straight because I of work. Over time I'll downsize the DE collection and expand my straight collection (as much as the wife will allow...which isn't much right now). I hope to improve my speed with a straight razor the more I use them.

OS,
I hope that CT doesn't end up being bad enough that you have to resort to surgery. As to straight shaving and time: I don't about most folks, but I like taking my time (working or not). That's my only Me Time of the day. Enjoy the journey

Originally Posted by Mikael

Cheers Robert! Your Dovo is one nice looking razor! I would love to have a Dovo like that one day - grinded at the factory by a master grinder and now with scales by a master crafts man

Brush has a 25 mm knot, handle 56 mm and a total of 115 mm high. Very nice specs in my book ... Rod's free to take your order anytime now ... Now, please release Max, so we can order things from him, isn't that a fair trade? Loool.

It took me ~1 year before I spotted one in that condition (kind of like my recent W&B). Patience does pay off at the end

Rod made you a great brush. And you got yourself a deal buddy. Go ahead and call up Max. Rod is waiting to get the knots before making my brush. Can't wait.

Originally Posted by Otto

Razor: Mastro Livi 6/8 Ebony Scales
Nice shave. Sticky smooth and comfortable.

Another beautiful Livi Otto

Originally Posted by Otto

Thanks my friend. All is well. I was vacationing without internet access.
Now I'm back to work, and I'm wondering how I can get anybody to pay me to move to Malta instead of this cold place? LOL

Sounds like you had a fabulous vacation in Malta..>As to moving there at someone's expense: Try advertizing it on eBay. Who knows, someone may actually take you up on it, LOOOL

Originally Posted by dinatali

This Arko soap stick that I maked in bowl , the smell really traditionally and strong I cannot describe you the scent also quickly you can make a lather

Thanks D.

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Thanks Robert. It's pretty overwhelming, quite 'raw' (or even 'dark' may I say) and almost one-dimenional before you shave, i.e. the puck on its own. Reminds me much more something else rather than lavender (e.g. if you could think of something in between lavender and the scent of the I Coloniali soap...)

However, once you lather it up the scent becomes much lighter and even more enjoyable.

It's one of these things that will possibly grow on someone, just like the lavender-biased MdC soap. The other lavender-related examples available in the market, e.g. T&H Ultimate Comfort, T&H Luxury, CF, etc. are much more straightforward lavender scents, if you get my drift. This is my personal and subjective opinion, anyway.

Konstantinos,
That sounds like a typical and wonderful lavender scent. Albeit one dimensional in nature.

Originally Posted by Theseus

Razor:Gem 1912
Blade:Gem CS
Cream:Arko Regular
Result:Ultra smooth shave today. Must have done a great job of exfolliating with the Gem because the AS burned like hell. No razor burn,redness or irritation. Just AS burn on full face. Now my skin looks and feels like a million bucks.

More like a $billion. Nice shave T. Love the decoration

Originally Posted by du212

Ohhhh Robert you do the enabling sooo fine looool

Qui? Moi, LOOOOOL???!!

Originally Posted by du212

I can't comment all the pictures and shaves, we are a huge gang, and I am not as talented as Robert posting in the forum... You know that I appreciate this daily effort to show us your shaves and pics, Thank you sirs

Kim Son Vu horn+silvertip , Wacker 7/8, Tabula Rasa Vetiver&tangerine, alum, Annick Goutal: Eau du sud EdT

Thank you for the kind words my friend, but you are underestimating yourself or others. Your photos and shaves are inspiring to me (and I'm willing to bet I am not alone in feeling and thinking this way).

PS; case in point...Beautiful photo and setup my friend.

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Today again the Joseph Elliot whit the great smelling Mb ye olde barbershoppe. Brush FSfine badger and at last great smelling Nature afther shave.
But sorry no picture today,its to dark for my phone to make good photos.
Enjoy your evening.

Kalerolf,
A few words are also worth one shot...I can use my imagination and it tells me that you had an amazing shave

Originally Posted by Teiste

Tuesday
Herbs of Bulgaria Rose SC/Vie Long 16910/D.R Harris with Astra/Alum/Herbs of Bulgaria rose AS/Weleda Bálsam

What beautiful composition and colors Teiste

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Finally got my Joseph Rodgers & Sons "Master Razor #2" scaled, honed and otherwise ready to shave! I love these blades and this one has out shined any of the ones I've owned before!

Also, I can't remember who posted this pic (Blix I think) but I just wanted to say "thanks again" Its been my goto wallpaper on my android tablet as of late!

Beautiful rescale Tim...She looks like a wonderful performer as well. What honing regimen did you use with her?

PS: I think you've just violated copyright laws with using Amund's shot without permission, LOOOOOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by Blix

Thanks guys, Dennis was stunned that some weird bunch of shaving guys congratulated him with his birthday. Here's his response:

Robert, G10 for sure, and the Les Lat is a fast cutter on the regular side, but I haven't tried that yet, the "hybrid" side is very slow.
I felt I didn't go all the way with it so I redid the edge, starting with a light slurry, dilution to clear, then a bunch of strokes with water. Got a much more polished edge than my first try, tomorrows shave will tell!

Who can blame us? we're all family...that includes all our spouses, kids and extended family. Dennis is a good looking boy Amund

PS: Let's see if I can play matchmaker here (without upsetting anyone)...Hmmm!! Arild seems to have those 2 beautiful daughters. They all seem to be roughly the same age, so how about it guys, LOOOOOOL?

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Bow, 7/8, 1/4 hollow

I was talking to Rene this morning and he was telling me about his Bow and that he honed it up and had a great shave. I told him I had one too, but he did not recall seeing it in the SOTD. well he planted the idea so I shaved with it today.

