What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

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  1. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    Gondola Souvenir of Munich Thursday

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  2. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Todays, shave was with a Newly Acquired, Restored, and Honed Razor. I had a smooth 2 pass shave, that left me near BBS. Just a little touch up on the chin would have it. This was an interesting razor, From Sweden. The Blade is very thin and warped, but takes a wicked edge.

    Razor- Joh. Engstrom. Eskilstuna, Sweden
    Brush- JR#262. Silvertip by WD.
    Soap- Arko/Sandalwood
    Aftershave- Shulton Old Spice. Ships Lantern Decanter.


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  3. M14Shooter

    M14Shooter Well-Known Member

    5/8 Stiz Osobaya Russian Straight

    Had a great shave with this Cold War Running blade made in 1957.Its close to full hollow.So the blade sings.
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  4. CastleShave

    CastleShave Well-Known Member

    I had a video I was doing... Since I was using my phone... I received a call right in the middle of the vid lol. So I canned it but here’s my SOTD!
    Preshave:proraso White
    Brush: 30mm Synthetic APShaveCo. Tuxedo
    Razor: I have been advertising this is a 7/8 but I measured it while honing and it is in fact a 15/16 Wade and Butcher Barbers Rattler
    Soap: Barrister & Mann Lavanille
    Bowl: CastleShave Lather bowl
    Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Lavanille[​IMG]


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  5. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Brian Brown 6/8 full hollow

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  6. Shojo510

    Shojo510 Well-Known Member

    Rewarding Shave tonight with a freshly honed symmetrical western kamisori

    6/8 “Solingen”

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    Cleaned and Polished this guy up to a nice shine then honed him with a Naniwa 1k, Coticule, Naniwa 8k, Naniwa 12k, super smooth and keen.

    Great Evening Gents

    John
     
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  7. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    That's beautiful, John!
     
  8. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Bismarck #2[​IMG]
     
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  9. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

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    Beautiful razor @Shojo510

    Henckles 17 Friodur 7/8, IColoniali Mango lathered with a Tulip 2 and finished off with Thayers Rose Petal.

    Cheers, Steve
     
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  10. Shojo510

    Shojo510 Well-Known Member

    Thanks so much!

     
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  11. Shojo510

    Shojo510 Well-Known Member

    The refresh went well and to be able to put an edge on it is a great feeling!

    I really enjoyed the kamisori style shave, even if it was a “western”style...I see a traditional kamisori in my future...:bounce015:

    @Steve56 nice wood scales on the Friodur! What type Wood?
     
  12. M14Shooter

    M14Shooter Well-Known Member

    Thursday's Shave
    13/16 Wade and Butcher Sheffield Blade

    Had a great shave with this English Blade.It is very hollow Ground and has a Smile.I finished the blade on my Yellow Lake Hone.Blade provides a lot of feedback and removes whisker with llittle effort.Was Dolphin smooth in no time.
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  13. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Today's shave was with a Newly acquired, Restored, and Honed Razor. I had a really pleasant 2 pass shave, that left me with a BBS face. These old Wedges are fun to shave with, but tricky to hone, at times.

    Razor- George Wostenholm & Son. "Pipe Razor", 7/8th inch Wedge.
    Brush- B400 By Tom(@twhite ). WD boar knot
    Soap- Arko/Sandalwood
    Aftershave- Vintage Avon Spicy. Viking Horn Decanter


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  14. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

    Turkish burl walnut - I ordered 2 pieces and the Gauthier rattler I posted a few days ago also had Turkish burl, but from the other piece.

    Cheers, Steve
     
  15. Zykris

    Zykris Well-Known Member

    GD 66
    La Toja Shave Stick
    Nivea Sensitive Mentholated
    1/4 Moon Turn N Shave Custom Brush

    Not a bad night for a shave. I don't think I'll be shaving my face with anything but straights.
     
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  16. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Koraat 14 2.0 double shoulder bellied full hollow

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  17. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    I really like this old Sheffield steel.
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  18. Heljestrand23

    Heljestrand23 Well-Known Member

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    BDBS Shave with this Heljestrand MK No.29 lookalike.


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  19. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Today's shave was with a Newly Acquired, Restored, and Honed American Made Razor. I had a very very smooth, 2 pass shave, that left me BDBS. Only one tiny nick, my fault, I was in a hurry. Non Bleeder. Wonderful razor, and very well made. I think some American Made razors, are made with better steel, and better crafted that some of the big named Razors from Solingen, and Sheffield.

    Razor- Geneva Cutlery Corp. Geneva New York
    Brush- B400, By Tom. Whipped Dog Boar. Shed 11 hairs.
    Soap- Arko/Sandalwood scented
    Aftershave- Shulton Old Spice


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  20. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

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