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Razor: Joseph Rodgers 7/8 (replacement Dovo ebony scales)
Soap: Fitjar
Brush: Rooney for T&H 25mm
A/S balm: Issey Miyake (expensive but worth it)
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Razor: Joseph Rodgers 7/8 (replacement Dovo ebony scales)
Soap: Fitjar
Brush: Rooney for T&H 25mm
A/S balm: Issey Miyake (expensive but worth it)
cheers
Location: Pearl Harbor, HAWAII
Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Haryali London Silvertip
Razor: Dovo Inox Ebenholz
Soap/Cream: Musgo Real (sample from The Shave Den)
Scuttle/mug: milk-glass bowl
AS: Musgo Real Classic (sample from The Shave Den)
strop: SRD 2" nylon/black latigo (30x/60x)
Result: BBS!
Daaaaang! Did I say the C-MON was my best shaver yesterday? Well, I have at least two 'best shavers' now. I'm about 60% done with the first pass and I'm saying to myself, "Wow, this Dovo is the RIGHT blade!" The first WTG was a DFS, and that's usually what tells me how meticulous I can be on the ATG second pass. Well, I got an ATG under the lower lip and an XTG over the chin that I would not have DARED two weeks ago. Closest shave yet - even on the chin and upper lip - and so close to perfect that I wouldn't want to have to live on the difference.
I got a few more samples in the mail yesterday from The Shave Den. Oh, yeah, can't remember who the devotee was that convinced me to try Musgo Real, but THANKS anyway; I'm sold! Definitely ordering the big bottles when these samples run out. 'SMANLY!
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Thursday
Hot water prep
Missile 7/8 Tokyo frameback razor - New Forest High Mountain Badger brush - Harris Lavender SS - cold water splash - Thayers Green resplash - L'Oreal asb - hot towel - Harris Arlington AS
A very pleasant shave, in silence, for a change... No music, just the scraping sound of the blade killing whiskers. A fine blade, though on the small side for my taste. Clean in two.
Thursday
5/8 W.H. Morely & Sons
Maca Root SC
Whippeddog 22mm Silvertip
Thayer's Witch Hazel w/ Lemon
Not quite as smooth of a shave as I've been getting. I don't know if it's that I don't usually shave multiple days in a row, the Maca Root instead of Proraso, or I just had bad technique today. Oh well still a DFS with a small amount of discomfort.
With regard to Lilac Vegetal, there seems to be two schools of thought, Love It or Hate It. The latter school often compares the smell to urinal cakes, public restrooms, cat piss etc. I myself am part of the Love It school, in fact it might be my favorite variant in the Clubman/Pinaud lineup. While I've never identified the bottle aroma with any of the aforementioned offensive smells, I will say that it does smell better after a brief dry down that it does from the bottle. Any other Lilac Vegetarians care to weigh in?Quote:
Originally Posted by IamSt8ght
Love that razor my Dutch brother. In my book few things are cooler than a nice husky frameback:beer1:Quote:
Originally Posted by sashimi
decided to use my freshly reborn W&B and my new Gillette Slim Adjustable this evening .
first use of this DE i wanted to see where i needed or wanted to be on the settings , i found out in a hurry 5 is to much for me as i got a piece of a beuty mark on my fave ( bleed like a stuck pic , srry guys no pics of the cut ..lol) so found 3 is my magic number and did on half the face with a good shave after that ..
the other half went to the W&B , not much to say as ive yet to not have a good shave with this piece of steel !!!
prep= hot shower / body,face wash gel
soap = some home made Bay Rum i picked up
brush = black badger
razor(s)=
1) W&B Celebrated 8/8
2) Gillette Super Slim Adjustable ( cheap drug store blades )
post shave = styptic pencil (lol) , tissue paper , and neosporne after all that .. :)
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Love it. I am not sure what I can describe it as but urinal cake would not be one. To me it is like baby powder and a spring shower. The underlying fragrance is a little bit earthier and musky.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1OldGI
Prep L'Occitane Cedarwood Soap
Razor Vintage Japanese Orion Kikuboshi 13/16
Strop Kanayama Cordovan #8000
Brush Semogue SOC 2012 Boar & Badger
Shaving Soap Cella
Alum & Witch Hazel
Una Brennan Neroli Moisturiser
Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de parfum.
