Thread: Sun September 09th - Sat September 15th

Location: 36° 0'5"N - 115° 15' 21"W
Razor: J.A. Henckels 'Torpedo'
Brush: SRP LE 2011
Soap: MDC
Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel
ASB: Aqua Velva
AS: Aqua Velva

I've had this razor for quiet a while now and during all these years I have never come across another one, I've tried researching what the Torpedo had in common with J.A. Henckels but it's been a total mystery just like the Henckels numbering. Either way, it's a terrific shaver, just like all other vintage J.A. Henckels. Great stuff to boot. MDC, Thayers, Aqua Velva,... A pure, crisp, refreshing shave.

Let's get rolling for the new week. Have a great one, gents.

Anniversary Shave

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 23mm Simpson's "Chubby 1", 2-band Super Badger

Razor: 6/8" SOLGEN "Real Japanese Hollow Ground", Truncated French point/angled Spike Point

Honing (Refresh): 6 laps on CrOx leather

Strop: 5/35/55 laps (Neil Miller Linen / Imperial Shave Pegasus III Cordovan Latigo / Horsehide leather)

Überlather: Tabac Shave Creme + Tabac Shave Soap + Glycerin

Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel

After Shave Splash: Tabac AS

Cologne: Tabac EdT

Results: Today, I decided to go all out with Tabac. This stuff is some of the best creations in the shaving world . The shave was marvelous as was the Solgen, but my state of mind was anything but . As of last night's business dinner that we hosted, I felt queasy and sure enough today, I was sporting a full blown headache, a 101ºF fever and I was out of commission. What makes this worse is that today marks our 5 year anniversary, but I was in no condition to do something, especially after my mom called and informed me that dad's car finally gave out and died. Dad was freaked out a bit, so dragging my carcase, I drove to their place and took him car shopping (which he likes) all day. We both really liked the 2012 Buick Regal or Buick Lecrosse...now mom and dad have a decision to make and hopefully by Monday, they will have a new car. The family will be voting tomorrow during our family get together (that is, if I can make it).

Have a GREAT Saturday/Sunday gentlemen . I am off to bed to rest.


Cheers,
Robert

Good morning friends!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ROBERT!!!
...and speedy recovery!

PREP: Proraso Preshave Cream
BRUSH: 23 mm Shavemac, Finest Badger ("Gut-rasiert" forum / 2011)
SOAP/CREAM: Mama Bear's Caribbean Glycerin Shave Soap
SCUTTLE / BOWL: Fitjar Lathering Up Shaving Bowl
RAZOR: Dubl Duck Goldedge
STROP: Kanayama Cordovan #60000
SHAVE: 2 passes, WTG/XTG
AS: J&E Atkinson's I COLONIALI, Sooting Aftershave Emulsion with Rhubarb
COLOGNE: Clinique Happy for men
RESULT: Great shave, BBS



Have a nice week,
Béla

Have a nice Sunday, friends.
Today the excellent Thiers Issard.

As I posted already, we'll do a trip to Ferropolis today. Stay tuned.

6/8 Thiers-Issard "Le Grelot", 1/2 Hollow Ground, Round Point, Buckeye Burl Scales
Kanayama No.3 Strop
Simpson Duke 2 Best
JabonMan Rosas Soap
Cold Water Rinse
Paco Rabanne XS Aftershave
Le Labo Rose 31 EdP

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

As of last night's business dinner that we hosted, I felt queasy and sure enough today, I was sporting a full blown headache, a 101ºF fever and I was out of commission. What makes this worse is that today marks our 5 year anniversary

Happy Anniversary, Robert. Make a speedy recovery, my friend.

Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Omega boar
Soap: Martin de Candre Le Domino
Scuttle: Robert Becker extra large
Razor: Filarmonica EPBD, 8/8 hollow round point
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: Leather Chypre home made splash
Notes: Brilliant 2-pass, relaxing sunday morning shave. I am ready to face the world! Enjoy your weekend Gents!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Anniversary Shave

Robert,
Speedy recovery and a very happy anniversary!

Prep Simple Face Wash Gel
Razor Vintage Japanese Fon Golden Star
Brush Simpsons M7 LE Finest Silvertip
Cream GFT Coconut Cream
Alum & Witch Hazel
Clinique Moisturiser
L'Occitane Baux Balm
L'Occitane Baux EDT.

Jamie.

Wonderful shave from my stable favourite the Fon golden star.

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2
Razor: Roberts (in honor of Roberts anniversary - Congrats Buddy!)
Superlahter: Dr Harris Almond + Proraso
AS: Lavanda
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean
This's the best stubtail I've ever shaved with and Neil Millers fantastic restoration of it (I thought the scales where gonners, but he made them look wonderful) doesn't make things worse

Happy Anniversary Robert!!!!

Feel better and enjoy it... 5 years is a pretty good milestone.!!!

Congrats buddy!

M