That’s true Jeff, really nice razor. I have tried to get a good edge on some of my Sheffield razors, but they just don’t deliver that nice edges as this Geneva and of course the Swedish razors. Now probably some folks out there will have another opinion. But the feeling is quite close to my Swedish razors. Guess it comes to steel quality? Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
December 3rd - Fougere Friday Martin De Candre (added glycerin) Heritage Collections Ever Ready w/ TGN 2 band badger Filarmonica 6/8 Doble Temple Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Star Jelly ASW (made by Wet Shaving Products) Royal Fougere AS
Thank you Hans! Imhave a different idea about Sheffield steel. They used a lot of Swedish steel, as did everyone making fine cutting tools back then. But my early Dheffield ‘cast steel’, ‘a ier fondue’ raxors are very hard, some of them Torblöm hard, and they’re very fine grained steel. Later on, maybe 18e0-1840 the steel seemed to get much softer. I don’t think that they were hardening/tempering it the same way after a certain point.
Steve, could be the reason. I have some left to hone from Sheffield, so the verdict will come Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
Thank you Hans, it’s a favorite because of the memories. It shaves as well as any razor and has hard French steel, but the shape is not the most ergonomic though you get used to it.
Tom! This Filly example is a 4th generation, not as coveted as the 1st….but it’s a great shaver and looker for me. Maybe some day it’ll get a chance to meet one of it’s great great grandfathers.
Boker Abalone Brush: Chisel & Hound Suds & Balm: Jabonman Mediterraneo First go with this Boker and it was lovely. A nice surprise in that it is a solid 7/8”, and I enjoy what Boker did with these scales. Enjoy your shave. Tom
Very nice Boker Tom, I’ve been wondering about those. What’s the grind and steel like? Filly 14 Sub Cero, a Thäter boar did the lathering on Strop Shoppe Russian Tea tallow, and Myrsol AB and a spritz of Floris 1962 finished up a nice December shave. The Thäter boar was my first boar brush bought a couple of years ago off a BST. The knot is very similar to a SOC in density and backbone but is a little larger, and of course the handle is an iconic Thäter style. I wouldn’t pay $80-85 US for it, but at $35 and on it’s way to broken in, why not?
Thank you Steve. Here is a picture of the grind… not stiff but also not a singer. I am not a huge fan of modern German steel - not really sure why, but this one was all about the scales.
Dec 4 SOTD 5/8 Dovo Special Round Point This was my very first straight razor. It was brand new when I purchased it in early Nov 2018.
Sunday morning shave, Gipson 7/8”. Splash Floris Turnbull and Asser. Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
I agree with you Tom, better Steel earlier days. It was not better in the past, but perhaps the future was better Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
SOTD SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 5, 2021 RAZOR: Manhattan Cutlery 13/16 (Mug), Gem G-Bar (Dome) BLADE: Pella PTFE Gem (Dome) PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil BRUSH: MrEE LE #005 Aluminum Handled SynBad Knot CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature Scent POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Nancy Boy Signature Scent AS Balm.
Féret Freres 7/8 frameback, cream and AS were AdP lathered with a SOC. This setup made for a really nice Sunday shave.
Monday morning shave, Heinrich Böker 5/8” With Ebony scales. Nice shave, next to do is to go and get the morning paper. 5F outdoor temperature , no risk for Mosquitoes. Splash Floris Turnbull and Asser. Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
Today’s razor was a 1940s vintage orihi (‘gutter’ type) Japanese kamisori. Soap was MdC original in the ‘brain bowl’ with a thin film of MdC 4-oil Marseilles soap (very, very, slick) under the lather. An Omega boar did the lathering and there’s Myrsol Agua Balsamica in the St Germain bottle that’s a space saver in the bathroom. I have another orihi kamisori coming tomorrow I hope, so it may be a honing day soon.
Sweet shave with an heirloom favorite Hot water preparation Argan Oil PSO Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger Ethos Lisse Collection Lavender Shave Soap Never Fail 5/8 Ethos Lisse Collection Lavender Skin Food Splash Happy shaving - Karl
Tuesday morning shave, Ralf Aust Rosewood 5/8”. Splash Floris Turnbull and Asser. Outside temperature is -6F… Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
