Thread: Sun October 23rd - Sat October 29th

Lazy Sunday shave after not shaving for three days.

Hot Shower, Stephan's, warm oil
Dirty Bird Scuttle
Custom Badger
Nancy Boy Signature Series Shave Cream
A Barrett and son 63&64 Piccadilly, 6/8,full hollow
Freshly honed, 1,4,8,12k, .15 Carat Diamond Spray,Crox paddle, 100 felt, 100 leather
Razorock aluminum
Stephan's Lilac A.S
Vaseline for men.

I had not shaved for several days. I just got this razor so yesterday I ran it over the Norton Stones then the 12K Naniwa, and the .15 diamond, Crox and did the stropping. I was very surprised at how fast the edge starting popping hair. I was able to cut arm hair halfway up the hair shaft so I went to the rest of the progression. I was very happy with the shave today. Removed three days of growth, just gliding over the skin. After two passes I was very smooth but was enjoying myself so I did a third.

Watching the Jet game. Enjoy your day!!

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Monsavon soap. Gave the Monsavon a try today, not bad, not bad at all. Nice subtle scent, and pretty nice and slick lather, not quite as much cushion as I like

Monsavon is a good french savon. Very easy to find in France and in Andorra where I live and it's very cheap. I use it very often and I don't have problems with my SR. Give it another chance.

Angel.

Originally Posted by DOOM

RAZOR: Robert Williams custom 10/8

I dig that big RW brute. Such an awe inspiring beauty.

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Locale:	The Highlands of Wheat Ridge, CO
Music:	Aqua - needed a heavy beat today!! LOL
Prep:	Hot Shower / Greek Olive Oil Soap / Oil of Olay Conditioner
Razor:	I Honed a new razor today, a 13/16" Robeson - Robeson's Best Shoulderless Full Hollow
Hones:	King 800 / Norton 4/8k / PHIG / CrOx / New Star 3" 25/50
Brush:	Custom Silvertip in Honey Locust / Massive Lather Bowl #1
Post:	Cold Water Splash - Alum
Uber:	Speik and TOBS Sandalwood - Excellent Lather
AS:	OBR Limes + Peppercorn
Edt:	OBR Original
Result:	I had a honing session yesterday that yeilded up 1 good bevel out of 3. The Robeson took an edge right away and surprised me with an EXCELLENT close shave, even a ATG pass that was darn near perfect. One tiny nick, and hardly NO BURN, even in the face of OBR's stinging endorsement.

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Happy Shaves Men!!!!

Mike


= If good things come to those who wait, I've got something really good coming someday! =

Originally Posted by Birnando

I dig that big RW brute. Such an awe inspiring beauty.

Brute, yes, that's the word I was trying to think of. A beautiful brute.

Originally Posted by amb

Monsavon is a good french savon. Very easy to find in France and in Andorra where I live and it's very cheap. I use it very often and I don't have problems with my SR. Give it another chance.

Angel.

I will for sure, first impression I find it very nice, I was just missing a little bit cushion, but this is probably caused by me not getting the right product/water ratio at first try.

Hello again gents. I've been away from SRP and the SOTD thread for much too long fighting a cold that just won't go away. I'm feeling a lot better now, though. So, for your viewing pleasure.

Prep: Hot shower -- followed by Prep pre-post-shave cream
SS/SC: Erasmic + Ingram
Brush: Semogue - Owner’s Club 2-band “Finest Badger Hair”
Strop: No strop today…Razor “shave ready”
Razor: 7/8” Dovo "Maxterpiece" w/ Jade Ghost scales
Toner: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: Nivea for Men - High Performance “Extreme Comfort”
AS: Booster “Polar Ice”
Result: An incredible shave…

Originally Posted by Jacketch

No, I bought this from SRD recently. It is much better than I thought it would be. Soft, lots of backbone and it holds water like crazy. I ordered it and received it in just a couple of days. One of my better purchases.

Jack,
Thaters are amazing brushes indeed. Can't wait for my 2-bander

Originally Posted by Str8nSharp

Expert Barber 400 6/8

That is one great straight SnS. Well done

Originally Posted by Adept

Well, I missed You guys...
I was away for a Military Exercise...
This is my "comeback" Sunday shave:
BLESS YOU ALL - IT'S GREAT TO BE BACK

Andrej,
Forget the shave buddy. Welcome back. We missed you too. Hope the military sabbatical was safe and uneventful

Originally Posted by eTom

It was a long time from 1953 to 1989.
The people in the GDR initiated the reunification of Germany.

We all remember that all too well...But 30 years go by very fast and we're up on the timeline, LOOOOL. With the global mess and instability around us and the middle class shrinking, another "revolution" may be brewing somewhere in the developed world.

Originally Posted by otherstar

Very smooth Sunday morning shave! The Dovo made quick work of the whiskers and the Master Bay Rum/Drakkar Noir finish provided a very nice start to the week!

