I think you have enough on the linen, Joseph. According to Lynn Abrams, you should need no more than 8 strokes on the CrOx. It's only a touch up for the blade when the leather won't quite get it done.

They call 1907 the "Signature",. but I believe that honor should go to 1911(I'm sure Heartwood came much later). Maybe they gave it to 1907 as that one came before 1911.

i am looking forward to the 1907 showing up ..something about the packaging and branding/ history piques my interest..i will try and find a way to get the aftershave delivered to canada..

I love the history aspect, too. Hope you can succeed on the shipping.

I think the 4th sample was the Bay Rum. My best guess anyway.

January 23

Parker SRX
Lord Super Stainless (2)
JR # 160 Louisville Slugger handle w/Omega 10098 boar knot
C.O. Bigelow
Alum, Thayers WH, USB & Aramis
22nd focus shave

An easy two-passer on just over two days of growth for a super smooth result. I'm feeling confident (but not foolishly overconfident) of my ability with this shavette, and the shaves are becoming closer, more comfortable, and more enjoyable. It was cold and rainy here today. We completed some tasks on the new home today, and I plan to meet a buddy this evening for an outing.

I hope you all are having a fantastic day!

Great looking shave. Hope you get the razor sorted.

I would say use it.

Sorry about the razor. That the sort of thing that happens to me.

Great shave Charlie. Have fun with your Buddy.

Artsy, stunning photo, Charlie! Really nice. Enjoy your outing tonight!

thank you clint ,will be using it in todays shave..

Thanks guys. I appreciate the kind words. We plan to attend an event called An Introduction to the World of Whiskey at Total Wine & More. It should be interesting.

Thanks Perry. I am shooting for competent at the moment.

Very nice shave and informative post, Joseph! There's nothing worse that getting distracted during an otherwise enjoyable shave. We've all been there. I am following your straight razor journey with great interest. I'm in awe of the gents that have mastered straight razor blade edge maintenance. It's quite a skill to possess, and I'm sure you'll get there.

Thanks for the offer Andrew. I am not going to ruin it. I am going to make it magnificent.

He will be ecstatic Perry. Awesome shave too.

Thanks Perry

Beautiful pic Clint. Sweet razor.

Thanks so much Clint. Been a great year for me.

I will say this again...I love Arko.

Appreciate the kind words Bruce

That was your best pic of the week also Clint. I can smell the grass.

That razor and brush are perfect together Danny .

Mark , your brushes blow me away.

Thanks .

Thanks Mark.

Awesome pic Douglas

Thanks Charlie.

Nice report there.

Very very nice setup Brian. Monogrammed bag you have there?

I hear you, but that also assumes the razor has a good edge to start with. That's why I stated I am working my way backwards through the stones.
Next up, the 12k.

Thanks Clint. It'll happen. Hope your shoulder mends quickly.

Thank you Charlie-san.