It does recreate "The Slide". I wrote this because Newbies may have a slant, read about the slide and attempt it not realizing that the shaving...
Thanks Jayaruh! This is the last expensive razor that I will buy. My collection will be passed to my son who also enjoys shaving with straight...
Yes, to maintain the same bevel angle as when it is honed.
Heribert Wacker is world renowned as a Master Razormeister. He worked for years at the Dorko and other famous brand companies before going it...
Bought this beauty around three months ago. Russian Damask blade created by Russian blacksmith Matveev & Son. Blade and horn scales were...
I know that this reply is late, but I worked for Norton Co. and this India FB 36 is considered a fine grit stone. No grit size is specified!...
Before I had my first straight shave, I practiced with my Rolls Razor. The shaving angle is the same and it got me used to being extra careful...
Here are a few from my collection...real "pre-ban" elephant ivory scales. Number 6 is from a seven day set. The last one is made from fossilized...
Not at all. The razor is 1 1/4" wide and hones/strops just like a 6/8". I use one layer of tape on the spine so it does not show any wear,...
Today's shave was with my matching set (left and right) of ivory handled kamisori: [ATTACH]
Here is my Columbian 1492-1892 Exposition restored Boker: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
And another Monkey Tail...from Joseph Rodgers & Son with ivory scales: [ATTACH]
Another Monkey Tail...De Pew: [ATTACH]
Here is my contribution: [ATTACH]
Here's one of my "Pimp" razors: Here is a recent addition to my collection...have not shaved with it yet. VINTAGE LOUPER FLAMME SOLINGEN TOP...
That's fine...but remember, this is a Shaving School thread. I posted the information as a caution for the "newbie" crowd!
Here is a recent addition to my collection...have not shaved with it yet. VINTAGE LOUPER FLAMME SOLINGEN TOP STRAIGHT 6/8" RAZOR Made by the...
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June 12 - SOTD Pre: Hot Facecloth Steam Brush: Simpson's Wee Scot Soap: J Peterman's 1903 Tub Bowl: Supply Marble Lather Bowl Razor:...
Hi Tallships, Are you from Massachusetts by any chance?
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