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Mr.Magnus

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This was still missing, so I thought i would start a new thread here. Post your Shave of the day with or without picture, name the gear and a few words about how it went .​
 
Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Heljestrand MK30 TShell
Brush: Vintage mini Plisson Badger
Cream: T&H Grafton
AS: Clubman


Today i went with my smalest razor and brush :) it was fun. i did 3 passes, didnt think this little brush could hold that amount of lather but sure did. and result is clean as a whistel.

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TI - La Rose 6/8" 1/4 hollow
Edwin Jagger 7/8" 1/2-1/4 hollow
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Omega boar
AS Proraso
BBS
 
I am doing a soap fidelity since October 8th with AOS sandalwood. Today I used a Rudy Vey Keyhole brush, Feather Blade in a vintage slant. Saint Lucia Bay rum aftershave and Floris #127 EDT.

I found a photo for color...

 
Filarmonica Doble Temple 13
Omega Boar
Tabac soap

This almost never changes.
 
Razor: Kropp 7/8 custom ebony scale
Brush: Kent BK8
Cream: TOBS Sandalwood
AS: Dr.Harris Sandalwood


and result is clean as a whistel :)

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Hanasama Kamisori
Custom Silver tip
Cella
Old Spice
 
Prep: Hot Towel
Razor: Filarmonica 14 SubCero
Brush: Vintage tall French Badger
Cream: Penhaligon's Endymion
ASB: Bulldog
EDT: Penhaligon's Endymion

This weekend has been full of shaves, 3 days in a row. I have been experimenting with my Nakayama Kiita Kan lvl5 as a finish and now found a method to stick with. :)

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Started with a hot shower, then it was:
Brush: B & B Kent 2009 Butterscotch
Razor: BRW Long Slim BullMastiff in Bronze
Blade: Gillette Bleue Extra
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
 
Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Heljestrand MK4
Brush: NF Tubby 1
Soap: La Troja
ASB: Bulldog
EDT: Armani Diamonds For Men

Today's Shave was Very relaxing, i did two passes WTG,ATG. I had my green coticule finnish on the MK4 and was very pleased with everything, also trail run with the La Troja soap and it was outstanding, great lather and MUCH. i was suprised it was so good. and i like the scent aswell, not so powerful and just perfect. putting this soap to my rotation for sure.

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Wade & Butcher Special stropped on a Howard #255
Omega Pura Setola
lefty's soap (Brooklyn to London?) in a stone ware bowl
Calvin Klein Obsession
 
Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Erik Anton Berg FauxFrameback 11/16+
Brush: Simpson Tulip 3 Manchurian Badger
Soap: RazoRock Classic
ASB: D&G One
EDT: JPG

New brush,razor and soap. everything was just perfect! and honing a razor without stabilizers is a true Joy :)

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Shave tune
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Ok, I'll play along...

Prep: Shower
Razor: A. Eberhardt Wesibaden 5/8
Brush: Omega Boar
Soap: Brooklyn to London - Aveiro
ASB: Clubman

Was traveling this week so this was my first straight razor shave in several days. The brush and soap are from Lefty's Sharp and Shiny Shop and they seem to be made for each other as the lather always turns out great.

By the way - very nice razors (and photos) Mr. Magnus
 
Thanks Cgul... would love to see more pictures by others :)

Prep: Hot Towel
Razor: Heljestrand MK6 squerpoint with mk32 ivory scales.
Brush: Vintage Sterling handle from 1899 with best badger knot 16mm
Cream: TOBS Sandalwood
AS: Dr.Harris Sandalwood
EDT: Lancome Hypnose

MK6 is one of my best shavers period!. :)

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Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Towa
Brush: M&F XL2
Cream: Geo F. Trumper Almond
ASB: Bulldog
EDT: Rochas Man

Cheers to Michiel for putting on a super edge on this razor wow best edge i tryd :)...
And a picture of Karl the woodpecker (yeah i did name him :)) He never fails to wake me up on the mornings lol.

