March 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

One of the side effects of honing my own straight razors is that I seldom have much arm hair.

 

Same setup as yesterday
Friday, March 11, 2017

Shavemac ATG LE Silvertip D01 Flat Top
Panna Crema Nuavia Verde
Asylum Evolution
Feather HS #3
Chatillon Lux Delor de Treget
Brooks Brothers 1818

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Right, I know it's Blood Sweat&Tears.....was just being silly. You're talkinto a guy who thought "And When I Die" by that group was "Carry On" by Chicago.

 

Mark, that's a striking brush and razor combo. I always enjoy seeing your creative SOTD photos!

 

Day 16 of 30 days of straights

I had ordered three new Henckel razors a couple of days ago. I received them yesterday. I had originally planned on sending them out to be honed. However, looking closely at all of the blades, I could see that they had a perfect edge on them. I grabbed the smallest ( the 4/8 round toe), stropped 40 times and proceeded to shave. This is a nice razor. I did cut myself twice through doing things I know I should not, but overall, I came out with at least a DFS.

Does anyone know if Henckel razors have a good or bad reputation? These are the INOX (stainless steel) ones - 4/8 round toes #89 1/2, 6/8 round toe #17 1/2, and 7/8 square toe #17).

DIY Pre-shave Oil
MDC
30mm High Mountain White set an extra 10mm deep
3 passes, WTG, XTG, XTG
4/8 Round Toe Henckel 89 1/2

 

The matt finish on the razor is very striking. Bravo.

 

Happy to have helped

 

Thanks for sharing. I look forward to retirement. It sounds like you have things figured out.

 

Praying for you.

 

Feel better, Doug.

 

Thanks Brian. I appreciate the encouragement. If you like what you're doing (and it sounds like you do), I wouldn't rush retirement. For one thing, you'll have to start paying for your own coffee & donuts, lunch, and travel.

I still have plenty of things to figure out. When I mess up, I just say I'm a work-in-progress. My Bride and I joke all the time by saying, "we'll know just what to do next time." Lately, it's been "smarter every day."

 

I like your attitude. It sounds like you have a special wife as well.
My wife and I enjoy bike riding and travel. We will have fun too.

 

I married up, that's for sure. And your Bride sounds special too. I can't wait to hear about your retirement adventures.

 

-Henckels 13/16 RP
-Simpson Duke 3 Butterscotch
-Stirling Island Man Soap and Splash

I got the angle dialed in with this blade today, and had a really comfortable shave. I'm still not entirely comfortable with the length of the blade compared to the AC types, but I'm getting a little better with it.

 

Terrific pic!

 

Beautiful picture, Mark! The colors are outstanding!

 

Unfortunately, I don't have first hand experience with the Henckel INOX razors, but everything I have read about them says they are generally well regarded.

 

Thank you Kathleen.

 

David Clayton Thomas, you're NO TERRY KATH!

 

Thanks. I really don't know anything about straight razors. Now, the difference between an executive and a fat boy is ...