Thread: Sun October 16th - Sat October 22nd

Prep: Hot Shower/ proraso pre-post creme
Brush: AOS Pure Badger
Soap: Proraso
Razor: Peter J. Michels "Square Deal" 11/16 square point.
Post: Proraso AS, AOS ASB unscented
Result! One of my top 10 all time best shaves. The fun part is this razor was a real bear to hone, but has great steel! Had an issue with microchipping when I tried to set the bevel. Realized I was using too much pressure and it chipped because the steel was so hard. After I backed off and took it thru the stone progression VERY gently, it rewarded me with one of my best razors!

Have a Great Day Gents! Love the boat in your picture Jack, and good to see you back Robert!

L'Occitane Verbena soap
Feather AS-D1
Feather Blade
Simpsons Chubby 2
Vulfix Persian musk
Alum + Witch Hazel
L'Occitane Bavx blam
L'Occitane Bavx EDT
Botanics moisturiser SPF 15

Jamie.

Gave the Feather AS-D1 a run out today after neglecting it lately in favour of the Feather AC-SS, still my number one when it comes to the smoothest shave I could possibly give myself, two pass shave super smooth.

Originally Posted by Mikael

... I know this is for razors, but I got such a nice shot of coffee this morning...

Very cool. Maybe I should invest in a machine? The stove top mocca pot can only deliver so much...

Wednesday

iKon H2O Spinner
Gillette Super Thin
Frank Shaving Finest Badger
VDH Deluxe Shave Soap
BEA After Shave Balm
Captain's Choice Bay Rum

The Captain's Choice has a very nice fragrance but only lasts several hours on me.

Last nights Shave.


Warm Shower with Stephan's and warm oil
Dirty Bird Scuttle
Badger brush
Le Toja Soap
Dovo Prima Silver Steel, 5/8 full hollow
SRD Strop
Razorock Aluminum
Pinaud Bay Rum
Vaseline for Men
A bit busy these days sorry for the delay in posting.

Wednesday
Joseph Elliott Wedge - NF2213 - Maca Root - Alum - Xeryus

Its been a while since I last used this wedge. My honing has improved a lot since and I wanted to re-hone this one without tape, as I have stopped using tape on all my others.
I blunted the edge on a glass then set to re-establishing the bevel etc. I threw every stone I own at it and it took a while to get an edge I'm happy with and its certainly the best shave I've had with this one, by a long way. Not sure if I really like wedges to be honest, I love the sound and feel of a full hollow, but I guess that may well be down to the level of experience.

Excellent pictures this week everybody. I have experienced a computer breakdown at my place, but expecting a new Ipad Friday or Saturday. Will be back posting in this thread again then.

Wednesday:

Red Man 6/8
EJ Best
Valobra Stick
Witch Hazel
Nivea S. Balm
Brut Splash

So after my day "Off" yesterday spent doing Man stuff. (Urrrh urrh urrh my best Tim Allen voice) I mean come on really, I started with something that actually needed doing OK, I had to get the Tractor out and change the filters and oil, drain the hydraulics refill everything. Then finally switch out the Box Scrapper for the Snow Blower.. Now ya gotta understand that during all this while liquids were slowly draining out I of course am cleaning out the Pole Barn and putting up new shelving that hopefully the wife won't smack with the cars Needless to say, my sore Ole butt needed a hot steaming shower, and a great shave to get motivated to even move today.

Thank god I have to "Work" today so I can get to my office and relax


Lather: Confianca Creme de Barbear O Melhor
Brush: Solid Brass restore with a 20mm Silvertip
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery
Strop: 25/50 SRD Premium 1
Razor: Kinfolks "Top Notch"
Shave: WTG pass, Clear water touchup pass, and done
Postshave: Bois D' Inde Bay Rum

This is one of those Extreme NY hollow grinds I brag about all the time, it was honed on the Shapton GS system 1-2-4-6-8-16-30 and is so wicked sharp it scares the hair off the face..The shaves are smooth as silk with zero irritation because you are barely touching the skin and the blade has so much flex it hugs the curves.

Have a great Hump Day Gents !!!

Originally Posted by Fbones24

New Forest 2201 | La Toja | H.Diamond | Alum | L'Occitane Balm | ELDO Charogne

Frank's purple animal? I like it a lot

Originally Posted by tothzoltan

NF Tubby 2
Noname Sheffielder Razor - 7/8", near wedge

Nice choice of hardware Zoltan

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Razor: Buddel 6/8 (Suminagashi steel, camel bone scales)
Brush: Simpson Polo 14 (Somerset)
Soap: Martin de Candre (unscented)
A/S Balm: T&H Limes

What a wonderful setup Michael. BTW: Is the MdC unscented truly unscented or does it have a background scent of sorts? I am looking at getting an unscented soap and honestly forgot that MdC makes an unscented version

Originally Posted by amb

Comments:
Two passes. Great shave. Good lather and this razor is one of my favorites

Angel,
Nice touch with the iPad and its screen shot.

