I too am continually amazed at the quality and clarity of the photographic work on display here. If its not too much to ask, would any of the photographers, (Henry? Marco? Oversaturn?) disclose, divulge, reveal some of your techniques/secrets. Camera/Lens/Lighting. I have a basic digital Leica SLR, its a lovely camera, but I can not get the kinds of closeups the masters display above.
SOTD Tabula Gratulatoria - May 2011
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Spectacular!Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: 26mm Simpson "Chubby 2" Super Badger
Razor: 7/8" Iwasaki 2-Chou Gake (w/ waxed cotton handles)
Strop: 35/40 laps (Torolf linen / SRD Premium IV leather)
Überlather: eShave "Almond" Shave Creme + D.R. Harris "Arlington" Shave Soap + Glycerin
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)
Moisturizer: D.R. Harris "Arlington" Milk
After Shave Splash: D.R. Harris "Arlington" AS
Cologne: D.R. Harris "Arlington" EdC
Results: Hadn't shaved with a Kamisori in a loooong time. This is partly because it unconsciously scares me, even though I have shaved with Kamisoris several times already and. But, I was confident enough in my skills with this unusual piece of steel that I mustered up the courage to give it a go...And what a rewarding experience it was. BBS and irritation-free in 3 passes.
Have an FANTASTIC Monday gentlemen.
Beautiful shot, Robert. Thank goodness you did sell that macro lens, for all our sakes!
Nothing to worry about mate
Spectacular!
Thanks Mark
Muhle R89
Feather
Edwin Jagger Medium Silver Tip
Floris JF Soap
Alum Block
Paco Rabane XS Aftershave
C&E West Indian Lime Cologne
Very, very nice David!
Joe, first of all, I'm not an expert photographer and certainly not at the level of our Masters (Henry, Robert, Luis, Emanuel just to name a few), so take my hints as those of an amateur. If you have a reflex camera you need specific close-up lenses and I think they are quite expensive. If you have a compact "bridge" camera as I do, you can get wonderful close-up shots simply selecting the close-up mode (the flower) on your camera. No real secret, just try and make your first shots. You will quickly improve and enjoy your creations, my friend.
Wacker Mod.2 | Wee Scot | Arko | Sabon | Puig Lavanda | Korres Vetiver Root, Green Tea & Cedarwood
Bill, this beautiful close-up makes your Wee Scot look like a Chubby 3!
Bill, this beautiful close-up makes your Wee Scot look like a Chubby 3!
LOL.. Thank you, Marco, she lathered like one today! The Arko didn't have a chance!
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Muhle R89
Feather
Edwin Jagger Medium Silver Tip
Floris JF Soap
Alum Block
Paco Rabane XS Aftershave
C&E West Indian Lime Cologne
Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: 26mm Simpson "Chubby 2" Super Badger
Razor: 7/8" Iwasaki 2-Chou Gake (w/ waxed cotton handles)
Strop: 35/40 laps (Torolf linen / SRD Premium IV leather)
Überlather: eShave "Almond" Shave Creme + D.R. Harris "Arlington" Shave Soap + Glycerin
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)
Moisturizer: D.R. Harris "Arlington" Milk
After Shave Splash: D.R. Harris "Arlington" AS
Cologne: D.R. Harris "Arlington" EdC
Results: Hadn't shaved with a Kamisori in a loooong time. This is partly because it unconsciously scares me, even though I have shaved with Kamisoris several times already and. But, I was confident enough in my skills with this unusual piece of steel that I mustered up the courage to give it a go...And what a rewarding experience it was. BBS and irritation-free in 3 passes.
Have an FANTASTIC Monday gentlemen.
Merkur Vintage
with red Personna (4)
25er Bock Silvertip
Proraso SS
Shypr After Shave
Havbe a nice day!
Outstanding!
Running a bit late and can't comment individually, but let me say this:
Fantastic shots gentlemen
Muhle R89
Feather
Edwin Jagger Medium Silver Tip
Floris JF Soap
Alum Block
Paco Rabane XS Aftershave
C&E West Indian Lime Cologne
Very nice, indeed
Love the pattern on the handle.
