Thread: Sun December 18th - Sat December 24rd

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

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



Cheers,
Robert

Robert, good to see you back, thanks for the kind words about the W&B. I was amazed as how easy it was to get an edge and how nice it was to shave with.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

OK. This post is not really a Shave Of The Day (in fact it's not a Shave of the Day at all), it's a Message To The People, It's a Message to my Mates at the end of the year, it's a message to those who have supported me by their messages. It's a message to those who's comments go beyond the boundaries of a simple forum, it's a message to those whose comments form part of a brotherhood, it's a message to those whose comments are understood, it's a comment that says, "It's a lot more than shaving; it's sharing..."

It's a message of the season; it's "hey, I like you guys.." It's a punching of knuckles, It's a slap on the back, it's a "I'll get you a beer; what are you drinking?", it's a "Hey, don't worry, shit happens.." It's a "I Understand.. I do..."..It's a "I like being part of this forum"..

The picture is all of me, it really is. Everything that is me is in the picture, from Jesus, to the Australian Army, to everything else that you can see. This is a picture of my desk in my bedroom, it is fundamental. It represents.

It's the the last post of the year, and it a 'thanks'...

Thank you for this post. It echoes my sentiments about the group of gentleman who frequent these pages. My fondest wishes to everyone for a healthy and happy holiday season.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

L'Occitane Bavx soap
Taylors 1000 razor
Le tuft Le Grande Custom
Vulfix Persian Musk
Alum + propolis
L'occitane Bavx Balm
L'Occitane L'atlas Eua de Parfum
Jamie
Sorry I haven't been around a while, i've been in hospital drugged out of my head on morphine and tramadol, with a chronic back and siatic problem, i came home from hospital on monday, still house bound first time in my life, poor Wife has to wash dress and and carry for me. awaiting a CT scan hopefully early january, I really should have heeded the early warnings a few weeks ago, but I didn't being a Carpenter I thought I could just work through it BIG MISTAKE! Never again.
Anyway only the second or third shave with this razor since i restored it, really should use it more often lovely shave, if you dont hear from me much over the Christmas period then perhaps more in the New year, until then wishing all the members of the shaving room a very merry Christmas.

I hope you feel well very soon. best of health in the future.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

[center]Mühle R41 + Gillette Spoiler | Cade Überlather | SRD 2011 Thäter Bulb | Sabon ASB | Villoresi Vetiver

What a shave! I'd heard guys talk about this new R41 as an aggressive razor; they were not wrong! I heard it cutting whiskers before it even touched my face. Amund (Blix) warned me to make sure I had a good lather, so I spent some extra time building the Cade into a nice creamy bit of heaven. When I loaded the blade, I could immediately tell this was not like my R89. A LOT of blade sticks out. But, I gently took the razor to my face and it glided effortlessly. After one pass, I was beyond DFS and almost BBS. But I had so much fun that I couldn't bear to not do a second pass. After that run, it rivaled my best BBS from a straight. This is one serious DE.

Gentlemen, I wish you all the happiest of holidays!

I am glad you enjoyed your shave.

Carl: Cheers mate and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Prep: Hot shower and Proraso for head
Brush: Chris craft two band custom
Razors: Puma w Neil Miller horn scales w MOP inlays + GEM Junior
Soap: Provence Santë
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean


... and:

Hello !

Razor: Greaves and Sons
Cream: Bluebeard revenge ( a very good cream for me)
After: Proraso
Brush: 26mm Boxwood/ebony



Have a good day and merry Christmas

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Mühle R41 + Gillette Spoiler | Cade Überlather | SRD 2011 Thäter Bulb | Sabon ASB | Villoresi Vetiver

What a shave! I'd heard guys talk about this new R41 as an aggressive razor; they were not wrong! I heard it cutting whiskers before it even touched my face. Amund (Blix) warned me to make sure I had a good lather, so I spent some extra time building the Cade into a nice creamy bit of heaven. When I loaded the blade, I could immediately tell this was not like my R89. A LOT of blade sticks out. But, I gently took the razor to my face and it glided effortlessly. After one pass, I was beyond DFS and almost BBS. But I had so much fun that I couldn't bear to not do a second pass. After that run, it rivaled my best BBS from a straight. This is one serious DE.

