Modded Gold Dollar 208 fresh off the sharpening stone, 60 laps on Red Chrome-Ox and 60 laps on the strop. Veeeeeeery smooth double pass Cella shave from a warm lather bowl and hot towel pre-shave treatment. Slathered on the VIBR when all was said and done and no burn whatsoever! Tedolph
Saturday Straights' Shave Cold Water Rinse Jeff's Soap Jayaruh #419 2-band Badger H. Böker 5/8 CWR Florida Water Jeff's Soap was lathered well with the Jayaruh #419 2-band Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the H. Böker 5/8 gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Yesterday’s shave, blue #2 and Savonnerie du Moulin 25%, bought as a souvenir at Planete Rasoir in Paris several years ago.The tin dents are from being beat up in shipping. Today, user Novodur with some interesting notes. I’m testing some linen from Abbey England which is supposed to be the same linen that Westholme uses. The third image is courtesy of @Life2short1971 who is holding the Abney next to the Westholme. I had not intended to do a real edge longevity test with the Novodur, but I had a card taped on the wall next to the strop and just ticked off the shaves, today was #28 and the second shave stropping with the Abbey linen. One thing that I learned from the 153-shave Filly Sub Cero was that I could feel the difference in linens better with some ‘miles’ on the edge vs fresh off the stones.I could never tell a difference in the leathers! Two shaves in, the edge was buttery smooth, better than maybe expected, but if I want to test the linen I’m going to have to standardize on a soap (SMN) and a brush for this razor.Scott’s experience one shave in is the same I think, and he’s more particular than I am, plus he has a Westholme for comparison.
Saturday gotta go to Town Really good scent blend between the Barrister Spice sample (ty Ryan) and the Aqua Velva Musk Shave On !!!!
Had a three day growth so, decided to go with a wide, heavy blade. 7/8 Muschel Double Hollow Taylor of Old Bond soap Parker Badger Hair Creed Royal Oud (Smell good for the wife!!) You know what I'm thinking!
C.V. Heljestrand 14 Suds: CRSW Puro Fresco Splash: Proraso Green Exported razor for the distributor E. Montagnac out of Buenos Aires. Enjoy your shave. Tom
That CVH must be an export model? Very nice model Tom. It seems that the broader blades was exported and we Swedes received the narrow ones Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
According to Arne (Polarbeard), the Swedes thought that Magnus Kindal’s idea of wide blades was crazy, no one would buy such a huge blade. But M.K. persevered, and sold them through his shop in Paris and exported them. IOW, the Swedes did not want wide blades. Times change I suppose. Beautiful blade Tom!
Thank you both! I always thought this blade had an interesting background. Here is the backside tang showing the export destination: But the twist to me is the German connection with Candidius (on the coffin). That mark seems to be Solingen, and I have seen some big blades under that mark. It does tip the scales a little over 7/8, so the “14” size definitely is in play. Fun razor. Tom
Fine shave with the Saturday mini-Lund. I think the smaller size works best on a one day growth but the result on a two day beard is the same as a bigger blade. It’s just more enjoyable with the bigger blade when there’s heavier growth. Hot water massage Argan Oil PSO Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger Monsavon Au Lait Saturday mini-Lund 9/16 Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Happy shaving - Karl
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The question is what the actual difference is between wide and narrow blades when it comes to shaving? I think that narrow blades is easier to handle. Though wider blades perhaps have a more “ masculine “ look . And I think that wider blades is a little bit easier by stropping. Hans Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
TI Spartacus, soap was MdC lavender, and the always wonderful SMN lavender was a perfect compliment for a perfect shave.
In my personal experience, narrow blades are easier to fit in tight areas like under the nose, yes, but I tend to find that they don't have the weight to effortlessly cut heavy beard without needing the user to "push" them through. With a wider blade, even full hollow, you can generally just let the weight of the blade, or "heft" if you will, carry it through. It is quite possible that the narrow blades I have used weren't quite honed to perfection, since I formed my opinions a long time ago when I couldn't hone worth a d**n, but I have not had an experience with a narrow blade since to change my mind. The other thing I don't like with narrow blades is that they have a disturbing propensity for wanting to roll forward of the stroke which I have to grip against. Consequently, I'm gripping much tighter than I should be and have less delicate control (and more tendency to cramp). Conversely, with a wide blade, as long as it isn't too heavy or hard to grip for another reason like lack of jimps, I find it much easier to maintain angle and hold it gently. I also don't really have any trouble under my beak. I come in diagonally from the sides and also do a gentle sweep from perpendicular to proper angle in order to get right up to the under-nose. Going a little slower and being mindful of pressure, this does the job just fine. Just my 2 cents... Sent from my LGUS992 using Tapatalk
5/8 RED POINT; I re-honed and stropped this one in hopes of a better and closer shave. I did the right thing. Very close shave with the use of Sir Rabbit Hare soap and a badger brush. A touch of cologne for effect.
