What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

The fit and finish on the Tanifuji straights is as good as any of the old European manufacturers IMO. Just superb.

 

My first shave with this vintage EIKO 'Glory.' I was swayed to pick this up as the blade shape reminded me of the King pelican I'm so fond of.
This was another one of those ebay purchases from a known Japanese seller that can be risky as his auction photos leave much to the imagination and you're really not sure what you're getting until the razor arrives. Pretty sad-looking in the images.


Disassembly and thorough cleaning/refurbishing/re-pinning of both scales and blade revealed a real looker underneath! Not a bad deal for $60.

Honed up beautifully and truly a smooth shaver—right up there with the Pelican. Scales are pretty snazzy too.

 

Birthday SOTD Sunday June the 5th 2016

Custom Michael Waterhouse 8/8 smiler FBU
Kanayama Cordovan #8000
Semogue 2011 Special LE Boar
Soap Nannys Signature Neroli
Propolis & Raw virgin coconut oil
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino body spray
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino private blend Edp​

 

CJB

 

C.V. Hjelstrand MK 5 6/8
SWK XL scuttle
Shavemac LE TSR XMAS 2015 2 band
OSP Fougere
Osaga Rub
Prep asb

 

Today I took out the AW Wadsworth "Boss". 2 1/2 passes and I ended up with a DFS!

 

Happy birthday, Jamie!

 

Cheers Kevin.

 

Happy Birthday Jamie. Looks like you started it off with a fantastic shave. Cheers.

 

Thanks JR.

 

Sum Extra

 

Happy birthday Jamie. What a fine way to start your day. Have a great day.
Ken P.

 

Thanks Ken.

 

Quest semi-complete. Not sure what I bought other than a Schick injector. Bama referred to it in so many words as straight razor training wheels. If I don't like it the case will display on a shelf and I didn't pay a lot for it.

 

New Portland Razor Co. Hydra. I like this razor. The Spanish Point is nice for getting under the nose. My only complaint is the Walnut scales. The grain is not as tight as I would have liked. Shave ready on delivery. Classic Shaving badger brush. Goodwill bowl.

 

6june16

72nd anniversary of D-day. The Greatest Generation of men will always be remembered in my mind and heart.

I guess it's a good thing I didn't shave this morning. I just received some straights back from rework and decided to use one now, for a 2:30pm shave. While I get a definite smoother shave from DEs, I am beginning to really like using a straight razor. A little rough in spots but nothing visable and definitely passable for a work shave (if I had to go to work).

 

Two Pass Shaving Routine..

Hot Water prep & massage with Argan Oil
Japanese Hamilton 6/8th
Fitchard Pure Badger
Haslinger Honey Tallow Soap
Logona Mann Bio Balm

I had a Hot Summer Evening Shave Tonight with My Hamilton 6/8th..I am Dolphin Smooth & Refreshed..This Razor has a Swedish Blade..The Only Time I ever get a Nick is when I am using a Swedish made Blade..

Must be Payback Time for Lovin & Leavin all those Scandinavian Gals when I worked there many Years Ago..

Billy..

 

Razor: Geo. W. Korn Razor MFG
Strop: Drygulch Leatherworks Chromexcel Horse/ Linen
Brush: Dubl Duck M2/ Omega boar knot
Soap: Dr. Jon's Bandit
Post: Cold Water, Alum, Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Beaver Woodwright Bandit