Thread: Sun January 22nd - Sat January 28th

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Friday

Day off work today and happily my new shaving cream, the O Melhor, arrived from Ireland, very fast postage; about 12 days. The site (shaving.ie) doesn’t have a HUGE amount of stuff, but it does have what appears to be quite hard to get stuff (for me) and excellent prices too, cheaper than I can get on an Australian on-line store, even considering postage.

I’d hung off getting another tube (or two or three) of Musgo Real. I really like Musgo, but wanted to find out if I liked O Melhor more; I’d heard it was really nice. So, is it my new favourite? It’s hard to say after one shave, especially since it lathers SO easily (you really only need a tiny amount, I used too much) and feels SO creamy and has great cushion. But (there’s always a but) it has hardly any scent. I like strong scented creams and soaps. I do like the big cap on the O Melhor (it makes it easy to stand it up on the shelf), so it’s actually a toss-up between Musgo and O Melhor for my favourite. I guess I could always put a couple of drops of Bay Rum, essential oils or Clubman in with the cream…That might actually be one advantage of a light scent; the ability to add your own.

I bought an Arko shaving stick too, I’ll try that tomorrow. I’ve never used a shaving stick before…

Razor: Klas Törnblom

Pre Shave: Proraso

Cream: O Melhor

ASB: None

After Shave: Pinaud Clubman

Beautiful camera Carl.

Originally Posted by Jacketch

Beautiful camera Carl.

Thank you. It's a 1954 Rolleicord. Medium format (6x6) which means the negatives are huge in comparison to 35mm. It has an excellent lens, the best camera I've ever used. here are the 'stats':

November 1950 - July 1953, 87,000 pieces.
________________________________________
Taking Lens:
Schneider - Krauznach Xenar 3,5/75mm
Non interchangeable focusing screen.
Parallax control.
Shutter:
Compur Rapid X, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., no double exposure protection.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Thank you. It's a 1954 Rolleicord. Medium format (6x6) which means the negatives are huge in comparison to 35mm. It has an excellent lens, the best camera I've ever used. here are the 'stats':

November 1950 - July 1953, 87,000 pieces.
________________________________________
Taking Lens:
Schneider - Krauznach Xenar 3,5/75mm
Non interchangeable focusing screen.
Parallax control.
Shutter:
Compur Rapid X, 1 - 1/500 sec., B, X-sync., no double exposure protection.

At one time, long ago, I owned a few Schneider large format lenses for 4x5 and 8x10. They make great stuff.

Ok gents I hope you all had a great day and will have a great weekend. I got very busy after this afternoons shave and am just getting around to posting my contribution to SOTD. Better late than never. Great stuff from everyone this week keep it coming.
Pre shave: Hot shower & Conditioner on the beard
Prep: Hot towels and AOS lavender pre shave oil
Soap/Cream:AOS Lavender shaving cream
Brush: Thater "SRD 2011" Fan
Razor: 15/16 #14 Filarmonica sub cero
Post :Alum , Thayers Witchazel
Result: Near BBs but not quite. I honed this one myself on the Naniwas but i think i need to take it back to the 12K.

Prep: Hot shower -- followed by 3P pre-post-shave cream
SC: Al’s Shaving Cream “Jubilee”
Brush: H. L. Thäter Series 4376/2 21mm Finest Badger Silver Tip
Strop: VB Red Latigo 50 fabric; 70 leather
Razor: 5/8” Wade & Butcher
Toner: Thayers “Original” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: Anherb “Natural” After Shave Conditioner
AS: Booster “Polar Ice”
Result: No nicks…No cuts…No errors.

Saturday morning
Snow...not enough for using the shovel
Time for a smooth shave.
razor: Dewsnap Ivory-scaled
brush: Muehle-Silvertip
soap: Calani
AS: Old Spice

Hello, my name is Andrew and I have a Maxterpiece problem

Originally Posted by eTom

soap: Calani

The Gentleman is an outstanding soap, excellent choice Thomas

Originally Posted by Jacketch

At one time, long ago, I owned a few Schneider large format lenses for 4x5 and 8x10. They make great stuff.

Yes, of course, anything made by a Schneider is top quality; you should taste my omelettes

I've never used a Large Format camera, I wouldn't mind a field camera, like an Ebony, but they're way beyond my reach, and even the Rolleicord hasn't been used in almost 12 months

Hey SOTD brothers! It has been awhile since i have posted due to a CRAZY work schedule loading in and teching a new show at my theatre but what a day to come back! Got my new razor in today and HOLY AWESOME SHAVE! Brought out the big guns to help assist an AMAZING work or ART made by our one and only MAX! so here it goes.....

PREP:

Hot Shower and Proraso

BRUSH:

Thater 2011 SRP Bulb

SOAP:

La Toja

SCUTTLE:

The WONDERFUL G5

RAZOR:

MAX SPRECHER CUSTOM 15/16 in a GORGEOUS Blue Paua dress! the pictures do NOT do this AMAZING piece of razor art justice!

POST:

Tepid Water, Alum, Cold Water, Thayer's Cucumber, Clubman Splash

MUSIC:

Billy Joel "The Stranger" on vinyl

I can not sing the praises of this razor AND Max enough! It is not only one of, if not THE, best shavers it is BY FAR the most Beautiful razors i own or have seen! It feels good to be back and i promise i wont be gone that long again....PROMISE!!!!