Thread: Sun June 5th - Sat June 11th

Prep: Hot shower – followed by Proraso pre-post shave cream
SS/SC: Mama Bear’s “Lime Ice” + Ingram
Brush: Vulfix “Grosnevor” Boar/Badger
Razor: 5/8” Fromm “Red Head”
Astringent: Dickinson’s Witch Hazel
ASB: Visal “Dopo Barba” gel
AS: Floid (Spanish) “Suave”
Result: Another cool and refreshing BBS shave…

Originally Posted by deighaingeal

As most of you know I don't normally post here. My quick pics cannot compete with the artistic quality readily displayed here on a daily basis.
Today is different, this group has convened to embrace the time we had with a friend.

Gerrit,
It's great to have you post on SOTD, albeit on a sad occasion. Mark would love that Waterville indeed.

Originally Posted by NavalArchitect

Rex Eklestuna 5/8 : Simpson 57 Super : MdC : Three Crowns Lavender balm : YSL Kouros

Konstantinos,
What a super duper shave this AM.

Originally Posted by jss

Faultless 5/8ths
I did not know Mark..But I want to express my condolences to his family and loved ones..I will use a Single Edge in his honor for my next shave..
Farewell Mark ....

Julian,
I certainly cannot find any faults with this razor, LOOOOL. Great shave and looking forward to your tributary shave tomorrow

Originally Posted by Mikael

In memory of Mark
Razors: C V Heljestrand + Ever Ready

Very nice Mikael. That's one heck of a nice collection of SEs you got there chief

Originally Posted by Birnando

I'm still in shock at the very sad news about Mark yesterday.
Here's another one in his honor!
Razor: Robert Williams 8/8" Custom. MOP scales, Spanish point
Honing Regimen: 1-5-10K Chosera, Escher Y/G, 40 superlight strokes on a Oozuku Asagi.
Results: I dare say this qualifies as smooth as a Catfish's belly

Beautiful RW Birnando...Love the mirror touch in the photo. Great honing regimen too. One of these days, I will have to try the Chosera series.

Originally Posted by eTom

Our youth is our future!

Ain't that the truth Tom? Hope you had a great time. Great shave and I am sure Mark would have appreciated the Otters playing with the catfish

Originally Posted by du212

Fontenille 134 Radium

Beautiful razor José. Congratulations.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Once again, For My Buddy Blugill

Fabulous shave GI

Originally Posted by oscarbowman

Now I know a lot of ones think that todays Old Spice far removed from the Old Spice from yesteryear but...............maybe I'm just easily pleased but one sniff of this brings me back to my teenage years! Don't know whether thats a good thing!!

Oscar,
It's been some time since I've had a whiff of this stuff, but the memory is still fresh. Great smelling AS

Originally Posted by Otto

The shave was "as smooth as a catfish's belly".
R.I.P. Mark. You are Missed.

+1 Otto.

Originally Posted by baldy

Razor: My Pa's GEM
Result: Pretty poor actually, the only SE blades I have are terrible and the result was far from CBS (Catfish Belly Smooth) but I wasnt about to pass on a tribute shave. A slightly painful shave is the least I can do to honor a fallen mate. I wish I could do more
Once again my thoughts are with his family and to those of you who were particularly close to Mark.

Grant,
Beautiful GEM, especially that it's a heirloom. CBS should be the new word for BBS (new and improved). Great shave (despite the less than ideal result). Well done mate

Originally Posted by Titivillus

Wade & Butcher (Celebrated Fine India Steel 13/16")
First shave with this beautiful W&B I finished to clean up yesterday (original scales).

Titivillus,
That is one beautiful W&B. Great job on the cleanup

Originally Posted by jhenry

Result: Another cool and refreshing BBS shave…

Coooooooooool

This one is also for you Mark

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 24mm Custom Shavemac D01, 2-band Silvertip Badger

Razor: 8/8" Puma №18, Full Hollow Ground, Round Point

Strop: 5/40 laps (Neil Miller linen / SRD Premium IV leather)

Überlather: Haslinger "Honig" Shave Soap + Glycerin

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

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: TABAC AS

Cologne: TABAC EdC

Results: Today is an all-German shave. I recently snatched this very rare Puma from eBay, from none other than Ivan (aka, Gugi). Sure, it cost me an arm and a leg, but I was on a prowl for one this size and in this condition. Knowing that the seller was a respected member of SRP was the biggest bonus and reassured me that I was getting exactly what was advertized to me (Thank you Ivan . You are a gentleman and a true scholar). This razor is absolutely amazing, both look and performance-wise. Ivan put an outstanding edge on this beauty. The Haslinger shave soap was a first (got it from Bernd a while back, but hadn't used it)...so today was a good day to break her out of her wrapping and give it a tickle with the tips of the Shavemac. Woooowwww !!!! What a SUPERB treat. To call it Perfect would an understatement. All the pieces fell into their rightful places and the planets were perfectly aligned as this shave evolved into a truly Divine experience (I wonder if Mark's spirit had anything to do with it...this one's for you my brother).

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Have an EXTRAORDINARY Thursday gentlemen .

I had posted yesterday's shave before I read about Mark/blugills sudden passing, so I dedicate today's shave in his honor.

Shave prep: Face wash
Brush: Frank Shaving Finest Badger
Soap: Erasmic Shave Cream
Razor: Wostenholm & Sons frameback, 5/8. Unusual frame, all brass.
Strop: nun2sharp's hanging leather strop
After Shave Splash: Vetiver blend.
Notes: 2-pass catfish belly smooth. Not my prettiest razor, it's seen a few battles in it's time. It is, however, a very smooth shaver.



Rest in peace, Mark.

Robert, arms and legs are nothing in comparison to that puma. You better hide that thing next time I'm over at your place... great shot and great kit man

Razor: Genco Safedge(minus the safety guard)
Pre-shave: Noxzema
Brush: Unknown boar
Soap: Williams Mug Soap
AS: Thayers Lavender and Brut Attitude
Result: Not much to shave after yesterdays BBS from the Gem. Only needed one pass and some tough up to keep the BBS going. One of these days I'll find the missing guard for this Genco and use it he way it was intended.

GB Kent T4
Martin de Candre
Filarmonica 13, white scales
Castle Forbes Lime Oil

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: 8/8" Puma №18, Full Hollow Ground, Round Point

A really beautiful and stunning straight razor

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Razor: 8/8" Puma №18, Full Hollow Ground, Round Point

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Cella Soap
Edwin Jagger Best Badger
Revisor 6/8 Shoulderless