What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

Hoshtonbo 6500 first edition quarter hollow 13/16
The Invisible Edge Super Strop
Shavemac Silvertip two band
Martin de Candre Fougere
Propolis & Raw virgin coonut oil
Guerlain Habit Rouge Edt​

 

My smaller of the two Tally Ho razors, this 7/8" hollow-ground square point made by Frederick Fenney (1824-1852) of Sheffield, is all original. Great shaver.

 

I thought you would like the Rive Gauche. Just waiting for the weather to cool off some more so I can break out the Korous.

 

Break it out now, damn the weather!

 

Mike's Natural Soap
B-400 Brush by Tom
Wade and Butcher Celebrated 7/8
Thayers WH
PAA Déjà Fougère
Have fun!

 

The shave is an homage to my friend @Robyflexx and his 10,000 posts, everything about this shave was big. First a huge splash bottle of vintage Kouros, damn the weather. They can smell coming a block away and I will smell great for a week.

The brush is Simpson Polo 12, it is just huge. They must have mad this brush with Andre the Giant in mind.

This Koraat is a 7/8 with a 1/4 heavy and big.

 

Alright Keith! Beautiful photo and gear. I must order some Kouros soon it's been too long.

 

Tonights shave isn't a rare, or expensive work of art. It is a razor that has been much maligned by many. It is one of the less expensive modern razors made, and can be bought new for between $5 and $12. I have also heard from some that the steel is quite good. Two differing opinions. But, I took the time to find out for myself. I have taken the time honing this one, and with the Welsh Slate stones, it was a breeze. The edge is very very sharp, and can take the fingerprint off a thumb, in a fraction of a second, don't ask me how I know(no blood or pain).
So, the shave went very well. A three pass shave, that ended up BBS, without any difficulties on my chin, and no nicks, cuts, or weepers.
Excellent razor. I will keep this one in constant rotation.

Razors- Gold Dollar 300
PfeilRing Inox Solingen(mustache razor)
Brush- unknown Vintage Boar Hair. Its a small little lather monster.
Soap- Col. Conk Almond. Very slick, lathers easy, and inexpensive. Smells good too.
Aftershave- Vintage Shultons Old Spice.

 

I have a modified Gold Dollar and it delivers very good shaves.

 

Two Pass Shaving Routine...

Hot Water prep & Massage with Argan Oil
French Special Monneret 1/2 Hollow 6/8th
Mason Pearson Pure Badger
Wickham 1912 Vegetal Soap (Un Scented)
Dominican Bay Rum

A Very Comfortable Late Evening Shave Tonight with the Frenchy 6/8th..Smooth as Butter this Heavy Spine SR & Just Ploughs through the Whiskers...Super Shiny & Real Looker..I like this 1912 Soap & although I am a Tallow Hard Head this Stuff is Very Skin Friendly & the Post Shave is Amazing..Great Shave..

I Am Dolphin Smooth & Refreshed..

Billy..

 

Roby.
Do you have carpel tunnel in your fingers my friend. That is a boat load of posts.

Congratulations

Tom


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I guess it's just fun participating with my friends Tom!

 

I here you. I never would have imagined i would have made so many friends on a Forum. This place is truly a great family.


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The Family..

Billy..

 

Billy one of those guys looks like Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction!

 

A Real Bad Dude..

Billy..

 

Same exact setup as yesterday. I went back to 5 micron and went down from there. Then
Re-stropped taking special care. I saw a definite improvement on finish thru my loop.

I did 2 passes and had better results than last nights 3 pass. I gave myself a nice nick tonight with my off hand. Other than that another decent shave.

Tom


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Time for a group hug

 

Today
Tru-Edge Deluxe 5/8 full hollow spike
The Tru-edge is a straight foward no nonsense whisker assassin. The edge is sharp as all get out. The blade actually feels heavier than it appears. My only complaint, the pivot is a touch loose.