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

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Happy Birthday Carl, many more healthy and happy days.

Thanks very much. :-)

Tuesday

Razor | De Pews| Cream | O Melhor | After Shave | Lavanda

I gave the De Pews 20 laps or so on the Shapton 16k yesterday and the result was quite good. I still don’t know if it’s perfect. I’m really annoyed with myself that I caused the hone wear on the Bengalls. At least it’s a learning experience. From now on I’ll ALAYS use tape. The softness of the steel on the Bengalls is really evident to be in comparison to my other razors. I used the last of the O Melhor today; I think I’ve had that tube for maybe a year.

Feeling a little bored today, I’m on holidays for a week but I have no money to actually DO anything. I may do a workout and then maybe write some letters…

Hope you’re all having a good week so far.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Carl,
I myself learned the same lesson on New Years. Despite all our denials and bravado about becoming experienced citizens, the inescapable facts are these: 1. Hangovers hurt a bunch more than they used to. 2. We're simply not as bulletproof as we once were.

Sounds like you had a great birthday though. I think you should call in sick today. Have a pot of coffee and some greasy bacon and eggs and go back to bed.

I think it was the smokes that actually did it. My wife and son asked me if I remember how LOUD I was. I get very LOUD when I drink...I'm actually on holidays at the moment, so I can recover with ease...

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

...Found this one at an antique store yesterday. It's a no name shoulderless grind with a sweet smiling blade!
Took a great edge after a little persuasion, and a nice smooth shave ensued.

I'd take a guess at an Eric Anton Berg, the tang looks similar in shape to one I have. I find the Swedish razors to have really hard steel...

Tuesday morning:



Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood SS
Thäter 4125/2
Carl Rader 14 7/8
Dr. Harris Sandalwood AS

Very good shave with a very nice sound.

Have a nice day!

Strop - Jemico
Prep - Hot water + shave towel
Pre-Shave - Musgo Glyce
Brush - Dad's old brush
Soap - Proraso
Razor - Japanese? frameback
Post - Thayers + Nivea

I set the bevel on this razor with a coarse DMT, and then after that I honed it with 3 grits of lapping film on glass. Finished up with 1 and .5 micron diamond paste on balsa and leather. First time trying the lapping film, and the blade has a slight bit of tug but causes no irritation. Gonna give it some more of the .5 micron before next use. Hope everyone has a good week waiting for them

Prep Face wash L'Occitane verbena soap
Razor Puma 75
Strop Kanayama cordovan #8000
Brush Simpsons M7 LE finest silvertip
GFT coconut oil shaving cream
Alum & Witch hazel
Raw Shea butter & coco butter
Penhaligon's Castile Edt

Jamie

A very nice two pass shave.

Razor: Walter Klophaus
Brush: Olive tree wood custom
Soap: Valobra
Lotion: Pinaud Vanilla

Carl, I'm not sure what it is, but I know the edge needs some more refinement. It is really sharp, but lacks slightly in the smooth department. I just couldn't pass it up for the embarrassingly low price....

Proraso|G5|Mtn.Badger|MNS O/C/BP|Perfect Temper6/8|Proraso| Iggy's Balm

Have a Great Tuesday Gents!

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Carl, I'm not sure what it is, but I know the edge needs some more refinement. It is really sharp, but lacks slightly in the smooth department. I just couldn't pass it up for the embarrassingly low price....

What'd you hone it with?