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Gillette SuperSpeed+ shark, Semogue 1305, Erasmic SS, Mennen GT, Parfums de Nicolai Cedrat Cologne
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Gillette SuperSpeed+ shark, Semogue 1305, Erasmic SS, Mennen GT, Parfums de Nicolai Cedrat Cologne
Congrats on the 3K :mexwave:Quote:
Originally Posted by Birnando
Happy fathers day Grant, hope you had a good time with your family.Quote:
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Heading to Utah for a week. Have a great week all!
Paul
No shave for the last 4 days, and I was really looking forward to this shave.
Pre: Hot Shower, Conditioner left in
Razor: 5/8 Shapliegh "The Shapliegh Barber's"
Brush: 24mm Pure Boar
Soap: Mama Bears Spicey Lime + Godrej Lime
Post: Alum + Humphrey's Witch Hazel
As: Pinaud Clubman
EdC: Taylor of Old Bond Street Eton College Collection
Wonderful shave. I stropped it about 100 laps on felt, then 100 on cowhide and finished with 150 on horsehide before shaving with it today. It's been a few months since she was out of the case, so I wanted to be certain the edge was clean and smooth. It did not disappoint, let me tell ya. Smooth!!! Clean in 2 passes and comfortable as could be.
Hope all are having a great weekend!!! I've been loving the razor porn as always, keep the great pics and shaves coming!!
M
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15/16 Filarmonica "Doble Temple" #14, Full Hollow Ground, Round Point
Kanayama No.3 Strop
Shavemac 177, 23mm Silvertip
L'Occitane Cade Soap
Cold Water Rinse
Spanish Floid Blue
Rance Le Vainqueur EdP
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Dr Bronner's Castille peppermint ~ George Weyer 2 band ~ UberWilliams Poraso ~ Henckels #66 "Pearl Smiler" ~ Afta/AQV
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Long day working in the yard today. 103 degrees, so in and out! Early shower and late shave! MAN, what a nice one. This razor is one I "smiled" myself a while back. One of my most comfy and effective shavers! AWESOME! :y
Everybody have a GREAT week!
Tom
Soap: Williams Razor: EJ Barley Brush: Pure Badger Astringent: Alum AS: Old spice
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This is my 2 yr. old son, shaving with Dad, I have a video also of him running the razor around, he's going to be pro!
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Been away a while, new house, new job etc.
Razor: Dubl Duck 6/8, smooth shaver!
Brush: Plisson 18,
Soap: Martin de Candre
A/S balm: Truefitt Trafalgar
Have a great week!
Monday
First shave with the new Jernbologet frameback this morning. I honed this on Sunday morning after spending hours polishing it over the last week. I started with circles on 800 Wet and Dry wrapped around the Norton hone (I don;t have a 1k hone), then did circles on the Norton 4 until it cut leg hairs. I then did a ‘pyramid’ thing of 20 x 4, 20 x 8, 19 x 4, 20 x 8, 18 x 4, 20 x 8 all the way to 1 x 4, 20 x 8. I then did 20 laps on the Shapton 16k. I tested it through all that only with the initial shaving of leg hair and a thumb pad test at the end. I think one can quite easily tell if a razor is shave ready just using the thumb pad test. This morning's shave proved that theory, however an edge can always get better. Maybe 10 more on the Shapton on the W/E, or even back to the 8? I want this one 'scary sharp'. It's up to it, I think, it can do it. Because I'd polished the blade over maybe four or five hours with Wet and Dry (400, 600, 800) the edge was quite dull.
The finish on the razor isn't perfect, but I want to stop here as I'm afraid of wrecking the scales. I've been told they're leather; and I'd have to agree with that. Leather scales to me seem quite rare; I've not heard of that before...
I made an Überlather with Body Shop Macca Root, Edwin Jagger Sea Buckthorn and glycerine. The D. H. Harris Bay Rum aftershave and the Pashana Bay Rum Hair Tonic went well together of course.
