How does an AOS brush compare to say a shavemac or Plisson?
I have an AOS “pure” badger chrome handle. It’s the only brush I’ve ever tried. I love it but it’s all I know. Am I missing out?
Then I will need to try different blades before I get one custom made then. It’s not as simple as I thought. Thanks for the massive input gentlemen.
Great considerations! What do you think about a hollow but a greater width, that way it has the perks of a hollow but also some added weight. Or...
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Thanks for the feedback gents, I use norton 220/1000 and a 4/8 with a lapping stone. And yes maybe my technique is off, but since I honed it...
Hey great tips, thanks a lot! And yes I lapped my stones. I suppose I’ll reset the bevel again with your marker test, and then resharpen it. Could...
So this is my first full shave with a straight- two passes. I bought an old Boker and honed it myself. Mistakes were made for sure. I have pretty...
I melted my soap down into an old AOS cream bowl. It’s not ideal but it’s ok for now. Also I traveled recently and in the place I stayed they had...
Hey friend, I too have a Boker. I bought it recently and the box says NO. 35. Any idea what that means?
Hey thanks guys really great info! That a consideration I forgot to consider is the actual length of the blade. I think my favorite point is...
Hey that’s good feedback, Jim! If it has more weight, wouldn’t it be a more effortless shave? I do like the sound of the hollow though. From what...
So size and grind still unsure about. Since it is custom made I don’t want it to be a “beginners” razor. What ever is the best grinch and...
Hello my fellow shavers, I’m getting a custom razor made by the shaveSmith. I need to decide between a smiley and a straight. Can someone help me...
Smiley or straight?
UPDATE: hey guys! So this is my second shave with the razor. I put more effort and attention into stropping this time. Much better shave,...
I don’t know how to upload a photo; it says file too large. I did a terrible job of trying to restore the cosmetics, but I got the old looking...
Hey guys! Thanks for the hasty support! Much appreciated
Thanks brother! Semper fi
Hey folks, new here and looking to learn. I’ve shaven with a safety for several years. I love trying new products. My favorite blade is the...
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