Thread: Sun October 16th - Sat October 22nd

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Really really really really (Ad Infinitum) cool razor, esp the scales. You must have a really good eye for nice razors, because all of yours are nice...

Cheers Carl, I really like this one too, but the scales are all Neil Millers work. People like him and Max here are truly talented (and most likley some others aswell, but I've only seen/used Maxs and Neils work).

Friday:

Shumate 5/8
EJ Best
Wilkinson Sword Stick
Witch Hazel
Nivea Sensitive Balm
Polo Original edt

End of The World Shave - Here we go Again

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 24mm Morris & Forndran Blonde Badger

Maxterpiece: 13/16" Wade & Butcher Shoulderless, Extra Hollow Ground, Spike Point (w/ G10 Silver Twill scales + black wedge)

Strop: 10/55/30 laps (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Shave "Pegasus III" Horse hide leather / Cordovan leather)

Überlather: Al's Custom "Cloves/Orange/Cinnamon" Shave Creme + Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS

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

Cologne: Givenchy "∏" EdT

Results: Another Wade & Butcher day for me. I have really come to really love all of my W&Bs...regardless of grind, the hardness of the steel is just perfect (for my skin) and they all take on an amazingly smooth edge (Max and I had a good discussion about this the other day). This WB brothers sure got things right when they made their razors. Back to the shave. Today was the turn of the shoulderless in beautiful Silver Twill clothing. If there was an Academy Award for best dressed category, this one would sure be a top contender. MWF is one of my favorite soaps too...basic and simple in every regard, except performance. The lather from this rather unassuming puck is truly top notch, "crème de la crème", and hard to match. To make things even more interesting in regards to the scent, I mixed in some of my favorite Al's cremes (cloves/orange/cinnamon). I took the time with this shave...~10 minute lather/prep and one smooth 1st pass later, 90% of the whiskers disappeared from my face. The XTG took care of the rest and the ATG was purely an academic exercise. But then again, why not?

Have a BEAUTIFUL Friday gentlemen.


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Cheers,
Robert

BEAUTIFUL Shave and shots guys

Stuart (sbg1963): Welcome to the fold. Great to have you here and a heartfelt congratulations on your first ever straight shave...You will certainly remember that date forever. It gets better and better.

Joe: NancyBoy (despite the name) is an amazing creme. I get mounds of thick and moist lather out of this animal. Congrats. +1 on the AS gel though.

Rene: Love that Fromm. What a great pickup from the Bay.

Tim: Sorry to hear about the water damage bro, but glad to hear you're back on your feet (almost)...best of luck in the shooting competition


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Cheers,
Robert

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Great way to start a day. First when i got out of the shower i had a Red Head waiting for me. Fromm Red Head that is and the wonderful scent of Bay Rum. What could be better. Hmmm.... Well i could think of a few things.

But let's keep focused on the realm of reality, Rene. Maybe the razor is the best you were going to hope for...

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words from all the members. Great to be here!

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: Simpson Chubby 1

Razor: Mastro Livi 6/8

Strop: 40/60 Neil Miller Linen/English Bridle

Soap: Palmolive Stick

After shave: Pinaud Bay Rum

Results: The Livi delivers another very nice shave, but I still think she is too light, I just don't get 100% comfortable with the weight.

Semogue 1305 Boar Brush
Musgo Real SC
King Pelican #14 13/16 Quarter Hollow
Osma alum
Old Spice "Whitewater" AS

Originally Posted by Jacketch

Attachment 80828

W&B with Bolivian Rosewood scales.

I love that pipe! I had one, but he meershaum lining broke and I have not had a chance to replace it.

Friday

Razor: 9/16 Kraut & Donahl
Brush: Altesse Badger
Soap: Omega (black tub)
A/S: Master Topaz

Another full shave with a straight razor only! I used the first straight razor I ever used (one purchased from WhippedDog.com back in April). After using 6/8 razors all week, this was quite different. The blade seemed so small and light by comparison. My beard growth was fairly light because I did a quick one-pass with a Merkur HD loaded with a Derby before going out on a date with my wife last night. The razor did a fine job, even if it took a little longer because I had to shave in shorter strokes. The 9/16 provided a fine shave, but it simply does not have the heft that my two 6/8 razors have that enables them to simply mow down even the thickest growth I can muster with relative ease. A fine shave with a wonderful barbershop-scented finish provided by the newly acquired Master Topaz!