Razor: Jernbologet Frameback | Überlather: Body Shop Macca Root/Edwin Jagger Sea Buckthorn/Glycerine | After Shave: D. H. Harris Bay Rum | Hair Tonic: Pashana Bay Rum
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Wow. Always love your photos. This is excellent...Quote:
Originally Posted by du212
Wow, patina overload, I'm going all weak at the knees...Someone catch me...Quote:
Originally Posted by charlie48horlogerie
Quote:
Originally Posted by BladeRunner001
My thoughts exactly!!!
Monday
Brush: Vie-Long Horse
Soap/Creme: Proraso Sandalwood
Razor: Muehle R41
Blade: Astra SS
Pre: 3P
Post: Proraso ASB
Result: DFS
Hi guys,
PREP: Hot shower, Nivea Men scrub
BRUSH: Whipped Dog Badger
SOAP: Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood
BOWL: Royal Selangor Pewter
RAZOR: 6/8 Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co Victory full hallow
STROP: Homemade suede/ non weave fabric
SHAVE: 3 passes, WTG/XTG/ATG
AS: Clinique Men Post Shave Balm
COLOGNE: Alt Insbruck Sweet Tobacco
RESULT: Priceless
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MY OLDEST SON'S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL :y
- Semogue 2000,
- TOBS "Lavender" SC,
- Hen & Rooster, 6/8, extra full hollow grind, singing,
- Castle Forbes Lavender Essential Oil After Shave Balm,
- Truefitt and Hill "Grafton" EDC
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Well, Nikola is all super excited (together with three other younger members of my own underage paramilitary organization I so proudly call - "my kids" :D) and mother and father are SO PROUD :o
Such a great day, I just had to share it with you.
The hand was a bit shaky at the beginning, but all was well at the end - BBS in 3 passes, and what a shave it was!
Have a great week :tu
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Originally Posted by Adept
Gentlemen, here is today's shave menu:
Razor: Wade & Butcher 11/16-13/16 smiling wedge in barber's notch and light horn scales
Brush: Shavemac 24 mm super
Soap: Martin de Candre
Pre-shave: Castle Forbes
Scuttle: Moss
Face lather
Alum
Witch hazel
Balm: Institute Karite
Aftershave: Spanish Leather by Trumper
SOTD September 3rd
NO SHAVE DAY
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The fun of trying things makes the day go a bit better and quicker!
~Richard
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GFT Rose // Filarmonica Sub Cero 14 // Simpsons Chubby 2 Finest // Thayers // Floïd Vigoroso
Labor Day Shave and Haircut
Prep: Lukewarm Shower
Razor: Boker Barber Tip
Brush: Semogue 2000
Soap: Arko Shavestick
AS: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Finish: Murray and Lanman's Rose Cologne
Result: Multiple passes left the spud completely domalicious. The face shave was a bit more casual, just a quick single pass was good enough.
Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Fonex boar
Soap: Tabac Original
Scuttle: Robert Becker extra large
Razor: J. A. Hellberg, Eskilstuna, 4/8 wedge
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: Provence home made splash
Notes: Wonderful, relaxing and smooth 2-pass shave
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Thank you Bela :tuQuote:
Originally Posted by fonthunter
Warm Shower, Stephan's, Warm oil
Dirty Bird Scuttle
Custom Badger by Tim
Taylor of Old Bond Street, Lemon Lime Shave Cream
JR Torrey "Old English" faux frame back, 5/8.
12K, CrOx, .25 diamond spray, 50 felt, 50 leather
Razorock Aluminum
Stephan's Island Lime AS
Vaseline for men
I have not had a really nice shave in a while. Was rushed all last week so I used a DE. Took my time today since there was no one home and the result was a relaxing, close shave. The TOBS lathered up really well and the Torrey was buttery smooth after the re-fresh.
I had a nice long weekend: Visit to the Thomas A. Edison Museum here in NJ. What an amazing place to see, I highly recommend it. Then on Saturday I drove with the wife to DC and had a really nice visit with Bill and Hiroko and did some site seeing.
