Thread: Sun November 13th - Sat November 19th

Good to have you back Robert, you've been missed

Originally Posted by Fbones24

I was snooping around Max's website to see if there was a "subscription" button to pay on a reoccurring basis. It is clear that Robert has him on permanent retainer.

It's not a retainer, Robert is Max's 401(k) program!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Maxterpiece: 9/8" Wade & Butcher "Magnum Bonum", Wedge, Barber's Notch (w/ Black Robert

WOW!!! Im in your Will right?

[QUOTE=Zephyr;876585]

1 year of straight shaving!

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Congrats! Awesome Milestone.

Warm Shower, Stephan's, Warm oil
Dirty Bird
Custom Badger
Nancy Boy Signature
Genco, Easy Aces, 5/8 full hollow
MickR Roo Strop
Razorock Aluminum
Stephan's Island Lime AS
Vaseline for men

Nice shave. The Genco is a great razor.

Taking Another Swing At Night Shaving
Prep: Hot Shower, Baby Oil Gel
Razor: C.V. Heljestrand Mk4
Brush: VDH Boar
Soap: Arko Shavestick
AS: Aloe Vera Gel
Finish: Agua Lavanda Puig

I've pretty much been a life long morning shaver but I must admit that there are lots of things about the night shave that I like. In the evening shaves can be events, no hurry to be anywhere, take your time and enjoy. I also like the fact that no one is sleeping therefore, tunes can be enjoyed as well. Timing aside this was a fantastic shave, this razor is probably one of the four or five that on any given day I would identify as the best razor I have. One pass would have been more than adequate but I did two just for fun and because I was enjoying the moment.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

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Finish: Agua Lavanda Puig

1OldGI,

So how is the Aqua Lavanda Puig?

Monday

Kukri 4/8 - GFT Sandalwood - Simpson 57 - Alum - Aquatonic AS

Smooth, clean and close.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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

GORGEOUS razor Robert! Congrats
Happy your back bro!!

Originally Posted by Jacketch

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

Thank you Jack...But I think I am just the beneficiary of this piece of art...The credit belongs to Max, the artist.

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

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

LOOOOOOOL. Thank you Joe

Originally Posted by Fbones24

I was snooping around Max's website to see if there was a "subscription" button to pay on a reoccurring basis. It is clear that Robert has him on permanent retainer.

LOOOOOOOOOOL.

Originally Posted by thewatermark

RAZOR: Genco "Easy Aces"

Great choice Matt. Genco rocks

Originally Posted by MichaelS

What a blade, congrats!

Thanks Michael

Originally Posted by Teiste

Monday
Valobra Lavanda/shavemac pure badge/Edwin Jagger Barley with Astra/Alum/RazoRock wax balsam

Super duper Teiste

Originally Posted by jhenry

Razor: Vintage Gillette Gold “Aristocrat” w/ Gillette 7 O’Clock “Super Platinum” blade

The Gillette Aristocrat is a purchase from Obie's rather splendiferous razor inventory, which he was thinning out a few weeks ago. It is fast becoming the favorite DE in my razor collection.

Nice score Monroe.

Originally Posted by amb

Oh, my God! I agree with Joe about Envy button
Congrats Robert

Thank you Angel

Originally Posted by Zephyr

1 year of straight shaving!

Razor: C.V. Heljestrand MK32
Results: One year and a lot of razors have passed by since my first straight shave, and what a year! When I did my first shave I was prepared for a steep and long learning curve, but everything went surprisingly well, a lot better than I had expected. Thanks to all of you who have helped and given good advice on the road, making me able to celebrate one year of straight shaving with a wonderful BBS shave!!!

Congrats on your first anniversary Rune...What a ride it must have been. And to think that you have a lifetime of fun left to enjoy this journey. Well done

Originally Posted by Dunc

Razors: Dovo C-Mon Blackie & Geo. Wolstenholm & Son “The Conqueror”

Well the Conqueror didn't conquer much today. A quarter pass and it was obvious that the edge wasn't what it needed to be. Luckily the Blackie was up to the task. Two plus passes... tried to mix it up a bit and went for a brief ATG pass grip, angle and commitment were all lacking so WTG and XTG will do as usual. Had a bit of an issue with the lather as well... to much water...

Hey Dunc,
Sorry to hear about the less than stellar performance of the Wosty (and the lather issues). Sounds like she needs a refresher on the hones. It's nice to have backup options, like the C-Mon in your case. There will be better days I am sure.

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Good to have you back Robert, you've been missed

Thanks buddy

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

It's not a retainer, Robert is Max's 401(k) program!

What can I say, I believe in pension plans, LOOOOOL.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

WOW!!! Im in your Will right?

Sure Rene ;-)

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Genco, Easy Aces, 5/8 full hollow
Nice shave. The Genco is a great razor.

BIG +1

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Taking Another Swing At Night Shaving
I've pretty much been a life long morning shaver but I must admit that there are lots of things about the night shave that I like. In the evening shaves can be events, no hurry to be anywhere, take your time and enjoy. I also like the fact that no one is sleeping therefore, tunes can be enjoyed as well. Timing aside this was a fantastic shave, this razor is probably one of the four or five that on any given day I would identify as the best razor I have. One pass would have been more than adequate but I did two just for fun and because I was enjoying the moment.

Sounds like a blissful shave GI.

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Smooth, clean and close.

Simple and to the point kinda shave. I like that. Well done Nic

Originally Posted by DOOM

GORGEOUS razor Robert! Congrats
Happy your back bro!

Thanks Dominic.
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Cheers,
Robert

Originally Posted by Teiste

Valobra Lavanda

Hello Sir,
is this product like the Lavanda from Portugal(made by Musgo) or its a new composition?
Thanks

cheers
Dominic