Thread: Sun October 9th - Sat October 15th

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 24mm Shavemac Silvertip Badger

Razor: 6/8" Thiers-Issard Dos Festonné "Eagle", Full Hollow Ground, Spanish Point (w/ Red Stamina Wood scales)

Honing (refresh) Regimen: Refreshed on Nakayama Maruka Kiita/Asagi Hybrid JNat w/ Tomonagura slurry using dilution. Finished with 5 (light) laps on CrOx on sanded SRD Premium IV Bridle leather

Strop: 0/60 laps (Torolf Linen / Ambrose Horse Hide Clásico leather)

Überlather: L'Occitane "Cade" Shave Creme + L'Occitane "Cade" Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Blue AS

After Shave Balm: L'Occitane "Cade" ASB

Cologne: L'Occitane "Eaux de 4 Voleurs" EdT

Results: The downside of having a selection of blades is that the chances of using each on a routine basis becomes less and less as the collection grows. Well, it's a problem I can live with . This TI Eagle had not seen much action for quite a long time. So, I took her out today after refreshing her edge last night. The L'Occitane line up is fabulously refreshing and equally delightful to use. I was very pleased with the results today. BBS and happy as a clam. I am ready for my lunch meeting.

Have a SPECTACULAR Wednesday gentlemen.


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Cheers,
Robert

A BEAUTIFUL start to Wednesday guys. Nicely done

Originally Posted by mjhammer

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).

Locale: |The Cave of Romance and Love

Mike,
Spectacular shaves, both of them...From the sounds of it, your irritation may be due to 2 things: (1) pressure, or more likely (2) too sharap of an edge on your razors. You may need to dial back the sharpness a tad bit and get it smoother. Just my 2 cents brother.

Regarding the locale of your 2nd shave: Does your wife know about this, LOOOOOOL?

PS; Get some rest bro. You sound tired if you fell asleep at your desk...Working too hard perhaps?

Originally Posted by eTom

Once again:
my beautiful H-Diamond

...And Yoda, Yoda, Yoda (Cheer, cheer, cheer), LOOOL. He looks like he's getting some color back on him.

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: TI 5/8
Brush: M&F 28mm
Soap: Haslinger Honey

Michael,
(1) Love the TI (especially that slightly smiling spine).
(2) The Haslinger Honey is a fabulous soap indeed. Have you tried mixing it with another creme? It goes very very well with some florals or spicy scents.
(3) And of course, that M&F is amazing...Lee makes some great looking brushes

Originally Posted by KrazieSj

Much Appreciated! It's my second post in SoTD, but with all the hubbub it's easy to get lost in it all. Need better technique to get the rest of it off, didn't want to scorch the earth if you get my meaning.

LOOOOOL. No sweat brotha...Lookin' good nonetheless. Great to have you...I hope you hang your hat around these necks of the woods more often

Originally Posted by tothzoltan

Proraso Pre
NF Tubby 2
Dovo 5/8
G. F. T. Sandalwood Cream
Welada ASB
WTG 3x

Welcome to SOTD Tothzoltan...We have a few Hungarian fellows here. Great having you around and a super setup you've got there. Well done

Originally Posted by Mikael

true, if you wait long enough, you'll be rewarded ... and speaking of that: I was finally up on Max list and I'm now close to production date

WooHoo...CONGRATS bro. You are going to love your Maxtom. He is just getting better and better...Can't wait to see yours

Originally Posted by Titivillus

Gear & Potions

• L'Occitane
• Simpson Chubby 2 Super Badger
• Filarmónica Doble Temple #14
• ASS Floïd

Antoni,
I had missed your posts for a few days. Great to see you back in full force. And what nice gear and potions for a fine Columbus Day shave. Love the Fili and great shot buddy

Originally Posted by baldy

Thanks mate, work is busy but going well thanks. My wife wont let me in the kitchen unless its to wash some dishes so not a lot of cooking unfortunately

Grant,
That sucks...All that learning and wonderful recipes that we as a group came to appreciate and drool over...Gotta get back in the game.

You know...my wife is the same way. But unlike yours, she doesn't even want me to do the dishes. I have to trick her into it, LOOOL!!

Originally Posted by baldy

Just a DE head shave tonight. The menthol balm was a fantastic way to finish a great shave at the end of a hot day.

