Thread: Sun October 9th - Sat October 15th

Pre : Shower with Soap from Aleppo 100% Olive
Razor : Merkur 1904 Open comp
Blade : Gillette 7'oclock Green
Brush : Semouge 1305
Moss Scuttle
Soap : Arko Stick in Bowl
ASL : Arko Maximum Comfort
ASB : Arko Maximum Comfort

Tuesday

Razor: Gillette Ball End Tech
Blade: Astra (3)
Brush: Omega Boar
Soap: Tabac
A/S: Pinaud Clubman

Today's shave reminded me why I should probably get rid of my Ball End Tech and Old Style Gillette razors: they are both too small for me to use easily. My Merkur HD and Gillette Slim Adjustable are close to being too small. By the end of the shave my right hand was almost totally numb (nerve damage in shoulder and carpal tunnel issues)

Originally Posted by Racinggreen

Razor: Max Sprecher Custom : Spanish 8/8 : Mokume Gane Black/Red

WOW!! Stuning razor!! Congrats for that beautyfull piece of art!

cheers
Dominic

Tuesday:

Shumate 5/8
EJ Best
Palmolive Stick
Witch Hazel
Nivea S. Balm
Burberry Brit edt

Originally Posted by Blix

...Looking good for celebrating my sons 11th birthday later tonight.

Amund,
congrats on your boys birthday!

Béla

Originally Posted by fonthunter

Amund,
congrats on your boys birthday!

Béla

+1

cheers
Dominic

Originally Posted by Blix

Looking good for celebrating my sons 11th birthday later tonight.

Give him a big hug from the brotherhood!

I wake up and see that I am 4 pages behind and need lots of catching up to do...You guys need to slow down a bit ...My fingers hurt already from all the typing

Great SOTD my friends...It's like a shot of Espresso in the morning for me, without the coffee part (sorry Mikael)

Originally Posted by easyace

Razor: Dovo 6/8" Pearlex

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

Great shave EA
Hmmmmm...I am jealous though. I will have to carefully try different techniques with a 2 pass shave. For me, unless I do ATG, I am not BBS (I can still feel coarseness around my face when I run the palm of my hand ATG). I can get away with doing 2 XTG and getting close to BBS, but still no cigar.

Originally Posted by eTom

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Tom,
I can tell Yoda is exhausted from his ordeal in Greece, LOOOL. Love the shave

Originally Posted by amb

Soap/Cream: TOBS, Almond Shaving Cream
Straight Razor: Eagle Cutlary 13/16, Half Hollow. Spike point.

Excellent choice of hardware/software Angel

Originally Posted by Racinggreen

Razor: Max Sprecher Custom : Spanish 8/8 : Mokume Gane Black/Red

Sometimes things turn out even better then the vision that starts the process. This razor is stunning and a fierce whisker eliminator. Thanks Max !

RG,
So, you're the one that this beauty belongs to. Congrats on a fabulous razor. Max can certainly turn any vision into something more. As you said, this is no exception. Hope to see you more around SOTD

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: TI 7/8, ivoirine scales (vintage)
Soap: Martin de Candre unscented
Brush: M&F 30mm

Micahel,
What a first rate shave. Aren't those M&F brushes fantastic? Love your TI too and the MdC. Well done.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Thanks Robert. I always appreciate your kind thoughtful comments. I'm trying to make my 'backgrounds' reflect the mood of the day and shave. For this one I tried for a Sci Fi theme, to match the 'quote'. I grabbed the 'Basic Science' book my sister bought me for Christmas in 1977 when I was 15. I love those little objects; those memories we all have dotted around us; those things we would grab first in a fire...

You're welcome and I know exactly what you mean. You seem to be a man with varied interests (from literature to science). I like that. So, you actually kept that book from the time you were 15? That is impressive.

Originally Posted by fonthunter

RAZOR: 7/8" Joseph Rodgers & Sons Regrind by K. Flaschner

Béla,
We should rename that Joseph Rodgers. Let's see how about "JR Flaschner", LOOOL? Nicely done brother (both your shave shave and master Flaschner's regrind)

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

What a super sharp tool the Feather AC SS is, I have decided to give over the next month of shaves to this razor, just to take total control and really feel comfortable using this extremely sharp razor, I must say Feather Artist club SS delivered a lovely shave today one pass with a minor touch up. I know ithere's a universal school of thought that says it's easier to start using a straight razor rather than a shavette type razor, but I must admit to liking that level of sharpness.