Gentlemen, I wish you all the happiest of holidays!

Gorgeous shot Bill! I'm looking forward to my R41's arrival, although from all the talk on this one, I'm slightly nervous to shave with it! ...but if you can do it, I surely can right?

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Gorgeous shot Bill! I'm looking forward to my R41's arrival, although from all the talk on this one, I'm slightly nervous to shave with it! ...but if you can do it, I surely can right?

Well, Frank, judging by my abilities is setting the bar extremely low, but if you're comfortable with it then by all means good luck! I will admit, I was a bit nervous given what I'd heard about this DE. And, while my shave was blood free, I can tell I got good advice when I was informed that my R89 was a lap kitten whereas the R41 is an 800 pound tiger that hasn't eaten for a few days...

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

OK. This post is not really a Shave Of The Day (in fact it's not a Shave of the Day at all), it's a Message To The People, It's a Message to my Mates at the end of the year, it's a message to those who have supported me by their messages. It's a message to those who's comments go beyond the boundaries of a simple forum, it's a message to those whose comments form part of a brotherhood, it's a message to those whose comments are understood, it's a comment that says, "It's a lot more than shaving; it's sharing..."

It's a message of the season; it's "hey, I like you guys.." It's a punching of knuckles, It's a slap on the back, it's a "I'll get you a beer; what are you drinking?", it's a "Hey, don't worry, shit happens.." It's a "I Understand.. I do..."..It's a "I like being part of this forum"..

The picture is all of me, it really is. Everything that is me is in the picture, from Jesus, to the Australian Army, to everything else that you can see. This is a picture of my desk in my bedroom, it is fundamental. It represents.

It's the the last post of the year, and it a 'thanks'...

You da man Carl...I love the fact that you wear your heart on your sleeve. What you see is what you get with you. I like that. No guess work as to where you stand. Thank you for sharing (mainly yourself) with this forum and a very Merry Christmas to you and family (especially Bailey). Give the little guy a BIG hug from us.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

HEY! You're back! I love that you're back! I know I've quoted the whole thing, but hey, I want to demonstrate my happiness..

Thank you buddy. It means a lot

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Sorry I haven't been around a while, i've been in hospital drugged out of my head on morphine and tramadol, with a chronic back and siatic problem, i came home from hospital on monday, still house bound first time in my life, poor Wife has to wash dress and and carry for me. awaiting a CT scan hopefully early january, I really should have heeded the early warnings a few weeks ago, but I didn't being a Carpenter I thought I could just work through it BIG MISTAKE! Never again.

Woaaaaah Jamie. I am so sorry to hear about your hospitalization brother. Back problems are never fun. I guess being a vertebrate has it's downsides. Get well soon brother and take it easy. No point in playing macho man with your health.

Originally Posted by dinatali

Hot Shower + Proraso Pre Shaving / Feather ASS / Feather Blade / Semogue 2000 / Schwarzweisskeramik Scuttle XL / MWF / Jovan Musk Black + Alum

What a gorgeous shave D.

Originally Posted by baldy

GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK ROBERT, YOU WERE MISSED

Thank you Grant. It certainly feels great to be back. I somehow feel more complete

Originally Posted by Jacketch

Have a great day.

Jack,
What a lovely shave. And I love your supervisor, Despereaux

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Mühle R41 + Gillette Spoiler | Cade Überlather | SRD 2011 Thäter Bulb | Sabon ASB | Villoresi Vetiver

What a shave! This is one serious DE.

Congrats on the R41 Bill. I take it you like this DE, LOOOOOL

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Bengall Full Concave 11/16
Recently Rene sent me a bunch of samples, and of the ones I've tried the TOBS Lemon & Lime is a real stand out.
I just love the smell of this stuff and it performs just as well as it smells.
The Bengall, despite not going near a hone in 10 months still holds a superb edge.
BBS in 2 and a half passes. Another Stellar shave.

