Thread: SOTD - 'HOBBY THEME' - Sun June 03rd - June 09th

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Razor Vintage Towa Japanese 6/8

Because i have been waiting on this razor for a few days, i decided not to shave so i had a good amount of beard to test this NOS Japanese razor out, well she arrived yesterday, i honed and stropped the razor yesterday, well she certainly delivered today a two pass super smooth shave as i expected to be honest, my expectations of anything Japanese that have a sharp edge as always been high and this one proved no exception, another fine blade from Japan.

Jamie,
Amazing razor!
Congratulations to the new acquisitions!

Béla

Thursday

Proraso pre/ MNS Lemongrass Eucalyptus/ Brummel Wedge/ Proraso AS/ Nivea Lotion



One of my hobbies is building things, I made the stand in this and all my other pics. I like to build them for friends and family.

I must say that I am utterly impressed with ALL the hobbies on here. Speedster that is one heckuva coffee machine!

Strop: Osgar Vintage Shell Horse
Brush: FS Fine Badger
Soap: Tabac
Razor: Geo. Wostenholm 6/8
Astringent: Thayer's Witch Hazel
Balm: Nivea Replenishing
A/S: Aqua Velva




Another of my hobbies, taking photos. It's pretty much limited to razor pics and photos of the family though.
To be honest I know nothing about real photography.
All my photos are taken with this $100 point and shoot camera. I'd love to learn more about the technical side if photography and get myself a better camera. One day...

Loving the themed week boys, keep 'em coming.
Grant

Prep: Hot Shower, Conditioner applied to beard
Razor: Imperial Extra Hollow Ground
Brush: VDH Boar
Soap: Arko Shavestick
AS: Skin Bracer
Finish: Pierre Cardin

Originally Posted by baldy

To be honest I know nothing about real photography.
All my photos are taken with this $100 point and shoot camera. I'd love to learn more about the technical side if photography and get myself a better camera. One day...
Grant

I was going to write "You take really great pictures for such a basic setup!", then I realized that what I want to say is "You take really great pictures!"

Originally Posted by DFriedl

I was going to write "You take really great pictures for such a basic setup!", then I realized that what I want to say is "You take really great pictures!"

Thanks mate, it's amazing what a little software can do

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Grant, you should pick yourself up a Rolleicord III, although after checking eBay JUST after I typed that first bit, I do see they've gone up in price a bit since I got mine. They're good for close ups (with the Rolleinar lens) and also portraits. The lens is really on the softer side of being really sharp, but if you look at Bailey's eyes ion the first picture you can see it's pretty sharp, as is the vodka in the glass...

Box cameras are good too, and with a fixed shutter speed take one variable out of the equation. Ilford HP5 400 ISO Black and White film is really forgiving; you can over expose and under expose quite a bit and still get a pleasing result. Then you need to learn this, and you're all set!

Thanks Carl, and thanks for the link too. Fascinating stuff.
I really admire the skills of actual photographers, I know i'd really enjoy it if I got into it.
Gotta be careful, could lead to another obsession...

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

This one is a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It was purchased from Chevrolet and delivered via the Museum Delivery. My daughter and I flew to Memphis Tenn, then drove to Bowling Green to pick up the car. After a private tour of the Corvette factory. We went across the street to the museum where they delivered the car to me. We then spent 4 days driving home through the mountains of Tennessee, North Carolina and Virgina.

That is sooo cool

Grant

Originally Posted by baldy

...I'd love to learn more about the technical side if photography and get myself a better camera. One day...

Grant, you should pick yourself up a Rolleicord III, although after checking eBay JUST after I typed that first bit, I do see they've gone up in price a bit since I got mine. They're good for close ups (with the Rolleinar lens) and also portraits. The lens is really on the softer side of being really sharp, but if you look at Bailey's eyes ion the first picture you can see it's pretty sharp, as is the vodka in the glass...

Box cameras are good too, and with a fixed shutter speed take one variable out of the equation. Ilford HP5 400 ISO Black and White film is really forgiving; you can over expose and under expose quite a bit and still get a pleasing result. Then you need to learn this, and you're all set!

6/9/12

TOBS, Mr.Taylors / HJM 31 P8 / Fatip + Feather / Brut, Oceans

Have a nice weekend, gents!

Angel.

Thank you Bela,

Regards Jamie.

Originally Posted by fonthunter

Jamie,
Amazing razor!
Congratulations to the new acquisitions!

Béla

Saving up for a nice one Fri morning before Army weekend.