What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

You know I'm a fan of these old Sheffield blades- long, swooping smile on thick grind. Most have some spine wear and the trick (or challenge) is getting a nice even bevel from toe to heel. Often these have a very broad bevel as well. They take a wicked edge.

 

I didn't shave first thing this morning as I had to get paint on the house before it got too hot. Only have trim left and that will be tomorrow.

Second time using this Red Point and I am BBS. I wasn't focused and used too much pressure on the first stroke and with one less that 1/4" slice on the right cheek.



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I love my Russians. This is only the second time using my birth year ZTV Extra. Light pressure, low angle, and the whiskers just gave up. Excellent shave.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Mike's Natural Soaps Barber Shop
Savile Row 3824
1956 ZTV Extra 6/8
Osma Bloc d'Alun
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm



Happy shaving comrades - Karl

 

Thank you for posting the picture.

 

Tonight's shave was with a newly acquired, restored(Mehhhh), and honed Folding Kamisori razor. I had a silent and stiff 2 pass shave, that left me near BBS. I only had one tiny weeper under the lip. I think it might be too sharp. These Kamisori razors are very different to hone and shave with, but fun.

Razor- Japanese Folding Kamisori. "Hoshitombo 6000"
Brush- Semogue 1800
Soap- Stirling Ozark Mountain
Aftershave- Arctic Blue

 

This one took a beautiful even bevel. As a rookie honer, I am proud of this one.

 

Fredrick Reynolds made awesome blades.That my story and I am sticking to it .

 

Black Demon

Had a nice shave tonight with this. Touched up on my JNat. This stone I find very easy to work with.


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SWK xl scuttle

hoshitombo #8000 5/8

J&T 26 mm knot

OSP Grapefruit & Menthol

Pinaud Citrus Musk

Prep asb

 

7/8 Wacker "Don't Tread on Me"
Simpsons SC
Simpsons Captain in Manchurian

Nice shave this morning. The Simpsons cream was unscented but I put some lemongrass essential oil in it. Have a good one.

 

Dovo 55 Best Class Fritz Bracht

 

DD Goldedge 5/8" sq.pt

 

Tonight's shave was with an old French Hospital Razor. How old? I don't know. This is a Near wedge, that gave a silent, and ultra smooth 2 pass, BBS shave. This is a seriously sharp razor, that I am beginning to like, even if the Stainless Scales aren't my thing.

Razor- French Hospital Razor. "H.G." Near Wedge.
Brush- Zenith Boar
Soap- Stirling Ozark Mountain
Aftershave- Avon Spicy

 

Böhler-Stahl 'Star of David' 5/8" round-point; Soap Commander's Summer scent soap 'Charisma' & matching balm; Shave Works custom silvertip.

 

Thanks for the recognition.

 

F.W. Engels Perfection 9/8

 

All American shave today in recognition of the holiday. The brush I bought on a lark since the price was right. Small and surprisingly soft - no telling how old it is. The Korn was salvaged by @gssixgun as it had a small flake and beginning of a crack on the edge.. First pass reduction was so-so but it delivered a nice clean, smooth finish.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Mike's Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
Ever-Ready Boar
Geo W Korn 7004 5/8
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm


Happy shaving everyone - Karl

 

Genco

Had a nice shave with my Genco. I have come to the conclusion if I want a stellar shave. I need to finish with a SE or injector.
I just cannot get under my jaw with a straight.

This is good as I get to use more hardware.


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This is good as I get to use more hardware