Thread: Sun - June 30th - Sat July 06th

What a sweet smooth shave!
Have a Great Saturday Gents!

Gentlemen, here is today's shave bill:

Razor: Thiers-Issard Spartacus 6/8 round point
Strop: Illinois 127
Brush: Semogue 2012 Special Edition
Soap: Mitchell's Wood Fat
Pre-shave: Edwin Jagger
Scuttle: Moss
Face lather
Alum
Witch hazel
Balm: The Art of Shaving lavender
Cologne: Agua Lavanda Puig

6 July 2013

* Weber DLC + Black Bulldog handle
* vintage Wilkinson Swords
* WSP 2-band + Elite Razor Desert Ironwood
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Unrefined Shea Butter

Prep: Hot shower with Mikes Natural Soaps Grapefruit and Honey Olive Oil Soap
Pre: Razor Citrus Blast Oil
Brush: Thater
Cream: TOBS Grapefruit
Strop: SRD Black Latigo
Razor: ERN Crown and Swords 5/8 This was my second razor purchase back in Feb or March. It was honed by Stimpy pro bono. I can't thank him enough - and it shaves very smoothly. I hope one day to pay this forward on the forum.
Post: Esbjerg Grapefruit after shave gel
Fragrance: Penhaligons Quercos

Enjoy the day!

Olive Oil Preshave, 1960 Fatboy @9, VDH Boar, Cella, Olive Oil, Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

Conclusion: Extra Virgin Olive Oil rocks. It's good for pre-shave, super lather and post-shave and yes, there is a palpable difference between EVOO and regular olive oil. If shaving dries out your skin I would strongly recommend olive oil in your prep and post routine.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Conclusion: Extra Virgin Olive Oil rocks. It's good for pre-shave, super lather and post-shave and yes, there is a palpable difference between EVOO and regular olive oil. If shaving dries out your skin I would strongly recommend olive oil in your prep and post routine.

Absolutely true! Olive oil is very good for your skin and has an excellent emollient effect. Cold pressed extra virgin olive oil is the only one you should consider, especially when it is used as a condiment. And, yes, also for shaving and skin treatment. Extra virgin is the only one which can be considered as "sound" while the other ones are obtained with low quality techniques. Cold pressing and very fresh olives: this is one of the main quality factors in olive oil, although not the only one.
Extra virgin olive oil über alles!

This shave dedicated to Razorguy
Warm Shower
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Cella Shave Soap
Drugstore Boar Brush
Wade & Butcher 8/8 FBU
Proraso After Shave
Catfish Belly Smooth & Moisturized
Thanks! Razorguy
Mike

Originally Posted by Mcbladescar

This shave dedicated to Razorguy
Warm Shower
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Cella Shave Soap
Drugstore Boar Brush
Wade & Butcher 8/8 FBU
Proraso After Shave
Catfish Belly Smooth & Moisturized
Thanks! Razorguy
Mike

What a honor! I should say, what a double honor! Not only for the olive oil thing (which I hope you enjoyed it) but also because you shaved with one of my most wanted razors I am trying to add to my collection with no success so far! It is many years now I am trying to get a W&B for barber's use but I have never been successful in getting one.
Lucky you!

Many thanks for the dedication!

You are Welcome
I'm very happy to give credit where it's due.
I found your posts informative and interesting
We can all learn from one another here
Thanks again
Mike