12/7/2013
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Pre : Nivea face wash
Soap : Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush : Semogue 620
Razor : 1960 Gillette Fatboy (#9 setting)
Blade : Feather
Post : Lime scented balm
Finish : BBS
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12/7/2013
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Pre : Nivea face wash
Soap : Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush : Semogue 620
Razor : 1960 Gillette Fatboy (#9 setting)
Blade : Feather
Post : Lime scented balm
Finish : BBS
Friday, July 12, 2013
Prep: Speick Natural Soap
Razor: Feather AS-D2 with Polsilver Blade
Soap: Barrister & Mann Bay Rum
Brush: Vulfix 404 Grosvenor
Scuttle: Schwarzweisskeramik
Post: Dominica Bay Rum
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Prep: Hot shower
Brush: New Forest knot in old barbers handle
Razor: Max Sprecher
AS/soap: La Toja, Manantiales
Strops: Neil Miller
Result: Uberclean :D
Fantasrtic razor ... fantastic gear all around actually : D
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Happy Birthday Harry!!
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Gentlemen, here is today's shave bill:
Razor: Fritz Bracht Tennis 5/8
Strop: Illinois
Brush: Semogue
Soap: Valobra
Pre-shave: Edwin Jagger
Scuttle: Moss
Face lather
Alum
Witch hazel
Balm: The Art of Shaving lavender
Cologne: Santa Maria Novella Russian
Today was more of a test run. I'm out of town and packed a few razor supplies (a boar hair brush is my traveling brush, unfortunately) and I have a yellow coticule with me as well as my Naniwa 12k. I had my first successful honing yesterday, and wanted to see if I could get the edge even better. So, here are the weapons I used -
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Wade and Butcher - honed by Glen
BJ Eyre Challenge Razor - honed by yours truly
Prep - hot shower followed by AOS Sandwalwood oil
Creme - TOBS Sandalwood
Brush - cheap boar hair
Damage control - alum block with Nivea + AOS lavender lotion
I shaved my neck with both razors to see if I could put an effective edge on a razor. I was very pleased to see/feel that the razor I honed wasn't giving me any pulling and cut very close to the skin. Mind you, I certainly wouldn't compare myself to being able to put an edge on a razor the way Glen can. That aside, I am 100% satisfied with the job I did. I had a great shave by two really old razors :D
Musgo Real Cream
Simpsons Commodore Brush
Hart Steel Razor
Castle Forbes ASB
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Today was very interesting. I had to take my brother to the ER because he put a 22 cm laceration across his back. He passed out in the shower and cut it on something. He woke me up to ask for help as he turned around I about pooped my pants when I saw what happened. Anyway, a nice little shave to kick off my one thousandth post.
Razor: Max Sprecher 8/8
Brush: Mr.Magnus Manchafroian Madness :)
Cream: RazoRock Classic
ASB: Bulldog
EDT: Penhaligon's Endymion
Madness Razor + Madness Brush = Magnus Like.
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Blade: Erik Anton Berg (Eskilstuna) 9/16
Brush: "Frank", Sterling-silver Silvertip Badger 14mm
Suds: QED Violetta
Scent: Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka au Masculin
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Prep: Hot shower -- followed by Vitos pre-post-shave cream
SS/SC: Mama Bear’s “Ye Olde Barber Shop” + Proraso
Brush: Rooney Style 3 Size 2 (Medium) Faux Horn “Super Silvertip Badger”
Strop: SRD Premium IV Bridle Leather - 50 fabric; 60 leather
Razor: 6/8” Thiers-Issard “Le Grelot”
Toner: Thayers “Original” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: Anherb Natural - Aftershave Conditioner
AS: Booster “Polar Ice”
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Happy Birthday harrygr!
May you have many, many more. :)
Cool water + Myrsol Antesol
Crema da Barba al Bergamotto Neroli
Frank Shaving Silvertip Fan Knot 21x48
Navaja Gladiator Blade 7/8"
Emulsión Myrsol
:beer1:
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A year ago I never would have believed that a 7/8 Hart Steel would ever feel small and light. I fear my tastes have grown out of control.
