Thread: Sun October 9th - Sat October 15th

An AMAZING start to this week gents.

Originally Posted by Maximilian

.Summary: Today the sun came out after several days of rain and very cold weather. I spend some time at the local shooting range in the morning. It turned out to be a very nice, sunny and hot day. Time to get the lime out. The Castle Forbes Lime just exploded in tons of suds. It is just amazing although I need to be in the mood to use Lime. Today was such a day . Everything was just perfect. From the first to the last pass. The Genco performed without a hitch. The AS and EDT were the icing on the cake. I'm happy.

You enabler you, LOOOL

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Razor: |Fredrick Reynolds full Wedge in Micarta
Result: |I had to wait a couple of days to shave with this little beauty. I was very pleased with this old girl. She's got her share of pits and she shows her age (so do I though) but she is ready to go another couple of generations before giving it up forever. A couple of passes with some touch ups with my DE and I'm good to go for another couple of days. Have a wonderful Sunday men! Go Broncos!! I know, don't say it.

Mike,
What a beautiful and gracefully aged FR. She looks like she's got more than a couple of generations left in her yet. Well done

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Klas Törnblom day. I get nervous stropping this razor, it’s so light and I dread wrecking the scales. I often forget how good the Body Shop Macca root cream is; it explodes with just a little water and offers excellent cushion. I don’t know why I don’t use it more often.

Polishing cufflinks this arvo.

Razor: Klas Törnblom

Carl,
Nice Klas...Is she too small or that the scales are on the thin side? Well done on a nice shave. Love those cuffllinks too. How many do you have?

Originally Posted by fonthunter

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

Béla,
What a gorgeous set of scales on the ERN my friend. Just beautiful

Originally Posted by easyace

Razor: Dovo Flowing

I also like this Razor a lot, the design is quite fancy for Dovo, 2 "cut outs" in the scales, decorated spine and the shape of the tang and heel of the blade, combine to make it look very elegant. Shaves great too, what more could I ask for?

EA,
I love that Dovo too. Very elegant indeed. I forget, is she a 6/8"?

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Result. This razor is. restored by me,and gives a very wicked edge.
And because of this great edge a very smooth head and face. damm i am good.
I like him and keep him.

Kalerolf,
You're not good, you're smoooooookin' . Well done on the restoration/honing. Enjoy the race. Who are you cheering for to be the winner?

Originally Posted by eTom

Once again I'll use this beautiful Pearson /buddelized

Great razor Tom...And the Stone pushing troll is back, LOL. I guess Yoda is not back from his Greek vacation yet...I think he was Greeknapped, LOOOOOOL.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Results: Splendid. A 2 pass shave with stunning results. Not a single whisker to be seen or felt. I do enjoy a proper Sunday shave, and this one was a fantastic one at that.
Have a good week Gents

Birnando,
Now, that's s shave fit for kings. Beautiful setup

Originally Posted by amb

Straight Razor: Solingen Stainless 7/8, Full Hollow. Round point.
Comments:
Good and closed shave. Two pass.

Ahhh Angel,
This razor brings back some memories. Thank you

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Bengall Full Concave 11/16
Its been a nice weekend. Got a few things done arround the house today. Yesterday we had fish and chips down at Coffs Harbour Jetty and spotted a couple of whales swimming by.
A fantastic shave was a nice way to wrap up the weekend.
I've had quite a few shaves with this Bengall since restoring and honing it but it still holds a great edge.

Grant,
What a gorgeous blade. They are amazing shavers. Congrats. Sounds like you had a wonderful time with family down Coffs Harbour. Whale watching is fun to do.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

No shave for me today...

Just Pain...

I called 911 and they are on standby just in case you have a heart attack on mile marker 1, LOOOOOL. Seriously though, have a great run

Originally Posted by baldy

Here ya go Tom,
As you can see, his hair is growing back nicely and his treatment is going as well as we could ask it to.
He still sleeps with all those bears up above his pillow too.

Oh my Grant. Little Jack is not so little anymore...he (and his hair) is growing fast. Beautiful pictures. Tell him my nephews and niece (as well as the rest of family) say hello.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

RazoRock Classic Cream/Soap Straight-up
Henckels Zwillingswerk, 7/8 full hollow Bocote Scales

Nice shave yesterday after the day at the mall with the ladies. Watched a full evening of MMA. Looks like another gorgeous day here for a long drive. I'll head up to RW's place this morning for coffee.

Beautiful shave Jeff. Glad you had a good time with the ladies. I don't know though! Going to the mall with the girls? I'd rather have a root canal, LOOL.

Enjoy your coffee with RW (Robert Williams?). It's good to know people in high places, eh, LOL?

