Thread: Sun - March 03rd - Sat - March 09th

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

It's not me paying the piper, it's me hinting that I'm not going to throw a certain person with a dark blue badge under the bus openly...

(jealousy is an ugly thing my friend...his badge is bigger isn't it...LMAO)

Kayser Ellison 6/8, MB Cabin in the woods, silvertip brush, pinaud clubman special reserve, smooth

Originally Posted by wai

...Razor: JA Hellberg 6/8" clip-on Frameback
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Notes: It's the first Frameback I ever bought and initially I wasn't quite sure about this as handling was not what I was used to, with the razor being just a thin blade with a couple of strips of metal attached along the spine. It felt quite flimsy and the handle felt heavier than the blade itself.

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Looks very similar to my Hellberg. It doesn't take too long to get used to the lightness of a frameback, and the Swedish steel is excellent.

TI Razor
Lilac Vegetal
Semogue 1438
Castle Forbes Preshave
MWF/Proraso Red Lather

had some yellow Gillette 7'oclocks come in so i had to give it a go ...

pre= a quick wet of the face with the brush& hot water
soap = SRD Vanilla Bourbon
brush= Semogue 1438
razor= Fatboy (yellow Gillette)
after= Proraso ( green tea/ oatmeal
result= felt good WTG kind pinchy feel ATG under jaw line , will have to try with prep next time as i was trying these blades as an alternative to the Feather ...

It's Here!

Hot Water Wash, Merkur 37C Slant, Omega Boar, Tabac Shavestick, Clubman AS

Where has this thing been all my life? For years I was convinced that the Gillette Single Ring was the most aggressive DE made. I stand corrected. What an absolutely incredible shave. Completely and totally catfish belly smooth and likely one of the best shaves of my lifetime. I'll echo what has been said elsewhere, if you're still looking at a slant do yourself a favor. If your hands are on the larger side I'd recommend the 39C. No doubt this one works like a champ for me.

T.I. Grelot ~ Lipshaw (Neil Miller leather) & Dovo Russian ~ Simpson Polo10 ~ Proraso ~ Clubman



What a wonderful shave today. Missed shaving yesterday so I had plenty of growth to cut. I stropped the Dickens out of the T.I. and it performed like a champion. And the Clubman finished my A+ shave.

Originally Posted by Mephisto

TI Razor
Lilac Vegetal
Semogue 1438
Castle Forbes Preshave
MWF/Proraso Red Lather

I like the gear but your pic is..............(what's that glob/blob/crusted thing under the tube of Proraso..sharpening paste?)..interesting.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

It's Here!

Hot Water Wash, Merkur 37C Slant, Omega Boar, Tabac Shavestick, Clubman AS

Where has this thing been all my life? For years I was convinced that the Gillette Single Ring was the most aggressive DE made. I stand corrected. What an absolutely incredible shave. Completely and totally catfish belly smooth and likely one of the best shaves of my lifetime. I'll echo what has been said elsewhere, if you're still looking at a slant do yourself a favor. If your hands are on the larger side I'd recommend the 39C. No doubt this one works like a champ for me.

If I was asked to give up all my DE handles but one the 37C would have to be one of the top contenders!
Using a Feather in that Slant?..

Strop - Jemico
Prep - Hot water + shave towel
Pre-Shave - Musgo Real Glyce
Brush - Vulfix bristle
Soap - Proraso
Mug - Proraso
Razor - 7/8 Joseph Elliot double concave
Post - Thayers + Nivea balm

Decided to try out Proraso. I'm not sure if I like it or not, kind of like shaving with "Icy Hot" I'll use it a few more times before I pass judgement.