Thread: Sun August 5th - Sat August 11th

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Thank you. I need to Google 'haibun'...
[EDIT] Oh yeah, I get what you mean...This is cool...Robert Wilson - Vietnam Ruminations

Haibun=one long haiku. Not saying your style is exactly like a haibun but it it has a rhythm that reminds me of one. Or maybe that is old Uncle Walt shining through?

Originally Posted by lz6

Welcome home Robert. It is always a pleasure having you here.

Originally Posted by Mikael

Hi Robert, nice to see you!

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Good to see you back, Robert :-)

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Good to see you around again Robert

Originally Posted by fonthunter

Welcome back Robert!

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Robert, so good to see you back!

Thank you gents

Originally Posted by parkerskouson

Wonderful shave to day with a razor probably older than my great grandfather!

Now, that's what I call "old"

Originally Posted by pesa

Will post more SOTD when I received other razors/ shaving supplies which are currently on route...BTW all of your razors rock!!

Pesa,
There's no rule that says you gotta have more than one razor to post here. Don't wait for the new razors...keep posting on SOTD.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

I'd cut myself. I couldn't believe it. I'd gone months and months without a cut, then I get two in two weeks.
I knew I'd done it again - a second cut!
As I cleaned up, I looked at my chin. Not only had I cut myself, but I'd taken a nice chunk of skin out.

Jeeezzz Bill...Some people just never know when to quit

PS: Heal ultra-fast brother

-Sotd-

Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Invicta (2nd pass), Gillette Slim Adjustable Thingamabob with Gillette 7 o'clocks (1st pass)
Soap: L'Occitane
Brush: Semogue 830
Post: Cold towel
Balm: AOS Sandalwood

Today was opposite day in the bathroom. Usually I call in the DE to clean up a mess. This time I used a straight to do it. Not sure what happened with the DE. I am guessing that is the difference between it set on 5 and 9. I usually crank it all the way up. This time I decided to go a little more mellow. I am prone to to more weepers on 9. Anyway, I might have missed a larger blade skimming across my 'cada'. In the end, nice shave, very smooth face and finished off with some Caswell Massey Sandalwood Cologne. Tchau.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 26mm Rudy Vey Custom TGN Grade A Silvertip Badger w/ Buckeye Burl Handle

Razor: 7/8" Alex Jacques, Wedge, French Point (w/ Black & Tan G10 scales)

Honing (Refresh): 30 laps on yellow coticule La Petite Blanche (dilucot method w/slurry ) + 30 laps on Nakayama Asagi JNat (tomonagura w/slurry with progression)

Strop: 0/5/10 laps (Torolf Linen / SRD Premium IV English Bridle leather / Ambrose Horsehide Clàsico leather)

Soapreme: Trumper's "Violet" Shave Creme + Trumper's "Rose" Shave Soap + Glycerin + 1 drop of liq. Lanolin

Astringent: Thayer's Original Witch Hazel

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Blue AS

Cologne: Creed "Original Santal" EdT

Results: What a start to this beautiful Monday with a super relaxing shave. I must say that despite everything life throws at us, it's times like these that remind me that it's great to be a man . I took the AJ trough an edge refreshing honing session and she delivered magnificently this morning . The rose-based überlather was exceptional to say the least . My skin feels super soft and smooth, not to mention moisturized.

Have a fabulous and productive Monday gentlemen .

Cheers,
Robert

Robert, glad to see that you are posting as in the past, beautiful images and warm and kind comments to your mates

Maxterpiece: 6/8 Wade & Butcher "For Barbers Use", 1/2 Hollow Ground, Square Point, (Tigerstripe Scales + Moon Glow Wedge)
Kanayama No.3 Strop
Simpson Chubby 2 Super
D.R. Harris Windsor Soap
Cold Water Rinse
Italian Floid Blue
D.R. Harris Windsor EdT

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: 7/8" Alex Jacques, Wedge, French Point (w/ Black & Tan G10 scales)

I seem to recognise this style of pic from some time back. Now where was it??!! Welcome back, my friend.

As usual Robert. You have taken your pictures to the next level and will drag we troglodytes along...

How is the Floid Blue scent compared to Proraso?

Originally Posted by du212

Robert, glad to see that you are posting as in the past, beautiful images and warm and kind comments to the your mates

Mucho gracias maestro

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

As usual Robert. You have taken your pictures to the next level and will drag we troglodytes along...

How is the Floid Blue scent compared to Proraso?

Thank you Joe... Proraso leaves a scent that lasts all day. Floid does not. Its scent is pretty fleeting and won't interfere with any cologne you wear afterwards. Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by Optometrist

I seem to recognise this style of pic from some time back. Now where was it??!! Welcome back, my friend.

Shhhh! Don't tell anyone. Thanks David. It's a recycled picture as I haven't found the mojo to take out the camera gear and take photos yet.

Another outstanding shave.

Puma 5/8" Spanish Point
"The Fat"
Thater SRP
Finished with Thayers, Alt Innsbruck and some Proraso cream.

Another shave with 3 days growth. I rarely shave on the weekends so Monday morning I am always scruffy. I honed the razor on my La Dressante bout, and finished on my new vintage combo.

Smooth and pleasurable from first to last stroke. Not a bit of discomfort and absolutley no sting from the AS. An exceptional shave with an exceptional razor!