TimS' shave journal

Nope. It's such an ordeal landing them in the rocks and waves that I try to get them back in as soon as possible.

Oh well. Congrats anyway. I guess we'll just take your word for it. lol

Nice artwork.

I will, however, add my favorite albie picture. Probably my best fishing day, ever.

Excellent!

You somehow look different than I pictured you.

Christopher at Shavesmith tells me the tortoises he made new blades for are inbound. In the meantime, some pictures from him:

oh wow!

TimS said:

Christopher at Shavesmith tells me the tortoises he made new blades for are inbound. In the meantime, some pictures from him:
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Those are HORRIBLE, send them to me for proper disposal.

Between shaves right now, and have never looked forward to a straight razor shave more. Been on the road carry-on only, so I've been using CVS disposables with the lubricating strip for the past week--never again; these things leave behind a slimy trail after every pass. Disgusting. And now I'm back in the states, but not yet home, so going without a shave for a few days. I am so looking forward to tomorrow night's shave. I'll probably spend the time until then deciding on which razor. I already know it'll be one of my big wedges, just not sure which one yet.

Any recommendations for a 'decent' disposable? My job duties now entail short trips abroad periodically, so I need to settle on something for carry-on luggage.

Hopefully I'll be getting back to this journal a bit more. I have a line of razors ready to be honed, so I'll document my successes or lack thereof when I get around to hitting the stones.

Last night's much-anticipated shave didn't happen. Been feeling kind of crappy since returning from overseas on Friday, and last night I opted to get to bed early. Took a sick day today (feeling much better as I type this). Finally got rid of the itchy, 4+ days of growth (the most I've had in recent memory) this afternoon. Rather than using one of my big Sheffields as planned, I touched up my Red Point on a Nakayama Asagi with a light tomo slurry and then 50 linen/100 leather. Shave was very, very nice. A fresh shave and decreasing cold symptoms is making for a pleasant evening.

Tonight I touched up my Dorko on a Nakayama Kiita with medium tomo slurry. I shaved with this razor a while back, and put it in the 'to hone' que right after. Not sure if it needs more than a touch up, so I'll start there and test shave tomorrow.

Razors of the day:

Regarding my post a couple back about a recommended disposable for travel, I poked around the archives on B&B and came across the Gillette Guard. A no-nonsense pivoting head (no slime strip) that seems to get good reviews. $6 sent to India last night got some of them shipped to me today. I'll let you know what I think when I get the razor.

Dorko shave didn't go so well; ATG not so hot. Since I've never taken this razor to bevel-set, looks like that's where I'm headed next.

Looks pretty, if that's any consolation.

That is indeed a very pretty Dorko. I've heard the Gillette Guard is pretty good amongst the cartridges.

Well, the St. Sue auction is over and I find myself the winner of a couple of items--Bluesman's big smiley and the Frankonian hone from Gamma. Both were actually last-minute impulse buys, but now that I'm going to come into possession of that blade and after re-reading the thread about its creation, I feel a bit unworthy. It must have taken a lot for Vic to donate his first finished razor, and I am deeply appreciative of that and I recognize the sacrifice and selflessness of the act. Thank you Mr. Bluesman.

Larry, I only bid on that razor because you were outbid by someone else; I wouldn't have taken away your chance at Kirinite otherwise

And Gamma, thank YOU for your wonderful donation. I hope I can get the performance out of the stone it's capable of.

I am glad you got the razor. It would have pained me to re-scale it, but . . . .

TimS said:

after re-reading the thread about its creation, I feel a bit unworthy. It must have taken a lot for Vic to donate his first finished razor, and I am deeply appreciative of that and I recognize the sacrifice and selflessness of the act. Thank you Mr. Bluesman.
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Your very welcome Tim. It is freshly honed and will be in the mail today. Congratulations and thanks for bidding.

That was a very generous donation to the auction, Vic. I hope you don't mind the rude teasing, nonetheless. I am real glad that a friend has your razor.

Nice job, gentlemen.

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That was a very generous donation to the auction, Vic. I hope you don't mind the rude teasing, nonetheless. I am real glad that a friend has your razor.

Nice job, gentlemen.

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Thanks Larry. I read the "into the fire" thread and it reminded me of a friend that died of cancer. The donation was a snap decision much like Tim's.

I enjoy the teasing, friends tease, not in the least bit rude.

Tim, I read enough of your posts that it feels like the razor is still staying in the family.