Jamie.
A great two pass BBS shave.
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Shaving soap: Dr Harris Marlborough
Shaving Brush: Semogue 2000
Straght Razor: Cadman & Sons Bengall 13/16"
ASL & Cologne: Dr Harris Marlborough
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Love the colour of those scales. There seems to be a Filarmonica explosion lately...Quote:
Originally Posted by jaycey
A luxurious Friday shave... Likely the last until after the NYC Meetup!
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AdP | Rover | Manaslu | Sulwhasoo | Amouage Interlude Man
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Wow! I needed a smooth quick shave today, and was rewarded with an outstanding 3 pass ovation! The Pannacrema performed beautifully and paired with the vintage Lagerfeld I am off to work early feeling like a million!
Have a Great Friday Gents!
What a bunch of outstanding pics my friends, loving the Mansulu Bill!
Detailman said:
Filarmonica has indeed the lyre harp with clef as logoQuote:
Your Filarmonica in the photo is very pretty. Looks like a harp on the handle.
Lots of the history can be found here on SRP and on the web.
Fortunately my #14 has a its logo intact with original paint and still looks pristine.
Thanks,
Paul
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Thanks Carl, I appreciate this!
Paul
Palmolive - Semogue 1520 - Henkotsu Kamisori - Dr Harris Marlborough
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Friday 11th January
Hot shower and Facial Scrub
Vitos Pre/Post Cream
Kai Captain Excelia (Japanese Style)
Semogue 2000 Brush
Wars Shaving Cream
Myrsol Agua Balsamica
Organic Shea Butter
X-Bolt EDT
Morgans Classic Pomade
Foad Wax
I am always surprised when I revisit this shaving system. The Feather Blades are just so sharp. I retired this one today after 10 shaves.....just because the blade was beginning to discolour slightly. A 2 pass BBS:D
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Cold Water Splash, 1960 Gillette Super Speed, Semogue 1305, Arko Shavestick, Nivea Balm, Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Nice quick Friday shave TGIF
Prep - None
Strop - 3 inch bridle leather/hard felt
Brush - Simpsons QE II Jubilee Manchurian badger
Soap - DR Harris "Arlington" puck
Razor - Edward Smiths Celebrated Hollow Ground
Post - Alum block followed with Thayers witch hazel
A smooth and close cold water face lathered shave. Best performance yet from this eBay razor after a tune up on a Zulu Grey finisher. The last one of my 3 new hard soap pucks to be used and it too worked well. The Manchurian just keeps getting nicer to use also. With a start this good the rest of the day is a cinch to do so too. Hope you get as good a start.
Bob
Friday
Titan H1
Gillette Super Thin
Frank Shaving Finest Badger
Proraso Sandalwood Shave Cream
Nivea Sensitive Balm
Old Spice Classic After Shave
11 JANUARY 2013
* Weber DLC with one shim + UFO U2V1 SS
* Super Iridiums
* Rooney Heritage Stubby 1XL 2-band
* Mike's Lemongrass & Eucalyptus
* Unrefined Shea Butter
Wow Keith what a great profile shot of your Kamisori, anyone with a question of how the grind looks should see this!Quote:
Originally Posted by hitemfrank
Thanks man.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeSomebody
I wasn't the shot I was originally going for today but it worked out quite nicely, if I do say so myself.
Razor: The King's Own
Soap: La Saponeria del Titano
Brush: Chubby Pork (custom made)
Balm: K3 ekstra - Fitjar
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Williams soap, J R Tory 5/8 razor, and old spice after shave
Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Neep, coffee bean brush
Razor: Joh. Engström
Cream: Castle Forbes, Lime
AS: Mennen S B
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Very, very clean :D
Old faithful razor - nice, good and stiff Swedish steel :D
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FRIDAY
Hot shower prep
Soap: Nivea Rasage Creme
Mug: none, face lathered
Brush: generic 28mm black badger
Strop: Melchior of Chicgo, Light to medium draw.
Razor: NOS Henckles #60 ~ 1970?
