Hollow ground 5/8 Salamander today after the Sunday hike. I'm either finally getting the edge I need or my technique is just getting better.
Still on the 14s also, and why not? A nice 14 with a super good jnat edge is just hard to beat. User-grade Filly 14 DT, cream was AoS sandalwood lathered with a Paladin hi-rise beehive on it’s second trial (great brush) and a splash of Myrsol Agua Balsamica complimented the AoS scent quite nicely. BDBS shave.
Tonight's shave was with an Old Wedge. I had a very nice and silent, 2 pass shave, that left me with a DFS. Big, Chunky, and Sharp. Great for tough beards, or small trees. Razor- George Wostenholm & Son. Wedge. Brush- Wilkinson Sword Boar hair Soap- Arko/Sandalwood scented Aftershave- Arctic Blue.
Open.... (something) October Stirling Barbershop SS Stirling badger Wagner - Germany 4/8 Stirling Barbershop AS This razor is my first straight. It was in the mystery box I won in a TSD raffle. It was only sharp enough to butter toast when I got it, but having it in my hands was enough to help me realize I could learn the ways of the Dark Side. After learning to shave with a straight, I wanted to learn how to create and maintain an edge on a razor. The Wagner Rat Razor would be my first challenge. Recently I had it on my new convexed coticule, and wanted to see what I could come up with. The tool is small, light, difficult to use without file jimps. It is a capable tool and does shave better than ever. I'm happy with that. It will never be something I use regularly. Barbershop scent is not my thing. Not bad enough to toss. Not good enough for a restock order. Good shave.
13/16 Le Jaguar full hollow, cream was D. R. Harris Marlborough lathered with a Rooney 1/3 Silvertip, and a dab of woody Cade balm complimented the Marlborough scent very well. Perfect shave.
Max Sprecher Custom Jayaruh #350 Silvertip Badger True Gentleman Pre Shave Oil John Varvatos Artesian Aftershave Balm Grooming Department Shaving Soap Excellent shave by this razor, especially on the head Enjoy Your Evening Gentlemen! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
SOTD for Tuesday the 8th of October 2019 Koraat 14 2.0 Strop Martin J. Rubin 4601 New York Muhle Fibre Silvertip XL Pre Shave Raw Organic Coconut Oil TOBS Luxury Coconut Shave Cream Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz Edt
Not a 14, but it is a 14/16. Heljestrand No 140 in ivory, cream and balm was Floris 89. Not too bad on a damp grey morning with a little autumn in the air, and the razor is sublime. BDBS in 2 passes, James Bond would have approved.
