Thread: Sun December 18th - Sat December 24rd

Did some honing today starting with this W&B.

Hot shower,
Warm oil
Dirty Bird Scuttle
New Forest Badger
AOS Lavender SC
Wade and Butcher, For Barber's Use, Size=HUGE
Chosera 1K, Naniwa 3,5,8,12K, .25 Diamond, CrOx, Felt, Leather
Razorock Aluminum
Pinaud Clubman
Vaseline for Men

I have this razor for sometime and never honed it or used it. I was at Roberts Williams house one day and I showed it to him. He did a quick fix-up but I asked him to leave the blade because I liked the patina. It did not take much work to get a nice bevel and then continue on the other hones. I gave it a one pass shave because I did not have much time.
Very nice shave as the weight of the razor pushed it through the whiskers. Very Comfortable to shave with for a blade this heavy.

Thursday

Seehund 5/8
Nanny's Ice & a Slice
Simpson 57
Alum
Old Spice Whitewater

Top notch shave, again, its really nice getting consistently good shaves.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Did some honing today starting with this W&B.
I have this razor for sometime and never honed it or used it. I was at Roberts Williams house one day and I showed it to him. He did a quick fix-up but I asked him to leave the blade because I liked the patina. It did not take much work to get a nice bevel and then continue on the other hones. I gave it a one pass shave because I did not have much time.
Very nice shave as the weight of the razor pushed it through the whiskers. Very Comfortable to shave with for a blade this heavy.

Great looking W&B.

Thursday - Candlelight shave

*power failure JUST as I was about the get into the shower. Lit 4 big candles and showered and then shaved:

Boker King Cutter 6/8
Badger brush
Omega Soap
Thayer's
Proraso AS
Nivea ASB
Bigelow Green cologne


Actually a pretty darn fine shave today. Close and comfy. I missed a couple of spots (what can I say - it was dark...) but overall, pretty good.

Barry

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

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Yeah, I don't mind Firefox, but I'm not sure I like the way it organises Favourites and I've got a 'thing' about correct spelling. I've got a little add in that allows me to spell check any text field which is quite handy. If there was one for Firefox I'd probably swap. I actually need to upgrade the whole laptop... And way, I'm off topic...as always...

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

...but I asked him to leave the blade because I liked the patina...

Yeah, you did well to leave the patina, it looks excellent...

Originally Posted by bman40

...Thursday - Candlelight shave

*power failure JUST as I was about the get into the shower. Lit 4 big candles and showered and then shaved:..

How romantic... :-)

Feather SS w/ Pro (#4 or #5, can't remember now...)
Semogue 2011 LE boar 2
Palmolive
Sulwhasoo 'Skin' and 'Lotion' (i.e. after shave and after shave balm)
Tom Ford White Suede



One pass, nice and smooth.

OK fellas. What a nice set of shaves (at least the past couple of pages that I checked so far).

A special thank you goes to those that checked in with me with PMs and emails. This is what makes this brotherhood so special...It goes beyond SOTD and a few fancy shmancy shaves. It's all about friendships and human connections.

I am trying to officially slow my brain activities (whatever is there, which is not much) for the holidays. The the past few weeks, this is how I felt (before and after)

Before



After


I think it's time to recharge

Originally Posted by eTom

Welcome back, Robert.
We thought you're in jail

Thanks bro...Almost jail, but not quite. But it certainly felt like it (I guess), LOOOOOL

Originally Posted by Rugbysh9

I don't know how many of you have kids, but I think I've heard "is today Christmas" from my 4 year old for the past month+ I'm looking forward to seeing his face when he opens his gift from Santa Glen

Razor: CMON Wedge
Results: Oh daddy likes this wedge!!!!

Those are the best moments...have your camera ready for action. And do share, if you can. We'd love to see his face too. Ohhhhh...the joys of being a kid.

PS: Love that C-Mon...Can't blame daddy for liking it, LOOOOL

Originally Posted by dslazar9

Wade Wingfield Razor
Godrej Menthol Mist SC

Fantastic blade Dan and great choice of cream

Originally Posted by mjhammer

I've been trying for 3 days to get in a shave...... Maybe tonite!! 14" of snow overnight and things are moving rather slowly here. I might get off work early enough to get a shave in tonight. wish me luck!!!!

Sounds like a busy time for you too Mike...Drive carefully and have a fun shave bro. Be safe on the snow-ridden roads

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Anniversery Henckles 6/8

glad to see ya back Robert. Here is your razor!

So Paul,
That's how we are going to play it, eh , LOOOOOOL (teasing and taunting). Love that blade brother. Nice shave for sure

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Razor: Gotta 6/8
Results: Blix lent me this Gotta to try the other day, and let me just put it this way: Now I want one!! (Like I don't suffer from RAD already ) A splendid evening shave!

Rune,
Gotta (pun intended) watch for that Amund guy...he's dangerous, LOOOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by jhenry

Razor: 5/8” Maxterpiece - Wade & Butcher

OK buddy...I am officially lodging my complaint here today. Not that this Maxterpiece ain't nice or anything, but time to dig into that sock drawer of yours and show us your Maxtom:

We want the Maxtom
We want the Maxtom
We want the Maxtom
We want the Maxtom
.......

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Did some honing today starting with this W&B.
Wade and Butcher, For Barber's Use, Size=HUGE

Very nice shave as the weight of the razor pushed it through the whiskers. Very Comfortable to shave with for a blade this heavy.

Jeff,
That is one beautiful blade brother...I yet have to shave with a W&B I didn't like. Especially these choppers. As intimidating as their size is, they are one of gentlest blades around, and they take on an amazing edge (effortlessly). Use her in good health and glad to see you finally brought this baby out from hiding

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Seehund 5/8
Top notch shave, again, its really nice getting consistently good shaves.

Ain't that the truth brother? Well done Nic.

Originally Posted by bman40

Candlelight shave

*power failure JUST as I was about the get into the shower. Lit 4 big candles and showered and then shaved:

Actually a pretty darn fine shave today. Close and comfy. I missed a couple of spots (what can I say - it was dark...) but overall, pretty good.

Barry,
Sounds like a very "intimate" shave buddy, LOOOOOL. best way to spend some "Me-Time". Great job.

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Feather SS w/ Pro (#4 or #5, can't remember now...)
Semogue 2011 LE boar 2
Palmolive
Sulwhasoo 'Skin' and 'Lotion' (i.e. after shave and after shave balm)
Tom Ford White Suede

Konstantinos,
Sounds like you are slowly getting back into the groove of things. Nicely done buddy


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Cheers,
Robert

Well, Robert, let's see a shave, Maestro!