I just got in touch with our Marine, Myles Wilson on Instagram. He was a member here, but left to serve our country almost 4 years ago. He gave me permission to give his Instagram account so you can contact him.

It's myleswilson_002.

thank you Joe

Thank you Joe.

Thank you Joe.

28 Feb 2025

Same setup: repeat shave
Usual Prep and Preshave = Hot water prep, T&H No 10
Soap = MWF
Brush = Pura Setola, soaking in luke warm water around 10 minutes
Blade = Vintage Henckels (3)
Score = 9.5 /10
Damage: minor weeper left lower chin, stiptick needed, careless

MWF 0 + 0 + 1 +0.5 + 1 +1 + 0.5 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 8
Sterling 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 +1 + 1 + 1 = 11

Satisfying end to Feb, having somewhat acquainted myself with the MWF
It’s been a good mini focus with the Red Tip and the Henckels blade

Might this be an M to be included in March? Maybe Mitchell’s?

Have a Fantastic Friday

Edit:

Forgto to add that today I used normal tap water instead of my more usual reverse osmosis filter water, and it still worked fine. Too early to tell but maybe that's another variable that bites the dust

Took a bit of time though, but worth the focus

Fine shave Joe

Cool, hopefully so

Very good!

Aahh, I suspect a Mitchell's March coming up

Serious slant to that razor, Neal. Really nice

Thanks Gary

wonderful setup and pic Gary

Cool close up and Tabac(co) shave Danny

Hi Chris, not just a Mitchell's March along with a few other lanolin added shave soaps & cream.

Is that a new custom wood handle on that vintage Wade & Butcher razor? I have never seen anything quite like it. Definitely an attention grabber!

Beautiful handle on that Jayaruh brush, Neal! He is quite the woodworker in his shaving gear niche, isn't he?

Actually, Jeff, I think it's really nice to know that your son, Ben, also has enough of an interest in vintage wetshaving to want and value some of your straight razors. Imagine how heartbreaking it would be to know instead that he viewed your prized collection of very fine steel razors simply as " scrap metal in waiting" to be thrown into the recycling bin ASAP....

Good to know that he is doing well! It's always a worry when a military friend drops out of communication for awhile...

Okaaay, I give up, Gary ... I like the scent of juniper, so WHO makes Juniper Reverie? And I am salivating over that lovely razor, as usual...

Beautiful razor, Joe. Love the wood scales. But I actually think it's the handle on that brush that's really special! There are some true artists making some of the shave gear now.

correct: more like a Mitchell’s match up and mix up in my case

Enjoy your vacation!

Great to know he's doing well! Remind him that it's possible to post here from anywhere on the globe that has internet...

Thanks for the kind words, Chris! I sometimes find that trying the exact opposite when something isn't working for me can break the impasse. Glad to know it sort of worked for you.

Even when - in theory - it shouldn't work at all. "Less soap builds more lather" sounds idiotic when you really think about it, but that's The Fat all over...

Anotyer winner from Proraso Foam. I did struggle a bit getting it out, though. Clean and clear all over. No "issues of the negatory persuasion"(ahhh, I'll stick with "no damage" . Super Duper Outstanding. Back to shave soaps for a week or so.

"If you have patience & persistence in something, then success is bound to come, no mistake in that." I can't recall who quoted this, but it's true, especially with triple milled shaving soaps.
Have great coming weekend Chris.