Shave Of The Day - Boards Edition

macrob77

Hello.

My today's shave:

Razor: 5/8 C.V Heljestrand Mk. no. 31 Soderfors Extra SpecialStal.
Shaving Cream: Taylor Of Old Bond Street.
Shaving Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 Best Badger.

Best way to start a day



Regards.
Maciek.

hitemfrank

Hi Maciek. I noticed your SOTD on SRP earlier and never noticed you were in Ireland.

Your picture makes me want to buy some Swedish steel.


Here is my set up from yesterday (I wasn't a nig fan of my shot for today).

Mama Bear Orange Orange - Knights Badger - Clements Perfection - TOBS Jermyn Street Balm

I wonder if this thread will get many contributions from people.

macrob77

Hi.
Yes i live in Ireland for nearly seven years.
I've noticed your picture too
That's very interesting razor you have there. I've never heard about that Sheffield maker before.

Today's easy sunday shave:

Thiers Issard "Dandy Lux"
Monsavon "Bol a rasier"
Mysterious shaving brush, which i've restored and reknotted some time ago.

Walter Sobchak III

I'll give it a try. But no pics I'm afraid.
Pre Shave: Proraso Pre
Shaving Soap: Geo Trumpers Rose
Shaving Brush: Dalvey's of Scotland best badger
Razor: Boots own brand
Blade: Astra (3)
Cold Rinse
Alum/Thayers Lemon Witch Hazel
Institut Karite de Paris ASB
Floid Amber ASL
Result : Very Smooth

hitemfrank

macrob77 wrote: »

Mysterious shaving brush, which i've restored and reknotted some time ago.

That's an interesting looking brush. Have you got any more pictures of it?

Walter Sobchak III wrote:

Shaving Soap: Geo Trumpers Rose

How does that soap preform? I've not really heard great things about it.

hitemfrank

An old picture but it works for my set up today.

La Toja - Semogue LE FB1 - Henkotsu Kamisori - Floid Blue

kaiserjim

No pics but
proraso shave cream.
Omega 48 boar brush.
Muhle r89.
Personna Med prep(1).
Floid suave.

Fantastic shave, Med preps are superb one pass and a touch ups. New favorite blade.

hitemfrank

Mama Bear Orange Orange - Semogue 610 - 5/8 Torrey - Floid Suave

Walter Sobchak III

How does that soap preform? I've not really heard great things about it.[/QUOTE]

I really like it. Makes a great lather. A little bit of work to it, but overall fine.

Walter Sobchak III

Today's shave was:
Pre Shave: 3P ( I prefer this to the Proraso)
Shaving Cream: Proraso Sandalwood
Shaving Brush: Art of Shaving Fine Badger
Razor: Boots Own Brand
Blade: Derby (2)
Alum/Dickensons Unscented Witch Hazel
Art of Shaving Unscented Aftershave Balm
L'occitaine Vetyver EDT

hitemfrank

I didn't take a picture of my shave today so I'm just posting a random SOTD picture from some time ago.

macrob77

Hi.

First shave after three days. I've honed Mr. Boker and need shave test it with few days growth. I've finished it on a black stone which i couldn't identify. I must ask on SRP.
Result was a very mellow edge, it finish just like good coticule. Not very sharp but forgiving blade.

Razor: Heinrich Boker & Co.
Soap: Penhaligon "english fern"
After shave: that's a good one, classic polish after shave from 70's - "Brutal". Yep, i know that's very unusual name for aftershave
Brush: Simpsons Chubby.

hitemfrank

Mama Bear Orange Orange - Zebra Wood Silvertip - Toyo Scheon Burg #666 - Floid Blue

I tried taking a few different pictures for my SOTD today, but didn't like any of them. So a simple close up of the Toyo will have to suffice.

Dramatik

Razor: Paul Waldmin, Guliver 7/8, Hollow Ground [Singing]

Brush: Omega Pure Badger Brush

Cream: Dr. Harris & Co. [Almond]

After Shave: Floid [Vigoroso]

Corkfeen

Couldn't be arsed taking a picture today. But here's my setup.

Muhle R89
Semogue 2010 Badger Brush
Yardley Shaving Soap(T'is around 30 or 40 years old, will be disappointed to see it go)
Feather Blade
Geo Trumper Skin Food for Prep

hitemfrank

Dramatik wrote: »

Razor: Paul Waldmin, Guliver 7/8, Hollow Ground [Singing]

That's a really nice looking razor

Dramatik

hitemfrank wrote: »

That's a really nice looking razor

She's a nice one all right, managed to score it off ebay for €52 inc. delivery. It probably would have gone for a lot more but the seller didn't have the size listed which might have put off a few bidders. One thing I love about this razor is it makes a lot of noise when shaving with it due to the size and it being very hollow. There's just something very satisfying about that sound compared to say a wedge for instance.

hitemfrank

I've got a very hollow ground 7/8 as well. They do make a great noise when removing a few days worth of stubble.

hitemfrank

Mama Bear Orange Orange - Semogue LEFB1 - 6/8 Revisor - GFT Marlborough

Dramatik

Nice, I still haven't given in to buying a Revisor yet, it's definitely on the cards though.

hitemfrank

That Revisor was my second straight razor. The first being one from whipped dog.

Definitely don't regret buying it. Kind of wish I had bought another though.