Today's shave put a nice touch on the weekend.
US Capitol Building.
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Nice lather
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Congrats on the first day of school. My oldest daughter's first day was quite trying as she grabbed onto my pant leg, started to cry and would not let go. God Bless her teacher who came over to her, spoke softly and convinced her she was going to have a good day. Now.....she is in Grad school!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Adept
All my best to your son and your family.
Razor: 8/8 Wade & Butcher "For Barbers Use" Maxterpiece
Prep: Bald Frog Tangerine Soap
Brush: Whipped Dog Black Badger
Soap: Bald Frog Tangerine Soap with 3 drops Kwan Loong Oil
A/S: witch hazel
Result: A great shave
What a cool, relaxing summer shave.
Nice razor.Quote:
Originally Posted by DFriedl
Thanks!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mvcrash
A holiday break shave, 2 days in a row I get to shave!!!
Prep: Hot Shower, pre-shave oil rub before first pass
Soap: RazoRock Artisan
Brush: Tweezerman pure badger
Razor: Burrell Top Flight
Hones: King 1.2k, Norton 4/8k, Naniwa 12k, 10 laps diamond felt, 10 laps CrOx Balsa, 100 clean felt, 100 cowhide, 150 Horsehide strops.
Second Pass: Apply Rise Baby Face Shave gel generously, wet and re-apply lather, excellent slick surface
Post: Alum + Lucky Tiger Witch Hazel Splash
AS: OBR Limes & Peppercorns
EdT: OBR Original Bay Rum Cologne
This razor restored well, honed well and shaves very well. An incredible edge. The heel is so sharp as to almost need muting. So crisp and smooth I regretted when the shave was over. :)
Have a great week gentlemen!!
M
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Happy Labor Day to my fellow Yanks.
Pulled out the 4/8 Kropp today. Honed this myself a few months back and have never been crazy about it. Failed an HHT out of the display case; I decided to give it 50 laps on the CROx strop, followed by a dozen laps on the diamond for good measure. Couple of minutes, and it was plinking the hairs audibly and consistently across the edge. The shave was pretty good. Not outstanding, but good. (Although I'd truly say that any shave with MWF is, by definition, more than just good.) Pinaud Clubman to finish. Overall, quite satisfying.
Cheers!
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Hi gents! hope every one's week is off to a good start. Finally honed up the ACUTUS yesterday - It honed up so well that I stopped at 8k (something I haven't done for a long time). The shave test today was pretty incredible considering, I managed all the ususal passes and only suffered slightly under the chin as a result. I've been a bit hit and miss lately on the finishers so I'm not sure whether or not to add to this edge. Might just go with CrO and try again. To today's menu:
Pre: Truefill & Hill preshave oil
Soap: Trumper's Coconut oil
Scuttle: Dirty Bird
Brush: Thater Olivewood
Razor: 13/16 ACUTUS
Post: Thayer's Original Witch Hazel/Trumper's Coral Skin Food.
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Keep up the great work everyone!
(Hot towel as always...)
Kent T4
Trumper's Rose SS
Puma 6/8 black No 1 FF
Coral Skin Food
Creed Original Vetiver
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Muehle porn
Tuesday
My manager at work asked me the other day if I’d heard of ‘Emotional Intelligence’. I said ‘yes’, even though I hadn’t actually, but I’d heard of all the ‘other intelligences’ they seem to have these days. She said she’d get me some ‘readings’ if I liked. Do you think that she’s saying I don’t have any emotional intelligence? Maybe I'm an emotional moron? If I was, you'd tell me, wouldn't you? I might be able to tap into some sort of special funding...
This morning’s shave with the De Pews was nice. I think the edge can still be better, but it’s quite nice as it is. The Clubman was a perfect scent for a warm spring day. Today’s temp was about 25, which is the warmest we’ve had for ages. I think in heaven it’s always going to be spring for me…
Listened to The Brian Jonestown Massacre (the album ‘Love’) followed by extremely loud old style Gospel music on the way to work. Was upset to see a dead possum, a dead kangaroo and a dead cat on the way. Was happy to see bright yellow fields of yellow canola. I hope you’re all having a nice week.
