What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

Discussion in 'Straight Razors' started by lindyhopper66, Nov 30, 2013.

  1. Chuck Naill

    Chuck Naill Well-Known Member

    Wester Brothers 4/8
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  2. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

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    Yesterday’s shave, Leon Pelleray, Paris Le Precieux Suedeois frameback, SMN lathered with a Simpsons 57 and topped it all off with a splash of Aga Balsamica.

    Today’s shave, shave #11 on the blue-scaled Filly 14 Sub Cero user grade. It’s doing fine, but should be with only 11 shaves on it. Cream was MdC fougere lathered with a Persian Jar 2 and a splash of the usual AB finished up.
     
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  3. Montalvani

    Montalvani Well-Known Member

    Hi
    I’m back from holidays (and also from some hardworking days) and I’ll be slowly getting back to the forum

    Today shaving was with the Sándor 8/8”, a recently bought plisson evolution brush and a VIP shaving cream (which I don’t recommend)

    Since for a long period have been using smaller and full hollow razors, today I lacked the skills to shave with Sandor.
    Well I end up with a fine BBS (except under the jaw line) but also end up with a small cut. I was using the heavy Sandor like a light full hollow Dovo or Filarmónica or TI and missed the right pressure, angle and speed.

    But there it’s:)

    Good shaves
    And good weekend

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    Kind regards


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  4. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    Ferd. Herberz “Palma” 93
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    Enjoy your shave.
    Tom
     
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  5. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Mike Martinez 9/8 smiler, this razor is also 3/4 grind so she is a heavy girl. The edge on this is fantastic and delivered an excellent shave.

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  6. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

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    Two Pass Shaving Routine..:cool:

    Hot Water Prep & Massage with Argan Oil
    NOS Otto Deutsch's Hans Solingen Full Hollow 6/8th (Freshly Honed)
    Hans Baier Silver Tip
    Valobra Tallow Soap
    Humphreys Witch Hazel

    I Had My Maiden Shave this Morning with My Factory Fresh Otto Deutsch's Hans Solingen 6/8th...Its Generious Sized Blade for a 6/8th & Delivered a Smooth & Close Shave...She Sports an Escher Thuri 17 K Edge & is a Keeper for Sure...Wunderbar..:D

    I Am Dolphin Smooth & Refreshed..:angelic007:

    Billy..:chores016:
     
  7. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Saturday Straights' Shave
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    Cold Water Rinse
    Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap
    Jayaruh #371 Badger/Boar
    J.R.Torrey 5/8
    CWR
    Aqua Velva 5 in 1 ASB

    My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap face lathered well with the Jayaruh #371 Badger/Boar brush. I did the first pass with the J.R.Torrey 5/8 razor. I did a clean up pass with my Enders Speed Razor with Personna blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Aqua Velva 5 in 1 ASB. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
     
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  8. Chuck Naill

    Chuck Naill Well-Known Member

  9. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    Bossing
    Pear Brrr Shoppe
    Omega boar
    Pitralon

    Another rather obscure American razor. Hand Made in Providence Rhode Island. A spartan blade but well made with good steel. It took a very nice edge and shaved well.
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  10. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    Number three of the three Napoleons in my den. A wonderful shave from the biggest blade I have. I refreshed it last night to level the playing field with some 3 micron lapping film, then 1 micron, followed by my Escher, some stropping, a little pasted strop, and some more stropping. :git:

    At least for now, the pecking order is as shown at the bottom of this post. :happy036:

    Today’s shave:

    Hot water preparation
    T&H Ultimate Comfort PSO
    Jeff’s Lavender Mystic Water Soap
    Savile Row 3824
    John & Wm Ragg Napoleon 15/16
    Thayers Witch Hazel Rose Petal

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    ...top to bottom is the current ranking - interesting that it came out smallest blade to largest blade...
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    Happy shaving - Karl
     
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  11. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    That is a great family portrait!
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  12. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    Thanks! Some of Sheffield’s finest - I love ‘em all. :)
     
  13. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    George Wostenholm & Son’s
    Celebrated I•XL Razor
    The shape of the tang really sets this one apart for me... love the sweeping transition to the blade. And you have to give it to them with how much marketing they could fit on a 6/8” razor. :)
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    Enjoy your shave.
    Tom
     
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  14. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

  15. Jamie Mahoney

    Jamie Mahoney Well-Known Member

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    Iwasaki
    Strop Martin J.Rubin 4601 New York
    Semogue TSN LE Boar
    Pre Proraso Sandalwood
    Soap Proraso Sandalwood
    Post-Proraso Aftershave
    Finish Guerlain Santal Royal Edp
     
  16. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    Couldn't find the "Love-it" button, but...... Yeaah!

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  17. Jamie Mahoney

    Jamie Mahoney Well-Known Member

    You could use a sticker instead. ;) :love055:
     
  18. Montalvani

    Montalvani Well-Known Member

    Pré : Toleriane Innovation + Huille de rosier musqué
    Brush: Plisson Evolution
    Cream: Denim
    Straight Razor: Thiers Issard Spartacus 6/8” c135 acier pieces de montre noir
    ASB: Toleriane Ultra


    Great one pass shave with fastest straight shaver I have till now.

    Have a nice week

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  19. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    Hoffritz
    TOBS Lavender
    homemade boar (Mondial knot)
    Thayers Witch Hazel

    Nice 1 pass shave this morning. I don't use this brush much because I don't care for the smaller handle. It's a shame because it's set up for performance. Have a good one.
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  20. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    Proraso menthol pre-shave
    Stirling boar
    Stirling Glacial Black Cherry Soap
    Rasoir Sabre - My Fine Steed
    Stirling Deep Blue Sea AS

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    Great shave!
     
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