Dramatik

Razor: Fredrick Reynolds 5/8 Hollow Ground

Brush: Omega Pure Badger Brush

Cream: Geo F. Trumper's [Coconut Oil]

After Shave: Floid [Vigoroso]

hitemfrank

Mama Bear Orange Orange - Semogue 1520 - Red Point 917 - Floid Blue - TOBS Jermyn Street

hitemfrank

Mama Bear Orange Orange - Semogue 610 - Henkotsu Kamisori - Nautica Blue - THSC Balm

Dramatik

Razor: E-M&C? Wedge

Brush: Omega Pure Badger Brush

Cream: Dr. Harris & Co. [Almond]

After Shave: Floid [Vigoroso]

hitemfrank

Well that's a nice old razor. I really must get myself one of those really old wedges.

They look like they would be interesting to hone.

hitemfrank

Mama Bear Orange Orange - Semogue 1520 - 7/8 Solingen Stainless - D.R Harris Marlborough - Ferrari Black

Dramatik

hitemfrank wrote: »

Well that's a nice old razor. I really must get myself one of those really old wedges.

They look like they would be interesting to hone.

This one actually honed up really easily, it didn't take long surprisingly. I only wish all the older razors were that easy.

Dramatik

Razor: George Wostenholm & Sons, Celebrated I.X.L. Razor. 6/8 Hollow Ground

Brush: Omega Pure Badger Brush

Cream: Dr. Harris & Co. [Almond]

After Shave: Floid [Vigoroso]

hitemfrank

La Toja Manantiales - Semogue 610 - Henkotsu Kamisori - Floid Blue

hitemfrank

Mama Bear Orange Orange - Semogue 1520 - 11/16 Wagner & Lange - TOBS Vitorian Limes - GFT Limes Skin Food

I didn't take a pic of this mornings shave but this was yesterdays shave.

Amalgam

From last night's shave.

Razor Head: Mühle R106
Razor Handle: Parker 91R
Razor Blade: 'Gillette Green'
Shaving Cream: Monsavon
Shaving Brush: Wilkinson Budget Badger brush (under €5 retail)
After Shave: Royall Bay Rhum (Royal Lyme)



My routine doesn't change, this is it, day in, day out.. I alternate with 'Gillette Yellow', both rather sturdy, rigid, predictable blades.

The Gillette disposable top left is an eBay purchase from India. There's talk of it in this thread: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=82440743

MadsL

I looooovvvvvee Monsavon. Awesome soap.

Dramatik

hitemfrank wrote: »

La Toja Manantiales - Semogue 610 - Henkotsu Kamisori - Floid Blue

What's a kamisori like to shave with? Is there a different technique to using a straight razor?

hitemfrank

Dramatik wrote: »

What's a kamisori like to shave with? Is there a different technique to using a straight razor?

It's pretty much the same technique but you just have to watch out for the spike like points on both ends of the razor.

They can be a little awkward when you first use them if you are used to razors with scales but it doesn't take long to get to grips with them.

hitemfrank

RazoRock S. Maria - Semogue LE FB1 - Toyo Scheon Burg #666 - Alt Innsbruck

Amalgam

hitemfrank wrote: »

RazoRock S. Maria - Semogue LE FB1 - Toyo Scheon Burg #666 - Alt Innsbruck

Alt Innsbruck is on my quirky-yet-to-buy list, along with (Swiss red logo) Pitralon.

hitemfrank

It's pretty nice stuff. It has tons of menthol in it so it's great on those very rare hot Irish days.

Dramatik

hitemfrank wrote: »

It's pretty much the same technique but you just have to watch out for the spike like points on both ends of the razor.

They can be a little awkward when you first use them if you are used to razors with scales but it doesn't take long to get to grips with them.

I will have to have a go with one some day, well it's been added to the list anyway along with a Revisor razor.

hitemfrank

Dramatik wrote: »

I will have to have a go with one some day, well it's been added to the list anyway along with a Revisor razor.

A Kamisori and a Revisor - you, like myself, clearly have fine taste

hitemfrank

Mama Bear Orange Orange - Semogue 1520 - 6/8 Revisor - Floid Suave - GFT Limes Skin Food

Tifosi

hitemfrank wrote: »

Mama Bear Orange Orange QUOTE]

Hitemfrank, You appear fond of the Mama Bear Orange how do you personally find it, and may I ask where did you get it from.

hitemfrank

I got it from here.

It's a glycerin based soap and it makes a pretty nice lather once you get the hang of it.

I'm not actually constantly using it because of my fondness for it, I'm using it because I want to start actually finishing products. I have so many products and I want to finish some before actually buying more stuff.

hitemfrank

Mama Bear Orange Orange - Semogue LE FB1 - 5/8 Dovo - Myrsol Agua De Limon

macrob77

Hi.
Today's shave:

Thiers Issard "Evidee Sonnant Extra"
Semogue "Owners Club"
Soap: Penhaligon "English Fern"

macrob77

Hi.

Razor: Puma 1938
Brush: Semogue
Shaving cream: Williams

hitemfrank

Are those razor coffins made by Puma made out of wood?

I think they look nicer than most other vintage razor coffins.

hitemfrank

Mama Bear Orange Orange - ZebraWood Silvertip - 6/8 Revisor - D.R Harris Arlington

hitemfrank

Mama Bear Orange Orange - Semogue 610 - Clements Perfection - Floid Suave

jpb1974

jpb1974

Is the Mama Bear worth a try? Some US friends in the States due over at the end of the month, might get a few brought over.