Thread: Sun September 09th - Sat September 15th

Sunday

Razor: Thiers Issard 5/8|Cream: Proraso Green|Aftershave: Clubman Original

Picked up some Proraso Cream today and had to give it a try. I like it, it has a cooling menthol effect and a minty tea kind of scent. Very pleasant to shave with. Discovered my Thiers Issard need to go to the pasted strop a few more times, a little tugging, ended up going back to my Dorko. Topped it off with Clubman Original and a Hobgoblin beer.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

today marks our 5 year anniversary, but I was in no condition to do something

Happy Anniversary to you two! Sorry you are not feeling well my friend. Get some rest and feel better!
Glenn

Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Razor: Wade & Butcher "Celebrated Fine India"
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: Alum
A/S: Pinaud Clubman
Mousepad tying the desk together: The Dude

Originally Posted by Cangooner

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Brush: Whippeddog 24mm Silvertip

How do you like that brush? Thinking about getting one.

Originally Posted by parkerskouson

How do you like that brush? Thinking about getting one.

Love it! I only have two brushes so I'm not an expert by any means, but it sure works well for me, and you can't beat the price.

Prep: 25 mile bike ride, cool shower
Razor: Hart Steel 6/8
Cream: C.O. Bigelow
Brush: AOS fine badger
A/S: Floid Blue

Comments: I was in a rush to get ready to attend church with my wife when I got home from the 25 mile ride. I rode pretty hard here in our foothills of the Sierras, so I was pretty hot and no time to cool down. So I took a cool shower and chose to give a cold shave a go with the always cooling C.O. Bigelow. Gotta say I am not a fan. I got a good shave, and it helped me feel cool, and I now know a cold shave on a hot day is possible with a sraight, but I'll stick with hot water. I did notice the lather sucked.

No time for a picture, so you'll have to see this one with your mind's eye. I now return to the 49'er/Packers game. Good Sunday to you all.

Prep: Hot shower – followed by Vitos pre-post-shave cream
SS/SC: Pre de Provence + Palmolive for Men “Classic”
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 “Super Badger”
Strop: VB Red Latigo 50 fabric; 60 leather
Razor: 5/8” Boker “Edelweiss”
Toner: Thayers “Original” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: Nivea for Men - High Performance - “Extreme Comfort”
AS: Bvlgari Pour Homme “BLV”
Result: Woo Hoo! Another CBS shave…

My escape from reality for today consisted of:

Hones: King 1.2k, Norton 4/8k, Naniwa 12k, 100 felt, 100 Cowhide, 200 Horsehide strops
Prep: Hot Shower, pre-shave oil rub
Soap: Taylor of old Bond Street Eton College Collection
Brush: 24mm Whipped Dog Silvertip Knot in WillN American Ash Custom Grip
Bowl: 3 Qt. Restaurant measuring Cup (mixing cup)
Razor: 6/8 Shoulderless, extra hollow ground Robeson Cutlery Co. 'Robesons Best' fresh off the hones
Post: Alum + Witch Hazel splash
As: Aqua Velva Musk
EdC: Taylor of Old Bond Street Eton College Collection Cologne. AMAZING Scent!!

Result: A luxurious shave to say the least. A fresh blade, my favorite brush, a relaxing shower, all the ingredients for a wonderful Sunday afternoon.

It's beautiful outside, just the right temp for a walk, which I think we will do immediately after dinner!!

Here's hoping everyone has a great coming week!! And thanks for sharing all the wonderful razors and software. Fabulous!!

M

Happy Anniversary Robert!

Have a celebratory drink when you recover from your illness.

Originally Posted by Firefighter2

Is that razor seriously from the 1890's? If so, I didn't know DE's were made back then, & thanks for the picture! In any case, it's a very nice razor, I wish I owned one.

Check out your local antique stores. You may get lucky.