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: Double Duck by Puma + British Gillette no 88

Mikael,
I love seeing that DD/Puma. She's such a gorgeous piece of steel. Well done. That British Gillette ain't half bad either.

PS; you'll be happy to learn that I immersed myself in coffee indulgences while in Vegas (well, in the AMs at least)

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Floris No. 89 soap
Was reading the SOTD of our own 'Blix' here the other day and the comments on the Floris, so I thought to bring it back into the rotation. A lovely and pretty slick soap indeed.

That's what I like to hear. Great choice of soap Konstantinos. The whole lineup is fantastic.

Originally Posted by dinatali

Soap : Cade
ASL : Splash wash verdon , Cade
ASB : Cade

That's what I like to call a "Cadelicious" shave. Well done D.

Originally Posted by blueman

iKon H2O
Personna Prep Blade
KMF Pomegranate Grapefruit Shave Cream
Frank Shaving Synthetic Badger
Nivea Double Action Balm
Herve Leger Homme

Great shave BM (as always)...did you change your avatar?

Originally Posted by gssixgun

The wife decided she was taking me out to lunch today, so I decided I should probably shave today
Razor: Nichiri #14 King Pelican

Glen,
What a nice treat...Enjoy lunch with your better half brotha. Love that Pelican (hadn't seen one featured as of late)


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Cheers,
Robert

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

EA,
I love that Dovo too. Very elegant indeed. I forget, is she a 6/8"?

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Cheers,
Robert

She is indeed.

All Things Custom...

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 26mm Rudy Vey w/ TGN Grade A Silvertip Badger (Kingwood handles)

Razor: 7/8" Joe Chandler Custom, 1/4 Hollow Ground, Barber's Notch (w/ Mexican Kingwood scales)

Honing Regimen: Naniwa SS 1k/5k/8k/12k, followed by Maruka Nakayama Asagi JNat w/ Tomonagura slurry with progressive dilution finished on water alone. Finished with 8 (light) laps on CrOx on sanded SRD Premium IV Bridle leather

Strop: 0/50 laps (Torolf Linen / Ambrose Horse Hide Clásico leather)

Überlather: Al's "Custom Spicy" Shave Creme + Mama Bear's "Myrrh" Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

After Shave Balm: Al's "Spicy Orange" ASB

Results: Today's shave is brought to you by the all American Custom Makers (Al's Bomb and MB software, Rudy Vey Brush and Joe Chandler razor)...well except the stones. I scored/negotiated this Joe Chandler last week with a seller on eBay and I honestly didn't know what to expect. However, when I opened the package, I was very pleasantly surprised to see her in such pristine condition. The mirror shine is amazing as are the Mexican Kingwood scales (love the grain). Beautiful workmanship from the overall design of the worked back spine to the the thumb notch and monkey tail. All very nice and elegant touches. The only (minor) flaw was that the tang seems to be a bit on the longer side for me. But I must admit that this is no longer a concern as it took me no time to adjust to this style of shaving and the technique came naturally after a few strokes. Even though she was shave ready, I didn't take any chances and off to the stones she went. She took on an amazingly smooth edge. The Rudy Vey whipped up mounds of uberlicious lather out of the MB/Bomb concoction (love the scent). I was disappointed with my first WTG pass as there was still 40% of stubble left. Subsequent XTG was better and going ATG with this razor was a dream come true. I do not know why I had so much stubble left during the 1st pass , but I attribute that to my technique as the razor performed flawlessly during ATG. More time with this JC would certainly be in the books in the future.

Max: This JC will be headed your way in the next few weeks for your perusal as well as visual and personal pleasure. I would love to hear your opinion on the razor and the edge I put on her. Feel free to tweak it.


Have a BEAUTIFUL Sunday gentlemen.


______________________
Cheers,
Robert

Originally Posted by Maximilian

I spend some time at the local shooting range in the morning. It turned out to be a very nice, sunny and hot day.

9MM Max????? I think I'm a bit surprised!!!!

Razor – Mappin “double smile” wedge
Brush – Simpson Chubby#2
Soap – Coconut Island
AST – ALUM Bloc
AS – Ogallala Bay Rum w Sandalwood
Talcum – Caswell Massey, Jockey Club applied with Hess Barber brush

We’ll start the week off with a treasure I call the Pleiades set or Seven Sisters. This un-blemished set belongs in a museum but looks very nice in my shave den thank you. The double smile wedge shave is ultra-smooth. I am happy. Have a nice week.
MIke

Originally Posted by MODINE

Razor – Mappin “double smile” wedge
We’ll start the week off with a treasure I call the Pleiades set or Seven Sisters. This un-blemished set belongs in a museum but looks very nice in my shave den thank you. The double smile wedge shave is ultra-smooth. I am happy. Have a nice week.

