What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

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

  1. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    Sure, just PM me. I'll be honest though, I'm not making brushes again until after I retire. That should be in March but I'm sure I'll stick around a little longer than that to deal with a few issues unless I get fired or pissed. Either of the 3 options will work well for me (retire, fire or quit). Unfortunately quitting doesn't sit well with me, damn the Marine Corps anyway. Well, I learned something from the Corps, lol. So we're dealing with the other 2 options. When I'm ready I'll contact the owners of this web site because it'll be the only place they'll be available.
     
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  2. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    A little trip to Awesometown today...
    Razor: Snail Forge Kamisori (8/8 symmetrical grind)
    Brush: Wolf Whiskers “Twin Raptor”
    Soap: B&M Soapmakers of Awesometown
    A/S: Folsom & Co Black Powder
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    Enjoy your shave!
    Tom
     
  3. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    Dovo 55 Best Class, Fritz Bracht

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  4. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    Now I call this a Machete!!!
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    Honestly, razors like this one, from a skilled artisan (or anyone willing to craft a tool like this) just makes something like shaving ridiculously enjoyable.
    I love this hobby!
     
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  5. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

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  6. Spyder

    Spyder Well-Known Member

    I tell them at work; I’m neither retiring nor quitting. You’re gonna hafta fire me. That way, I’ll get a severance package;)
    Anyhoo, I would love an Oscar brush. I’ll be receiving a fair amount of $$ in August for 40 years of service with my company. I plan on getting a custom, straight, strop, and brush. I’ve drooled for some time at the Oscars, but knew you weren’t making any.
     
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  7. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    :love055: That is a cool razor, I like that style and symmetrical kami. Enjoy!

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    Joe Edson

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  8. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Razor: Riga Razor 7/8
    Stop: Mastro Livi
    Brush: Gem Star Custom elk antler silver tip
    Pre: Nivea
    Soap: QCS
    AS: Alt Insbruck enhanced AS, Edwin Jagger ASB
    Scent: Creed Green Irish Tweed

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  9. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    And those hammered tangs really give a great look! Beautiful Kami’s.

    And the lines of the Riga razor... very nice!:drool:
     
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  10. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    Keith whats the grind on that"drool worthy" baby. Wow that's a beaut.
     
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  11. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Thanks, I’m very happy with this razor. It looks and feels like a half hollow.
     
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  12. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

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    Two Pass Shaving Routine..:cool:

    Hot Water Prep & Massage with Argan Oil
    Kastor & Co Solingen Full Hollow 15/16th
    Fitchard Pure Badger
    Valobra Tallow Soap
    Humphreys Witch Hazel

    I Had a Wonderful Shave Today with My Kastor Solingen 15/16th..This Swedish Steel German SR has a Killer Edge..Is has an Edge Like a Laser & I have to Say its One Real Special Shaver..:D

    I Am Dolphin Smooth & Refreshed..:angelic007:

    Billy..:chores016:
     
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  13. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    I used my Kiebitz razor this morning. This is a razor that never disappoints. It was a nice two pass shave.

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  14. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    5/8 Keen Cutter (Ivory scaled)
    Grooming Dept. Amber & Oud
    homemade boar, Omega 49 knot

    Really nice shave this morning. It was my first time with the Grooming Dept. soap, excellent shave and post shave feel. I liked the scent, very nice ,IMO. I bought a Captain's Choice lather bowl with the ridges on the bottom and it was the first time for that too. I normally just face lather but it sure made quick work of getting the correct consistency of lather. Have a good one.
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  15. alpla444

    alpla444 That's sweet!

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    Williams 'Purist'
    Signature shave soap
    Wars ASB
    26mm HMW badger custom handle. (made by Oscar11)
    A fantastic shave last night with this razor, (bought from SRP BST) I have shaved with twice before but the shaves where not great a few nics and weepers not much fun,
    So yesterday I fully rehoned it finishing on the SG20K, so happy I did.
     
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  16. Deeter

    Deeter Well-Known Member

    Feather SS with Kai Titan Mild blade
    30 mm synthetic
    B&M Seville
    Pinaud clubman
     
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  17. Paul76

    Paul76 Well-Known Member

    Craftsman 3/4
    Jayaruh 175
    Jeff's soap
    Nivea balm
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  18. Spyder

    Spyder Well-Known Member

    Absolutely an awesome shaver. Flic 6/8

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  19. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    Full disclosure: yes, I had a few beers last night and I am viewing this on my phone... But those scales seem to have a really cool pattern to them! Add a cool inlay and a worked spine and I think you have a wonderful razor!
    That thumbnotch and double finger notch creates such a cool design. Glad you got it shaving the way you want!
     
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  20. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    Keith, your praise for your Flic(s) got me to pull the trigger on a project Flic. A whopping $10.50 shipped to my door. I am a little scared:signs002:
     
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