Thread: Sun November 11th - Sat November 17th

Shave prep: Hot shower
Brush: D.R. Harris
Soap: Martin de Candre
Scuttle: Simple soup bowl
Razor: Wacker Jugendstil 7/8, scales by Max Sprecher
Strop: Kanayama ++ strokes on the leather
After Shave Splash: Nivea aftershave Balm

Notes: The edge needed a touchup and small pyramid on the Norton 4/8k, Naniwa SS12k,
balsa+Cr02, 20 canvas strokes and 80+ strokes on the leather did the job.

Btw, I still used a black marker to see where my edge needed a bit more attention.
After the first stroke on the 4k, the disappearing marker on the edge showed immediately what I was doing.

The proud feeling of a scratch-free face after a comfortable shave with your honed razor always brings a smile:-)

Paul

Lukewarm Shower, Imperial Extra Hollow Ground, Semogue 2000, Cella, Aqua Velva Musk

Pretty simple but very close shave this morning. The more I use Cella, it seems the more I like it. Some have said they don't care for the smell but I don't mind it. What I particularly enjoy about Cella is this kind of alum like skin tightening quality it tends to have. Does anyone else get this from Cella or am I crazy?

Pre - Alum block
Strop - 3 inch bridal leather
Brush - Semogue 1305 Boar
Razor - Crown & Castle 6/8 http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...stle-save.html
Soap - Vitos Red + Macca Root
Post - Alum block followed by Thayers witch hazel.

Tried doing a face lathering uber lather by spreading the Macca Root on my face and then going at it with the Boar brush loaded with the Vitos. It does work. Also found that the blade needs a touch more tuning on the hones even though the shave was smooth and irritation free. Just not quite sharp enough yet. All in all not to shabby for the razor's maiden voyage with an experiment in lathering thrown in to boot.

Bob

A Smart shave...



Pre: Proraso Bianca
Cream: Proraso Blu
Brush: Omega pure badger
GEM Micromatic
GEM Blade
Post: AS Davidoff Hot water

Monday


Pilot Magnum
Gillette Super Thin
Lavanda Shave Cream
Vie-Long Peleon Horsehair
Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm
Old Spice Classic After Shave

Proraso pre|G5|AOS Badger|Proraso SS|Charlex 6/8"|Proraso AS|Nivea Lotion

Finally dialed the old girl in! BBS in 3 passes.
Have a Great Monday Gents!

Bill, Fantastic pictures lately, also thank you, and all the other veterans for your service.

Carl, absolutely loved your SOTD Sunday. I am rendered speechless by your musings! I think we all share the thought you express.

12 NOVEMBER 2012

* The Cobra
* Feather Pros
* Rooney Heritage Stubby 1XL 3-band
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Thayers
* Unrefined Shea Butter

-SOTD-

Hot Shower
Top Flight Razor
Semogue 830 Boar Brush
Eucris Shave Soap by Trumper
Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Lotion



Top Flight was better today. I think the Najeeb messed up my mojo yesterday. Put some Caswell Massey on today. I also used up the rest of the Lucky Tiger Deodorant. Good stuff. I am going to get it again when my bank account lets me.

MONDAY

Hot shower prep
Razor: J. A. Henckle’s 60 5/8ths+ 1950's ?
Soap: RazoRock
Mug: Soup mug
Brush: Homemade silvertip 24mm
Aftershock: none
Splash: Ultra Black
I awoke to see a bit of snow on the ground. That will probably be a rather common occurrence from now through March.
A simple and satisfying shave this AM. the recently acquired razor took some time to hone to good steel but it was a steal! RazoRock always satisfies and the splash ( garage sale NOS) is pleasant.

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

~Richard

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Neep with extra stuffed 28 mm silvertip knot
Razor: Bartmann 15/16
Soap: Nannys French Lavender
AS: Dr Harris Sandalwood
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Uberclean
Lovely shave and I do love my DR Harris Sandalwood, it's a perfect fall AS/scent!