Razor: De Pews | Soap: Crabtree and Evelyn Nomad | After Shave: Pinaud Clubman
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Thank you :beer1: !Quote:
Originally Posted by Mvcrash
I had three days growth when I woke up this morning and headed into the den. I knew I wanted to go top shelf to get rid of that mess, so I reached for the Dovo 55, and the Windsor soap. Beard prep was my usual these days - wash the face then apply hair conditioner to the whiskers while I shower. After stropping up the Dovo on my Torolf horsehide/linen, I set to work making the lather. The Windsor scent immediately filled the den with its rich, earthy citrus scent. I took an extra long time building the lather on my face this morning because I was so intoxicated with the fragrance, and because the Thäter brush felt so good massaging the lather into the thick mess of beard. With a face full of lather, I set to work with the Dovo. It swept away the facial hair as if nothing had been there. Two passes, plus touch ups later, I was clean and smooth! A quick splash of the Lucido confirmed that the Dovo did its job efficiently as there was not the slightest sting, just a cooling mentholated moisture. The pièce de résistance was the vintage Chanel Antæus, which has got to be one of the best leather scents ever made for a man! What a morning!
Razor: 6/8 Case Red Imp 133
Prep: hot water, Barbasol
Brush: Vie Long horse
Soap: Bald Frog Chocolate Espresso
A/S: Chrome balm
Result: A great shave
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Prep: Hot Shower Proraso pre-post creme
Brush: Thater 4125-2 26mm bulb
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery G-5
Soap:Pannacrema 'Casablanca'
Razor: Kropp 11/16"
Post: Lagerfeld Classic AS/ Nivea Lotion unscented
Result: There are times when you wake up in the morning and it's great to be alive. Then there are times when you wake up in the morning and it's great to be a man! Yup, this would be one of those times. Got to try two new things today for the second time. The first was the soap, the second was the razor. We'll start with the razor. Kropp razors have gotten good reviews from the members on this site and this one is a great shaver and completely lived up to the spin. First shave with it was slightly harsh, took it to a light slurry on the Naniwa 12k and honed to clear water, stropped and shaved, close. 10 laps on the pasted strop and Voila! Shaving nivana. Now, the soap! I received this soap from our very own Legal Beagle. Thank You, Bill! After using this soap twice, I must say that it has risen to the top tier of my rotation. It is a soft Italian soap and lathers up beautifully. A few swirls on the puck loaded the Thater and it feels like a cloud of creamy goodness on your face! This is as you would expect, but the real surprises come when you get a whiff of the scent and the moisturizing effect on your skin after the shave!
The scent is subtle but definitely there. Rich amber with a slightly floral note, i must find this in a bottle because it is pure intoxication! This is the top soap for moisturizing! That includes MWF! Thought it would pair well with the Lagerfeld classic and wow 3 passes and off to a long week at work (short on days, long on hours...)
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Have a Great Tuesday Gents!
Prep: Brisk 30 minute run, morning pipe, lukewarm shower
Razor: Boker Red Injun 102
Brush: Semogue 2000
Soap: Arko Shavestick
AS: Nivea Double Action Balm, Skin Bracer
Finish: Clubman
Result: I seldom do 3 pass shaves any more (especially on work days) but I just felt like it this morning and the results were fantastic. I should point out that this razor is the founder of the feast, my first "real" straight razor. The last time I shaved with it, the edge seemed to be getting a bit muddy. Today, a couple hundred laps on horsehide straightened that right up and delivered a great shave.
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Typical Woman, when any Woman asks a Man have you ever heard of emotional intelligence what they are really saying is you are a thick skinned uncaring male chauvinist twat.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider
Jamie
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EJ Georgian / Astra // A&A Chubby Custom // Mike's Barbershop // Thayers // Floïd Blue
It seems you live at the dark side of Europe...
