Thread: Sun August 26th - Sat September 01th

Shave of the day / Tea of the day

Thiers - Issard Spartacus 5/8
Weleda shaving cream
Omega 49 brush
Proraso Balsam

Flavoured Green Tea

Before I share todays shave I wanna tell you a little story of my mother in law and my wonderful wife:
Yesterday my MIL phoned me and said she had an old cabinet she wanted to get rid of and wondered if my wife and I was interested in it, I told her I'd come take a look at it after work today. When my day was over I had completely forgotten about the cabinet and went straight home, the first thing my wife says is "Have you looked at the cabinet already" I was tired after a busy and quite shitty day at work, so honestly the last thing I wanted to do was to get back in the car, but I had promised I'd come over, so I did....and I'm glad I did, the cabinet was beautiful and I got my own ideas immediately
I put the cabinet in the car and went home, SWMBO looks at the cabinet and exclaims :"Wow, it's beautiful, where shall we put it?" Darn! Well, I have to try and goes on: "Uh, honey..... I was thinking......uh..maybe..uh...well, my shaving stuff would fit perfectly in there.....I could get everything into one cabinet instead og the three I use now....?" Were she to my surprise responds: "Sure!"

So here it is, my new shaving cabinet:

(The only thing that worries me a bit now is what I have to do in return...)





Then to the shave!

Pre-Shave: Hot shower/Proraso Pre Shave

Brush: Simpson Chubby 1

Razor: Revisor 6/8

Strop: 40/60 Neil Miller Linen/Kanayama Cordovan

Soap: Tabac

After shave: Tabac

Results: A quick, but very nice and smooth two pass DFS+ shave today. First time I try the Proraso Pre Shave, not sure how much it added to the shave, but the light menthol cooling felt nice.

Awesome Rune! What a perfect cabinet.

It's the way you asked her and I sure she thought well now finally I can have room in my cabinets in the bathroom

Originally Posted by Zephyr

So here it is, my new shaving cabinet:

Congratulations! Beautiful cabinet and good stuff you've put in it!
Contrary to popular belief, both wives and mother in laws are precious and lovely, sometimes!

WOW Rune! That is a beautiful cabinet.

Thanks guys, I'm very happy with it, and SWMBO thought it looked good on our bedroom wall aswell, what more can a man ask for?

Oh, I almost forgot the really cool thing about it: According to the label on the back it is made in Eskilstuna

Hi guys! Great shave today with yet another Wostenholm - I seem to have gathered quite a few lately. This 'Pipe' is in astounding condition, with nought but a splodge or two to upset the orginal finish. It's a perfect size and shape IMO. Here's the breakdown:

Razor: 6/8 Geo. Wostenholm and Son's 'Pipe' in the original horn scales
Brush: Thater Olive Wood
Scuttle: Dirty Bird
Pre: Truefitt & Hill preshave oil
Cream: Trumpers' Limes
Post: Thayer's Witch Hazel & Trumper's Coral Skin Food

Enjoy the rest of the week gentlemen!

Took the wife to a concert last night. Out late, up early so I am tired. I have an important meeting tomorrow so I need to get to sleep early. Quick shower and shave.
Warm shower with Mamma Bear's Bay Rhum Soap. I am really enjoying the soap
Mama Bear's Rose Shave Soap
Badger brush which was a gift from Nelson at the meet up
1959 Fat Boy, Derby Blade
Pinaud Bay Rum
Vaseline for men

Shaved in the shower this evening. Nice, Comfortable shave.

Wed, Aug 29


Pre: Hot Shower, 10 Linen, 15 Leather
Razor: Bresduck 5/8" Dubl Duck Special No1
Brush: Thiers-Issard Super Badger w/ Black Horn Handle
Scuttle: Dirty Bird Brush Scuttle
Soap: Classic Brand Bay Rum
Post: Cold water and Alum
Aftershave: Proraso White

Overall good shave. Gotta watch out for the toe on that duck. It likes to bite.