May 26th, SOTD Razor: Wade & Butcher 5/8 square point (pre-1890) with worm eaten scales Strop: Drygulch Chromexcel Horsehide and Linen (15 Linen/50 Leather) Soap: Barrister & Mann's Bay Rum Brush: 24mm Finest Badger in Quilted Walnut handle Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman with M-Bomb added
Razor: Dubl Duck Special #1 5/8 Squire point 1947-52 Gillette Ball End Tech NDC (declared 1947) Birth Year Brush: e-shave finest Badger Mug: Old Spice 1985 Cobalt Blue Soap/Cream: Pre de Provence Shea Butter soap Blade: Feather (1) Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Jack Black Post Shave Gel, Florida Water cologne 30 laps on the strop after my last shave to keep the Duck sharp. Face lathered the PdP with the Badger, after hydrating my face real well, going for extra slickness. Nice lather. Getting better and a little closer. Working on getting under my upper lip, and I'm getting better. Left side of my neck is a breeze with my left hand but my right side is going slow. Relathered and went for a second pass being careful, and changing the angle. I finished with my Tech and only needed 1/2 pass. Still working all the angles, but getting better. Nice cucumber smell with the WH, and then some soothing JB Gel. After cleanup some Florida Water. Y'all have a good one.
May 27th, SOTD Razor: Dubl Duck Satin Wedge with obnoxious orange scales Strop: Drygulch Chromexcel Horsehide and Linen (20 Linen/50 Leather) Soap: Barrister & Mann's Fireside (Brandy scented) Brush: 22mm Hand turned Tulip Wood with TGN Badger Aftershave: Aubrey Men’s Stock North Woods
F.W. Engels Special - it cleaned up like a new one and shaves as good as my best razors Soap - Razorock Captains Choice Bay Rum AS - Floid Amber as good as it gets today
Going back over 5 years in projects hehehe Made this one from an old Boker Microtome, probably the keenest edge I have ever put on anything Got to actually shave with one of my own razors today 20/40 Linen/Leather SRD Premium #1 1 Multi-directional Kamisori style one sided pass Careful as all get out and had a sweet shave !!!
6/8 Wusthof WSP Vetiver homemade synthetic, Omega Hi knot shortened to 52mm Touched up the razor on a coticule last night, superb shave this morning. I screwed up my shoulder at work yesterday and could hardly raise my right arm high enough to shave with. Have a good one.
View attachment 69151 ERN Crown & Sword - nos from Revisor Crème - Alvarez Gomez - a wonderful scented crème AS - LaToja splash nice shave today
Mixed it up this morning (after 30 days of 4 razors) by using this diminutive Larkin I restored last September. It still provided a DFS, but using it took some adjustment on my part. The Lil' Larkin next to last week's Friodur...
Razor: Dubl Duck Goldedge 5/8 Round point 1947-52 Gillette New SC Red & Black set 1930s Brush: Jerusalem Olive Wood/WD Silvertip 24/48 Mug: Old Spice 1985 Cobalt Blue Soap/Cream: Cella classica 1899 Blade: Feather (2) Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Jack Black Post Shave Gel, TOBS Luxury AS Whipped up the Cella with the Silvertip in my favorite mug. Getting better and a little closer with the round point. My angles are getting better and the blade was singing a nice tune for the first time. Found the sweet spot, but couldn't keep it everywhere. Working on getting under my upper lip, and I'm getting better. I finished with my OC and only needed 1/2 pass. Best shave so far with a straight, very happy. Nice cucumber smell with the WH, and then some soothing JB Gel. After cleanup some TOBS. Y'all have a good one.
May 30th, SOTD Razor: NOS Sears Craftsman Strop: Drygulch Chromexcel Horsehide and Linen Soap: Barrister & Mann's Seville Brush: 24mm Finest Badger in Quilted Walnut handle Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman with M-Bomb added
Bavu brass frameback (French?) MW Brown Windsor homemade boar, Omega 10049 shortened up If I had a favorite razor type this might be it. Very nice shave today. Have a good one.
