What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

I will have to post better pics of it. It is just so beautiful.

 

The Japanese were’t big on scales as a general rule, they tended to be cheap and plain in spite of the world-class steel and grinding. But when they did nice scales, they were many times striking as @Suhrim21 Kikuboshi shows. I have a Cape with a scale swap from a worn Towa IIRC with the same scales, and a white one that’s very similar. The attached image does not do the white ones justice. The blades oddly, have different model numbers but appear to be identical right down to the grind, length, shape, and weight. Maybe the same blade for different clients? We’ll never know.

 

Completely agree. More often than not you get cheap generic black scales. And when they did pay attention to their scales they are some of the nicest scales I have seen. It just takes time and money to find the ones with gorgeous scales.

I love the white scales @Steve56 they are stunning. I've been looking for a razor with them since the first time I saw them.

I think part of the fun collecting and using Japanese razors is the simple fact razors like these dont come up very often.

 

The white ones are like the Hayashi 8000 scales, they’re difficult to photograph with my amateur light box. Here’s an image that maybe shows them more like what they look like in hand. They’re similar to MOP though you’d never mistake them for that. Still, not too shabby for plastic.

These are the original scales.

 

This lovely Wester Bros Manganese Steel razor is one I bought early on. It was shave ready and was a nice shave - until I got more experience and started paying for honing. Then it paled a little too much to get much use. It just came back from @gssixgun and back into good graces

I have too many 5/8 and 11/16 straights and I wanted to give this one an equal shot at staying in the den when it comes time to clear a few out.

Hot water preparation
Argan Oil PSO
Romera Wengue Chubby Manchurian Badger
AOS Lemon Shaving Cream
Wester Bros. Manganese Steel 11/16
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Fine shave today, from a razor, sold through Montgomery Wards, but German made, from what I understand. I had a nice 2 pass shave, that left me near BBS(I was rushed).

Razor- Lakeside Cutlery "Select", by Boker, sold through Montgomery Wards.
Soap- ARKO stick.
Brush- Homemade handle, by @jtspartan , Omega Boar Knot.
Aftershave- Shulton Old Spice. Magic-1870 Decanter.

 

I had a great shave today with my Lewis straight razor and a Gem Jr. Parade. The straight got most of the first pass and the Gem got the rest of the shave with a 7th flip Gem SS PTFE loaded. The Sterling Executive man lathered very well on my Custom SHD two band badger.
The Lewis just got back from a generous member who offered to hone it for me since I've been having trouble honing since having carpal tunnel. I had surgery on both hands.

 

1/2 hollow western grind 6/8 PRC kami, my first artisan razor.

 

I agree with you, looking forward to seeing more pictures.

 

June 16th

Noble Otter SS & AS - BarrBarr
Jason's 2019 30DC w/Omega 10098 boar
Drew Dick 7/8 Damascus
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ASB - Star Jelly

 

Love the look of that blade... and really enjoy the scale design! Tom

 

Thank You Tom! This razor is a recent purchase via a BST. Couldn't pass up the cool scales!

 

Here you go.

 

Went to the mountain. Nichiri Manaslu 300

Not fancy, but I do like these scales. Substantial enough to pair up with that blade.

 

The ERN was another razor sent to @gssixgun for a new honing before I decide how to thin my overly full inventory of 5/8ths and 11/16ths. It shaved like a dream and made a strong case for staying in the den.

Hot water preparation
Argan Oil PSO
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger
AOS Lemon Shaving Cream
ERN 1934 11/16
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Smile!

That Kikobushi is super!

 

Mastro Livi Gifretto

 

I see what you did there

 

Wow nice pics! Thanks @Suhrim21.. Love the details on the scales!

 

Di Ricco Crescenzo & Figli
Definitely signs of a German blade for the Italian market... has that lovely shape & grind of a Puma 18, and that 49 identifier is on some others I have with that shape.

Enjoy your shave.
Tom