Jamie,
That sounds like an interesting experiment...I just hope you won't come back at the end and decide to give up the traditional straights, LOOOL. Great shave buddy

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Kropp 6/8 - Simpson 57 - BS Maca Root - Alum - Old Spice Whitewater AS - Crabtree & Evelyn West Indian Limes Cologne
The shave was last night's, the cologne is for today. Nice.

Nic,
Last night or this morning...no matter. Nicely done

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Filarmonica 9/16
Nanny's Lavender hard soap
Nanny's new hard soap is very very good, a terrific latherer.

Great looking setup Konstantinos...How's the scent of the lavender (subtle or overwhelming)?

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Thanks Robert, time sure flies, only a year and a half ago the idea of shaving with a straight was as unlikely as it gets.
The last year + have been a great journey, teaching new skills, discover a new world of shaving and last but not least getting new friends all around the world

I know, but I still can't wrap my head around the timeline...almost a year ago? Wowwww. I am just nervous about time flying this fast.

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Toyo 4406, Swedish Steel. "Special Razor"
Results: Another fine shave with a Toyo. This new arrival honed up without any worries and the Swedish steel took an awesome edge. Al's products performed great. In short, A fine start of the day

B.,
CONGRATS bro...I am glad someone else found this Special Razor Toyo. They are amazing shavers. One of the smoothest in my collection too. Well done

PS: Sorry for losing the bid against Birnando Rene...I guess nothing stands in teh way of this man getting what he wants, LOL

Originally Posted by Mikael

Brush: Neep, he made me a cigar brush w black badger
Razor: Wade and Butcher
Thank God, how nice was that after yesterdays mediocre shave! Mr Neep made me a cigar brush and I'm very happy about it,

Beautiful brush Mikael. What size is she? I see you've been keeping Rod busy, LOOOL. Great looking WB too. I love those scissors. My mom still has a collection of 6 or 7 vintage "Singer" scissors, passed down from my great grandmother. Those suckers are heavy duty steel...They certainly don't make 'em the way they used to.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: Boker Red Injun #102
Fantastic shave! A couple hundred laps on the strop cleaned this edge right up. I did two passes but the second was largely academic and just for fun. If the rest of the day is as good as the start, I'll be thrilled, if not, oh well, part of the day was great anyway. Lets have fun out there fellas!

Beautiful start GI. May the rest of your day be just as great as this shave, filled with lots of fun

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Invicta Coronett 6/8
After a crazy busy day at work I really wanted a relaxing shave tonight.
3 slow passes with this set-up was exactly that.
Now I'm BBS and feeling very relaxed, almost ready for bed in fact.

Grant,
Now, that's what I call a nice, slow and relaxing shave. Love the setup and blade

PS: How's the work going for you? Are you finding time to practice cooking or have more or less shelved that idea?

Originally Posted by baldy

Wow Robert what a beautiful AJ Custom. I love his designs. Congrats on it, and the fantastic new brush too.

Thanks mate.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Sometimes, a picture truly is worth a thousand words...

Wowwww Bill. That bad, eh, LOOOOOOOOOL?

Originally Posted by ama015

After a wonderful week in La Rochelle, France, it was nice to be in front of my shaving den again Two interested girls showed up when the selection of razor was made, they always look at me with large eyes when the straight razor glides over my face!

I see that you all have posted some excellent posts while I was in France, thank you. Robert, I read that you was going on vacation also just before I left for France, hope you had a splendid time!

Hey Arild,
Welcome back. I hope you had a great time in La Rochelle. It certainly brought back memories for me. That's a beautiful area with a very rich maritime culture.

Your girls are just beautiful my friend. I can already tell that they're going to be heartbreakers and you and your wife are going to have to watch the "boys" that want to hang around and keep them at bay, LOL

My wife and I took a quick trip to Vegas. But our trip doesn't even come close to what vacation you had brother.

