Thread: Sun August 26th - Sat September 01th

Prep: Hot Water Wash
Razor: C.V. Heljestrand Mk4
Brush: Semogue 1305
Soap: Clearly Natural Honeysuckle
AS: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Stash Treatment: DAX High and Tight
Finish: Agua Lavanda Puig
Tunes: California Dreaming- The Mamas and the Papas
Results: Nice comfortable afternoon shave, I started my Labor Day weekend early so I've got nowhere to be an all day to get there. You've gotta do that once in a while, you know.

Originally Posted by baldy

Jeff: You have a safe trip mate.
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Grant

To you and your family as well. Have a great week!!

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Jeff, Hope you have a Great time in DC. I envy you getting to meet Bill and Hiroko, plus if you go sightseeing I don't believe you can find a better place. I went on a field trip with the kids there once and it was outstanding. Have a safe trip.
Regards,
Joe

Only been to DC with the kids once. Been there many other times with the wife, before we had kids and over the last 5 years many other times for work.

This time it is just me and SWMBO to visit with Bill and Hiroko.

Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Razor: Joseph Rodgers & Sons 13/16
Strop: Miller Heirloom Latigo
Brush: Whippeddog 24mm Silvertip
Soap: Mama Bear's Canadian Spruce Needle
Scuttle: Robert Baker 002 in Lava Slate
Shave: 3 passes, WTG/XTG/ATG
Astringent: Thayer's Witch Hazel
A/S balm: Natural Grooming Dusk



A wonderfully lazy/late start to an extra-long weekend. Have a great weekend, everyone!

Prep: 5k run, weights, hot shower
Razor: 6/8 Hart
Strop: Illinois 827
Brush: Semogue 610
Soap: RazoRock La Famiglia Don Marco
A/S: alum block, Thayers Rose Witch Hazel, Nancy Boy Signature Aftershave Gel

Result: Fantastic Shave. One mistake where I nicked myself. I felt a little clumsy which I believe is related to the workout with weights I had just completed before the shower. On another note, I don't really care for aftershave gels, so I am trying to finish this bottle, and it seems like it's going to last forever. As for the photo, I set the razor down to throw some water on my chin for a touch-up, and I decided to take the pic. Good Friday gents!

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 23mm New Forest Silvertip Badger

Razor: 8/8" Dorko, Full Hollow Ground, Round Point

Honing: 30 laps on LPB Coticule w/ Dilucot + 30 laps on Maruka Asagi w/ Nagura progression

Strop: 0/0/0 laps (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Shave Pegasus III Cordovan Latigo / Horsehide leather)

Soapreme: Cyril Salter " Wild Rose" Shave Creme + SRD "Bulgarian Rose" Shave Soap + Glycerin + ~2 drops of lanolin

Toner: Thayer's Rose

After Shave Splash: D.R. Harris "Pink" AS

After Shave Balm: D.R. Harris ASB

Cologne: None

Results: A later than usual shave for me today. Wife and I are expecting our 4 nephews and niece to spend the weekend with us . To get ready for that "Monster" bash, I Opted for another Rose shave today. I don't know about you guys, but I am really liking the scent of Rose these days. The SRD Bulgarian Rose is a superb product. Coupled with the CS Rose, she delivered a super rich lather with an intoxicating scent that surrounded the den. The Dorko hadn't seen much action as of late, so I decided to take her for a spin around the stones and then straight to my face (no stropping). She took on a very keen and smooth edge and the shave was superb and enjoyable!!! .

Have a WONDERFUL Friday gentlemen . Enjoy the long weekend (for the folks in the US who celebrate Labor Day)


Cheers,
Robert

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Long weekend starts today. Visit to the museums today and then to a visit to DC to see Bill and Hiroko.

Jeff,
Enjoy your visit with Bill. Don't do what I wouldn't do.

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

On a side note, I have turned another to the 'dark' side...lol. My oldest brother had his first straight shave yesterday. Said he's doing it to save money...ever heard that before guys???

Joe,
You evil, evil man ...As the younger brother, you were supposed to tell him the truth. But I love it nonetheless!!!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Jeff,
Enjoy your visit with Bill. Don't do what I wouldn't do.

Other than not letting him participate regularly on SRP, that doesn't really limit Jeff, does it?

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Wife and I are expecting our 4 nephews and niece to spend the weekend with us

Good luck Robert

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Joe,
You evil, evil man ...As the younger brother, you were supposed to tell him the truth. But I love it nonetheless!!!

Robert, you are one brave man! Have a Great weekend with your family. Nice layout on the picture.

BTW, we nicknamed my brother 'two coats', because he is tighter than two coats of paint. If anyone could do this and save money it would be him...LOL

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Other than not letting him participate regularly on SRP, that doesn't really limit Jeff, does it?

...Well, if Jeff's not back as himself come Tuesday, we can all guess at what really happened

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Good luck Robert

Thanks Rune.

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Robert, you are one brave man! Have a Great weekend with your family. Nice layout on the picture.

Haaaaaa!! There's a fine line between brave and stupid...But seriously, we love those kids. It's was really 80% the kids' choice. It's something they've been wanting to do for a few months now...I just hadn't had gotten my weekends free enough to make it happen until now.