Sounds perfect Grant

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: 1960 Gillette Super Speed DE

This razor will never win a beauty contest. In fact it's probably the ugliest I own (major brassing issues) but what it lacks in beauty it makes up for in effectiveness.

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice shave

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Grelot Medaille D'Or | Wee Scot | C&S 88 + Bomb "Sandalwood + Rose" | Thayers | Helmut Lang EdC

Another great shave with some top notch products. This little Grelot is unique, and the custom Sandalwood/Rose Bomb is out of this world! Combine the two, and you've got one heck of a great shave!

Very nice touch Bill.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Weltmeister by Otto Busch
Soaps: La Toja + Ogallala

Beautiful blade Mikael...love the scales (Neil Miller?). Hey, that LaToja/Ogallala combo sounds intriguing. But, how did you mix both soaps? different brushes or you just washed one after first soap and then load the other? I would have never ventured to mix the two...they seem so polar opposites, but thinking more about it, it may not be a bad idea. Nice touch

Originally Posted by amb

Soap/Cream: TOBS, Almond Shaving Cream + Rose Shaving Cream
Comments:
Floral shave. I followed the suggestion of Robert about combining different products and scents and it’s nice. First creams, next soaps.
Thanks Robert.

Angel,
That looks Yuuummmy. Nice lather brotha. You can even do soap and creme. The formulations are often different and very complementary.

Originally Posted by ama015

Started the most pleasant time of the day with a hot towel on my face. The razor choice of today was a T-I 7/8 with a nice golden seagull and a lighthouse on the blade, bought the razor from Jorunn at Fitjarsoap here in Norway. The stropping was also Norwegian, a Scrupleworks 3" with a leather side beautifully coloured like the wrapper on a Montecristo Sublime from Cuba. Three Sublimes in one picture, the T-I straight, the strop and the cigar:-)

Went the Fitjarsoap way today, and picked the Amber soap from the den. A very masculine scent and excellent lather from this soap. Shavemac 26mm D01 two band performed beautifully with Jorunn`s hand made luxury. After a couple of passes my face was smooth as the silky Montecristo wrapper. Put on some Musgo Real aftershave balm, cleaned up and went down to the Rancilio Silvia to make myself a double espresso. Life is goood:-)

Ahhhhh Arild,
What a beautifully relaxing shave my friend. Love that TI and its side kicks. Life is good brother. Enjoy your read.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Would you believe 13/16?......LOL It really is just shy of an inch but I don't have calipers or or a micrometer. Also, it may actually be a wedge, I'm not sure. If Glenn remembers the razor, he may know.

Yeah...I don't have a caliper either (basic ruler and eye balling is what does it for me). The wedge-ish Bow is a wonderful shaver as well. They all are

Originally Posted by blueman

FS Synthetic Badger

BM,
How do you like you synthetic badger (or as I like to call it the "SynBa")?

Originally Posted by oscarbowman

Gotta 4/8,

The Gotta is a bit small. You get there in the end but it's a slow process.

Hey Oscar,
She's nice, but what makes it a slow process (just curious)? is it the handling? I find small blades need extra attention because of the handling. Easier to slip up and cut oneself.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: C-Mon by Filarmonica, 8/8".
Results: This one came together real well. Not a single whisker left to be seen or felt.
Great shaves guys, incredible shots and gear from the lot of you

And he brings out his rare C-mon Fili (or is it Fili C-Mon). beautiful razor and shave B. You are the Whisker Exterminator.

Originally Posted by dinatali

Soap : Arko Stick

Great choice D...For me, as good as Arko Stick is, I have decided to rename it Arko Stink, LOOOOL.

Originally Posted by otherstar

I'm in the process of thinning out my DE herd and giving all but one a try this week (I'm NEVER getting rid of my grandfathers old DE). The Slim did an acceptable job, but not near as good as a straight or any of my Merkurs (which I'm also keeping). I seem to get the smoothest shaves from my Merkurs and/or straight razors. Tomorrow will likely be a straight razor shave (with DE touch up) in anticipation of the receipt of my new Dovo later this week!

OS,
Your grandpa's DE is a sentimental piece that, imo, should always remain in one's possession. +1 on the Merkur DEs and congrats on your pushing the straight envelop. Looking forward to your straight shave tomorrow and congrats on your new Dovo

Originally Posted by DOOM

Shes so beautifull!!! Each time I see yours or another member I go crazy. The only thing I ear is '' I want one, I want one, I want one...''

