SOTD SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 18, 2021 My first custom razor from Yurii Kravchenko finally arrived yesterday. I ordered a 7/8 extra hollow with a custom pinch grip just below the blade collar, back on September 17. Yurii delivered exactly to my specifications which also included blue stabilized maple burl scales solidly constructed and assembled. The blade grind is clearly an extra hollow, and paper thin, but is a bit wavy as it doesn’t appear to be a stabilizing belly grind. Yurii did warn me to go easy on the honing and stropping with this blade. The mug shave was ok, but I do have some concerns regarding blade stability. I have a rather heavy, thick beard thanks to the Italian side of my family. This is the first straight shave where I experienced blade flex, which I was able to control by flattening the blade angle until the blade was practically flush with the shave surface. I really like the pinch grip, but believe I need a few more mug shaves with this razor to truly get the hang of it. I needed almost three and a half passes to do what I achieve in two and a half with my other custom and vintage razors. I’d appreciate any thoughts or suggestions re: this new razor from any of the more knowledgeable members of this thread. Victor Creazzi’s extra hollows have never given me this type of issue. Of course, he’s probably one of the only? Razorsmiths doing a double belly extra hollow grind. Blade flex/waviness doesn’t seem to be an issue with his blades. RAZOR: Kravchenko Zodiac Extra Hollow 7/8 (Mug), Cooper Monobilt (Dome) BLADE: Feather DE (Dome) PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a heavy scrub with Argan Oil BRUSH: Rooney Ebony Pure Badger SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Cremo Cooling Post Shave Balm.
That is a beauty of a blade Jeff! I love your design choices, specifically the tang and scales. I’m sure you will dial it in.
DEC 18. SOTD 13/8 ArtRazor 1000 by Yurii Kravchenko It wasn't my intention but someone commented that this setup reminded him of Elvis singing Blue Christmas.
I.C. Veritable Vincent “Le Roi des Tranchants” Brush: Alpha T-400 Suds: L&L Grooming Splash: Razorock Tuscan Oud The King of Sharp out of Thiers… lovely shaver. And the smells during this shave are some of my favorite. Enjoy your shave. Tom
SOTD SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 19, 2021 RAZOR: Kravchenko 7/8 (Mug), French Spadson (Dome) BLADE: Feather DE (Dome) PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a heavy scrub with Argan Oil BRUSH: Rooney Ebony Pure Badger SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Krampert’s Frostbite AS Splash.
Yesterday’s shave wasn’t bad in hindsight! In fact it was very close! Only needed 1 and 1/2 passes this morning.
This Filly gave me nothing short of a spectacular shave this morning They should all be like that Hot water preparation Argan Oil PSO T&H Wellington Super Badger Castle Forbes 1445 Shaving Cream Filarmonica 13P Novodur 6/8 Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Happy shaving - Karl
December 19th ASW (creation by Wet Shaving Products) Shave Soap & After Shave - Old Virginia (Tobacco, Vanilla, Leather) 30DC 2019 LE w/Omega Boar Drew Dick Damascus
Monday morning shave, Gipson Razor 7/8”. Nice shave, splash Floris No.127. Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
Wester Bros. Anchor Brand “Manganese” Steel Brush: Yaqi Suds: Declaration Grooming Splash: Razorock Tuscan Oud Enjoy your shave. Tom
SOTD MONDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 20, 2021 RAZOR: Filarmonica Novodur 13P (Mug), Le Coq Cagehead (Dome) BLADE: Feather DE (Dome) PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a heavy scrub with Argan Oil BRUSH: JT Sapele/Resin Handled Omega Pro48 Boar Knot SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Royall Lyme AS/Cologne.
Nice Wester Tom, that point looks dangerous! Jeff, glad to hear that you’re getting the feel of the super hollow down. I have a Dreifuss like that, you can deflect the edge with the back of a fingernail.
Thanks, Steve! It was a new experience for me. A bit of a steeper angle did the trick for me! Yurii’s edge was amazing!
