What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

This is a Challenge Cutlery "Celebrated Rifle Razor" I obtained last Summer for $7. I was the only bidder. This maker had a good reputation back in the day.

Last night I did 50 or so x strokes on a Coticule followed by linen and horsehide. I am pleased with the shave I got this morning. I hesitate to make this comparison, but the edge is not as keen as the Thuringian on the Geneva. Not a very evidenced based comparison, but just a feel thing.

 

Ern
Tabac
homemade boar
Tabac AS

This mornings shave was pretty mediocre. For some reason this razor doesn't live up to my expectations. I do a lot of one or two pass shaves but couldn't get away with it with this razor. Have a good one.

 

Le Grelot 355 5/8 fancy spine, cream was Christian Dior Eau Sauvage lathered with a TOBS brush. A little Dior ES balm and EdT made for a fine spring morning.

 

James Johnson (1818-53)

 

I pride myself on being a master of the obvious ... that is GORGEOUS Steve.

 

Beautiful Tim!
Question for the group... are these double notched tangs OEM or possibly a result of a regrind in the razors history? This one looks original based on the stamping of the tang, but quite a few i have touched/seen effect the tang stamp, so look to be added later.
I guess I may have answered my question there ... "depends on the razor," but i really like the look and feel of the ones I have and wonder if this was time constrained and/or later mod?
Might be cool to set up a thread with examples... might do that this weekend after i peruse my examples.

 

Diamond 7/8” hollow
Justo the best Shave I can get with a straight



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Whacker Huntsman
Jayaruh #311 Badger
Barrister and Mann Adiago Shaving Soap
Sandlewood Preshave Oil
Pinald Clubman Aftershave

Its Clubman Friday, where have I heard that before?

Enjoy your evening gentlemen!

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That dark blade seems to be holding up really well. Interested in whether you or Keith have seen any wear from stropping or usage, especially on the edge of the spine?

 

I haven't, but I have only shaved with it maybe 5 times. I try to use most of my razors in my rotation, with the exception of the customs, I use them in bet
between. I know TMI .

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I appreciate the info. I have a Brian Brown that I almost consider stropping with tape based on the darkened blade... but that seems crazy. I know it is a tool to use... but it is a very nice tool.

 

I would agree, that tool is better than my dark blade too!

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I have not seen any color change from stropping. I have not put it on the stones yet. I also believe it is a tool and that if there is where from the strop it is just patina. I has seen a pasted strop and I have no issues with color change.

 

Silverloaf 8/8 with a 3/4 grind

 

I am pleasantly surprised with how well this razor shaves, same here I have not had it on a stone either

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I too am happy with how well it shaves.

 

You inspired me to get it, price right with the discount.

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I really like how the scales enhance the blade, very nice!

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7/8 Joesph Elliot Wedge

Had a lovely shave with this Sheffield blade.This heavy wedge just wiped the whiskers away .

 

Two Pass Shaving Routine...

Hot Water prep & Massage with Argan Oil
French Special Monneret Full Hollow 6/8th
Kent Pure Badger
Arlingtons Tallow Soap
Humphreys Witch Hazel

A Belter of a Shave this Morning with My French Special Monneret 6/8th..I Love this Razor..A Heavy Weighted Blade that Blows through a Heavy Growth of Whiskers Like the Wind..

Ooh..La La..

I Am Dolphin Smooth & Refreshed...

Billy..