PS: Love your BB Damascus

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Razor: Fried. W. Engels "Perfect Temper" 11/16" Square Point
Result: After seeing Roberts example of this wonderful razor, I spotted this beauty on the bay. It came to me a little rough, but I polished it up and honed it to shaving bliss! What a wonderful relaxing 3 pass shave! SSS. Also got a new camera, nothing great but it takes good macro shots. Been busy with the fall weather and winter soon upon us here, But I have been lurking. Great Posts and pics Guys!

My granddaughter left a couple "supervisor" for the shot! Hope Yoda doesn't mind! LOL...

Hey Joe,
Congrats on a great score buddy. This particular Engels is one of the best edges Engels could make, imo. Very sharp and smooth. Also congrats on the camera...I am sure you'll be having loads of fun with a new toy

PS: Interesting choice of supervisors, LOOOL. Lots of 'em are recently showing up in everyday shots...all inspired by Tom's Yoda and Mikael's salamander. I like it. Maybe we should have a Supervisor" themed SOTD week?

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Thank you Robert. I think i only have a hand full of true 8/8. 2 that are a hair over but more of the 7/8 to under 8/8 range. How many in total i havent counted. Usually because i loose track or i keep finding them i diff spots around my room. One day i will have to count them. We need a softwear that we can cataloge our razors.

In your case, you will need more than just software to help you count and keep track. You need an army that can catalog all your blades, LOOOOOL

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

First i would like to thank Robert for telling me to hone this Bow razor up. WOW! I hone her up all the way through a Nagura progression but found her to be Dull so i redid it. This time jumping from Norton 8k to shapton 16k then crox. SWEET 2 pass shave. Man she's sharp. No irritation. Ogallala day for me.

Funny i have been using Big razors lately and when i used this it felt like."Awww She is a cute little razor" LOL!

W&B Bow 6/8

Ain't she grand? Between my two Bows (one 1/4 hollow to near wedge and this super hollow), this one is scary sharp. She's the ONLY one in my collection (aside from my Tosuke Kamisori) that really intimidate me, LOL...Great choice buddy.

Originally Posted by Blix

• Razor: Geneva 13/16
• Honing: Chosera 1k, 2-4-6-8k Shapton GS, Les Latneuses coticule

A nice Geneva and a cute little coti arrived today.
Looking good for celebrating my sons 11th birthday later tonight.

Amund,
Congrats on all 3 counts:
(1) Razor - she looks beautifully rescaled (G10 is it?)
(2) Coticule - I heard the Les Latneuses leave amazingly buttery smooth edge on a blade. Is she a slow or fast cutter?
(3) your son's 11th Birthday - may he have the best celebration to date and celebrate another 100 (at least)

Originally Posted by blueman

iKon H2O
Personna Prep
FS Synthetic Badger
KMF Lavender Shea
Nivea Double Action Balm
Black Suede Cologne

Super duper. That Lavender Shea sounds fantastic

Originally Posted by dinatali

Soap : Arko Stick in Bowl

D.,
Never before seen that Arko soap. Does she perform like the traditional stick? What about scent and tallowy goodness? I love the performance of the little stick, but it stinks like petroleum.

Originally Posted by otherstar

Razor: Gillette Ball End Tech

Today's shave reminded me why I should probably get rid of my Ball End Tech and Old Style Gillette razors: they are both too small for me to use easily. My Merkur HD and Gillette Slim Adjustable are close to being too small. By the end of the shave my right hand was almost totally numb (nerve damage in shoulder and carpal tunnel issues)

Ouuuch OS. Sorry to hear about your shoulder and hands. Does numbness ensue because you hold 'em too tight as a result of their small size? I guess it's time for an upgrade. Do you have anything in mind to replace them with?

Originally Posted by Str8nSharp

Shumate 5/8
EJ Best
Palmolive Stick
Witch Hazel
Nivea S. Balm
Burberry Brit edt

Another awesome shave SnS


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Cheers,
Robert

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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Take a deep breath Robert

Thanks for all your lovely comments.
As mentioned before, you make this brotherhood even more special mate!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Béla,
We should rename that Joseph Rodgers. Let's see how about "JR Flaschner", LOOOL? Nicely done brother (both your shave shave and master Flaschner's regrind)

Thanks Robert.
I would like once rescale it. It's demo scales. The blade is truly prima, here you can see what it was.
Cheers,
Béla