Thread: Sun December 25th - Sat December 31st

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 26mm Thäter "SRP 2011 Ltd. Ed.", 2-band Silvertip Badger

Razor: 8/8" F.W. Engels "Trade Mark", Full Hollow Ground, Spike Point

Honing Regimen: Chosera 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k, followed by Kiita/Asagi Hybrid with Botan/Tenjou/Koma/Tomonagura progression

Strop: 0/25 laps (Tony Miller Horsehide Heirloom strop)

Soapreme: Acca Kappa "1869" Shave Creme + Acca Kappa "1869" Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Vintage Paco Rabanne AS

After Shave Balm: Paco Rabanne ASB

Results: Today, I shaved with another monster in my collection - the Engels Trade Mark. I had to couple this beauty with the Thäter "SRP 2011 Ltd. Ed., and the Acca Kappa line up. The result was an ultra-luxurious shave . One can always count on the Acca Kappa über to consistently deliver the goods. It never fails. To top it off, the feel of the Thäter tips messaging the skin was just heavenly. I must confess though, despite her being a nudge stiffer, I give this Engels a slight edge (pun intended ) over the Blackie as far as the smoothness of the shave is concerned (and they both received the same honing treatment). However, more experimentation is needed to substantiate this observation. Also, my wife and I were recently remodeling our condo (where my mother-in-law is living) and in organizing boxes, we came across some vintage Paco Rabanne Aftershave (probably 1960s or 70s) that my late father-in-law (God bless his soul) used to own, but never used. They were still in their original packing, unopened. Imagine my delight when I (of course) found out that I will be the new owner. So, in honor of him, I used one today...let me tell you though: they just don't make them like they used to. Nothing beats the good ol' days of vintage-ness (cars, razors, colognes, well, almost anything). Another super shave to start this beautiful Wednesday .

Have a STUPENDOUS Wednesday gentlemen.

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Cheers,
Robert

Paul Fisher 58 Square Point-AOS Soap and Cream-24MM Amboyna Burl Silvertip-DB 1.5 Scuttle-Lubriderm 3 in 1 ASB-Kouros Cologne

DFS in 3 pass. 2 WTG 1 ATG. I absolutely love this razor and found myself laughing while shaving that I LOVE ALL my razors...I'm still trying to find a "sweet spot" with the AOS soap and cream. It seems to have a thin range of too dry or too wet.
The urge is hitting me again so I may start making new scales for a few(12) old razors that are currently not in rotation and need some TLC.
Off to lunch with friends and then start honing the 4K/8K JaNorton pair. Have a great day all!
Paul

Wednesday - back at work after a week off

Today's shave:

Karbon King 5/8
Badger brush
Palmolive stick (grated into a bowl)
Thayer's / AV Ice Blue / Nivea ASB
L'Occitane Vetyver cologne

Excellent shave today.

Barry

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Finally an appropriate razor for the Roof!!!
Paul

that means that you are not interested in a trade?

Razor	Thiers Issard evidé Sonnant 6/8
Brush	Joris Pur Gris Européen
Soap	Martin de Candre
Astringent	Thayer's Witch Hazel astringent
Aftershave	Martin de Candre huile de Camomile
EdT	Fragonard Cologne Grand Luxe
Comment	Following Paul's advice I've chosen a razor for roofs, I guess , I kept it in a safe and warm place for shooting the picture. After a mach3 shave the straight has given back to me the feeling of a real shave. French stuff had become the best partners for this TI evidé sonnant and the result has been better than expected. The Humble Witch Hazel is a fantastic product and it makes better the camomille oil from Martin de Candre, I didn't expet that the best of this shave would be the aftershave but it was .

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Nothing beats the good ol' days of vintage-ness (cars, razors, colognes, well, almost anything).

Ditto what Robert said

Originally Posted by Str8nSharp

Shumate 5/8
Target Black Badger
Speick Stick
Alum Block
Witch Hazel
Afta Fresh Balm
Old Spice After Shave Splash

Excellent setup and gear SnS

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Thanks for asking Robert, the road to recovery is a slow but sure one, taking it easy one day at a time.

Glad to hear it Jamie. Hope for a speedy recovery

Originally Posted by Sargon

sun-tues for me were travel days...
Decent shaves with my travel kit while I was away from home. The kit may not be quite as luxurious or varied as my usual, but it all performs very well. My only real regret is that I just don't get as rich a lather facelathering as bowl lathering, so I may tweak that aspect a bit next time I am not home. Well that and missing my classic hair grooms.

I bet it felt great to be back home

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

The urge is hitting me again so I may start making new scales for a few(12) old razors that are currently not in rotation and need some TLC.
Off to lunch with friends and then start honing the 4K/8K JaNorton pair. Have a great day all!

Uuuhhh Ohhh...When the urge gets you, it's game over. Can't wait to see those new scales for the 12 razors Paul (Talk about 12 brides for 12 grooms)

PS: Have fun

Originally Posted by du212

Comment|Following Paul's advice I've chosen a razor for roofs, I guess , I kept it in a safe and warm place for shooting the picture.

That's too funny José. A stunning shot brother and an even better shave. Well done

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Cheers,
Robert

• After: Myrsol emulsión
  
• Soap: Tabac stick
  
• Brush: Semogue 1800
  
• Mug: Blue Floyd Mark II
  
• Razor: Eugenio Hoppe Aevos 6/8"
  
• Post: alum block
  
• After: Taylor of Bond Street Bay Rum
  

I'm very happy with my shaving today. It has been a great shave.

Regards
José Luis

Today's shave was quite unique for me. I was going to shave with a razor Rene sent after I gave it a short run on the Naniwas. I decided to hone the small Wade and Butcher since I had not used it in a while and it was my first vintage razor purchase. So I did both razors and then took a shower. When it came to shave, I decided to use both of these Celebrated razors from W&B. Rene, I'll let the whiskers grow again and give the C-Mon a run Friday.

Hot shower,warm oil
Dirty Bird Scuttle
Taylor of Old Bond Street Lemon Lime Shave Cream
New Forest Badger
Hone: 3/5/8/12 Diamond Spray, CrOx, SRD Strop
Wade and Butcher, Barber's Use
Wade and Butcher. Celebrated Barber's Notch
RazorRock Aluminum
Thayer's Lemon Witch Hazel
Vaseline for men.
I used the 5/8 for the first and last passes and the big blade for the middle pass. Great shave as evinced by Hannah running her hand over my cheek and making smoooooooth comments.

You can see the difference in size



My Mess!!!

Wednesday

Dovo Best Quality 6/8
Men-U Boar brush
TSD Cool Water type soap
Booster Bay Rum A/S
Old Spice

Great shave! I love layering Booster aftershaves with other scents since they don't last that long on my anyway. I'm one day closer to my Dovo Bismarck getting here and I can't wait to try it! Happy Wednesday everyone!

Robert, I will have to wait a bit cause I'm going to be gone all of Jan but when I come back it's game on!!!