Thread: Sun October 16th - Sat October 22nd

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!

Gentlemen:
Your shaves ROCK

Dunc: It's great seeing you back bro. Glad all is well and good luck convincing your better half to go in public with ya

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Cheers,
Robert

Razor: Friomax 15/16, pearl scales. Received in a trade (you've seen it here before ) fantastic shaver!

Will be travelling, have a good week!

Pre : Shower with soap from Aleppo
Razor : EJ DE89L
Blade : Gellette Sharp Edge
Brush : Semogue 830
Moss Scuttle
Soap : EJ Aleo Vera
ASL : PEREJA Lemon
ASB : EJ Aleo Vera

SOTD Saturday 22

Pre: Clarins Men shave easy oil
Brush: Altesse, white badger (Model 72228)
Soap/Cream: TOBS, Lavender Shaving Cream
Strop: Herold Razor Strop (Model 9185)
Straight Razor: Bengall 7/16, Extra Hollow. Round point.
Post: Ransom Aloe Vera Gel
AS: Lotion TOBS, Collection No. 74 Victorian Lime
Cologne: 4711, Acqua de Colonia, Lavender & Thyme
Comments:
A complete shave with pre and post in two passes.


Have a nice day, gents
Angel.

Originally Posted by amb

SOTD Saturday 22
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Have a nice day, gents
Angel.

Congratulations of the Featured SOTD!

Razor: Thiers-Issard 6/8 "Le Canadien" in Black Horn

Brush: Frank Shaving Silvertip Richmond 28mm

Cream: T&H Grafton

Astringent: Life Brand Witch Hazel

A/S balm: T&H Grafton

Cologne: T&H Grafton

Result: Decent shave, but a bit of bite from the spike point of the new razor

Comments: My full write-up can be found in my thread in the beginner's forum.

H-Diamond .45 ACP

Pre-Shave: A shower

Brush: Taylor of Old Bond street, 30mm Silver-tip

Razor: Max Sprecher custom

Strop: Neil Miller Cordovan

Soap/Cream: Truefitt & Hill, 1805 SC

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White

Astringent: Osma Alum, rinse, Thayer's Medicated SuperHazel

After shave Balm: Truefitt & Hill, 1805

EdT: Truefitt & Hill, 1805

Results: I had plenty of time to myself today and really enjoyed todays shave. I felt like some music while shaving, so a few tracks of Jaco Pastorius suited me just fine.

Have a grand weekend guys

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Saturday

Edwin Jagger DE89
Gillette Superthin Blade
Tabac Soap
Omega Boar 81052
Alum
Tabac ASL

Very nice shave.