Thread: Sun - May 05th - Sat May 11th

Gentlemen, here is today's shave bill:

Razor: LouPer 5/8 round point
Strop: Neil Miller shell cordovan
Brush: Simpson Persian Jar 2 super badger
Soap: Czech & Speake
Pre-shave: Castle Forbes
Scuttle: Moss
Face lather
Alum
Witch hazel
Balm: Pierre Cardin
Aftershave: Taylor of Old Bond Street No. 74 Victoria Lime

Hot Shower, Torrey Barber Tip, VDH Boar, Cella, Nivea Double Action Balm, Brut Cologne

No wax in the stache today. I shampooed and conditioned it and just brushed it out, looks like a squirrel's tail under my nose. SWMBO says I need to cut it off because "it's dirty looking". Yeah right, as if!

Ali's Raptor 9/8 / Custom Badger / MWF / Alum Bloc / Alt Innsbruck



A nice relaxing Sunday Shave. Have a great week Gents!

Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Hart 7/8
Strop: Illinios 827, SRP Prem. I
Brush: Semogue 610
Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn Sienna
A/S: Alum Block, Thayers Rose Witch Hazel, C&E Sienna A/S Balm

Result: Second shave with this razor. First shave was out of the box, no stropping, and it had trouble ATG. This morning, I gave it a good stropping and, WOW, what a difference. It shaved like a perfectly honed razor, silky smooth, AGT all over my face, BBS, and the lack of sting with the alum block tells me all is well. The artisan put a pro edge on this blade, and once again, I am a firm believer in the power of stropping.

Off to church with the family, then I'll be grilling some ribs and swimming this afternoon. I hope you all have a good Sunday, and Happy Cinco de Mayo to those who celebrate it!

Prep: None
Brush: Thater 4125/00 2-band fan
Razor: W. Greaves & Sons 6/8" near wedge
Soap: Martin de Candre
Astringent: Osma Alum
Balm: Martin de Candre Camomile Oil
Eau de Toilette: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet



Notes: 2-pass & touch for an effortless & very close shave.

AOS Silvertip
SRD West Indies Bay
5/8 Vintage Solingen full hollow
Burberry Summer Eau de Toilette

Nice Sunday shave.

Have a great week.

-Michael

Gillette Slim
Merkur Blades
Castle Forbes Cream and ASB

Originally Posted by NOVARazor

AOS Silvertip
SRD West Indies Bay
5/8 Vintage Solingen full hollow
Burberry Summer Eau de Toilette

I totally like that picture! The whole GREENness about it. The way the light comes in through the Burberry bottle. The way the razor is pointing at you saying:" yeah, go ahead, try me...".
And is that west indies resting on your iPad?!
Wicked!
Totally, totally love it.

~Neil Miller Bridle~E. Rhodes~RR Limited edition~2-band reknot Certifyed~GP scuttle~Afta/Stetson~






It is nice to have good, quality friends! I decided to feature gifts which remind me of some of my best razor buddies today ! Featuring some fine Razorock Limited edition lather from Str8Shooter(Paul) and featuring my fine GP scuttle from Tarkus(Darl) and also featuring the fine leather of my friend Neil Miller's awesome bridle. Also featuring the Stetson from my brother, who knows I like it!
The razor featured shall be a gift to a friend from myself. Quite a chore to repair and restore, I should have expected that from a razor which was made by a man born in 1762! Darn good shave, but not quite there, yet. I feel a trip back to the finisher shall have it perfect.
Have a great week and take good care of your friends!
Tom

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

SWMBO says I need to cut it off because "it's dirty looking". Yeah right, as if

Would she recognize you without it????