Thread: Sun November 13th - Sat November 19th

Originally Posted by Slur

No more "likes" please

Could the Admins enable the "Thanks" button on that post please

Monday

Razor: Merkur Futur
Blade: Astra (unknown # of uses)
Brush: Altesse Badger
Soap: Omega
A/S: Aqua Velva

Used the Futur for variety. Even though I love straight razors, the Futur gives me such a good shave with such little effort that I will NEVER take it out of service.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 23mm Shavemac Silvertip Badger

Maxterpiece: 9/8" Wade & Butcher "Magnum Bonum", Wedge, Barber's Notch (w/ Black Paper Micarta scales + Red Jasper Recon wedge)

Honing Regimen: Shapton Pros 1k, 2k, 5k, 12k, finished on my Nakayama Kiita/Asagi Hybrid JNat w/ tomonagura slurry

Strop: 0/5 laps (Ambrose Horsehide Clàsico leather)

Soapreme: Jack Black "Macademia/Soy" Shave Creme + Czech & Speake №88 Shave Soap + Glycerin

Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Proraso AS

Cologne: Creed "Green Irish Tweed" EdT

Results: I scored this Magnum on eBay some weeks ago and Max agreed to give her a nice makeover. She had lots of micro scratches on the surface of the blade and the scales were shot, but she looks brand spanking new, beautiful etching and a high mirror polish on the rest of the blade (thanks Max ). Everything about this blade spells "classy". She's a BIG one for sure, but very nimble and gentle around the contours of my face. Despite her wedginess, she took on an amazing edge, in very little time. She went straight from the hones to my face (no stropping) with a buttery smooth feel. It was such a smooth shave that even the nano- whiskers on the surface of my skin cells were wiped clean.

Have a TERRIFIC Monday gentlemen.


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Cheers,
Robert

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Better late than never, Mikael! I trust Father's Day turned out well, despite its inauspicious start?

Sure did, even though nothing whent according to MY plan, lol.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

9/8" Wade & Butcher "Magnum Bonum", Wedge, Barber's Notch (w/ Black Paper Micarta scales + Red Jasper Recon wedge)

Flabergasted I am! What a nice razor piece of art!!

Hey guys...I love the featured shave for today. You came out with guns blazing. Nicely done

Michael: Wowww...Nice scores with those stones buddy. They (almost) cover the whole gamete of grits/coarseness.

RonnieNC: Welcome to SOTD (I think)

Slur: There are worse things in life than receiving a few "likes"...You could get a "dislike", LOOOOL. The "like" goes beyond its original definition. It is a statement of appreciation in the forum. It reflects people's appreciation of your participation, and NOT so much that they liked what you had to say or to whom. If it bothers you that much, then maybe just PM the person directly ;-)


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Cheers,
Robert

Monday:

Shumate 5/8
Thater 4125/2
Truefitt and Hill Trafalgar Shave Cream
Alum Block
Witch Hazel
Afta Fresh Balm
Aspen edt

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Slur: There are worse things in life than receiving a few "likes"...You could get a "dislike", LOOOOL. The "like" goes beyond its original definition. It is a statement of appreciation in the forum. It reflects people's appreciation of your participation, and NOT so much that they liked what you had to say or to whom. If it bothers you that much, then maybe just PM the person directly ;-)

Initially I felt strange because I was receiving “likes” for quoting a photo of another member, and I wanted to say “hey, give the “like” to him, who originally posted this photo some posts above, not to me”.
Then I saw that everyone started to play around and I entered the game. In fact, my previous post is full of smiles.

Originally Posted by Slur

Initially I felt strange because I was receiving “likes” for quoting a photo of another member, and I wanted to say “hey, give the “like” to him, who originally posted this photo some posts above, not to me”.
Then I saw that everyone started to play around and I entered the game. In fact, my previous post is full of smiles.

It's great to have you here...SOTD is truly a special place. Everyone knows everyone (almost). I has evolved beyond just shaving/photos and gear...and no one knows how it will turn out, but every day it gets better and better. We don't just share shave experiences, it's friendships that we have cultivated with fellow members that go beyond borders and extends far beyond shaving.

Robert, you once again set the standard with that Magnum Bonum. Just beautiful.

Robert, for this forum I wish they would install an ENVYbutton! Beautiful Maxterpiece again my friend.