Thread: Sun November 04th - Sat November 10th

Kent T4
Monsavon Bol-A-Raser
Filly DT 13, white scales
L'Oreal Men Expert 24hr Hydra Sensitive

Really smooth and close today. The Filly and Monsavon made a good combination. Think my face is getting used to the three shaves a week now, after months of shaving a maximum of twice a week.

Strop: MickR's Roo Hide
Brush: Comoy Badger
Soap: L'Occitane Cade
Razor: Invicta Coronet
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel
Balm: Nivea Replenishing
A/S: Wahl Bay Rum
Same set up as last night. Only difference is tonight the Invicta received 5 laps on the legendary Norton Barber Hone.
Result: BBS in 2 passes, the hone lives up to its reputation as outstanding.

Thanks for the great posts and pics boys
Grant

Carl: Love Chisel, and love that song. I often sing it in my head when I'm shaving off a few days growth

Proraso pre|Thater|G5|Pannacrema|Otto Busch|ProrasoAS|EMJ Lotion

Wow! Some days it all comes together. BBS in 3 passes with the Casablanca scent filling the den and Voila! Off to work feeling like a king!
Have a Great Tuesday Gents!

Tuesday


NOS Bakelite Slant
Wilkinson Sword NOS Stainless (England)
Lavanda Shave Cream
Vie-Long Beehive Dyed Horsehair
Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm
TOB St James After Shave

Pre - Alum block
Strop - 3 inch bridal leather
Brush - SOC 2 band badger
Scuttle - Robert Becker
Soap - Vitos Red + The Body Shop Maca Root cream + 3 drops glycerin and 1 drop lanolin
Razor - Schultze Inox 6/8
Post - Alum block followed by Thayers witch hazel

Super shave from a very good blade aided by a soap combo that generated ridiculous amounts of rich thick shaving lather. All I could ask for in a blade's maiden voyage.

Bob

QCS Key Lime - Semogue 1520 - Rolls Razor - Nautica Blue

Yesterdays shave was so good that a quick touch up was only needed today. The Rolls provided another nice quick shave, but a full shave will be needed tomorrow.

Gentlemen, this razor is the Godfather of them all and indeed where wetshaving began for me. The Gem Micromatic Open Comb takes a lot of bad press but I suspect much of it would slide in as bad carpenters blaming their tools. In any case, one of these with a fresh blade is an absolutely wonderful shave. The Fat performed as expected and this was one great shave. Now off to vote!

Gem Micromatic Open Comb, No name Boar Brush, Mitchell's Wool Fat, Thayers Lavendar Witch Hazel, Hugo Boss

Here is a long story that you might enjoy...

SOTD Monday 11/5/12

It was a long and frustrating day...I will spare you the details, but suffice to say I was ready for an evening shave to put my mind to rest. Traditionally, I soak in a hot tub with hot towels and then get out and strop and shave in the nude...not recommending it or anything, it just works for me.

Well as I said it was a long day and I really did not have time to soak, so I was stropping my most expensive razor (details are not important) with a shirt and shorts on. Did I mention that my lower back was positively killing me? Anyway, I was stropping my razor and finished up the 50 laps on the fabric, then set the razor on the window sill as I warmed up the leather with my palm. I then began stropping my blade on the leather. Things were going well except for the sore back, but I finished up my 60 laps (yes, I strop a lot) and then it happened!

I let go of the strop, and at the same time fumbled the razor. This razor is a heavy beast of a blade and it fell with a mighty thump. My instincts were good...I sprawled and danced. I got everything a good 2 feet or more away from the drop site.

OK that is the good news, no amputations. Then I picked up the razor for inspection. Perhaps, it landed spine first and I got lucky?!?


Not so much, it actually put a hole in the bathroom mat and rolled the devil out of the toe (square point) as it touched down blade first on the toe.

No way this would strop out...of to the hones. I soaked the Nortons and Naniwas and went to preparing my honing station.

One hour later I re-addressed my SOTD. Again, I will spare you the details of the repair/honing for "brevity" sake The brush now well soaked but cold gave me the idea of trying a cold shave.

Not bad...actually I am almost glad it happened because not the razor has a much better edge. Nice and sharp and buttery smooth.

Happy endings are always nice.

Updated with photo.

Tuesday, 11-6-12 -- Election Day
Location: Heart of Dixie
Pre: Hot Shower, Nivea Face Wash, Nivea Face Scrup
Soap: D. R. Harris Arlington
Brush: Vulfix Super Badger
Scuttle: SWK XL
Razor: Max Sprecher Custom 13/16
Strop: 3" Black Latigo Bench Top
Astringent: Dickensons Witch Hazel
Post: Pinaud Clubman Vanilla
Cologne: Gucci Intense

Well, the rotation has rolled back around to my "new" razors. I absolutely LOVE this Max Sprecher beauty. It's has everything that I love about vintage Sheffield steel (barber's notch, width, weight, etc) but in a new, very personal custom. My wife had this commissioned on our first anniversary. It is without a doubt my favorite razor. I didn't have time to take pictures, so I'm going to "borrow" some from Max. It took me awhile to warm up to the Arlington, but now I'm really starting to "dig" the citrus scent. I would love to find a "citrus" aftershave splash to match. If anyone has a recommendation, I would love to hear it. I've read some good things about 4711, but I'm open to suggestions. I hope everyone has a great day!

-SOTD-

HOT SHOWER
WILLIAM'S MUG SOAP
AQUA VELVA ASL
GEM JUNIOR RAZOR WITH PERSONNA BLADE



Good shave. I went to the polls afterwards to get my vote on. I was torn about the two candidates but finally came to my decision right before leaving. I am thankful that I did get to vote. It might be the illusion of choice but an illusion is better than nothing at all. Tried to keep the shave as 'American' as I could. I did realize that most of my gear is from across the pond.