What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

Shoulder to the wheel!

 

Great job on that one, Mike. I wonder what it is about the round tip not looking as "attractive"?

 

In addition to the aesthetics (which you and I definitely agree on) I seem to injure myself more trying to do detail work with a big bulbous round point than I do with a spike and simply exercising due regard.

 

J E Bleckmann "Progress" 7/8 NOS
Razorock Captains Choice "Bay Rum"
Floid Blue
really nice shave - the lather and the blade were both exceptional & topped off with Floid Blue, whats not to like

 

Speaking of Floid Blue, is there any substance to the rumor that it will no longer be produced? The rumor seems well substantiated...

 

Gosh I hope not, it is their best seller I think. Never goes on sale like the other Floids

 

I managed to get an early morning DD shave in before spending the majority of time packing camping equipment into the truck.

 

have fun Kevin. My wife & I are big time campers.

 

H.Elshaw & son.

 

Normally I shave in the morning but Today a evning shave after visiting friends at the beach, with my Kickuth 15/16

 

July 24th, SOTD
Two days’ growth
Prep: Hot shower
Razor: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co Green Lizard Model B54GL
Strop: Drygulch Chromexcel/ Linen (20 laps Linen/ 20 laps Leather pre and 10/10 post)
Soap: The Shave Den Iced Yin Yang (Lime, Lavender, and Menthol)
Brush: Spalted Maple Brush with Badger Knot
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, Thayer’s Witch Hazel
Aftershave: The Shave Den Iced Yin Yang Splash(Lime, Lavender, and Menthol)

 

SOTD 30 day SR focus day 27.
Hot shower
Pre: AOS lavender pre shave oil
Strop handmade
WD HMB brush 24 mm
1953 old world Shulton old Spice mug
AOS sandlewood cream supercharged with M-bomb from TSD.
Dubl Duck goldedge SR
Post: cold water rinse
Pat dry
AOS sandlewood balm and
Clubman original.

Dubl Duck Goldedge
I went to the old Spice the other day and wife said I didn't smell right. I have found the right chemical composition for her, during my SR focus without even knowing it. So sad to say the Brut original and the "new" old Spice original aftershaves get to sit in the cabinet. Once again Clubman Pinaud Original is the winner of the man scents.

 

View attachment 72760 Hess 99 in almost new condition - 3 pin scales
Brush - combination of a Brushcraft handle from a gentleman on SRP & a 24 mm extra density knot from Franks shaving. Don't hesitate to buy one of these knots. I have 5 now and like them all
Soap - Razorock Son Of Zeus mixed with St James crème - they are a match made in heaven
Balm - Soap Commander Love
what a nice way to start a Friday

 

That's a heck of a good looking brush Devil Dog.

 

That brush trips my trigger

 

The last two days I used the Ralf Aust. Used it yesterday out on the road. So that was interesting.
Need to work on the ATG pass on my chin. The blade want run through the whiskers. The sharpness is not the issue.
I saw where a guy would hold the blade in both hands and push it up to get under his nose. Don't have to worry about there, i have a moustache, but I wonder if I could use the same technique there.
Any suggestions?
7/23/15

7/24/15

 

I have improved the ablility of mine to cut on my chin by streching the skin, using alum on my fingertips to hold better, and making sure it is well stropped.

 

Thanks. I'll try stretching my skin better.