Awesome shot
(as always 
)
Tuesday, May 24th 2011
EJ Chatsworth + Derby (2)
New Forest Chunky 2band
Klar Kabinett
Thayer's Rose
Swiss Pitralon ASL
Very cool effect
Pre de Provence // Sub Cero // Shavemac D01 Two Bands // Thayers // Alt Insbruck
Luis; What is there to say, you just keep showing one beautiful photo after the other
Luis; ¿Qué se puede decir, que acaba de seguir mostrando una hermosa foto tras otra
Very cool effect
Thank you, sir!
Great shots Gentlemen! What an honor to post alongside such talents! My sincere appreciation!
Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: Plisson #16 High Mountain White
Razor: Joe Chandler Custom, 6/8 Spanish point, horn scales
Strop: Kanayama #90000, tri strop
Soap/Cream: Martin de Candre
Astringent: Thayers Medicated SuperHazel
After shave Balm: MdC, Chopra Oil
EdT: Martin de Candre, Eau de Candre, Lavande
Results: Another great shave. I figured since the JC from yesterday was such a great shave, I wanted to compare this smaller one to it. It is every bit as good
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MAXIMUM SHAVE
Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: 26mm Simpson "Chubby 2" Super Badger
M&M Razor (see Results): 15/16" Max Sprecher, 1/4 Hollow, French Point (w/ M3 Makume Gane + B&W Recon Stone wedge)
Strop: (no need) 0/0 laps (Torolf linen / SRD Premium IV leather)
Überlather: Acca Kappa "1869" Shave Creme + Acca Kappa "1869" Shave Soap + Glycerin
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)
Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer
After Shave Splash: Foïd Italian Blue AS
Cologne: Creed "Green Irish Tweed" EdC
Results: An early AM shave today for me. I received my M&M (i.e., Maxtom Maxterpiece) yesterday and had to use it today(but there was a time where internet connectivity was casting serious doubts on my ability to post anything about it today...it's fixed, for now at least). The pictures of this blade really don't do her justice. She's a true beauty queen
. I posted more pictures HERE. So, now I am an official member of the MRC (Maxtom Razor Club)
. Onto the shave. I opted for a luxurious experience with this work of art, so for lather I used the Acca Kappa combination and for brush I used the Simpson since it's one of Max' favorite brushes. Aside from looking marvelous, the M&M has one of the sharpest and smoothest edges my face has experienced (EVER!!!!). Wowwwwww
!!!!! The size is perfect (for me)...It's like Max took a hand print from me and designed the whole thing around it. Simply fantastic. She handles like a Ferrari, but has the luxurious feel of a Rolls Royce. I didn't feel a thing while shaving
. I literally had to run my fingers across my face to make sure I had shaved. Max: rest easy...you did wonders with my M&M. Thank you
. I am one happy customer
.
Have a AWESOME Tuesday gentlemen. I know I will.
Tuesday, May 24th 2011
EJ Chatsworth + Derby (2)
New Forest Chunky 2band
Klar Kabinett
Thayer's Rose
Swiss Pitralon ASL
Pre de Provence // Sub Cero // Shavemac D01 Two Bands // Thayers // Alt Insbruck
Tuesday
Brush cup
No Name Cream Butterscotch Silvertip
Ball Ended Gillette Tech with Lord Super Stainless
Lea Shave Stick
Cold water
Have a nice day, Gentlemen
Tuesday: Merkur Futur/ Gillette Super Silver,Vulfix Original 2236(Super), Mitchells Woolfat,L´Oreal men facewash,Floid Mentholado aftershave, Nivea moisturiser
Razor:Le Grelot 6/8
Strop: Ambrose corto Spanish Horse(20/50)
Brush: Omega 10098
Lather: P160 duro
AS: Alt Innsbruck
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Picture:
Great shots all around today everyone!
All wonderful close-ups, Gentlemen!
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This is my absolute favorite razor of yours Henry! Nice shot
Thank you! I feel very fortunate to have won that razor at a reasonable price.
Pre de Provence // Sub Cero // Shavemac D01 Two Bands // Thayers // Alt Insbruck
Bravo, Luis!!!!
What he said.
I don't have a reflex camera, just a good 6-year old "bridge" Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 - quite a good bridge camera, in it's time, with Leica lenses. I use natural light whenever I can (I don't like to use the flash on this cameras
) - so, the moment of the day and the location is important.- Status
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