What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

I dont know, but it sure shaves well.

 

It has “Best Hollow Ground” & “Silver Steel” on the reverse, but the tag line of “Known the World Over” is in doubt.

 

Thursday morning shave, Böker 5/8” with Ebony scales. I kind of like that razor more and more. Thinking of purchasing a 8/8” Böker.



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I like that thought A LOT!

 

A couple of nights’ shaves…
Tuesday night with the Grah & Plumacher “Silver Ring” 49
Brush: Frank Shaves
Suds: Declaration Grooming
Splash: Fine L’Orange Noir

I love the look of this large French point on these 49’s.

Wednesday night was a well traveled Johan Engstrom
Brush: Simpson “Chubby” 1
Suds: The Shaving Shop Club’s Warrior of the Howling Fjord
Splash: Stirling Mountain Man

This super thin frameback demands more attention than I normally like to give… maybe that is why it was 3 years between shaves.
It was nice to get it back to the face.
Enjoy your shave.
Tom

 

SOTD THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Hurricane Ida’s backwash led to severe flooding here in southeast Pa. Yours truly was caught in a flash flood from a local creek in the car. The water seeped in and rose to chest level before para-rescue could get to me. Hopefully the car’s not ruined. The only decent part of yesterday was the arrival of this sweet little Klas Tornblom 4/8 straight razor. I’ve been hearing about these little razors for a while. Everyone kept repeating about the hardness of the steel and honing difficulties. After about 45 minutes on my Chosera 1k with little progress, I decided to pull out the big guns. I own a very aggressive artificial waterstone set (1k, 6k, 10k) made by Pride Abrasives based in Wisconsin, USA that I use for my W2 and Cru Forge V steel knives.

Given what I’d heard and that I only paid $15 for the razor, I decided to give the Pride set a shot. The 1k stone set the bevel with ease and after taking it through the 6k and 10k, I was very happy with the results. A 3000k slurry on my jasper stone really burnished the bevel beautifully leading to a finish in water until I had good stiction. You can see the shiny bevel in the photo. The mug shave was amazing. This little razor obliterated my facial stubble in two passes. There was really nothing left to shave after that second pass. All I can say is wow! Klas Tornblom built one heck of a shaver! I'm a believer!

RAZOR: Klas Tornblom 4/8 (Mug), Leresche 77 (Noggin)
BLADE: Feather DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: MrEE LE Knurled Aluminum Handle Hybrid Knot #007
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Pre de Provence Bergamot & Thyme Balm.

 

That is scary - glad you are okay Jeff.

 

Thanks, Tom, it was!

 

Hans, you were spot on about the hardness of the steel on the Tornblom. After honing the shave was great. I understand why people like these little razors!

 

Yes Jeff, normally the hardness is about 60 HRC for the most straight razors. Klas must be closer to 70. I know that Koraat have 63. When you have a nice edge on a Klas, then it will probably last for a long time.


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I guess it was your lucky day - I’m sure you were feeling that way when para-rescue showed up. Whew!! And, a $15 beauty like that on top

Seriously, glad you escaped a very serious situation

 

Swedish Steel! Swedish quality! What more is there too say…. Do you have a CVH in your collection? If not… buy one!


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I’m glad that you are safe Jeff, that must have been scary.

Manaslu M-500 today, La Toja stick with a Rooney Silvertip and Myrsol Blue AS finished up.

 

I’ve got a great edge on it! It’ll be interesting to see how long it lasts! Loved the shave it delivered!

 

Thanks, Karl! I had to wait on them as I’m now walking with a cane, and there were power lines down!

 

Hans, sorry for my ignorance, but what brand is CVH? Heljestrand?? I’ve noticed that a lot of the Swedish razors are narrower. Many are 4/8 with some at 3/8.

 

Thanks, Steve! It certainly was!

 

Sept 2 SOTD

13/8 ArtRazor 1000

 

I love seeing that Chopper Joe! What a cool blade.

 

Thanks Tom! I enjoy using it!