Thread: Sun November 06th - Sat November 12th

Originally Posted by kalerolf

... latte macchiato.

Wow, that is one SERIOUS coffee; have you SEEN that Mikael???

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Wow, that is one SERIOUS coffee; have you SEEN that Mikael???

Yeah, that's one sweet cup of coffee mine looks much more plain, this was yesterdays latte:

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Nice scales...

Thanks. It certainly is grippy.

My new favorite shaving bowl. It has little bumps inside that help to quickly work up a great lather.

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: SOC two band
Razor: Wade and Bitcher, for barbers use
Soap: Tabac
AS: Lacoste Challenge
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean


... and this mornings shot of:

MWF Hand Soap,
Pecksniff's Leather SS,
NF 2203,
Dovo 5/8 / 60 Laps N.Miller Black Latigo,
Alum Block,
Old Spice AS.


Saw the Pecksniff's outa the corner of my eye this morning. Sitting there, gathering dust, and looking right sorry for itself!

I'm glad I give it a wee outting. It's not great soap but on the other hand it's not bad either. Golden rule here is use plenty of product and........the New forest 2203 two band comes into it's own here. 2203 I hear you ask? It's a shorter lofted 2201 that Peter experimented with. There's not a soap in existence that this brush can't whip up into a usable lather!

Anyhooo I love the smell of it so I though to complete the experience a large splash of Old Spice.

A most enjoyable shave.

Good morning gentlemen.

Oscar.

TI | Semogue 2010 LE #66 | Custom Rose + Sandalwood Bomb | Lavender Thayers | Odori Tobacco

I was recently chatting with another member when a newbie wandered into the room. He began asking questions about honing, and explained he'd bought an AOS TI, but it didn't seem to shave well. So, he'd bought himself a Norton 4k/8k and began attempting to rectify the problem. After much discussion, we finally convinced this young man to send his beloved new blade out to be honed properly. I volunteered to do the deed.

When it arrived, I saw that he had "wrecktified" the original problem. Unfortunately, it somehow had a double frown, so onto the Chosera 1k it went (complete with a thick slurry). Eventually, the edge straightened out and the bevel felt nice and even. So, I progressed to the 3k and the 10k till she was popping hairs nicely. Then, it was off to warm up the Oozuku. By the time the nagura was done, this thing was popping hairs across the room. So, today was a test shave - and it passed. A butter smooth edge that left me nice and clean in one pass...

The software was amazing. As you can see from the picture, I understand what every wetshaver knows: when you find a good product you can never be too prepared for coming shavepocalypse. And Al's Bomb certainly fits that category. It's especially good in this custom scented Turkish Rose and Sandalwood scent. The den smelled better than a harem and my skin is more moisturized than a regular visitor to a hamam. I am a happy man, and ready to tackle the work week!

SOTD Monday 7

Pre: Clarins shave easy oil
Brush: Altesse, white badger (Model 72228)
Soap/Cream: TOBS, Mr.Taylor’s Shaving Cream
Strop: Herold Razor Strop (Model 9185)
Straight Razor: Eagle Cutlery 13/16, Half Hollow. Spike point.
AS: Lotion Brut, Original
Cologne: EdT, Brut, Original
Comments: Excellent shave. BBS. I love this Eagle. Smooth.

Have a nice day, Gentlemen.
Angel.

Monday

Muhle R89 (old style)
Personna Prep Blade
Frank Shaving Finest Badger
VDH Luxury Scented Shave Soap
BEA After Shave Balm
Black Suede Cologne

Prep: Hot Water Wash
Razor: Imperial Extra Hollow Ground
Brush: Semogue 2000
Soap: VDH Deluxe
AS: Clubman Bay Rum
Finish: Crusellas Kolonia 1800 Sandalo