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My newly restored Frederic Reynolds 7/8 that went through a progression of 1, 4, 8, 12k and 60 passes on linen and 50 on a certifyd Russian shell
A mix of my newly acquired nivea shaving cream with mama bear lime ice.
No post our pre shave just to see how good of a shave I can get with the razor.

Originally Posted by jhenry

Prep: Hot shower -- followed by Vitos pre-post-shave cream
SS/SC: Martin De Candre + Castle Forbes “Lime”
Brush: Rooney Style 3 Size 2 (Medium) faux Ebony “Super Silvertip Badger”
Strop: SRD Premium IV Bridle Leather - 50 fabric; 60 leather
Razor: 5/8” G. Wostenholm & Son - “IXL” Sheffield
Toner: Thayers “Original” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: Anherb Natural - Aftershave Conditioner
EDC: J. Peterman “1903”

Wow, that seems like a great combination of cream + soap. And that cologne bottle looks awesome! Going to Google the name right away

Strange razor I found and honed up a few days ago. Not actually made by W&B (so a company was trying to take some sales away from the real Wade and Butcher based off name recognition?

3/8 blade

Brush: ShaveMac 341

Soap: Castle Forbes Lavender

Balm: Castle Forbes Lavender

Cool razor to have, probably wont see use often. Too small for my likes and, while it is german steel, the edge it took isnt anything special.

Nice shave with the Burrell Top Flight, though I could feel stubble at 1500 or so. I'M currently a little obsessed with bouldering (indoor).
My life revolves around if the skin I ripped off my fingers and the pain in my elbows, biceps, hands, shoulders, feet and back will heal before the next session. I wish I started this sport twenty years ago.

Rum,

Yes, the soap/cream combination was really nice. Got a ton of lather from it, perhaps too much lather--if that's ever possible when wet shaving.

The cologne is nice too and not overly expensive. 1903 not widely distributed, but exclusive to J. Peterman in the USA.

They also make a shaving cream and aftershave balm of the same name and scent.

The blade on this top flight takes a wonderfully smooth and sharp edge. When it came to me the original scales were shot, so I rescaled it in white acrylic using the original scale pattern. Wow, another great refreshing cold water shave. Hope you all have one as good!

Have a Great Wednesday Gents!

26/6/2013



Pre : Kiehl's face wash
Soap : Mitchell's Wool fat
Brush : Progress Vulfix 404
Razor : 1969 Gillette "black beauty" (#6 setting)
Blade : Personna
Post : Homemade lime scented balm

Finish : Been smoother, but ok.

Comments :
Day three, and the MWF has shown signs of weak lathering. Seeing as how I was getting good lather with the Semogue 620, I suspect it's the brush's characteristics causing the problem; the 404 appears to hide/hold more water than the Semogue does. Two more days left.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

My life revolves around if the skin I ripped off my fingers and the pain in my elbows, biceps, hands, shoulders, feet and back will heal before the next session. I wish I started this sport twenty years ago.

It feels wrong me liking your post, regarding pain in the elbows. I know just what that feels like, thanks to the meccano in my left elbow...

Prep: Sleeping Way too Late
Razor: 1960 Gillette Fatboy, slammed to 9
Brush: VDH Boar
Soap: Cella
AS: Thayer's Lavendar
Finish: Brute

Originally Posted by Deegee

Soap : Mitchell's Wool fat
Brush : Progress Vulfix 404

Don't give up on the MWF/Grosvenor combination. That's my favorite brush/soap combo.