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That's not how you spell Platypus!!! I'd like a Wombat brand razor...Quote:
Originally Posted by ratbag
Lol, I know Carl.Quote:
Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider
I was almost going to place the correct spelling in brackets.
I'm assuming the tang was stamped that was because it was easier??
Cheers,
Paul
Prep: Hot shower, T&H Ultimate Comfort pre shave oil
Brush: Semogue LE 2012 TSN
Creme: TFS Cannella Arancio Amaro
Razor: Edwin Jagger head with Weber Bulldog Handle
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (3)
AS: Nivea aftershave lotion, C&E Nomad aftershave balm
DFS!
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Tuesday 5th March
Hot Shower and Facial Scrub
Vitos Pre/Post Cream
Revisor 6/8 Razor
Muhle 19mm Silvertip Fibre
Nannys Forest of Norway Soap
Simple Facial Toner
Organic Argan Oil
Forest Fresh AS
Morgan's Classic Cream
Brian's Own Moustache Wax
Excellent 3 pass shave
Pre/ Noxema
Brush/ Best
Soap/ PGS Whiskey
Razors/ EJ Barley & Hess 44
Post/ Noxema
AS/ PGS Whiskey & Headblade matte
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combo shave
pre=shower
cream= Proraso (blue)
brush= gooser custom antler with super badger ( fan) ..lol
razors
1)W&B
2) Gillette Slim (yellow 7' oclock)
after= none
results = the w&b cut well but not as smooth as i hoped , maybe a few more strokes on the 12k , 1 pass WTG then it was the DE turn to clean up with a XTG & ATG ... nice shave !!
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Shave of the day March 5/2013
Pre shave: hot shower, hot towel, proraso pre shave cream
Cream/soap: The Body Shop Macca Root Shave cream
Razor:Becker otte inc bonafide 3/4hollow
Post shave: Body Shop Mecca root shave repair balm
Aftershave: NA
Results: BBS shave!! Best shave i've had so far. New razor new cream!!
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Cant find out anything about this razor but its an awesome awesome shave! Got it for a great price off the bay!
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Good morning friends.
Today a Thiers Issard
That Gooser couldn't wait to show off the "Gooser Custom Antler Brush",,,, :D :rofl2:Quote:
Originally Posted by gooser
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Ern 7/8, my favorit silvertipbrush, macra root creme, P.C.special reserve, smooth again.
Have a nice day.
Wednesday
Razor | J A Hellberg | Soap | Proraso | After Shave | Floïd
This morning I took my own advice, as is pertinent to do at times, and had an icy cold water shave with Proraso. It really is wonderful, though I would guess that to you folk in the frosty northern climes the thought doesn’t at this time fill you with joy. Here the temperature is in the mid to high 30s. This I think will be the last warm burst from summer; before too long the leaves on the vines will be yellow and falling and the morning mist will sit in the valleys until lunchtime, wood smoke will drift from chimneys and crumpets with hot tomato soup will be weekend lunchtime fare…
Good morning everybody,
-Proraso preshave
-Kropp 11/16"
-Semogue 2000
-Dr. Harris Marlborough soap
-Dr. Harris Marlborough ASL & Cologne
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The Shave before the Storm... We are expected to get a lot of snow today (I don't believe the hype), so I figured I should make sure my skin is nice and smooth. I broke out the vintage Yardley and the Dovo 55 - and they worked a treat! I am ready to face the work day. I just wonder if the office will remain open...
Prep: Shower
Scuttle: Schwarzweisskeramik basic
Brush: Thater 4125/00 2 band Fan
Soap: Nanny's Silly Soap Company soft "Coriander"
Razor: CV Heljestrand Frameback
Astringent: Osma Alum
Balm: Woods of Windsor Aftershave Balm
Eau de Toilette: Penhaligons Castile
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Notes: Not a bad shave. Perhaps my expectations were too high given this razor's reputation. In honing I didn't want to push it as far as I pushed the Hellberg - perhaps I should have. A bit of sting but BBS nonetheless.
