Thread: Sun November 20th - Sat November 26th

Monday:

Red Man 6/8
Thater 4125/2
Palmolive Classic Shave Cream
Alum Block
Witch Hazel
Afta Fresh Balm
Brut After Shave Splash

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 28mm Rod Neep Extra Stuffed Silvertip Badger w/ African Soapstone handle

Razor: 7/8" Iwasaki 2-Chou Gake (二丁垳) w/ waxed cotton handles

Strop: 15/60 laps (Torolf Linen / Ambrose Horsehide Clàsico leather)

Soapreme: Martin De Candre Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

After Shave Splash: Halston "Catalyst" AS

After Shave Balm: Al Raz' "Lavender" (light) ASB

Cologne: Martin De Candre "Eau de Lavende" EdT

Results: Today was one of those Mondays that required extra time in the shave den. So, I took out the Iwasaki for a ride and loved every minute of it . This Kamisori requires a good performance lather to shine at her optimum and the MdC delivered just that and more; the lather was super thick and ultra moist with plenty of glide and cushion . I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that this soap is as delightful to use in the summer time as it is on a cool day such as today. The Iwasaki was on cloud nine and so was I. Three perfect passes and my face is as smooth as a baby's bottom.

Haven't had a chance to check out the wonderful SOTDs yet, but will try to catch up later on today. Have a TERRIFIC Monday and "short" week fellas. Thanksgiving (for those celebrating this holiday) is (almost) upon us.


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Cheers,
Robert

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

This little beauty showed up on sat. I got it off the bay. Didnt expect for her to be like this. The picture from the seller was blury,didnt show the scales. All i could tell was the blade was not damaged. I lucked out.

That is really special, congrats!

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

This little beauty showed up on sat.

That's a very sweet razor, Rene! Congratulations!!

Originally Posted by MrDavid

[CENTER][B][FONT="Palatino Linotype"]You certainly did! The blade etching says it all!

Originally Posted by Jeltz

I saw that in the Show and Tell, I didn't think it would be long before we saw it in the SOTD thread. Its a beautiful razor.

Originally Posted by MichaelS

That is really special, congrats!

Originally Posted by Mikael

That's a very sweet razor, Rene! Congratulations!!

Thank you Guys!I still get amazed at the detail some of these scales had. This one is a first for me.

Merkur GOLD slant&perma-sharp, Plisson #10 blaireau noir, Aramis Créme à raser, Annick Goutal "Duel"

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I was busy this weekend honing. I did 6 razors. This little beauty showed up on sat. I got it off the bay. Didnt expect for her to be like this. The picture from the seller was blury,didnt show the scales. All i could tell was the blade was not damaged. I lucked out.

Tony Miller
TGN 24mm
Anton Wingen Jr Othello
CF Lime + Dr Harris Lavender
Wh
ASB

Rene, what you got there is true razor art, amazing!!

Prep: Hot shower – followed by Prep pre-post-shave cream
SS: Valobra “Almond”
Brush: Vie-Long 12326 Boar Bristle
Razor: Merkur 34D HD w/ Gillette 7 O’Clock “Super Platinum” blade
Toner: Thayers “Original” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: GFT “Coral” Skin Food
AS: Booster “Polar Ice”
Result: Another quick, close, comfortable shave…

SOTD 11-21-11 SRP
Razor: BB ~ 6/8 french point monkey tail in horn ~ WOW !!!
Strop: Tony Miller Tri-Strop
Brush: Franks Finest Badger
Soap: Top Secret lanolized shaving cream
~SRD scuttle~
Astringent: 444 Block
After Shave: Aqua Velva
This razor is new to me, just arrived today, and wow is it a stunner. The monkey tail is great for added control & the blade cuts so smooth I thought on the first stroke it was not working!

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Very good to see you back, I hope the move went smoothly.

It was a move. I'm sore and still not done. still looking for things but I'm shaving again!!

Originally Posted by du212

Merkur GOLD slant&perma-sharp, Plisson #10 blaireau noir, Aramis Créme à raser, Annick Goutal "Duel"

Jose', how do you like Duel? I have heard good things about it.

Paul