Thread: Sun - April 14th - Sat April 20th

Originally Posted by Geezer
May the week ahead bring you all happiness and positive income!
Hot shower prep
Razor: Simmons Hardware..”Barber’s Pet
Soap: Nanny’s Silly Soap, Marzipan
Mug: Staffordshire
Brush: Re-knot mixed badger
Aftershock: none
Splash:
The Day? Snow, sleet, and rain later. 0ºC. The Shave? made up for the weather. Nanny’s seems to dry my skin and is not very lubricious on my face. It did work well and I certainly would not nay say it to anyone. Better than P-160 And Cella![/FONT

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

Great looking brush Richard, always want one of those Rubbereset or Dubl Duck barber style brushes.

Jamie.

Happy birthday Carlmalo!

HI folks,

Lost a friend and fellow member this week. Today's shave is in his memory.

Don made these scales almost 2 years ago. Posted up the restore and recieved a lot of mixed reviews. However, I loved the design and originality of my 'dog bone' razor. When he offered it for sale, I snagged it up and a friendship was born.

Anyone who has seen this razor before never forgets it. It is one of my favorites and it shaves even better than it looks.

Here is my homage to Don Bellanger (Donjcschilde). RIP Bro.

Razor: W&B Dog Bone Burled Maple by Don Bellanger
Lather: TOBS with a touch of Spieck
As: Lucky Tiger Splash, OBR
EdC: Cuba Gold

Happy B-Day Carl!!!!

I'm raising my glass toasting many more for you Bro!!!

HammeR

Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Razor: 17/16 Wade & Butcher For Barber's Use
Strop: Tony Miller Heirloom Latigo
Brush: Whippeddog Silvertip
Soap: Proraso
Shave: 3 passes, WTG/XTG/ATG
Astringent: Thayer's Witch Hazel
A/S: Captain's Choice Bay Rum




I wanted to celebrate not only (almost!) getting over a cold that has been kicking my butt since Wednesday, but also the return of sunshine and the promise of spring. We had an unusually late and heavy snowfall late last week that had a lot of people down in the dumps in these parts. With any luck at all it won't be long now before those trees in the park across the street will be getting green.

And of course - Happy Birthday Carl!

Have a great week everybody.

Sunday afternoon
Hot water prep
Cocodrilo #14 razor - TOBS Lemon & Lime sc - Barbershop badger brush - Cold water splash - Thayer's green resplash - Penhaligon's Eau de Verveine EdT

A great start of the week.

Happy Birthday Carl!
I'm only 8 years behind you, but man I don't have lats like that.
I need to start working out again...


Hammer, I'm sorry for your loss.

Prep: Warm water splash.
Strop: SRD 2 inch natural
Pre-Shave: None
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor: ?, anyone have any history on this razor, shaves really nice.
Brush: Old Original badger
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

A man should only look in the mirror when he shaves.

Sunday afternoon shave:

Hot shower,Warm Oil
Dirty Bird Scuttle
Custom Badger Brush
Cade Shave Cream
Dubl Duck, 5/8 Spike Point, Hand Forged,Blackened Hammered tang "Ilium B&B Supply Co." by Glen
Ambrose Strop, 100 Laps
Razorock Aluminum
Vaseline for men

Nice afternoon shave with hot towels and a wonderful edge on that razor. Glen did the honing and I have to say the edge just keeps amazing me. At my request, he finished the edge on an Escher. I would spend the money on an Escher if I thought it was the stone but I'm certain it is Glen's ability to hone on the Escher.

I found my long lost brother today and included him in the photo. Enjoy your day.

DMT DIA-Sharp (Fine and Extra Fine)
Cuir Libellule XL and Four Sided Strops (9-.25 micron diamond paste and spray)
Proraso White Preshave
Castle Forbe's Lavender Shaving Cream
Le Grelot Razor
Osma Bloc D'alun



I finally decided to reset the factory bevel which was pain in the ass but the DMT helped immensely. The spine was not completely wearing even on one side. I did my best to correct the issue. All and all the bevel reset worked well and the Grelot is shaving like a champ now. I wish I had done so sooner. All and all just another shave in the wall that was magnificent. O yeah, happy b-day Carl.