What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

That looks like the way I injured my shoulder. Should’ve held my paddle on the deck.

On the shaving front: I gave this Bismarck the full diamond-pasted balsa strop progression, but it really needs some finish honing. Someday soon...

 

First straight shave in 10 weeks. I’ve been traveling and enjoying a Schick E2 throughout that time. Waiting for my return was a minty Engels Leader I won just before leaving. @gssixgun did the honing and it was ready to go.

It’s a beaut and I got a really nice shave but not as nice as I hoped for. I think I need a little more time with it.

Hot water preparation
Argan oil PSO
Barrister Reserve Lavender
Saville Row 3824
F. W. Engels 13/16 Leader
Thayer Rose Petal Witch Hazel


Bonus material! Got a shot of this WWI government issued razor for Scottish troops on display at Edinburgh Castle.


...and undoubtedly the oldest razor I’ve ever seen (nearly 3,000 years old). This was from the London Museum



And rarest of all a shot of me and @Billyfergie together in Glasgow

 

Great photos. Thanks for sharing.

 

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Wonderful post! What a trip! And you met @Billyfergie ??? Awesome trip!

 

Ralf Aust
Rubberset Silvertip Badger
Grooming Department Coattails
Taconic Preshave Oil
Taconic Aftershave Balm


Great first shave with this razor, looking forward for the second shave.

Enjoy your evening gentlemen!


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What an awesome trip, thanks for sharing the photos.

 

Rasurpur western grind. I gave this razor the @Chuck Naill treatment. After the stones it went through a pasted diamond progression to 100k.

 

Awesome shave and post Karl!

Halloween night required a little Battle Axe action... Wade & Butcher style.

Happy Halloween & Enjoy your shave.
Tom

 

Sotd
Brush: WolfWhiskers B6 30mm
Soap:B&M Fougere Gothique Vintage version
Razor: 10/8 Snailforge/Lewis/FCS Custom Wootz
Aftershave: B&M Fougere Gothique Vintage version
Edp: B&M Fougere Gothique




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NOS 5/8+ General Towa Japanese Straight .

Had a fantastic shave with this blade .What impressed me about the blade was the quality of the steel and grind .The factory honing was top notch .After apox. 70 years in the box I just stropped the razor 100 laps .Edge performance was excellent .

 

Love the Photo's

 

Thanks, Montalvani.

 

They both look like battle axes.

 

That’s a beauty of a razor! Never seen anything like it


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I think mine would lose in a battle
That artisan collaboration is just cool.

Thank you. I obviously wish the old blade was intact but the heel crack forced my hand.

So, I decided to have a little fun with it.
Tom

 

Towa razors have excellent steel


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Great job with the restoration came out awesome! And a great way to salvage that razor! Gave it a lot of style I love it.


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Is there anything better than a red-scaled Tanifuji? Why, yes there is....

One of a pair of Tanifuji 13/16 Spaldings, soap was MdC rose lathered with a TOBS Super, and a splash of Myrsol Plastic Shave made me smooth and ready for the day.

 

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it!