July 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

I do the S/N pass on the right side of my neck with the left hand, with the scales all the way open. It's nerve racking the first few times, but if you don't have any muscle memory to get in the way, you can build it quickly. Focus on the sound the razor makes when cutting, and try to keep angle right based on the sound, because you might not be able to see too well.

 

When you say all the way open you mean inline with the blade? Like Chris @Bama Samurai suggested ?

 

That is what I do.

 

Yes.

 

I got a woody in the mail yesterday.

In June, @Jayaruh made a wooden SE Open Comb razor. The thread is here: https://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/jayaruh-wooden-se-razor.59773/ He graciously volunteered to do a pass around for some of the idiots who were willing to try it. It was finally my turn!

It showed up with a couple of blade options, including Treet Carbon blades. My experience with SE razors is pretty limited. My face did not agree with the blades that were locally available, so I have a grand total of three attempted (but not completed) shaves with a Gem style SE. I loaded up a Treet, and proceeded to bludgeon my soused soap into submission with the big boar. This is my next Titanic soap, which I will be using every other shave until it is gone. The Shave Den Purple Rain, which Joanna released after Prince passed away. Got a great lather, and started my first pass, N/S. Blade was incredibly smooth. This razor weighs nothing, so the firm stroke without pressure had to be kept in mind. Used alum on the finger tips to stretch the skin well. Re-lathered for my second pass, S/N. No issues, no blood, and a good result already. My third pass is sideways, out from my mouth. A little bit of touch up on the chin strap, and the baby is in the house. Very impressed with the razor. I will shave again with it on Thurs, then send it on to @PLAla for his turn.

 

Its a fun little razor that actually works pretty well!

 

too many 5:00 majors, eh? (hockey penalties, I'm, talkinabout)

 

Thank you Jim. I will post my thoughts on the new Karve plates when they arrive.

Thank you Jim.

Thank you Jim. The workmanship on the Wolfman razors is truly amazing and makes up a large part of the joy of using them. Timeless comes in the finish work but still second. The Wolfman is like a working piece of art if that makes sense. The Karve thread on the handle feel just like the Wolfman when the razor is assembled. The build quality like the Timeless is just as nice. The shave of the D plate matches my Wolfman 0.74mm OC and surpass my regular Wolfman OC in terms of efficiency. All are equally smooth. I anticipate either the E or F plate unseating the Wolfman as my most efficient smooth DE razor. If I were in the market for a Wolfman today, I would look to Timeless for the SS and Karve for the brass.

 

Wonderful photo and report Jim. The wife and girls gave me PdP soap and balm for Christmas. I agree the performance is great with a pleasant light scent. For value it is really hard to beat.

 

Love the photo and report Joesph. What will you get to replace the Flood?

 

Love the photo and razor Andrew. You're marching toward the dark side.

 

I accept nothing less than a 10 minute major and a game misconduct.

 

Terrific picture, Andrew!

 

I had to lean to shave with the scales straight out and the blade upside down. Kind of like this.

Left side
Right side
I hope this helps.

 

After a discussion in another thread about first safety razors, I decided to give mine a spin.

This razor still gives me as good a shave as any of my safety razors. If it wasn’t for my early RAD this could have been my only razor.

Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap
B-400 Brush by Tom
Edwin Jagger DE89 Razor with Weber Bulldog Handle
Rapira Super Stainless Blade
Ogallala Bay Rum After Shave
Have fun!

 

I use a similar grip. Do you use both hands? Using both hands made a big difference in managing the tough angles. If you have a shavette trying using without a blade to find the right grip and build muscle memory.

Welcome to the Dark Side

 

Thank you, Jim!

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Thanks Charlie!

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I don't think so, it was designed to hold an SE blade

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