Surprised by the soap - for some reason I thought it would smell like a curry (the sample packaging perhaps) but I found I rather liked it.
Prep - None
Strop - 3 Inch bridle leather/hard felt
Razor - Premier Cutlery "Premier King"/stropped night previous
Brush - Omega 10066 Boar
Soap - Tabac puck/cold water face lathered
Post - Alum block followed with Thayers witch hazel
AS - Aqua Velva Ice Blue
What a lovely little razor, shaves as well as any DD I have. The Tabac is a soap that I hate to put away to await it's turn in rotation, just great. After two weeks of everyday use the Omega boar brush is almost broken in, another week should do it. Good thing too because my other brushes are feeling neglected. I really hear that Simpsons Manchurian badger calling out to me to be used. Hope your mid week shave was as fine too.
Bob
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Razor: Halfmann 8/8
Brush: Thater 28mm
Soap: Klar
A/S: Thayer's + L'Occitane Verdon
Keep those pics. coming please, wonderful stuff!
[QUOTE=carlmaloschneider;1121208]Wednesday
Razor | J A Hellberg | Soap | Proraso | After Shave | Floïd
This morning I took my own advice, as is pertinent to do at times, and had an icy cold water shave with Proraso. It really is wonderful, though I would guess that to you folk in the frosty northern climes the thought doesn’t at this time fill you with joy. Here the temperature is in the mid to high 30s. This I think will be the last warm burst from summer; before too long the leaves on the vines will be yellow and falling and the morning mist will sit in the valleys until lunchtime, wood smoke will drift from chimneys and crumpets with hot tomato soup will be weekend lunchtime fare…
Nice description of your oncoming fall season. Not to worry, some of us northern folk love our cold water shaves. I have been doing them since the new year and see no reason to go back to hot water. It has warmed up here lately and was only -8C when I got up this morning.
Bob
Proraso|G5|Mountain Badger|Tabac|Satinedge 6/8|Tabac AS|Iggy's Balm
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Early start at 4:00 this morning, just wrapping up a project at work. Good to have muscle memory and a smooth 3 pass shave to start the day!
Have a Great Wednesday Gents!
Wednesday
Fatip Gold OC / Griest 360 Brass Handle
Gillette Super Thin
RL Petree Vie-Long Silvertip
Sultans Lavender Shave Cream
Nivea Balm
Krampert's Finest Bay Rum
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Hot Shower, Lecran Cutlery, Omega Boar, Cella, Skin Bracer, Classic Match (CK Obsession)
Great shave. No wax for the stash just wash it out and brush it out (Wilford Brimley style)
6 MARCH 2013
* Weber DLC + UFO U2V1 SS
* Super Iridiums
* Rooney Heritage Stubby 1XL 3-band
* Mystic Water Mysore Sandalwood
* Unrefined Shea Butter
I like the handle on that brush!Quote:
Originally Posted by HoracioAR
had to try out the new knot
pre= slash water on the face
cream= QCS (Briar)
brush = Gooser Whitetail ( Black Badger )
razor = W. Greaves & Sons
post= nothing
results= I used one of my Greaves ... need i say more ... :)
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Gentlemen, here is today's shave bill:
Razor: Wade & Butcher 11/16 hollow square point
Strop: Bison 2/5" Latigo
Brush: Rooney 1/1 super silvertip
Cream: Coates
Pre-shave: Castle Forbes
Scuttle: Moss
Face lather
Alum
Witch hazel
Balm: Artisan
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Good morning y'all! Today's shave was a DE and a new brush - the Simpson's QE Jubilee brush. What a great little performer this brush is! I would buy a backup if it wasn't so expensive...