PS: If someone like to part with is H-Diamond please PM me, I even put a add in WTB classified section.

LOOOOOOOOL. You know Tom gets a fee for pushing and enabling RAD in people. He retired because of how much $$ he made doing this on the side, LOOOOOOL

PS: Be patient my friend. Shoot Telly (aka TstebinsB) a PM. He's usually over on B&B...not sure if he's here on SRP though. Very resourceful guy when it comes to Japanese steel.


________________
Cheers,
Robert

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

WooHoo...CONGRATS bro. You are going to love your Maxtom. He is just getting better and better...Can't wait to see yours

Beautiful blade Mikael...love the scales (Neil Miller?). Hey, that LaToja/Ogallala combo sounds intriguing. But, how did you mix both soaps? different brushes or you just washed one after first soap and then load the other? I would have never ventured to mix the two...they seem so polar opposites, but thinking more about it, it may not be a bad idea. Nice touch

Cheers Robert! I'm looking forward to my Maxtom blade ... A LOT!

You know what, I was going to use only La Toja, but then I answeared a thread (not here) about Ogallala soaps and I thought "why not mix two soaps?" It worked great! Really, this was a sweet combo and I loaded with the same brush and then rinsed the soaps off with water

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

LOOOOOOOOL. You know Tom gets a fee for pushing and enabling RAD in people. He retired because of how much $$ he made doing this on the side, LOOOOOOL

PS: Be patient my friend. Shoot Telly (aka TstebinsB) a PM. He's usually over on B&B...not sure if he's here on SRP though. Very resourceful guy when it comes to Japanese steel.

LLOOOLLL!!!

Thanks Robert for the hint, just pm Telly on B&B.. well see.

PEOPLE BEWARE RAD NEVER SLEEPS!!

cheers
Dominic

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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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?

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Cheers,
Robert

Robert,
I am not usually an AD inducer, so I feel proud when I'm able to help out a friend.

Seriously though, this soap is good! I have not tried any of the other fragrances, but the Chianti Lavender is the perfect lavender blend for me. Very light, but not synthetic which is what is important to me lately.

Pax is good, thanks for asking! He did come down with a little cold, so we are just giving him extra attention, but he is all good!!!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

OS,
Your grandpa's DE is a sentimental piece that, imo, should always remain in one's possession. +1 on the Merkur DEs and congrats on your pushing the straight envelop. Looking forward to your straight shave tomorrow and congrats on your new Dovo

Thanks! I can't wait either! I also can't wait until my mom sends me my grandpa's straights (I have no idea what they are, but they are old). I have seen them and I seem to recall that they were in decent shape...they are in hers, or her mothers cedar chest. She hasn't had the time to hunt them down and send them to me yet. I do have his barber's hone and his PHIG already though!

No Shave Today.
The Gem more than did it's job yesterday.

Wednesday:

Expert Barber 400 6/8
Thater Stout 2
La Toja Stick
Witch Hazel
Nivea S. Balm
Brut Splash

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Überlather: L'Occitane "Cade" Shave Creme + L'Occitane "Cade" Shave Soap + Glycerin

______________________
Cheers,
Robert

I did the L'Occitane uber lather last night. Wonderful stuff!!!!

Wednesday

Razor: Unnamed ugly pitted beast
Brush: Omega Boar 81052
Soap: Tabac
Post: Alum, Tabac ASL



I won this razor as part of a lot on Ebay. It was rusted and pitted with busted scales and I nearly chucked it out but I thought today that I'd have a try at cleaning it up. Well its not going to win any beauty contest and its pretty badly pitted but I honed it and placed it, temporarily, in a spare pair of scales I have.

Honing was a fast and furious job, as I removed a chip and set the bevel on the 1k side of my King combo, then stepped up to the 6K side, then went through the dilucot method with a coticule, then a few laps on a Crox stop for good measure. After stropping it was passing the HHT with flying colours.

The 2 pass shave was very pleasant and close with no effort, the edge is pretty keen. I'd kind of hoped it would be bad then it would simply be a matter of throwing it out, but its not so I guess that I shall give it some more polishing and make up some proper scales for it.