Wowwww Grant. What a great shave with a great razor. Those suckers hold some of the best edges around. Well done

Originally Posted by blueman

iKon OSS
Feather
Col Conk Almond Shave Soap
Wellington Woodcraft Silvertip
L'Oreal After Shave Balm
Old Spice Classic Cologne

Nice setup BM

Originally Posted by Blix

• Razor: 7/8 Gotta 120

That is one beautiful razor (and box) Amund. The snow runs "chills" down my spine though

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Proraso pre-post/L'Occitane Cade~Nancy Boy Uber/Brummel Werk "Wedge"/Proraso AS

Beautiful shave and shot Joe and thank you for the kind words

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Razor: T. Noonan and Sons Arabic
The upper lip area is still a major P.I.T.A to shave.

I know what you mean GI...the upper lip seems to be one of hardest areas to shave. beautiful razor though

Originally Posted by johnnypipe

Soap: MWF

Excellent choice of soap Johnny

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Robert, good to see you back, thanks for the kind words about the W&B. I was amazed as how easy it was to get an edge and how nice it was to shave with.

Thank you brotha...and BIG +1 on the W&B

Originally Posted by Mikael

Razors: Puma w Neil Miller horn scales w MOP inlays + GEM Junior

Oh my...check out that blade. What a nice piece of steel.

Originally Posted by xALIx

Razor: Greaves and Sons

Ali,
Excellent razor. I just realized that despite having shaved with a Greaves, I don't own one. Time to remedy the situation


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Cheers,
Robert

No shave for me today.

Decided to give the skin a break in anticipation for a great shave with my new acquisition. I am eagerly waiting for the postman with the delivery later today


_____________
Cheers,
Robert

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

[CENTER]No shave for me today.
Decided to give the skin a break in anticipation for a great shave with my new acquisition. I am eagerly waiting for the postman with the delivery later today

You tease! The man with every scarce and expensive straight known to man tells us he's going to break out a new acquisition that he terms "very very special" and then leaves us hanging. I just don't know if this could ever be considered acceptable behavior in a gentlemanly forum!

AOS soap and cream(lavender and ocean kelp)-Fatboy DE with feather blade on 4-lubriderm 3 in 1-Thierry Mugler Pure Malt Cologne

so I'm wlking through the mall yesterday with SWMBO and what do I see but an AOS store. I thought, yay me! well after looking through it I was less then impressed. No knowledgeable staff, VERY overpriced products and a vibrating brush!!! WTF????? For the low price of $$$300??? Then one of them tells me he uses a straight with GOO!!!!!!!!
I should have left then. I told him he would do himself well to check out this site. I decided to try their Lavander soap and ocean kelp cream. I am very unimpressed. The lavender is poor smelling. The cream smells better but neither lathers all that well. It reminds me of EJ soaps and creams in their quality. Very slimy, poor cushion. I prefer mounds of thick lather such as MDC or Cella or TOBS. Not this.
OK so how was my SOTD??? the DE Fatboy helped but I will be using these for travel soaps as I wont care if they are left or stolen etc.
Paul

Friodur Madness

Razor: 8/8 Henckells Friodur in Black Horn with Cow Bone wedge (thanks Maxi!)

Brush: 28mm Frank Shaving Richmond Silvertip

Strop: episaacs Roo strop

Lather: T&H Trafalgar

Astringent: Witch Hazel

ASB: T&H Trafalgar

Cologne: T&H Trafalgar

Comments: After five days without a shave, this one was welcome! I was holding off on shaving until I could pick up the newly-rescaled razor from Maxi. The Friodur glided through the growth like it wasn't there and the Trafalgar products filled my nostrils with their wonderful scent. A great Friday morning vacation shave! I'll get around to updating The Noob Chronicle in a while. Merry Christmas, my SOTD Brothers!