Thread: Sun October 23rd - Sat October 29th

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 24mm Thäter Silvertip Badger w/ Olive wood handle

Razor: 6/8" Hanamasa Kamisori, Yasuki Steel

Honing (Refresh) regimen: 7:1 ratio Maruka Nakayama Kiita/Asagi Hybrid w/ Tomonagura sluury with serial dilution, fiinished on water + 7:1 ratio (light) laps on CrOx leather strop

Strop: 5/30/15 laps (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Shave "Pegasus III" Horse hide leather / Cordovan leather)

Überlather: RazoRock "Cacao" Shave Creme + Mama Bear's "Almond" 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: RazoRock AS wax

Cologne: Acca Kappa "1869" EdC

Results: It had been quite some time that I had pulled my Kamisori...and not because the opportunity hadn't presented itself, but quite simply because I was (and still am) intimidated by her. This is even in the face of our "great" past relationship. This blade is always out for blood and commands respect. So, I decided to face the music and go for it. She likes a firm but light touch and today, she must have been satisfied as she delivered one of her smoothest shaves to date. Zero irritation, zero bleeders. The lather played a key role in this regard. The Thäter whipped up a beautifully fragrant, moist and thick white playing field unto which the Kamisori was all too happy to perform. What a MAGICAL shave .

Have a SPLENDID Monday gentlemen.


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Cheers,
Robert

Pre-Shave: A shower

Brush: Shavemac D01, 2 band

Razor: Juan Vollmer, Palmera #14

Strop: Kanayama #90000

Soap/Cream: Taylor of Old Bond street, Lavender

Scuttle:Schwarzweisskeramik, Large White

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

EdT: Penhaligon's English Fern

Results: A very close and comfortable shave. Yet another Spanyard that delivers the goods in flying colors. The TOBS soap isn't all that to be honest. That might just go in to the big mix of soaps that makes my "specials"

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Monday:

Shumate 5/8
Thater Stout 2
KMF Cool Mint
Witch Hazel
Nivea Sensitive Balm
Brut AS Splash

King Bog Oak 22 mm Super Silvertip
Erasmic SC
King Pelican #14 13/16 Quarter Hollow
Osma alum
D.R.Harris Sandalwood AS

Originally Posted by Jeltz

A departure from the norm. A hot towel prep rather than a shower, I've tried that before and its been poor but this time I tried with a lather and again the results were poor. The Bassler which never gets quite as sharp as my others struggled with a less than perfect prep so I completed a 3rd pass with my Edwin Jagger DE89 and a Gillette Superthin blade.

Ouuuchhh buddy,
Sounds like Murphy was paying you a visit Sunday...Everthing seemed to go wrong. But don't worry, Murphy gets bored fairly fast and will leave you in favor of another poor soul and what is bound to catapult your shave to another level

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

I normally don't do late evening shaves but my Bucs having lost to Da Bears today, I needed something to improve my mood so here it was.

Sorry about your Bucs losing GI, but a good shave is always a nice pick me upper

Originally Posted by LAsoxfan

Greetings gents-Been away for a while, but back now.

Great to see you back...and what a nice shave too

Originally Posted by Maximilian

Not mine. I do however have a Devin Thomas Damascus blank that eventually will turn out to become mine. When, that's the million dollar question.

Ahhhh Max...it'll be nice to see you give that Damascus a good run for its money

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Semogue Owners Club | Fitjar Telemark | EJ D89L - Crystal | Alum | Sabon | Annick Goutal Sables

Hey Frank...I can already see Pax loving to get shave lessons from his dad...What lovely combination today

Originally Posted by Maximilian

For anyone that missed the new SOTD themed thread.

Newt week will be 'Halloween' SOTD theme of the week..

Darn...I totally forgot and I have a bunch of shots I need to unload before a new batch. I'll see if I can do Halloween shots (maybe some, not all)

Originally Posted by Dllandry

Razor: 6/8 square point dubl duck Goldedge with scales by Shutterbug

It's nice to see some familiar faces around SOTD. Beautiful DD. Those scales were John's work, right?

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Still no shave today but the "wound" is healing well.

Paul,
When did you wound yourself again. Glad to hear you're healing well though. Can't wait to see that French frameback of yours soon

Originally Posted by jdto

Summary: A quick, nice shave. Full write-up in my Noob Chronicle thread[/table]

jdto,
Welcome to the fold buddy. It's nice to have new blood around here. Spices things up a bit. Congrats on a wonderful shave.

Originally Posted by easyace

Brush: Aqua Di Parma, Silvertip, Wenge Wood
Razor: TI Spartacus, Ebony Scales

EA,
Oh my...I love that brush. Just beautiful. And so is your TI

Originally Posted by dinatali

No Picture Today (Same shaving Gear )

And a nice gear it is (and was) D. Well done buddy

Originally Posted by eTom

Castagnon .357 Magnum...buddelized

Tom,
You are not supposed to shoot your whiskers, just shave it, LOOOOOL.

So, now you have your Magnum that's Buddelized too, LOOOOL?

In all seriousness: GREAT shave gear my friend

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Recycled photo, but the same hardware + fragrance and prep, two pass shave super smooth, I have a light cold so the Clarysage certainly open up the airways.

Recycled or not Jamie, that's one beautiful shot and some great gear I love it

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Boker King Cutter 5/8
Tony Miller 'Notovan' strops (30/60)
Speick stick
Simpsons Polo 10 two band custom
Vifrex after shave gel and Alt-Innsbruck cologne
Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme EdT

Konstantinos,
Nice to see that you're finding time to post in the midst of your travel. How's it going? Are you in Korea yet?

Originally Posted by Jacketch

Razor: W&B with Bolivian Rosewood scales

Beautiful W&B jack...Love the scales

Originally Posted by baldy

No shave for me tonight, I worked from 7 am to 6 pm and I'm exhausted. I think there may be a lot more long days between now and Christmas too.

Thanks for all the great posts and pics gentlemen and in particular to Robert for his huge contribution with his individual comments. He helps make SRP SOTD the best place to hang out on the internet. We all appreciate it.

That sounds like a brutal schedule mate...I can certainly sympathize. Hang tough mate

PS: Thanks for the very kind words Grant...They are appreciated. What can I say? You guys' shaves inspire me. These days it's a bit tougher to find the time to make individual comments that each and every post deserves, but I will do my best. Some days more than others.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Fontana 5/8 | RazoRock XXX | Simpson Chubby 2 | Bomb "Light" Tangerine ASB | Creed Bois de Santal

A gorgeous and delicious all around shave Bill. Love the Fontana. Did Max fix/replace the scales yet? Judging from the pinning, not yet?

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Razor: Engels "Perfect Temper" 11/16" square point
Result: This is one of my finest razors and never fails to dissapoint! Another SSS shave! (silky, stick, smooth).

Joe,
Perfect choice with this Engels. She is a wonderful one indeed. I love mine too

Originally Posted by amb

On the other hand, yesterday my son Oriol was for first time to the shooting club. His first experience was very positive. In 30 shots, only 2 were out of the target.

Sorry about the nick Angel, but looks like Oriol enjoyed his day and made you proud. Good job. Kids are such a joy to be around...Nothing beats that.

Originally Posted by oscarbowman

Very sweet, very smooth, shave. One might go farther........BBS on a level that transcends D.E. shaving! Eleven months of straight shaving and it finally all clicked into place.

I must stop now before I psych myself up to a level whereupon after tomorrows "normal" shave I shall be so utterly disappointed!

Wowww Oscar,
This date you will remember forever. And it is just as simple as that. it's an overnight "Click". One day you're getting just OK shaves and then all of a sudden. BOOOOM!!! it just clicks. Congratulations. Don't worry about psyching yourself...It is a real click. It just gets better from here on out. Enjoy the ride

Originally Posted by jhenry

Today is an all Proraso shave day...

Oh my Monroe...I see Proraso everwhere. I hope I don't end up dreaming about it tonight, LOOOL. beautifully executed my friend. I can tell that you're going to have one smooth day

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Sorr no time to type it out. BBS 2 passes

Rene,
Nice dedication to the victims in Turkey. The city of Van (a historic city btw...my sister was baptized in one of oldest churches there) has a heavy Armenian population.

Nice shave buddy. Very nice

Originally Posted by blueman

Muhle R89 OC (old style)
Williams Mug Shave Soap ( grated )
Personna Prep Blade
Frank Shaving Finest Badger
BEA After Shave Balm
Captain's Choice Bay Rum

Nicely done BM

Originally Posted by otherstar

Razor: JM Scmhid & Son 6/8
Soap: Institut Karite

I was actually going to use the Dovo this morning, but I was a little sleepy so I opted for the JM Schmid (which I'm pretty sure is a half-hollow)

Excellent choices Jeff, although shaving while half asleep is a dangerous proposition, LOOOL.

Originally Posted by MrDavid

24-October
George Butler & Co 1/4" Hollow | D.R. Harris Arlington | Kent BLK~2

David,
It's so nice seeing you around these neck of the woods. Fantastic shave gear

Originally Posted by Birnando

Razor: Juan Vollmer, Palmera #14
Results: A very close and comfortable shave. Yet another Spanyard that delivers the goods in flying colors.

That is one smooth shaver B. Well done my friend.

Originally Posted by Str8nSharp

Shumate 5/8
Thater Stout 2

Lovely, just lovely

Originally Posted by KING2011

King Bog Oak 22 mm Super Silvertip
Erasmic SC
King Pelican #14 13/16 Quarter Hollow
Osma alum
D.R.Harris Sandalwood AS

A shave worthy of Kings...but wait, you ARE the King ;-)



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Cheers,
Robert

Monday
RazoRock Cacao/Edwin Jagger "Barley" with Astra/Frank Shaving two band brush/Alum/RazoRock wax balsam

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

But looks like Oriol enjoyed his day and made you proud. Good job. Kids are such a joy to be around...Nothing beats that.

Thank you so much Robert.
Yes, you're right. I'm very proud. My son has problems with his self-esteem and yesterday he was very confident doing this activity. But I want to apologize to the brotherhood to include a personal issue in this thread and not in other part.
Angel.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Paul,
When did you wound yourself again. Glad to hear you're healing well though. Can't wait to see that French frameback of yours soon
Cheers,
Robert

LMAO, The Red IMP jumped out and got me Fri night. Never even felt it until the blood started going. I was making short fast WTG on the right side of my mouth and took a layer of skin off. Oops! I should be back on Wed. Just growing out the yard until I can mow properly.

Paul

Razor: Robgab (1945 Delolme trademark), Thiers, 6/8, aluminum scales inscribed 'Unbreakable'
Brush: Shavemac DO1 2-band 28mm
Soap: Halslinger Honey
A/S balm: Trumper

Originally Posted by amb

Thank you so much Robert.
Yes, you're right. I'm very proud. My son has problems with his self-esteem and yesterday he was very confident doing this activity. But I want to apologize to the brotherhood to include a personal issue in this thread and not in other part.
Angel.

No need for an apology. I enjoyed the pictures and info on your son.