Tonight's shave was with an old Rat Razor, that shaves like it was a NOS razor. I had a very smooth 2 pass shave, that left me BDBS. Zero nicks, cuts, or weepers. Very well built razor.

Razor- J.A.Henckels 472, Zwillingswerk. The Inlays in the scales are Silver.
Brush- B400 By Tom. My favorite brush.
Soap- MWF. Nuff Said.
Aftershave- Arctic Blue

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No denying the razor has gorgeous lines, but I estimate I've had several dozen shaves with this KingPel and everyone has been superb: comfortable, extremely efficient and I find the overall design/shape of the blade to be so easy-to-use.
Not something I can say about every western-style kamisori.

Hayashi Diamond 77 'Tokyo'

Portland Razor Company Siren

I had planned a different shave today but the Lund called and it did not disappoint. An absolute top-notch shave.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Mike's Natural Soaps Barber Shop
Lund 6/8
Osma Bloc d'Alun
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm



Happy shaving - Karl

Tonight's shave was with a excellent shaving U.S. made razor. I had a buttery smooth 2 pass shave. Zero issues.

Razor- The J.R.Torrey Co.
Brush- B400 By Tom
Soap- MWF
Aftershave- Vintage Avon Spicy

Japanese steel evidently likes Arkansas stones. Touched up the edge and gave it the Arkie treatment. Sharp, sharp, sharp. Two passes is all she took.

That is a beautiful razor!

Thank you, Brian. It's a keeper

My experience with honing Japanese Straights on Surgical Black Arkansas mirrors your results . Provides a very keen edge but not harsh .I usually use a J-Nat before going to the Dan's SB.

It was on sale and in stock so I could not resist. It was on sale for father's day and even though I am not a father I reasoned I have a father so I bought it. 7/8 full hollow with acid etching. Came with a fantastic edge. I have been wanting to try a Brian Brown and I am glad I found it in stock.

I was drooling over that one. I'm glad to see it went to a den brother.

Yup we need to keep this razors in the 'family.'

Great looking Razor .I bet she provides an awesome shave .

J.A Heckels fresh from the hones.finished on my black ark.supersmooth edge

Koraat 8/8

Kawashima Extra Tungsten

Wrapping up a week of shaving with Japanese razors today...Hayashi Diamond 8000.
L'Occitane Cade soap, Shave Works silvertip & Stirling 'Sharp Dressed Man.'

I love the scales on that razor. Did it come that way or did you add them?