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Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Bengall Cast Steel Custom scale Horn with stone wedge
Brush: Custom Skull 26mm Finest Extra 2band badger :)
Soap: Lefty's Brooklyn to London hard soap
ASB: Bulldog
EDT: Armani Code

Made a New brush today that i think looks very funny :). To my surprise it was actually very comfortable to hold.

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Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Heljestrand MK30 Tshell
Brush: M&F Blond Badger l2
Soap: RazoRock Classic
ASB: TOBS Sandalwood
AS: Dr.Harris Sandalwood

Very nice Shave, 3 passes and super smooth.

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Anyone that hasn't seen "Searching for Sugarman" and has any interest in music or the ultimate underdog story should try to watch the movie. It's on HBO currently.
I was shocked and amazed to find Rodriguez is from the Motor City.

Dave




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Prep: hot shower, Stephan cream
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE 89L, with Derby blade
Brush: New Forest 1901
Bowl: Seagrove to London KKF 4 of 10, by Tom Gray
Cream: TOBS Lavender
ASB: Floid Blue, preceded by generic witch hazel

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Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Filarmonica Especial 13 finished on Ozuku followed by a couple of swipes on clean leather bench strop from Maksim :thumbsup:
Brush: Parker Badger
Cream: TOBS Lavender
ASB: Kroger skin lotion with a little water
Best shave I've had in weeks. First pass was very smooth and close except for a couple of spots I missed. Second pass, was as close to perfect as I get. I'd post a pic but I don't generally buy pretty razors, nor do I do more than the minimum restoration work needed to make them useable. I also use a short water glass to lather up. Works for me.:dontknow:
 
Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Puma 22
Brush: Neep Tall Zebra Extra silvertip deepmount
Cream: Dr.Harris Windsor
ASB: Bulldog
AS: JPG

New lovely brush and Mikaels Puma razor. Exelent razor with very good edge Cheers. BBS

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Prep: Hot Shower
Razor: Heljestrand MK31
Brush: Simpson Tulip 3 Manchurian
Soap: TOBS Sandalwood
AS: TOBS Mr.Taylor

Good smooth shave.


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From last night but all the same
Prep: Hot Wet Towel
Razor: Super speed / Gillette blue
Brush: Rooney 3/1
Soap: Geo Trumper GFT
AS: No AS just Coral Skin Food

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Razor: KROPP 7/8 UkRob Custom Ebony scale
Brush: Neep Inverse Tulip Stone 26mm Extra Silvertip
Scuttle: Dirty Bird Orginal Scuttle Web-Ridges.
Cream: RazoRock Classic
ASB: Bulldog
EDT: Armani Code

Todays shave was fantastic, i had bad luck with my first tulip brush from Rob, it had a flaw in the stone so it cracked, today i got a new one and a extra brush (lionhead) for free, cheers Rob. i also got my new scuttle from dirty bird so i had to try it out. it held the lather nice and warm under the whole shave wow, and it matches this new tulip brush pretty good :). overall it was a super nice 2 pass shave today.

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As a brush user, I was wondering how you all clean your brushes after use and for longer term maintenance. I understand that you should not use hot water to rinse as it could impact on the knot's glue. I've also heard that it's beneficial to soak your brush in baby shampoo every so often. Anyone have any tips on brush care you care to share.? Thanks.
 
As a brush user, I was wondering how you all clean your brushes after use and for longer term maintenance. I understand that you should not use hot water to rinse as it could impact on the knot's glue. I've also heard that it's beneficial to soak your brush in baby shampoo every so often. Anyone have any tips on brush care you care to share.? Thanks.

what i do when im done using a brush is cleaning the brush with perfume free soap/shampoo and then flick it a few times and then swirl the brush in a towel then hang it upside down for 24h til its dry.
 
I clean mine with shaving soap....
 
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