What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

Discussion in 'Straight Razors' started by lindyhopper66, Nov 30, 2013.

  1. Spyder

    Spyder Well-Known Member

    I'm definitely going to get one next year. I sure it will be worth the wait:)
     
  2. Stu929

    Stu929 Well-Known Member

    A straight or a piece of gear for it? Sorry im lost!

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  3. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    After being on the road and enjoying a little Schick love I went back to perhaps my favorite straight. The 1941 Russian from the ZTV factory. It spent a little time on a white Arkie first. I may have overdone it a little bit as it was a touch harsher than usual. :scared003:

    Hot water preparation
    AOS Lavender PSO
    Mike's Natural Soaps Barbershop
    Savile Row 3824 Silvertip
    1941 ZTV 5/8
    Osma Bloc d'Alun
    AOS Lavender After Shave Balm
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    Happy shaving comrades - Karl
     
  4. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    PRC Western grind kamisori
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  5. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    Yes, the Palmera company was in Spain, but had a factory in Solingen, Germany at some point ran by Jose Lopez Sevilla.
     
  6. Spyder

    Spyder Well-Known Member

    Challenge Cutlery fresh from an Arkie touch up. Three smooth passes.

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  7. M14Shooter

    M14Shooter Well-Known Member

    Ulrik definitely makes a superb razor . I will never part with mine .Top notch customer service as well.
     
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  8. George X

    George X Well-Known Member

    Purdy razor


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  9. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

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  10. mrchick

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  11. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    George Wostenholm & Son 'Pipe' 7/8"

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  12. ob1page

    ob1page Frozen in Phoenix

  13. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    6/8 Torrey
    RR Emperor
    Shavemac 25mm ST

    Decent shave today but the blade needs a little work. Have a good one.
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  14. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Tonight's shave was with an old Japanese Blade. I love the look of the writing on it. It delivered a very smooth 2 pass shave, that left me BBS on the face. I still love these Japanese razors. Big, Heavy, excellent steel, and very well made. .

    Razor- Japanese 寒月 KANGETSU 東京.
    Brush- B400 By Tom
    Soap- Mitchell's Wool Fat
    Aftershave- Vintage Avon Spicy. MMMMMM MMMMM Good.
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  15. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

  16. Spyder

    Spyder Well-Known Member

    Scott aka @DaltonGang inspired "rat razor" shave. Tip has been repaired/modified. This puppy cost $9. This Sheffield G. Johnson has a smooth "creamy" edge. Really nice shave this evening. Going with the theme of "cheap" Arko and Pacific Rush closed the deal.

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  17. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Vintage Otto Fromm Cutlery 'Red Head' 5/8" full-hollow, sq. pt.

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  18. mrchick

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  19. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    Wm Elliot & Co 21

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  20. Spyder

    Spyder Well-Known Member

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