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I have found an accurate picture of how it will go.
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Being serious however, I've been to a physio before about my shoulder so know what to do to strengthen my rotator cuff. I just plan to keep doing it instead of stopping after the pain is gone.
PREP - Hot Shower
SOAP - Jabonman
BRUSH - Kimson
RAZOR - Brian Brown
This is definitely my favorite razor, not only to look at, but it gives a wonderfully smooth shave.
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Saturday morning:
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Il Coloniali Shaving Soap
Thäter 4125/2
Guinard a Lyon 6/8
Tüff sensitive unscented Aftershave
Maison Martin Margiela "untitled" EdP
A wonderfully gentle razor, it harmonized very well with the Japanese natural stones.
Have a nice day!
I am traveling to Atlanta, GA this weekend for the Army Reserve. As a result, I am forced to use a travel set up. As travel kits go, I'm not disappointed here!
Thank you, Sir.
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Deja Vu same as yesterday. Gave her a tuning on the hone so she is now good to go.
Bob
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Prep: Speick Natural Soap
Razor: Feather AC-DX with Kai Mild Blade
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush: Pre Vulfix Simpsons Duke 3 Pure Badger
Scuttle: Schwarzweisskeramik
Post: Krampert's Bay Rum with Prairie Creations ASB
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Saturday
Cobra Classic
Feather Pro Blade
WSP Prince Silvertip
Seagrapes Basil Lime Shave Soap
Lucky Tiger Face Tonic
Jeffrey Beane Bowling Green After Shave
Cool water
Crema da Barba al Bergamotto Neroli
Frank Shaving Best Badger 23x58
J.A.Henckels Friodur 7/8"
After shave balm Weleda
Happy weekend !!! :rock::beer1:
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Myrsol Emulsion - Mama Bear Orange Orange - Zebrawood Silvertip - Red Point 917 - Proraso
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13/7/2013 - Another eBay purchase.
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Pre : Kiehl's face wash
Soap : Cella
Brush : Progress Vulfix 404
Razor : 1940's Gillette fat handle tech
Blade : Gillette 7'o'clock yellow
Post : Homemade lime scented balm
Finish : BBS
And here's the eBay win I used...
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Gentlemen, here is today's shave bill:
Razor: Otto Fromm Red Head 5/8
Strop: Illinois
Brush: Semogue
Soap: D.R. Harris Marlborough
Pre-shave: Edwin Jagger
Scuttle: Moss
Face lather
Alum
Witch hazel
Balm: The Art of Shaving lavender
Aftershave: Rose of Bulgaria
Saturday Morning Shave and Haircut
Warm shower
Williams Mug Soap
Drugstore Boar Brush
40 laps Vintage Clauss She'll Strop
Wade & Butcher Celebrated Razor
Clubman Aftershave
Off to the barber
Looked over his collection :)
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13 July 2013
* Weber DLC + Black Bulldog handle
* vintage Wilkinson Swords
* WSP 2-band + Elite Razor Desert Ironwood
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Unrefined Shea Butter
It turned out pretty decent I think :)
http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...storation.html
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Lukewarm Shower, Merkur 37C, VDH Boar, C.O. Bigelow and Olive Oil Superlather, Alum Block and Thayer's Lavendar, Brut Cologne, Murray's Superior Pomade.
Today maybe the best of all my razors came to work, my W.M. Mitchell & Co. Manchester (possibly made off a blanket of Butler), ok, it looks like a Boneyard Beauty but its so excellent, i love it :-)
Pre: Hot Shower
Soap: Castle Forbes Limes Shaving Cream
Brush: Semogue 830
Strop: Leder-Tradition.de XXL-Juchten
Razor: W.M. Mitchell & Co. Manchester "Extra Hollow Ground" 6/8" 1/1 Hollow
After Shave: Ogallala Bay Rum Sage & Cedar
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Prep: Razorock pre Shave Soap
Razor: G Type Injector
Blade: Personna
Brush: Semogue 1438
Soap/Cream: Cyril Salter Soap
Post: Pre De Provance Balm