What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

Tanifuji Cape Kennedy 77


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Boker edelweiss, semogue 830, tabac shaving soap, alum block and tabac edc.

 

Sum Extra 88

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6/8 Friodur
De Vergulde Hand
homemade boars
For some reason I've always had an affection for SS blades. I can't explain it logically, I just like them. Very nice shave this morning, even though I didn't need one. The Filly did me right yesterday. Have a good one.

 

The Friodur Inox J A Henckels razors are hard to beat

 

Really like this razor

 

Noah sold me several wonderful razors in the last few months and puts a wonderful edge on them. I like the spine work and the square toe. You'd think the spike would bite, but it hasn't yet.

 

I actually like spike points. It makes me slow down and be more careful

 

Today - 8/8 Filly 14 doble temple - simply awesome blade
Soap - MWF with some T & H Rose crème - pretty darned good and that's coming from a guy who used to hate mwf
AS - Floid Blue - my wifes favorite

 

As do I, for the same reason. Additionally, they allow from some tight 'edge trimming.'
I occasionally, however, get 'reminded' with a stinging bite from the tip….

Today's shave….and I've had conflicting opinions on what exactly the proper nomenclature is for this type of point: Spanish? Rastafarian? Bolshevik? Pomeranian?
All I know for certain is, despite the intimidating look, it's not bitten me yet…...

 

Wade & Butcher wedge, 13/16, barber's notch, black horn

 

That's one clean razor. Looks new, straight from the factory, so to speak.

 

Filarmonica 14 Sub Cero
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I tried the Queen Bee Apothecary Whiskey Sugar shave cream made in
Rockwell, North Carolina, my niece Megan gave me for Christmas along with a shave gel from QBA. The shave cream is latherless and has a very strong sugar scent that lasts for hours, not even touched by any aftershave I may use. I had a very odd reaction to the shave cream as I used it the first time yesterday. My face started burning like acid had been applied. Today it didn't bother me, but I prefer to lather. I think these type creams are better for safety razors. Do I tell my niece to please not buy from this company again for me?​

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today I used
A Lohmann #75

how are blades and grind measured?

mine looks like it's 9/16 in width, and looks like a half hollow grind.

are wider blades easier to maneuver?
I performed two passes, and assisted with my single ring.

 

You can use calipers or a ruler to measure the blade width from the spine to edge. Razor companies usually measure the width from just below the spine where the grind starts. Grinds go from wedge, near wedge down to full hollow and extra hollow. You can tell by looking at the toe.

 

thanks
I edited my post

 

David, I personally find the narrower blades (5/8 or narrower) easier to maneuver than those larger than 3/4" and up. My personal preference, however, if I had to choose ONE width, would probably be 6/8 (3/4) wide. A good compromise between width and ease of use. Others may have a different preference, of course.

 

all four of mine are less than 5/8.
5/8, being my widest one. I ask because it seems easier to use, especially on the reach across side.
I also seem to be using the end of the blade more than the heel, is this normal?
I apologize now for all the questions. and thank you for the patients y'all have shown.
this has and continues to be a trying endeavor, but I'm enjoying the journey, even if my results seem slow.

 

With regard to wet shaving, you straight razor guys are the bravest of the brave in my book. That has to be one difficult skill to master well with all that is involved such as sharpening the blade, pressure and blade angle to achieve repeatability. Oddly enough, prior to the invention of the safety razor, most men had a barber shave them because of the difficulty and danger of doing it themselves with a straight razor. A clean shaven face was a sign of status and wealth as most working men couldn't afford to be shaved more than a few times a month at best. 80 - 100 years ago, many families lived in cold water flats, without a private bathroom or hot water. My dad was born in Buffalo in 1923 and I remember him telling me that they moved many times, once for an apartment with hot water and another time because the apartment had a bathtub. He told me my grandfather (born in Bratislava in 1896) went to the barber only once or twice a month for a shave and hated straight razor shaving because it took so much time and that he would get many cuts. He didn't start shaving at home on a regular basis until he finally got a safety razor (and probably hot water too). Please don't take this post in the wrong light. I've had one straight razor shave in my life (in Toronto at a barbershop off Yonge St) and it was awesome! I just think it has to be really difficult skill to master well. Good luck to all you "straight guys" no pun intended