Nor have I. I actually learned with a square point. However I’ve seen and read enough on this forum (and others) where SR newbies have nicked...
5/8” round tip razor recommended as a first straight razor. You certainly can learn with a square point, but the margin for error is increased....
Per thread topic: my avatar is a result of comments made by TSD members who were under the impression my facial hair bore an uncanny resemblance...
Amen! Love the vinyl!
i had a number of his albums over the years (some time ago) and found many of them quite interesting.
its often newcomers to the forum who will respond to older threads, neglecting to check the dates.
Fine 'Snake Bite'— fortunately I've several more in storage....:D
Lovely shave this morning with this vintage 'fullered blade' razor from Sheffield maker Joseph Smith & Sons (1856-1886).[IMG]
I always keep a bag o’ Peet’s decaf whole bean in the house for my wife. She won’t drink regular coffee after 1pm. Only decaf with dinner or with...
My 130lb Great Dane playmate...taking a break after 30 minutes of playing 'fetch'—Danes are not what I'd call 'reliable retrievers,' but Lyla has...
Early morning Palm Sunday shave— [IMG]
One of my favorites in the SR arsenal, never had a bad shave with my FWE Leader! :eatdrink047:
Wednesday Kami Shave: Lefty Kanenaga kamisori, Soap Commander 'Honor' shaving soap & matching aftershave balm, custom boar brush. No blood, no...
I have three grown sons. They ALL sport beards (as do 98.7% of young men between 25-35 these days! ;)) They view my SR and wet-shaving 'hobby'...
DE shave today, for a change-up from my typical SR shave. Favorite combo: 2011 Mühle R41 with a new Feather blade. I find the stock Mühle handles...
Before shipping back to Korea (@Keithmax), I had a chance to drag this smiley 7/8 Herr Razor across the hones. New scales & Torx hardware;...
Evening Shave: pulled another vintage Sheffield chopper from the drawer—this hefty 8/8" 'Tally Ho' razor from Frederic Fenney (restoration...
Careful! Pamper those razors too much and they'll start developing a haughty attitude of entitlement!
Oldie but Goodie: This hefty 7/8" Sheffield wedge from Marshes & Shepherd 'Pond Works' dates from around 1840-50. The company had been making...
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