Thread: Sun June 24th - Sat June 30th

6/24/12--10pm

Same as last night but used srd sandalwood soap.

6th shave with my w&b. All very consistent, without any decline in performance. I'm going to oil it tonight and pick another blade for this week.

Michael

Tuesday

Nice shave this AM with the W&B. I love the smooooothness of this razor. As I shaved, I considered that I have an impending appointment at some time in the near future with my 14 year old son to teach him how to shave. He says he needs to, which he doesn’t, but I’m not going to tell him that. I’m a bit worried about the whole thing. Teaching my older (21 year old) son how to shave with a straight was fine, but Joel is a witty, sarcastic, opinionated arsehole, as many 14 year olds are; and he excels at it. It’s just possible that he has inherited the trait from me. Anyway, I decided the most important thing to pass on is lightness of touch. That and the angle. I could start off slow and teach him to use a DE, but he could do with some coolness points at school so a straight it is.


Razor: Wade and Butcher Special (about a 5/8) | Soap: Mme Scodioli ‘Boheme’ | After Shave: Mme Scodioli ‘Step Right Up’

No shave, fell asleep early last night.

Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Omega boar
Soap: Tabac Original
Scuttle: Robert Becker large
Razor: D.C. Halsted, 6/8 Hollow Ground, spike point
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: "Woody green" home made splash
Notes: Wonderful 2-pass relaxing shave while the grill is working it's magic on tonights roast. Now for some smoked pork with a home made KC sauce. Good times.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I’m a bit worried about the whole thing. Teaching my older (21 year old) son how to shave with a straight was fine, but Joel is a witty, sarcastic, opinionated arsehole, as many 14 year olds are; and he excels at it.

Carl, if I were in your place I show him how to do it, but I don't forcing. Would let do it, and if he don't succeed, I would help and show him again. Then, I think, he will respectfully listening to you. Although I would add, my son eight years later will be 14 years old ...

Vie long Brush 2-band // JabonMan Vetiver/Mandarina/Litsea Cubeba // Wacker // Thayers // Floïd Blue Spanish

SOTD
Brush: Semogue
Razor: TI 6/8
Strop: DIY
Soap: Madame S 'Hierophant'
Balm: Skincado
AS: Clubman

First pass was great. the Second was mediocre but passable. This pesky problem areas are getting me again. I had to finish up with a DE. Oh well, still went fairly well and it was enjoyable. I am still digging the Madame S soap.

Gentlemen, today's shave was a lesson in honing: that how a straight razor can be so magical when honed by a master. Today's razor used was Paris, a 6/8 round point near wedge restored and honed by the great Sham. Several times throughout the shave I had to stop and examine the blade: was it just me or was this razor celestial? It was the razor, I admit. Honed perfectly. So, Sham, my dear friend, you are the master, indeed, and I thank you.

Well, anyway, here is today's shave den playbill:

Razor: Paris, a 6/8 near wedge French round point
Brush: Vulfix super badger
Cream: Body Shop Macca Root
Pre-shave: Edwin Jagger
Face lather
Scuttle: Moss
Alum
Witch hazel
Balm: Institute Karite
Aftershave: Old Spice — I remember it as a far more robust fragrance than this new anemic version

Razor: Weishi 9306
Blade: Crystal / Israeli Personna
Prep: hot water, Barbasol
Brush: VDH Boar
Soap: VDH
A/S: witch hazel, Joop Homme
Result: A great shave - as good as the red pack Personnas in this razor