Thread: Sun January 08th - Sat January 14th

Filarmonica 8/8 EPBD | Thäter 2010 LE Bulb | Bomb Sandalwood/Rose | Sabon | Soivohle Underworld

Originally Posted by eTom

No...I don't use the Recon-Tanto as a straightrazor!

I'm enjoying seeing your knives this week Tom. I'm cleaning up an old knife that belonged to my Grandfather at the moment.
I'll include it in a photo when its finished.
Grant

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Neep, black badger cigar brush
Razor: David Issard, Samson
Soap: Palmolive
AS: Williams, Aqua Velva
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very close
Face lathered and I usually don't so it was a nice change pace


... and some:

Location: Coffs Harbour Australia
DE: Gillette Rocket with Feather Blade
Soap: Tabac
Brush: Comoy Badger
Astringent: Thayer's Witch Hazel
Balm: C.O. Bigelow Mentha
Another stinking hot summer day here and I had an afternoon shave when I got home from work.
This Gillette is very easy to use, and gave me a great squeaky clean head shave in 2 passes.
The Mentha Balm was once again a fantastic way too cool down.

Thanks for the great posts and pics boys.
Grant

Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Klos Tornblom
Brush: Semogue 1305
Soap: VDH Deluxe
AS: Nivea Double Action Balm, Clubman Bay Rum
Finish: Pierre Cardin
Breakfast Stogie: Phillies Titan

Tried something new (well, new to me anyway) I did my usual two pass shave then did touch up pass with hot water and about a nickel size blob of baby oil gel. Worked quite well moisturizing my skin and made the surface quite slick to touch up the usual trouble spots. I've never been to Eklstuna, Sweden but if it produces razors like this and the venerable C.V. Haljestrand, I can't imagine, it's not a great place.

Originally Posted by jhenry

Razor: 5/8” F. W. Engels “Perfect Temper

How do you like the Perfect Temper? I have 2 of them, one a 6/8 and one 9/16. They both shave like a dream, but the 9/16 was a bear to get right as it has a badly warped blade. The struggle was worth it though...

Originally Posted by jhenry

The return of the prodigal shaver...

Then I had to prepare for the new semester.

Good to have you back. I had to prepare for a new semester also. Only problem is last week they told me one of the classes was cancelled. Not good when the professor does not show up, but the students do.

Enjoy the semester!!

Well one year ago was when i went to court for Divorce. Time has just flown by. The Batteries are dead in my camera

Tony Miller strop
Vestavia Brush
W&B Bow
Ogallala+Calypso
WH
Calypso
Ogallala AS

One pass was all i needed. Amazing razor. I find these shave better than my Celebrated ones.

Have a great day!

Prep:"Insanity, Day 3" + Hot Shower
Strop:Fabric x 33, Latigo x 69
Razor:Dovo Best Quality 5/8
Brush:Unknown Pure Badger
Uber:MWF + Musgo + Glycerin
Post:RazoRock Alum + Nivea for Men Revitalizing
Result:2 passes to a DFS

This BQ has thrice now given me a great shave. I also love this brush as a switch from the Thater. Thick, creamy lather all the time. Oddly enough, I seem to have a touch of razor burn on the cheek... which is odd as I never get razor burn. Maybe in the rush, it didn't apply the balm thoroughly. Bonus for the day - my barber hones arrived, by DMT 8C arrived, and my newest addition (Dovo Flowing 6/8) will be here today

Happy Hump Day all!

Wednesday


iKon OSS
Gillette Super Thin
Wellington Woodcraft Silvertip
Col Conk Almond Shave Soap
L'Oreal After Shave Balm
Herve Leger Homme

I really like the Col Conk shave soap. Lathers very easy and full protection.