Thread: Sun May 27th - June 02nd

Novelty Cutlery Co. 7/8-Rooney Pure Badger-RazoRock Zi' Peppino-Thayers Lavender-Clubman Original AS

Today was honestly one of the best shavethat I've had in a while. I just got the Razorock in yesterday and I'm very impressed. It exploded into a thick lather with very little effort. The scent was subtle, but wonderful. Add to this the combo of American steel finished on a translucent Arkie and the four day growth just fell off of my face. Finished with the Clubman and had no burn at all(even though it usually burns even when I don't shave ) Have a great day!

Originally Posted by lu20vt

My humble photo is dedicated Bob, a great craftsman .. RIP

Bob who? What happened?

CooncatBob, great craftsman, handles manufactured winches and restored, my razor is manufactured by Bob

Today's shave was a fun one! I got to try out two new peices of shaving equipment! Yay!

I recieved my first Gillette Red Tip, which is in pretty good condition, although I noticed last night that the safety bars were bent on one end of the head. I am not sure when this happened but, it very well could have been during shipping as the seller only sent it in a bubble wrap bag, with a little more BW wrapped around the razor itself. I did manage to straighten out the bars with a srewdriver though. Yesterday was actually the first time I shaved with it, and I was like "wow you can really feel that balde", but now I realize that was mostly due to the bent guard bars.

The second item is a nice badger brush from Kingsley, that I bought at a local shop. I really like it, it has a nice weight to it, the handle is in a shape that feels ok in the hand and it has a huge tuft of hair. My only complaint so far is that the hair smells. Which I am hoping will fade with time. It seems like it is a higher grade of badger hair and constructed well, so for $42.95 I feel like that is a pretty good price. Although I suppose I could expect a few imperfections. So far I am pretty happy, we will see how it fairs after more shaves.


The Shave

Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: B2 Red Tip w/ Personna
Brush: Kingsley Badger
Bowl: Vintage Stoneware
Soap: L'Occitane "Cade" (the last of my sample)
Post: L'Occitane ASB (another sample, so far I like it alot. I also forgot to use the Thayer's)

It was a nice shave. I enjoyed the Cade, it lathers really well and makes my skin feel good. Although I am kinda neutral on the scent, I don't love it but I definitely don't hate it. I don't know, I guess I "like" it. Although, sometimes it is a little harsh on my skin, and that is probably the only reason that would keep me from buying it. For $28 its gotta be really good for me to spend my money on it. I do like the ASB though.

Gentlemen, I continue to test my new Tradere DE razor with various blades, and for technique. So here is today's playbill in the shave den:

Razor: Tradere stainless steel open comb
Blade: Derby
Brush: Thater 22 mm. silver tip
soaps: D.H. Harris lavender
Pre-shave: Castle Forbes
Face lather
Scuttle: Moss
Alum
Witch hazel
Balm: Institute Karite
Aftershave: Agua Lavanda Puig

Prep: Hot shower -- followed by Vitos pre-post-shave cream
SC: Gibbs “Marine Fresh”
Brush: Simpsons Polo PL8 “Super Badger”
Strop: SRD Premium IV Bridle Leather - 50 fabric; 60 leather
Razor: 5/8” Sta-Sharp “Fine Chromized Steel”
Toner: Thayers “Original” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASG: Vifrex “dopo barba”
AS: Floid “Blue”
Result: Looking and feeling sharp…

Warm Shower,Stephan's, Warm Oil.
Dirty Bird Scuttle
New Forest Badger
Castle Forbes Lavender Shave Cream
Boker, 5/8 full hollow Red Injun 101
SRDP1 Strop
Razorock Aluminum
Pinaud Special Reserve
Vaseline for men.

This is the first razor I ever honed. It continues to give a great shave.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Boker, 5/8 full hollow Red Injun 101...This is the first razor I ever honed. It continues to give a great shave.

Oddly enough, the Boker Red Injun 102 from my SOTD today, was the first straight I ever honed (or owned for that matter.) From that day to this, it holds an edge like a champ and when the edge does get muddy, it never seems to take long to get it totally back into the ball game.

Tally Ho-TOBS Rose/RR Cacao/Nivea ASB-Kouros Cologne
Not a bad 3 pass shave. Ok but not great. Might need a few laps on the 16K-CrOx but I'll wait till the next go around to verify. Great lather as whats not to like with rose and almond chocolate???

Paul

Good morning friends!

PREP: Proraso Preshave Cream
BRUSH: New Forest Tubby2
SOAP/CREAM: Geo. F. Trumper's Sandalwood Shaving Soap
SCUTTLE / BOWL: Georgetown Pottery Scuttle
RAZOR: BUDDEL Custom 8/8" (w/ Desert ironwood scales)
STROP: Kanayama Cordovan #60000
SHAVE: 2 passes, WTG/XTG
AS: Geo. F. Trumper West Indian Extract of Limes Skin Food
RESULT: One amazing shave
DECORATION: * Chinese Golden Toad Tea Tray Display Ornament/Mascot

My son and his family came back from Nepal yesterday. I am very happy, although they could not start a new life there, but at least they are at home again. Thank you for the many prayers my dear friends.

* The golden toad is a legendary creature in ancient China, who is regarded as the dragon's brother. It is widely used in many decoration areas in China, since it is said it can bring the fortunes. Hence, the golden toad is a symbol of wealth and treasure in China.

Have a nice day,
Béla