Originally Posted by dinatali

Pre : Shower with Soap from Aleppo 100% oliva
Razor : Merkur 37G
Blade : Doroco
Brush : Shavemac Pure Badger
Scuttle : Schwarzweisskeramik XL
Cream : Derby ( mix normal +Lemon )
ASL : Denim

D.,
Sounds like a marvelous shave. What's the idea behind mixing the 2 Derby cremes? Ingredient-wise, they should both be exactly same (except scent).

Originally Posted by eTom

Yesterday I got some new stuff and prepared the new Mac's
Now I must only calibrate the monitor

Tom,
I don't know buddy...I don't think you bought enough...One iMac and one MBP doesn't do it. Your lack of spending forced Apple to miss it's expectations for the quarter, LOOOOOL. You need to buy more, LOL...But I understand...all your (and Germany's) money goes to bankrupt countries, LOOOL

PS CS5 ain't cheap brother...but worth every penny.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Considering putting a stupid number of Australian Native flower pictures from a 1950’s book on the bedroom wall now I’ve decorated (in frames). I mean a STUPID number; like, 50? It’ll cover the imperfections in the wall (my house was built in the 30’s as a ‘shack’ ). The background to this picture is one of those prints.

Nice shave Carl, and I like the background, but seriously, 50 of them? framed? Wowwwww!! Would love to see a wide angle shot of what that looks like brother

Originally Posted by Jacketch

Whatever floats your boat, right?

I really like your sense of humor Jack...Very creative SOTD. It really does float my boat. Well done and great razor

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razor: C V Heljestrand no: 4
This blade's soooo good, maybe not one of the older and more fancy Heljes or even very large (11/16), but still it's one of my top shavers!

Beautiful Mikael...just awesome.

Originally Posted by baldy

This photo was taken nearly a year ago but it never got used. I remember taking it when we were living down at Ronald McDonald House in Sydney.
Man 2011 is flying by so fast...
Razor: Custom Gotta 11/16

Grant

Beautiful setup and shave Grant. Love the shot too (even though she's 12 months old). I can't believe how fast this year has gone by. Someone needs to figure out how to stop time...maybe those Physicists who reported Neutrinos that travel faster than light (Hmmmm...If we could just hitchhike with one of those)

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Razor: Peter J. Michels "Square Deal" 11/16 square point.
Result! One of my top 10 all time best shaves.

Excellent shave and razor Joe. Congrats on taming her on the stones. And thank you for the welcome buddy. It's good to be back too.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Gave the Feather AS-D1 a run out today after neglecting it lately in favour of the Feather AC-SS, still my number one when it comes to the smoothest shave I could possibly give myself, two pass shave super smooth.

Jamie,
What a super nice shave...Just super. Great shot too

Originally Posted by blueman

Captain's Choice Bay Rum

The Captain's Choice has a very nice fragrance but only lasts several hours on me.

BM,
That seems to be an inherent issue with Bay Rums in general. Besides the usual spots on the skin, try putting a little on your under shirt too. That will make the scent last a lot longer. Also, I would give the bottle a very vigorous shake before use. BR oil is insoluble in alcohol and needs to be evenly "emulsified".

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Le Toja Soap
Dovo Prima Silver Steel, 5/8 full hollow
A bit busy these days sorry for the delay in posting.

Excellent combo Jeff,
If your day involves keeping the peace with the protestors in NY, be safe brother.

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Its been a while since I last used this wedge. My honing has improved a lot since and I wanted to re-hone this one without tape, as I have stopped using tape on all my others.
I blunted the edge on a glass then set to re-establishing the bevel etc. I threw every stone I own at it and it took a while to get an edge I'm happy with and its certainly the best shave I've had with this one, by a long way. Not sure if I really like wedges to be honest, I love the sound and feel of a full hollow, but I guess that may well be down to the level of experience.

Nic,
Good job on the honing bro. What stone sets finally did the trick?

PS; Not all wedges are created equal though. They sure feel different

Originally Posted by ama015

Excellent pictures this week everybody. I have experienced a computer breakdown at my place, but expecting a new Ipad Friday or Saturday. Will be back posting in this thread again then.

Ouuuch Arild. Sorry to hear. That's probably because your workplace is probably using PC (Piece of Crap), LOOOOL. Congrats on the purchase of an iPad. It's a great piece of hardware...I should probably invest in one. Soon, soon!!

Originally Posted by Str8nSharp

Red Man 6/8

SnS,
That sounds like a nice razor. Haven't heard of it before

Originally Posted by gssixgun

So after my day "Off" yesterday spent doing Man stuff.

Thank god I have to "Work" today so I can get to my office and relax

Razor: Kinfolks "Top Notch"

This is one of those Extreme NY hollow grinds I brag about all the time, it was honed on the Shapton GS system 1-2-4-6-8-16-30 and is so wicked sharp it scares the hair off the face..The shaves are smooth as silk with zero irritation because you are barely touching the skin and the blade has so much flex it hugs the curves.

Glen,
Glad you had a good "Man Day" yesterday and hope your shelves do end up having a long "shelf life" going head to head with the wife, LOOOL. Enjoy a relaxing day at the office

Great razor and shave setup...It must have felt amazing after all those "Man Errands" you did yesterday


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Cheers,
Robert