Mike,
That's a beautiful 7-day set brother. What a nice treasure trove

Originally Posted by Str8nSharp

Shumate 5/8
Thater Stout 2
Speick Stick
Witch Hazel
Nivea S. Balm
Grey Flannel edt

Nice setup SnS

Originally Posted by KING2011

Wacker "Stosser" Mod.4 Celebration 13/16 Wedge

King,
That's a beautiful Wacker I bet. +1 on the Cade

Originally Posted by Sailinblues

Griffon Shoulderless

Wowww Chris...Stunning looking Griffon maestro

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

I don't know, Robert seems to steel Maxterpieces every time he visits, and he leaves alive....

I don't know man...if Vivi was not on my side, I would not be amongst you guys, LOOOOL.

Originally Posted by Blix

I decided this rainy Sunday was DE day. This new Muhle R41 razor sure is a aggressive one, never used a DE that removes whiskers as effective as this one. Awesome shave.

Amund,
I love the setting of your photos. That bench is just too cool brother. Love it. Great shave and gear too

Originally Posted by Mikael

Thank you, I used some nice steel today! So, Max's not only a razor enabler, now he pushes coffee too ...

Naaaah. it's not Max pushing the coffee. I just get into coffee mood when I am on vacation

Originally Posted by dinatali

Thanks BladeRunner001 , I am always waiting your comment

Thank you D. You are too kind my friend. I always look forward to your shaves (and shots when available)

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Like Blix, I thought today was a DE day. After a hot shower I set to with the Futur, 1st pass on 2, 2nd on 3.5 and the 3rd pass and some buffing done on 5. A perfect BBS shave albeit with a couple of minor weepers sorted out by the alum.

Nicely done Nic. Great shot and gear

Originally Posted by sharptonn

It started raining here last nite and continues through today! MAN! we need it. Since it's flooding down in Texas, I put on some Stevie Ray and had my first shave with my newest member, an old 8/8 barber's use. Ubered up some SRD "blood orange" and topped with Stetson. I also got my first use of my new strop hook!
Man it's hard to believe how smooth and close this big, heavy beast is!

Tom,
It's always a pleasure to see you here on SOTD buddy. Congrats on your new baby. She's gorgeous. I also dig your new strop hook. Very nice touch. Don't get too wet in the TX rain brother.

Originally Posted by amb

Thanks to you and your comments, Robert. You're a gentleman.
Angel.

As are you my friend. Thank you

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Gee, Robert! Since you are bent on putting that in the mail, and we all know how BUSY Max is...You COULD send it to me for a FREE evaluation????? ...Tom

Haaaaaa. That's too funny. The Piece de resistance comes tomorrow, LOOOOL

Originally Posted by eTom

Just back from an organ concert:
"Bach and Blues at Silbermann"
Blues at an Silbermann-organ is amazing.
As I posted already... Gottfried Silbermann built this organ in 1730!

That sounds amazing. Did you record it on your iPhone. Would love to hear what Blues sounded on an Organ

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

So I got my annual "That was really F#$kin Stupid" shaving cut today.

Ouuuch GI. heal fast. The things we do for sports

Originally Posted by Jacketch

This is the first time I've shaved with this W&B wedge since I made new Ebony scales for it. This was not an easy task since I had to put a bushing in the blade pivot hole and then did my first CA finish. All in all I think it turned out okay and as usual for a W&B, it shaves very well. The wedge is Brazilian Cherry.

ETA Once I get all the glue off of my fingers, I'll see if I can get a better picture.

Jack,
That is a great picture and fabulously done razor.

Originally Posted by Leon

This is a rare thing for me, but I've used the same straight razor twice in a row. This Charlex lately has been my favorite and I've been reaching for it more than all other razors.

Charlex 60 straight razor

Beautiful Charlex

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

The mall is not so bad. I get some soup from a place I like and then find a place to sit and rest while they shop.

Robert Williams it is and we had two cups of coffee and some fresh bread which was imported from Northern NJ. In between he showed me a few things about removing sanding marks, grease less compounds and polishing compounds. He then worked on a new razor. I'll post all the photo's in the proper forum.

Can't wait to see the picts Jeff

_______________
Cheers,
Robert

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Can't wait to see the picts Jeff

_______________
Cheers,
Robert

http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...-williams.html

Sunday:

Shumate 5/8
Thater Stout 2
Speick Stick
Witch Hazel
Nivea S. Balm
Grey Flannel edt

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

9MM Max????? I think I'm a bit surprised!!!!

A real man is still using .45 ACP

King Bog Oak Black Badger Brush
L'Occitane Cade SS
Wacker "Stosser" Mod.4 Celebration 13/16 Wedge
Osma alum
L'Occitane Cade AS