Prep - hot shower
Soap - AdiP
Brush - Simpsons QE Jubilee
Razor - UFO Goliath, XXL, stainless, Goodfella head, Gillette 7 O'Clock super platinum (blue) blade
Post - cold water, alum, Kiehl's lotion
EDT - Bond No. 9, Chez Bond
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Have a great day y'all!
that razor is pretty slick !!Quote:
Originally Posted by ojinsa
Thanks! It's a helluva shaver too!Quote:
Originally Posted by gooser
WEDNESDAY
Hot shower prep
Razor: Brossard with Abenz blade
Soap: Nivea cream
Mug: Stafforshire
Brush: generic silvertip
Aftershock: none
Splash: Ultra Black
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The Day? Bright and cold -9ºC. The Shave? I remember why i like these blades! The whole razor seems to be made to fit my face. Nivea as always was a good choice. Ultra Black por Homme is from a garage sale, I like it but do not know the maker.
The fun of trying things makes the day go a bit better and quicker!
~Richard
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The front line troops for todays battle of the stubble:
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Prep : Hot water
Razor : Gillette Superspeed flaretip
Blade : Derby
Brush : Men-U synthetic
Soap : Tabac stick
Post : Cold water, alum block
Balm : Nivea sensitive moisturiser
Finish : Absolutely awesome.
Wednesday evening - The "oops" shave
Hot water prep
Wade & Butcher FBU spike point razor - Silvertip badger brush - TOBS Sandalwood sc - cold water splash - T&H 1805 asb - Hot towel - LaLique white EdT
I call this the "oops" shave because of a freak incident. I had just touched up the W&B on the Thuri and was about to take off the tape on the spine, when the razor sort of slipped from my hands and made carpaccio of my thumb. A whole slice taken off. i was caught by surprise and started bleeding like a pig. Went downstairs, got bandage, taped it up, put a thumb of a rubber glove over it and continued my journey. "Big boys don't cry" was the motto here. Finished the shave to the tunes of Art Blakey and the Messengers and feel relaxed. Now let me go change my bandage... :)
The thumb... (ouch)
Prep: Hot shower
Brush: Vulfix super badger
Soap: Dr Harris Almond
Razor: Filarmonica Novodur 13
AS: Alum block-KANWA AS balm
Music: Beethoven Symphony No.9 - IV Presto
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[QUOTE=sashimi;1121395]Wednesday evening - The "oops" shave
Hot water prep
Wade & Butcher FBU spike point razor - Silvertip badger brush - TOBS Sandalwood sc - cold water splash - T&H 1805 asb - Hot towel - LaLique white EdT
I call this the "oops" shave because of a freak incident. I had just touched up the W&B on the Thuri and was about to take off the tape on the spine, when the razor sort of slipped from my hands and made carpaccio of my thumb. A whole slice taken off. i was caught by surprise and started bleeding like a pig. Went downstairs, got bandage, taped it up, put a thumb of a rubber glove over it and continued my journey. "Big boys don't cry" was the motto here. Finished the shave to the tunes of Art Blakey and the Messengers and feel relaxed. Now let me go change my bandage... :)
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OUCH!! I don't know if it makes you feel better, but one of the reasons I didn't post a pic yesterday was because I was taking care of my own finger mishaps. Yes, plural.
Hang in there amigo!
I didn't notice the post. What a fantastic surprise when Paul/Ratbag presented me with the razor this morning. A huge thank-you for your generosity Paul, what a beautiful piece of art this razor is!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ratbag
That is one of the best SOTD pics I've seen in a long time.Quote:
Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider
Hats off to you sir!
Really like the look of the ERN!!
Maaaaate! <== this is the Aussie version of WHAT THE HELL Dude?Quote:
Originally Posted by sashimi
That's an awesome looking W&B sashimi, just glad your going to survive ;)
~Paul
Just a pic today...
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Ta. Only minus 8? That all? Here in winter sometimes it hits zero at night but rarely gets colder than that.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobH
Oh my goodness gracious, I was having breakfast!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by sashimi
Yeah, I had my doubts posting that pic, but I figured it would be a good lesson for those that think razors aren't sharp and stuff...
Well, turns out, mine are... just that, sharp...
:)
Oh yeah, by the time March rolls around, -8 feels downright balmy. And although we have relatively mild winters here in Ottawa, as a prairie boy, I know cold. And -8 ain't cold. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider
