Thread: Sun October 23rd - Sat October 29th

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

My wife is the only one in the bunch who's a 200% behind me with my "extramural" affairs so to speak, LOOOOOL.

Thats what I call being a RICH man

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Another day off work, organised to take my grandson to the hospital for his fortnightly Chemotherapy review, but unfortunately a temperature spike and constant nose bleeds meant he went yesterday.

I am so sorry. To be perfectly honest with You, I'm not sure I can find the words to describe how I feel. People say I take things to emotionally, but I cant help myself (to hell with the emotional detachment, I say...) – I sympathize with all parents and grandparents with little ones who are suffering, in any way.
He will be in my thoughts and I pray he gets better – that they ALL get better...

Originally Posted by Adept

Thats what I call being a RICH man


I am so sorry. To be perfectly honest with You, I'm not sure I can find the words to describe how I feel. People say I take things to emotionally, but I cant help myself (to hell with the emotional detachment, I say...) – I sympathize with all parents and grandparents with little ones who are suffering, in any way.
He will be in my thoughts and I pray he gets better – that they ALL get better...

Oh, well that's very lovely. Again, I really appreciate the comments given by everyone. You know? The most important thing we can do in this life is love. Sometimes we don't take enough time to love. And I don't just mean our 'loved ones', I mean the guy at the corner shop, the bus driver, everyone. I'm not saying I DO that, I'm saying I SHOULD do that... Anyway, Bailey is a tough little boy at almost four who doesn't shy away from telling the nurses to "F off" (literally), and I'm sure he'd appreciate your thoughts and prayers. And I'll echo your words in a way, Adept, "Peace be with us all, with Grant and his partner, with Jackie, with Bailey and with all who have fears, and doubts and troubles...for we all have them..."

Now, let us get back to sharing this strange obsession we have with shaving, at the World Headquarters of Straight Shaving BROTHERHOOD....

[QUOTE=du212;868545]

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

The shave before was with the Klas Törnblom, that I’ll probably pass over the Shapton 16k a few times this afternoon. BTW, stupid newbie question, I know, but can anyone tell me if this blade is ‘normal’ carbon steel or stainless? Seems a bit of a bugger to hone, even considering my ineptitude. I do realise Swedish steel is quite hard.

It's a carbon blade, most likely it's from the pre stainless steel era. Swedish steel can be hard/tough though and often, for me at least, it's much easier to get an edge on a hollow Solingen blade (but when you get a good edge on Swede, it holds for a _looong_ time ).

Saturday
Kukri 4/8
Culmak Soap
NF2213
Alum
Jovan Musk

A great shave.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Thanks Grant, yeah, you know, ups and downs and that horrible feeling of impending doom. I tell you what though, I've learnt a few lessons over the last few months, (1) that crying is good for you (unless you over do it) and (b) that you can get used to this sort of stuff.

Every time I walk in that treatment room, with all those little kids lined up in the big chairs with their little bald heads, hooked up to an astonishing array of tubes, and see a new family, I want to say to them, "It's OK, you'll get used to it, it's horrible to think that, but you WILL get used to it..."

I tend to open my big mouth a bit too much, and sometimes when I say something here that in AUSTRALIA is just normal 'jibing', but might not be taken in the good natured way it's meant by others, I think to myself, "please don't banish me, you don't know how much I need straightrazorplace right now..." It sounds stupid, but I mean it :-)

Anyway, enough doom and gloom, time to post a SOTD photo!!!

God speed to you and your family. I understand your comments about "jibing" and many times sensor myself. I can assure you that your banishment from here is not an option. If someone attempts this, I will hunt down their computer and pour a glass of Coca Cola onto it. (jibing here folks)

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Oh, well that's very lovely. Again, I really appreciate the comments given by everyone. You know? The most important thing we can do in this life is love. Sometimes we don't take enough time to love. And I don't just mean our 'loved ones', I mean the guy at the corner shop, the bus driver, everyone. I'm not saying I DO that, I'm saying I SHOULD do that... Anyway, Bailey is a tough little boy at almost four who doesn't shy away from telling the nurses to "F off" (literally), and I'm sure he'd appreciate your thoughts and prayers. And I'll echo your words in a way, Adept, "Peace be with us all, with Grant and his partner, with Jackie, with Bailey and with all who have fears, and doubts and troubles...for we all have them..."

Now, let us get back to sharing this strange obsession we have with shaving, at the World Headquarters of Straight Shaving BROTHERHOOD....

Yours and Grant's strength is incredible. Jackie and now Baily will be in my daily thoughts and prayers.

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Originally Posted by du212

It's a carbon blade, most likely it's from the pre stainless steel era. Swedish steel can be hard/tough though and often, for me at least, it's much easier to get an edge on a hollow Solingen blade (but when you get a good edge on Swede, it holds for a _looong_ time ).

Oh, thanks Mikael! I thought as much but thought I'd check!

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Simpson, Polo 8 two band
Razor: C V Heljestrand 6/8 in custom horn scales w silver inlays, by Neil Miller
Soap: Nannys, Citrus Zinger (candy day )
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very close


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Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Oh, well that's very lovely. Again, I really appreciate the comments given by everyone. You know? The most important thing we can do in this life is love. Sometimes we don't take enough time to love. And I don't just mean our 'loved ones', I mean the guy at the corner shop, the bus driver, everyone. I'm not saying I DO that, I'm saying I SHOULD do that... Anyway, Bailey is a tough little boy at almost four who doesn't shy away from telling the nurses to "F off" (literally), and I'm sure he'd appreciate your thoughts and prayers. And I'll echo your words in a way, Adept, "Peace be with us all, with Grant and his partner, with Jackie, with Bailey and with all who have fears, and doubts and troubles...for we all have them..."

Now, let us get back to sharing this strange obsession we have with shaving, at the World Headquarters of Straight Shaving BROTHERHOOD....

You, Bailey and your family are in my prayers. Bailey is indeed a brave person--a bravery sustained no doubt by yours and his entire family's love for him and your unflinching devotion to him.

Persevere--confident in the knowledge that all of us here at SRP too wish him our very best and are pulling for him.

Botanics face scrub
Feather AS-D1
Feather Blade
Simpsons Chubby 2
Mitchells Woolfat
Alum + Propolis
L'Occitane Bavx Balm
Floris Sirena Eau de parfum

Jamie.

Well last night was the first time in four days I handn't coughed all night long my cold or Man flu as finally been beaten, anyway enough of me, two pass shave super smooth lovely shave indeed, i'm off this morning to Cardiff with the Wife for a little retail therapy

Originally Posted by Mikael

[CENTER]Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Simpson, Polo 8 two band
Razor: C V Heljestrand 6/8 in custom horn scales w silver inlays, by Neil Miller
Soap: Nannys, Citrus Zinger (candy day )
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very close

You have to laugh at my photography......come now...be honest.....LOL!!!