What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

A big Osiris blade for smooth Sunday shave.

 

Leon Pelleray, Paris, ‘Le Precieux Suedois. Soap was MdC rose lathered with a Rooney 1/3 Silvertip and a splash of Myrsol Plastic finished up a great Sunday morning shave.

 

Wow, great looking razor!


- Ken

 

J.R. Torrey “Our 136” circa 1909

 

If you don’t mind my asking, what are you using to date this (or any) JR Torrey razor? I’ve read some of the company history and have a bunch of Torrey razors, but haven’t read or seen any documentation that could be used to date the razors. Thanks.


- Ken

 

Geo. Wostenholm & Son Pipe razor
Took the edge from near bevel set to finish on a new (to me) Coticule... and it actually worked .

It was a very fun shave. I also marvel at just how many words you can fit on a razor than barely touches 13/16. They even used the reverse side of the tang to reinforce the message...

Fun stuff. Enjoy your shave.
Tom

 

Nice razor Tom!


- Ken

 

Shotiku
Simpson Chubby #3 Super Badger
Porasso Azur Lime Cream
True Gentleman Preshave Oil
John Varvatos Artesian Aftershave Balm

First shave in ten days, it did take 3 full passes and the end result was absolutely amazing.

Enjoy your evening gentlemen!


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Thank you Ken - much appreciated.
Tom

 

Demascara 5/8

Again, my first hone using films. A wonderfully effective edge. It now sports a 200k edge.

 

13/16 Rugby Phoenix Steel 1961, this is the very hollow version of the Rugby, the more common ones are 1/4 hollow-ish. Spalted maple scales by the good doctor. Cream was SMN lathered with a Simpsons 59 coupled with Pre de Provence argan oil pre-shave (1% orange oil). SMN body cream served up an exquisite smelling post shave.

 

Zaliel Jassiano

Stropped 200k diamond/balsa and leather. So smooth that I checked with alum, double checked with my highest proof airline alcohol AS: Texas 10X Face Freezer. Then witch hazel out of the pepper jar and the Proraso (contents actually same as label). I was just opening every bottle in sight.

 

Thanks Chuck

 

The blade side of the scales has some MRSA growth...LOL!! Get those damn things cleaned up!!! Just kidding of course.

 

7/8 Thiers Issard Wolf and Ram Sheffield Steel

Started shave with the Thiers Issard but she began to tug a little with against grain pass.She will have a visit with the J-Nat this week .
So I just grabbed my trusty Tally-Ho to finish up .Just love how the Tally-Ho edge performs .Very keen and super smooth .

 

Yes sir! Sgt. Naill, sir! Jassiano ready to stand inspection, sir! (Except the parts I cropped out of the photo. A couple minutes with a soapy toothbrush wouldn’t disinfect everything. What cleaners are safe on celluloid?) Sir!

 

Got this local, modern SR in an early evening delivery, stropped it and did a touch up 30 minutes later. The 1/4 hollow grind gives this small razor some needed heft.

Portland Razor Company ‘Sprite’ carbon steel, 1/4 hollow, 2” blade detail razor


First owner treated it very well. Portland Razor seems to be using only stainless in its current line of razors, so I was happy to find a carbon steel one. And the black scales don’t show dirt, Chuck.

 

I am a big fan of dawn and moderately hot water, hand comfortable. I also, like you, use an old tooth brush.

Looks much better, my friend.

Another friend also uses a paper towel post shave just to make sure no water is able to come in contact with the metal. I leave mine open all day on microfiber cloth and put back in my storage when I get back from work.

 

That's an great find!! So, you must live near that company? Do they do tours? It would be cool to see the processes.