Thread: Sun September 30th - Sat October 06th

Strop: MickR's Roo Hide
Soap: Proraso
Brush: Franks Shaving Fine Badger
Razor: The Mutant
Toner: Thayer's
Balm: Nivea Replenishing
A/S: Wahl Bay Rum
I always find my Sunday night shaves relaxing, but the knowledge that tomorrow is a public holiday here, has got me feeling even more relaxed.
Everything worked well tonight for a damn fine 2 pass shave.

Have a great week boys, and thanks for the great posts and pics
Grant

No shave today. In fact, it's been since maybe Wednesday when I shaved last. Tomorrow's shave will be divine! In the meantime, I wander his path imagining what will come ahead, and thankful for the companionship of my brothers here:

• Pre-shave: 3P Pre-Post Shave Cream
• Soap: Cella Shave Cream, with glycerin and Olive Oil
• Brush: Muhle Nr. 281 H 23, Fine Badger, Pine
• Razor: Dovo 101 Best Quality, 6/8 Full Hollow, Round Point
• Post-Shave: Umbrian Extravirgin Olive Oil
• After Shave: Floïd Orange After Shave

Back to the origins: Dovo 101 Best Quality. This was my very first straight razor, seven years ago. The first one I bought, not my favorite, however I like it basically for the fact it was my first one. Anyway, it does a good job.

Razor – Russian Gravura
Brush – HESS Favorite #5
Soap – Mike’s Lavender
AST – ALUM
ASB – Sage & Daisy, Nag Champa

I had one of these Russian blades and went and sold it to a guy starting out Str8 shaving. This is some of the best razor steel that is often over looked. This is a 1963 Russian Stiz Gravura in 5/8. The only thing is they come with less than stellar handles. I gave this one new scales in burgundy linen micarta with a toxic green G-10 wedge. Have a nice day!
MIke

Sunday


PREP: Hot shower + Alepo soap
CREAM/SOAP: Martin De Candre
BRUSH: 28mm Frank Shaving - Silvertip
RAZOR: 6/8 5/8 VERITABLE BAYLE - frameback
STROP: Scrupleworks 3"
POST: Osma Alum

Prep - Hot Towel, Simpson's Shave Cream
Razor- Muhle '11 R41
Blade - Astra S/P
Brush- New Forest Tubby 1 Finest
Soap- P-160
Cold Rinse/ Witch Hazel/ RazoRock Aftershave Wax


underestimated the R41... a bit of a harsh shave. The Tubby and the P-160 were an excellent combo though...

Sunshine- time for a Harley-ride.



Nearby is located the VW-factory Mosel

Enjoy your ride, Tom!

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Razor: Dovo Bergischer Lowe


Very nice razor. Can I ask how you like the rubber finger grip on the shank?

SUNDAY

Hot shower prep
Razor: Silbersteel...Solingen
Soap: Nivea..Hamburg
Mug: Soup cup
Brush: HESS #3..Germany
Aftershock: alum block
Splash: #4711

Another day of gorgeous weather to enjoy! A very simple and pleasant shave was enjoyed. J.S.Bach "Goldberg Variations" is/was playing in the background. Again, everything worked together to make the start of my day a winner.

I find that those brushes I have found that were produced for the trade are quite different than those we use at home. Most of the have 80mm loft and are soft and delicate with little backbone. Perhaps the use of lather machines brought in the use of "paintbrushes."
As I sit here the rest of my morning story plays out. A double Cappuccino of Kenya AA from the Cremina and, again, Bach in the background.

The fun of trying things makes the day go a bit better and quicker!

~Richard
May your week be one of great shaves and personal successes!