What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

This thread started 2-1/2 years ago, now with 5,681 posts. It's going to take me a while to catch up, but I'd like to see every post. When I finish my current 30 focus I'll jump in here next. Thanks for gathering all this history in one convenient location

 

Planned Shave 70
9 March 2016



Frederick Reynolds 5/8

Have a nice evening!

 

There'll probably be a few repeats in those close-to-6k posts, but plenty of razor eye-candy!

 

You should just go ahead and post here too! Best way to be a part of something is to join in the fun.

 

March 9 - Straight Shave 10
Henckels Twin Works #50

 

Nice razor! I like the brush too! Jim Roe does some nice work.

 

I am very happy with the brush, just got it Monday. It is beautiful, and lathers fantastic! The razor is great, had Glenn hone it for me, and fix some edge issues. I have three more I want to get into rotation, but they need some work too. Want to try it myself, and ship at least one out if I can't get it yet.

 

I may just do that. Already I see some folks who were here from the beginning of the thread. One in particular who only owned a couple of straights, and only one that was shave ready. I wonder how many now?

 

Glen does nice work. He honed up my razor and had it back to me in no time. I'll have to put an order in with Jim to make a brush for me too.

 

A few more than I had then.....

 

Yes, Glenn turned it around in no time and it shaves great. I know any issues I have are me, not the blade. I will get another brush from Jim, too.

 

just my style.

 

W&B Congress Razor

 

Hello TSD
YAY! I did it! My first "real" straight shave. 2 passes with the knife, no DE touchups - and I live to tell the tale



This is what I used today for my 4th straight shave ever:

- Stirling Glastonbury
- Whipped Dog HM Badger
- Gold Dollar 208
- Tüff sensitiv Rasierwasser

The guy I bought this razor from obviously knows what he's doing. Very sharp and a pleasure to use - this cheap chinese blade is definitely worth the 20 € I paid for it! From the first stroke I realized: This thing is sharper than the "Gaelic" I used before. No pulling and tugging, just clean, pleasant cutting. The first pass WTG went so well that I decided to go XTG with the knife as well.

I still have to figure out the best way to hold the razor for neck shaving though. And it seems that for going XTG it might be best to use the right hand on the left side of the face and vice versa. It definitely took me a while though - could have finished 2 DE shaves in the same amount of time But I guess I'll have plenty of time to practice.

After these two passes my face is by no means BBS, I wouldn't even call it a DFS, but it definitely is socially acceptable. No cuts, virtually no irritation. The AS did not burn at all on my cheeks, just a little bit on my neck.

I think now I have to have find someone who sharpens my other razor properly, so I can use that as well. Oh - and I already have a third straight incoming - a 5/8 wedge, because I wanted to try something different than full hollow.

Have a great day

 

March 10 - Straight Shave 11
Henckels Twin Works #50

 

Eaton 85 Diamond Edge 5/8 full hollow spike


great smooth shave.
pre-lather with chai tea wasn't a good idea.
and I dropped the veg, lucky it didn't shatter. still spilled a bunch, bathroom smells great.

 

Fon Golden Star Deluxe….

 

SOTD Thursday

Illinois strop 361
Simpson best badger brush
Proraso red soap
Vintage DD goldedge SR 6/8 round point
Clubman original

Soak brush in warm water
40 laps on the linen 20 on the leather
Shake out excess water and make a thick lather both in bowl and on face
Single pass wtg
Cold rinse
And finish off with a Splash of clubman original

It's a great way to start the day

 

Planned Shave 71
10 March 2016



Frederick Reynolds 5/8

Have a great afternoon!

 

Congratulations! The Darkside has been waiting for you, welcome.