Aftershock: alum block
Splash: Granny Juice! Kolnisch Wasser #4711
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Today: drizzle, rain, and expecting snow. The Shave: simple and pleasant, This later Henckles shaves as well as any of the vintage ones, and holds an edge. The Nivea is a good companion when the weather changes. I still like the #4711 as it brings back memories of a period of time when I was first able to afford a bottle!
The fun of trying things makes the day go a bit better and quicker!
~Richard
Red Imp 132
MWF Soap
Styptic Pen
Lilac Vegetal
Besides the big slit in my cheek it was a good shave. The razor despite being nearly NOS had no bevel. She was part of my razor hunt and I rescued her, giving her a good home. I gave it purpose again. She gives me purpose. Creepy? Yes. But better than sitting on my bed looking at the ceiling.
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Day 3 whit one of my Herders
This time again a R.Herder a 6/8 this time, schrecklich gutte shaver that give me a very smooth face and head.
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R. Herder 6/8. , ZWK XL, Mama bear liliac lavendel, silvertip brush , le male
Prep: 4 mile run, hot shower
Razor: Hart 6/8
Brush: Semogue Boar
Soap: Williams Mug
A/S: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Result: The Lilac Vegatal showed up yesterday, so I gave it a go this morning, a first for me. I kept it simple to see what this fragrance is all about. I'm still within the 30 minute window I've read about, but so far so good. I otherwise had a DFS, and Williams did a good job for me, as always. As for the Lilac Vegetal, the scent is very light, and for some reason, I'm smelling pancakes with maple syrup, which is making me hungry. Happy Friday to all!
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picked up a new razor and brush today antique store shopping , razor isnt ready to use yet but the brush was so why not toss in a shave !!
pre= none
soap = Harrison (sandalwood)
brush= Dubl Duck
razor= Gillette Slim
post shave = a rinse with cool water ..
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Interesting take, I've never gotten pancakes with maple syrup out of Lilac Vegetal. Did you maybe have a dad or grandpa that made you pancakes as a kid that threw on some Lilac Veg after the morning shave?Quote:
Originally Posted by IamSt8ght
Prep: Hot shower, T&H Ultimate Comfort pre shave oil
Brush: Semogue Owner's Club Special Edition 2012
Cream: Razorock S. Maria
Razor: Edwin Jagger head with Weber Bulldog handle
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (fifth and last use)
AS: Nivea Aftershave Lotion, Speick aftershave balm
D F S !
I realized a while ago that while I enjoy my digital camera (Panasonic DMC-FZ50: nice size, great lens (Leica-made), decent manual controls) I really miss my older Nikon SLRs. So I have dug them out, bought some Tri-X, and look forward to doing some wandering and enjoying some old-school film photography. Now, if I can just get access to a darkroom again, I'll be happy. This is one of my three Nikons: the venerable F3. Built like a tank and still working as well as the day I bought it 23 years ago.
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Razor: RJ Roberts Parabola
Strop: Cangooner Enterprises #1
Brush: Whippeddog Silvertip
Soap: Razorock XXX
Scuttle: Robert Baker 002 in Lava Slate
Shave: 2 passes, WTG/XTG
Astringent: Thayer's
A/S: Ogallala Bay Rum
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Good insight. My dad used to take me to breakfast on Saturday mornings when I was a kid at our local diner. I always ordered pancakes and eggs. Some of my favorite memories. And my dad was a wet shaver, using a boar brush and a DE. I have no idea about his aftershave, but he did use tres flores.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1OldGI
Pre: hot water applied with brush and then grapeseed oil
soap: Provence Santé Verlaine
brush: Crabtree and Evelyn Best Badger
razor: Torrey 6/8
post: TN Dickinson's Witch Hazel
AS: PInaud Lime Sec
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Castagnon-buddelized
Day 4 F.Herder,silvertipbrush,
goodfellas,canoë. Result a fine smooth face.
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No shave, just a long drive to stage myself for the NY/NJ meetup tomorrow!
Soap: Proraso White
DE: Pa's Gillette Tech with Feather Blade
Astringent: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Balm: Nivea
A/S: Wahl Bay Rum
Just a quick 2 pass head shave tonight.
I'd lost track of how many head shaves I've had with this blade, but it's time to retire this one.
Still, not a bad shave though.
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Have a great weekend boys, and thanks for the posts and pics
Grant