That is one beautiful Bow Jeff. It is a 7/8"? If so, that's cooooooool. Mine (and I think Rene's is 6/8")

Originally Posted by KrazieSj

Taken at work 2 days ago. Beard was easily twice that today.

A relaxing half hour with a Dovo Ebony, Proraso shaving soap and my Vie-Long Horse hair brush and I'm looking respectable again.

KrazieSj,
Welcome to SOTD (I think). Looking good brother...but I think you need one more pass. I still see a shadow there, LOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by ama015

Since I`m in the same cold place, please find someone to pay for me also, hehe.. Welcome back Otto!

If you advertize on eBay with Otto, you may get a buy one get one free special, LOOOOOL

Originally Posted by ama015

Thank you Robert! Like others have stated before, your contribution in the SOTD thread are amazing, and very appreciated. Always a nice comment to everybody

The girls are my fiances twins, soon to be 9 years old. In a few years time I guess I must keep a close look at the bad boys in the neighbourhood, but hey, I can scare anybody away with a straight in my hand, hehe!

La Rochelle was fantastic as always. Fantastic seafood and history in that small city. And just a small trip with train to Roquefort and Cognac, two of my favorites, the first paired with an aged Sauternes the other with a cigar from Vuelta Abajo, Cuba:-)

Glad you had a fine time in Vegas, but for us it is more pleasure to have you around the SOTD!!!

Thanks for your kind words buddy.

We have to get Amund's boy hooked up with one of your girls, LOOOOOL. Only 2 years apart

That vacation sounds like bliss brother...Roquefort and Cognac are great little side visits for sure. They are famous for their respective world famous exports of course.

Originally Posted by lirijavdekje

Wonderful shaves, gents. Keep posting! My shave of the day:

Very nice shot and shave

Originally Posted by Jacketch

I've used this picture of my Butcher Brothers 6/8 razor previously but felt it fit my shave today to a T. I've really been amazed with this $5 straight that I purchased about 12 years ago. It has always been a good shaver but as my honing, stropping and shaving technique has improved, this blade has really excelled. I never fail to enjoy using it for a very close and exceptionally comfortable shave.

By the way, I could be wrong but the blade appears to be nickel-silver plated.

$5??????? You're a thief Jack. I am calling the authorities. She's absolutely gorgeous bro

Originally Posted by sharp

Razor: Dubl Duck Woderedge ¼ hollow
Result: I hadn't used the C.O. Bigelow cream in a while, nor the Dubl Duck and I had forgotten how much I enjoy them. 2 icy cold passes of pure enjoyment. I finished off with the “Mentha” balm and felt as if my face were an ice skating rink, super slick, smooth, and ice cold...icy goodness I tell you!
Have a great day gentlemen! -Glenn-

Now that sounds like nirvana Glenn. Beautiful DD

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Semogue Custom Boar | Razorock Chianti Lavender | Boker Edelweiss | Alum | Cade Balm | Mazzolari Patchouli

I think the RR Chianti Lavender and I are going to have a long, healthy and happy relationship! Color me impressed! The little Boker is my longest tenured razor and never fails to put a smile on my face.

Frank,
You're not helping here bro. Now, I have to get me some of that wholsesome goodness. Next order. Beautiful shave

PS: How's Paxton?

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

A late shave today as I slept in; until 1130! Well, that’s what holidays are for. Doesn’t look like the camping is going to happen, so no mind blowing SOTD photo from Blow Hole Beach. Maybe in a few weeks.

I’ve decided, as lovely as my other two straights are, the Burrell is my favourite,

Wowww Carl? 'til 11:30/ That must feel nice. Enjoy your holiday (even if doesn't involve camping out)

Beautiful Burrell

Originally Posted by easyace

Brush: Aqua Di Parma, Silvertip Wenge Wood Handle

EA,
I love AdP brushes...They are very very nice in design. Very inspirational and simplistic and elegant. Well done

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Cheers,
Robert

Firstly, I missed posting yesterday morning, but I had my photo all ready, and my header organized, and I fell asleep at my desk, and when I woke up it was late and I rushed to bed and didn't get anything posted... So, here is my photo of Sunday Nights shave, and today's shave at the bottom....

I went to the effort to get the photo, it's getting posted, LOL! Of course, it was my favorite Puma, spieck, Humphrey's and Drakkar Noir EDT, and my whipped dog pure badger and Georgetown scuttle. I had a great shave, a small amount of razor burn, but that is due to my technique and the sharpness of this Puma. I can get such a close shave it's scary. I can burn myself easily on the ATG passes (which I do frequently).

Here we go ...



Excellent shave...

Now today's shave ....

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Locale:	The Cave of Romance and Love
Music:	The Beach Boys - 36 Greatest All Time Hits
Prep:	Hot Shower / Greek Olive Oil Soap / Virgin Olive Oil Pre-Shave rub
Razor:	My Good Friend John's loaned Beauty of a Wester Bro's Yankee Shaver
Hones:	3" chestnut leather 25/50 before 15/20 after cleaning
Brush:	Custom Silvertip in Honey Locust
Post:	Cold Water Splash - Alum - Witch Hazel
Uber:	TOBS Sandalwood
AS:	Lucky Tiger + Jock Soap Shave Balm
Edt:	Deep Blue
Result:	I've waited for this shave! I was praying for a good edge, and I got it. I've never met a Wester I didn't like, in any form. TOBS just never lets me down when I need a lift. A touch of glycerine and BOOM!! Suds city in the cave! Thank you John! I got a really close 3 pass shave with the Yankee Shaver, and it was extremely well honed. Good Job John! Great shave, nuff said.

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Happy Shaves Men!!!!

Mike

Once again:
my beautiful H-Diamond