Well done Jeff...Gotta love these kinds of relaxing shaves

Originally Posted by fonthunter

Ps:
...and demonstration TODAY in Budapest for hungarian press freedom and for the democracy!!

Oh my goodness...That is a lot of folks. Is that you in the background causing trouble, LOOOOOL?

Originally Posted by eTom

After recontruction the military-historical museum in Dresden (Saxony) ist open again:

I'll do a trip with my wife and my son and his girlfriend and give you a detailled report.

Thanks for sharing buddy. Looking forward to your report

Originally Posted by Birnando

Thanks Rene.
No, I'll have to wait a while longer for those kind of moves
But I'll try to stay fit using my bike and my runners until I'm good to go again!

That's the spirit buddy...At your age, you don't want to be pulling any unnecessary muscles, LOOOOOL.

Originally Posted by dinatali

Thanks Robert , yes from this week I will starting for a new rotation gear

This is certainly going to be fun. Can't wait

Originally Posted by MODINE

Razor – French tail less AMU I FILGAIN A PAP?

I went all old school and used this 200 yr. old French tail less. I can’t make out the name. What a fantastic shaver. The hold is a bit tricky, but no problems. It will test your pinch strength. The gardens are all gone after our cold snap last week. No more fresh maters and veggies for a while. Have a great week all.

Great shave Mike...sorry about the gardens being in hibernation, but at least you guys have seasons. We have one season here in CA...maybe 2

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Thank you for the kind words Robert
You can't really choose what kind of sandalwood you get, most won't tell you which it actually is and they're all subspecies of the same genus. I bought many of my oils from Essensial Trading Post on ebay. I got several of their sandalwood oils. Note that the egyptian and the arabian sandalwood oils have relatively same price, whereas the unspecified has a much different price. I have good things to say about them all, but I suspect, like in so many areas, in truth you get what you pay for. The only thing I would emphasize is to get a concentrated oil, not some blend. For aftershave making you really only need a very small amount, .5 oz is more than enough and even a dram goes a long way.

Here is the link to my home made after shave splashes article

Speaking of which, I got some new fougere blends in the works, they have been maturing since july and should soon be ready for judgement. I am blending the basic accord, later I will decide on the additions. It is great fun indeed.

Thanks for the info Sten...Sandalwood is one of my all time favorites. Specifically Indian Sandalwood. I know I found some EO online (forget which vendor) for $500 for 2 oz. That is $$$$ stuff, but really good. Can't wait for your assessment on the new Fougere blend you got brewing since July

Originally Posted by Birnando

I do hope we get a meetup going soon, Sten, I need to pick your brains on this.
I'm more and more intrigued by this whole homebrew thing

Heeeeeyyyyy. Not fair buddy. I want to play too, LOOOOL

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Results: My mother in law returned from a trip to Paris Thursday and she brought with her two tubs of Monsavon soap and a tube of Williams cream

Hey Rune,
Wanna trade mother-in-laws, LOOOOOL? I'll throw in one of my Maxterpieces to sweeten the deal, LOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by amb

Thanks Robert, you're very kind.

Thank you buddy

Originally Posted by DOOM

BRUSH: Penchetta custom 3X 30mm
SOAP: MdC
RAZOR: Robert Williams custom 10/8Attachment 80981
RESULT: Smooth and really close shave. FANTASTIC!!!!

Dominic,
Great shave buddy...There are razors and then there are Monsters. This RW is the latter. Beautiful

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

A Barrett and son 63&64 Piccadilly, 6/8,full hollow
I just got this razor so yesterday

Jeff,
Congrats on a great score.

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Razor: |I Honed a new razor today, a 13/16" Robeson - Robeson's Best Shoulderless Full Hollow

If good things come to those who wait, I've got something really good coming someday!

Hey Mike,
Congrats on a wonderful score buddy. What else are you waiting patiently for?

Originally Posted by Jacketch

Brute, yes, that's the word I was trying to think of. A beautiful brute.

Call it BRUTUS, LOOOOOL

Originally Posted by jhenry

Hello again gents. I've been away from SRP and the SOTD thread for much too long fighting a cold that just won't go away. I'm feeling a lot better now, though. So, for your viewing pleasure.

Razor: 7/8” Dovo "Maxterpiece" w/ Jade Ghost scales
Result: An incredible shave…

Monroe,
It is so nice seeing you back brotha...I missed your posts and presence my friend. Sorry to hear about the cold...Keep fighting it with lots and lots of liquids (with freshly squeezed lemon inside). The more you visit the restroom, the faster you will be rid of it.

Love your Dovo Maxterpiece, but I was hoping to also see your newly created Maxtom (that is also a thing of beauty). Get well soon


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Cheers,
Robert

Originally Posted by jhenry

Hello again gents. I've been away from SRP and the SOTD thread for much too long fighting a cold that just won't go away. I'm feeling a lot better now, though. So, for your viewing pleasure.

Glad your feeling better. Enjoy the day.

Gold Slant+Elios, Plisson #10 Blaireau Noir, Mama Bear's, Alun Tadé, Floris Elite EdT