Much better shave this morning than yesterday. 0:30 to load the Maggard Marble Handle. 2 passes. I went comfortably over yesterday's cuts...no further damage. Cheeks&sideburns look fine. Porcupine Alley checks out. Jawline looks good. Ditto Cactus Nation. I can foresee getting to the bottom of the soap, then having to scoop along sides to bring that section into the middle. Maybe a lot of us end up doing that. I did a little more of. the Osage than yesterday, but my face and neck aren't swimming in it. Good cool feel. Closed with Mutamayez by House of Swiss Arabian. Outta This World Excellent.

Great shave and pics Joe. Weeps do happen every now and then. I poked my top ear with Max this morning. I guess that makes us blood Brothers. Lol! Enjoy your day.

Awesome shave Paul.

Thank you for the pic and motivation wish Joe..

Sometimes I clip an ear while working downward on my sideburns.

Trying to visualize you doing that on one of your videos; "Yes, this shave is going well. OH!"

Lavender shave was very nice.

Razor - Hawk v3 (new barber pole handle)
Blade - Feather Professional 2nd use
Soap - Castle Forbes Lavender cream
Brush - Simpson T2 Trafalgar
Pre-shave - Proraso White
Post shave - Thayers toner "Lavender" (new) & Captain's Choice Venture AS Balm
AS Pinaud Clubman - Vanilla

Washed face while I warmed the bowl & brush with HOT water. This cream soap lathers very easy. Love the scent! I did a 2-pass with minimal cleanup WTG & ATG. Back to smooth again! The Hawk with the standard plate is very efficient and it really does tame the Professional blades to the point of being mild. Simply amazing! No cuts, nicks, or weepers! Alum was silent today.

I hope all have just as pleasant of a shave!

I make sure that I am quite focused while doing my videos, but I have had weepers on some of my videos. With straight shaving, a light touch is imperative so that any cuts, knicks or weepers will be minimal.

Terrific shave and setup Hogie.

I am so tempted to try one of my straights. The Puma is very nice and after stropping it, it is VERY sharp. It cuts the hair off my arm easily. But, I am going to stick with the DX and ProGuard blades to refine my technique. I am getting better. But, I need to refine my "Light Touch" better before I try a VERY sharp open blade

you don't need to say anything.just practice uploading pics.being a test thread folks won't answer it..

awesome Paul,just hit 288,884.you are catching up quickly..

Well good for you . Aaaaah, I PROBABLY won''t catch you .

fabulous set ups,shaves and pics gents..

late post for yesterday
thursday
brit valet vc3
feather
mr.ee
custom 10098
stirling



awesome.​

friday
parker barber razor/brit tech
platinum
yaqi silvertip
stirling
mont blanc legend



good day gents
a cool parcel appeared from a fine tsd member.
thank you John. @Screwtape
fine d-503 lather built with the yaqi silvertip.
did a light swipe with the grain on the cheeks and neck with the platinum loaded parker barber's razor.
didn't use traditional razor holding grips and held it like a kamisori.
very nice,took my time but not too slow.
cleaned up with a pass plus buffing with the platinum loaded brit tech.
awesome.
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the parker barber's razor is a cool addition to my alternate shave collection,
and will get more seat time as i get more accustomed with it.
nice and heavy in stainless,easy to control being i use heavier razors.
have a fine friday everyone.


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Straight shaving is the kind you think I shouldn't try, right?

Is this Stoylin September for you, Gary?

Thank you Gary...I see you had my shaves from yesterday AND today.

yes Paul,so far.stirling september with a smattering of SE shaves.will use other "s" related items also,like superspeed,shavette,etc..you know me,i change stuff around all the time..