JTSpartan
Shave Member
SWMBO really likes Brut..ergo, I am a Brut guy.
I have one of the glass bottles inbound from India. We’ll see if it survives the trip through customs.
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My story, I’m sticking to it. Bill
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I have one of the glass bottles inbound from India. We’ll see if it survives the trip through customs.
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
I love this expression!
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Great shave, Bill! Seems like we have a similar maintenance strategy, although I don‘t use bumpy hones. After each shave, which now includes flatblading, I go to the Swaty with Smith’s honing oil and then to the constroption. Once the blade is again popping styrofoam it’s back to the case For storage.A long time ago in a galaxy far far away a diverse group of rebel forces bonded under the unity found in search of the perfect shave.
I possess remnants of the great times I had then concentrating on the acquisition of solid foundational skills over the tendency to hop through the gear hoops. These things remind me of great friends who inspired one another to be better in the small segment of daily time that is uniquely one’s own. While only a small remnant of my old school still exists, TSC embodies the passion and friendliness that it once was.
SOTD 10/17/21
Stirling suds, AS, EdT, Tsuka flavored
Symmetrical Pottery steampunk bowl
LE custom flat top brush by @JTSpartan
Fram - Wiener Schaber 4/8 (t/l = Vienna Scraper) courtesy of Jason
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The Stirling Tsuka scent is a dupe of Hanae Mori, something I liked enough to engage my hoarding mode. The soap label is a private offering of the same stuff.
I fell in love with the style of this brush the minute I saw it. I found the knot a little floppy and may reset it lower one day. In spite of the flops, this easily makes a finely aerated lather that suits me great.
The bowl was a Christmas gift from my family that I hinted for.
The razor came to me as a gift from Jason for my honing exploits. I know little about it other than his neighbor gave it to him ‘cause he was a shave guy’. Böker markets a piece with the same inscription. It’s small size is said to be good for working around the mustache and beard. The short reach requires extra attention in use an a slightly different grip.
Even though I thought I could probably shave with the edge it came with, I redid it. 3 passes and flatblading(A BarberDave original) touch up. Edge was retouched on abrasively charged balsa and smooth leather for a packing peanut push cut before storage.
Great shave. Wishing all a wonderful week.
Good grief, is everybody using MWF? Seems like I've been seeing it everywhere.
I just got mine, I just had to see what all the ranting and raving was all about.
It is a good soap that I could easily live with. Beats the smitherines out of the Barbasol I grabbed the other day.
wristwatchb
Shave Member
Just when you thought you knew a guy... I figured Hai Karate was your main juice.
Stirling really nailed it with the Tsuka scent. That is my favorite too.
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Looks like the Ceramic Tub arrived with no problems, Bill! Beautiful razor, my friend! Enjoy your day!
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Bill recognizes the finest shave soap out there, Charlie! No need to be overcome with that dreadful Tabac stink!
I read many complaints of busted ceramic tubs. It was, as you said sufficiently packaged.
Glad I finally got it.
Always shave with Tabac when congestion hits, it is medicinal.
It is hard for me to deny that it lathers well though.
I always point the fans eastward when I use the stuff. I don’t want to guilty of not sharing with friends.
Lol! Here is how I see it:
TSC GANGS/CLIQUES:
ME:
SOME RANDOM BLOKE ON OUR FORUM (OBVIOUSLY A SAVAGE
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ME:
TSC GANGS/CLIQUES:
ME:
SOME RANDOM BLOKE ON OUR FORUM (OBVIOUSLY A SAVAGE
)ME:
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
I can’t argue with the lather, it’s the stink that gets to me!
Please accept my apology kind sir!
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
I can handle either of those, it’s Clubman products and Tabac that push me over the line!
Sunday 10/24/21
Stirling suds, suds whipper & splash - Mountain Man flavored
6/8 TI Evide Sonnant Extra
I’m going to try to do a few repeats with this same gear to specifically work on my flatblading skills.
I’m checking my edge beforehand and then after the shave and any edge maintenance I do. I also added the downward stroke and fine tuning my sensitivity in touch. Pre and post shave edge checks are as equal as far as I can ascertain.
I have always targeted comfort over closeness and doubt I’ll be changing any time soon. I’ve gotten closer in the past, but am continually trending upwards.
I bought this shave piece ‘on sale’ for $100, a price that was probably trading dollars so I kicked in a bonus tip on payment to stay balanced. Although 6/8 vs 5/8, it represents what might be considered utilitarian.
My intent was to use it for practice honing before working on items 3x the cost. TI razors have a reputation of being difficult to hone. The tool does lack perfect geometry but I didn’t encounter any specific issues.
The Stirling stuff is uh, well Stirling
Great shave. See those of you attending on Zoom. Wishing all a safe, prosperous and healthy week.
Stirling suds, suds whipper & splash - Mountain Man flavored
6/8 TI Evide Sonnant Extra
I’m going to try to do a few repeats with this same gear to specifically work on my flatblading skills.
I’m checking my edge beforehand and then after the shave and any edge maintenance I do. I also added the downward stroke and fine tuning my sensitivity in touch. Pre and post shave edge checks are as equal as far as I can ascertain.
I have always targeted comfort over closeness and doubt I’ll be changing any time soon. I’ve gotten closer in the past, but am continually trending upwards.
I bought this shave piece ‘on sale’ for $100, a price that was probably trading dollars so I kicked in a bonus tip on payment to stay balanced. Although 6/8 vs 5/8, it represents what might be considered utilitarian.
My intent was to use it for practice honing before working on items 3x the cost. TI razors have a reputation of being difficult to hone. The tool does lack perfect geometry but I didn’t encounter any specific issues.
The Stirling stuff is uh, well Stirling
Great shave. See those of you attending on Zoom. Wishing all a safe, prosperous and healthy week.
Great shave! Love Stirling’s homage to Creed Silver Mountain Water!
