1 DECEMBER 2012
* Weber DLC with one shim
* Super Iridiums
* Rooney Heritage Stubby 1XL 3-band
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Thayers
* Unrefined Shea Butter
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1 DECEMBER 2012
* Weber DLC with one shim
* Super Iridiums
* Rooney Heritage Stubby 1XL 3-band
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Thayers
* Unrefined Shea Butter
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Pre: Hot Shower Nivea Face Wash, Nivea Face Scrub
Soap: La Toja Shave Stick shredded into a vintage Old Spice mug
Brush: Restored Dubl Duck "Barber's" Brush
Scuttle: SWK XL
Razor: Dubl Duck Goldenedge
Astringent: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
AS: Ta Toja
LONG day yesterday and second day of weekend call (Friday-Saturday-Sunday). REALLY didn't want to get out of bed, but was anxious to try La Toja for the first time. Soap performed superbly and the aftershave was just a delight. I'm having a lot of fun trying out new soaps and scents. I wish I hadn't waited so long to try a lot of the "classic" soaps and aftershaves. I regret I have but one face to shave! Have a safe and wonderful weekend.
ROLL TIDE!!!
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Our Lord Mayor an Santa started the pyramid today.
SATURDAY
Thanks to all for a week of great photos, Ideas, and Shave Secrets!
Hot shower prep
Soap: P-160
Mug: 1890’s silver plate two piece
Brush: Horse hair
Razor: GEM “Junior” Pat’d 1900
Aftershock: none
Splash: Bay Rum
Today I awoke to a dreary day of leaden skies and a foretaste of worse to come.
Best thing to do on a day such as this is to start it well! The GEM Junior is only as good as the re-honed blade; today ok! The p-160 is as usual persnickety! The Bay Rum in the old bottle is very pleasant!
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The fun of trying things makes the day go a bit better and quicker!
~Richard
PS Twas a good shave!
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Wostenholm...buddelized
Prep: Morning PT, Lukewarm Shower
Razor: 1960 Gillette Super Speed
Brush: Semogue 1305
Soap: Arko shavestick
AS: Aqua Velva Classic
Finish: G'eau Pour Hommes
Quick one pass Saturday shave, good enough for breakfast and running around.
J. Wood , York "Samauri" razor, custom brush, Cella,
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Those scales are absolutely gorgeous. Never seen that style before, Quite an accomplishment! Nice to see new ideas of "nice!" Then when I looked at the avatar...then I knew!!
~Richard
Exquisite work on the scales and brush. Thank you for sharing.
Randy
Thanks guys,
It's hand carved Satinwood to resemble the wrappings on a Samauri sword.Bolsters are 23k gold.
The razor is a Microtome,, similar to a Kamisori with the grind of the blade. One of my favorite razors. Maybe I'll post it if there is any interest.
Please do! I've become addicted to your posts and may have withdrawal symptoms if you stop.
Randy
Sunday afternoon shave:
Hot shower, warm oil
Dirty Bird 1.5
Custom badger brush
AOS Lavender Shave Cream
Wade and Butcher 9/8, full hollow, Barbers use
SRD P1 100 laps
Razorock Aluminum
Lilac Vegetal
Vaseline for men
Nice lazy afternoon shave and shower.
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