Thread: Sun April 10th - Sat April 16th

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

I love this PC Mikael. How do you like your PS soap? I have ordered the soap/creme a few days ago from Amazon and should arrive by end of week.

Thank you Robert! It´s a sweet blade. Yes, thanks, I´ve been thinking of some kind of toner and I actually ordred a Lucky tiger AS yesterday . I think it´s a wonderfull soap, the scent you may have to get used too though. At first I thought it was a ho hum scent, but now I really like it.

Honing Experiment (Series 1 - Y/G Escher Polish/Finish)

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 22mm New Forest Silvertip Badger

Razor: 6/8" Geneva Cutlery, Full Hollow, Round Point (from Rene)

Honing Regimen: See link HERE for details. (1) Shapton Pro 1k/2k/5k/12k, and (2) Y/G Escher (polish/finish)

Strop: 0 laps (Neil Miller linen/Premium IV leather)

Überlather: TABAC Shave Creme + TABAC Shave Soap + Glycerin

Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Blue

Results: In continuing with my experimentation, today was the Escher's turn. I posted the picture (and honing regimen) of the edge HERE. This shave had the following rating: (1) Sharpness: 9.0, and (2) Smoothness: 9.0 - 9.5. All in all, extremely satisfying, irritation free and BBS shave. I gave myself a small nick on upper lip for lack of attention, but nothing to write home about. I think I could push the smoothness a bit further by doing more laps on just water. Next shave (using the JNat finished blade) is on Friday.

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Have a FANTASTIC Monday gentlemen .

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

On another note I did not shave yet today. I sat up most of the night since I had a difficult month.

You have had a very tough month. If you need someone to talk to you can always call.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Buddel | Semogue LE Badger | Martin de Candre | Sabon | MPG Santal Noble
and I am ready to go for the interview!

Holy Crap what a picture. Good luck with your interview.

Originally Posted by nycexit2

Good luck on your interview man. I got one tommorow

Good luck with your interview!

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: Bengall 11/16 "Sawn-off"
I was interrupted by my father saying "come and see what I found in the garage" and that was the end of the shave for me.

Cool cant wait. Enjoy the time with your father!

Originally Posted by kasperitis

Another great shave with another great Dovo. I started working with my left hand more, and while I'm still shaky and not nearly as confident as with my right, the shaves are getting better every day.

Great looking bowl.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Honing Experiment (Series 1 - Y/G Escher Polish/Finish)

Great job Robert. I cant wait for the blind test.

Wednesday
Calani Classic Havana SS/Edwin Jagger DE87 with Topaz/Semogue LE 2010 brush/Art of Shaving unscented.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Great looking bowl.

Thank you! Bought it at target for a few bucks. I have two matching mugs as well. I use one to hold my other razors (until I get something to display them) and the other...is collecting dust under my sink.

MWF Hand soap,
Tabac SS,
New Forest 2203,
Dovo 5/8,
Razorock Alum,
L'Occitan EdT.



Another smooth shave.

Oscar.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

and I am ready to go for the interview!

Good luck!!!!

SOTD Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - Speed Week (Super Speeds that is)

1959 Gillette Super Speed, Red Tip
Crystal Israeli Blade
Tabac SS
Omega Boar
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Nivea Replenishing ASB
Aqua Velva Musk Cologne
Results: Ahhh..Tabac, AV Musk..Smells like a Gentleman's Drawing Room. A good Cigar and a flute of Cream Sherry would go very nice right now!

Originally Posted by Maximilian

Good luck!!!!

+ 1 Break a leg Bill, my fingers are crossed!

Plisson, Crown&Sword, RazWar, La Toja, Lorenzo Villoresi