What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

Discussion in 'Straight Razors' started by lindyhopper66, Nov 30, 2013.

  1. brit

    brit in a box

    fabulous looking razors gents..fine art at it's best..:cool::signs154:
     
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  2. lottenhem

    lottenhem Well-Known Member

    Swedish Steel, like that! if you would recommend a razor US made, what would it be?


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  3. Ice-Man

    Ice-Man Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Brit!!!
     
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  4. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    If I had to create a short list, some of my favorites:
    Clauss (Fremont, Ohio)
    Maher & Grosh (Toledo, Ohio)
    I like the above in their bigger sizes, and the below in the 5/8 range
    Robeson (love the marketing for the Razor That Fits Your Face) Shuredge with the hammered tang (Rochester, NY)
    or really any vintage razor out of Little Valley, NY
    Tom
     
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  5. lightcs1776

    lightcs1776 Well-Known Member

    Great pic.

    Chris - enjoying learning, whatever the subject
     
  6. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    sometimes discretion is the better part of valor.

    Mix them improves both, going forward if I use Reserve Spice it will be with MWF.
     
  7. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    Since I brought it up, sounded good for tonight...
    Clauss 23
    Suds: A&E Sandalwood Shave Serum
    Splash: Oz Shaving Emerald City
    Finish: Dua Fragrances Invasion of the Royal Barbers
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    Enjoy your shave.
    Tom
     
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  8. lottenhem

    lottenhem Well-Known Member

    Thanks Tom,
    Seldom seen in Sweden, or perhaps never. Most common besides razors from Sweden.. is mainly Solingen and Sheffield.
    Hans


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  9. lottenhem

    lottenhem Well-Known Member

    TH Bergholtz 5/8”, still going strong after 110 years.[​IMG]


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  10. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

    7/8 Gauthier, a French ‘rattler’ type. Cream was SMN lathered with a Keyhole 4, and a bit of SMN balm finished up a lovely shave. I bought this razor at a brocante in Avignon in 2016 for €10. The scales were shot so Alfredo made some from a piece of Turkish burl walnut that I had. Turned out well I think.

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  11. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

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    Two Pass Shaving Routine..:cool:

    Hot Water Prep & Massage with Argan Oil
    Otto Deutsch's Hans Solingen Full Hollow 6/8th
    Hans Baier Silver Tip
    Vitos Tallow Soap
    Humphreys Witch Hazel

    I Had a Superb Close Shave Today with My Otto Deutsch's Hans Solingen 6/8th..Its a Actually a Near 15/16th Not Including the Spine..One of the Most Beautiful Razors I have Ever had the Pleasure of Putting on the Hones..Wunderbar..:D

    I Am Dolphin Smooth & Refreshed..:kar:

    Billy..:chores016:
     
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  12. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Saturday Straights' Shave
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    Cold Water Rinse
    TSD Iced Lemongrass
    Jayaruh #340 Badger
    Wilbert "Acme"
    CWR
    Pinaud Citrus Musk EdC

    The TSD Iced Lemongrass Shave Soap face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #340 Badger. Two passes and touch ups with the Wilbert "Acme" straight gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Citrus Musk EdC. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

    The ACME Company produces a line of many fine products.

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  13. lottenhem

    lottenhem Well-Known Member

    The Hans razor I would like to have!
    Regards
    Hans


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  14. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

    :thanks: Hans..It Looks as it was Made Just this Morning..It was NOS Factory Fresh when I Got it..They are Truly Rare to Find in this Condition & it Shaves as Well as it Looks..Puts Most Custom Razors to Shame in My Books Anyway..:happy088:

    Billy..:chores016:
     
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  15. lottenhem

    lottenhem Well-Known Member

    Lucky you! always nice to find a fine razor.


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  16. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    Wm. Stenton & Son “Again Superior”
    Suds: A&E Tertius
    Splash: Shaving Shop The Club “ El Gaucho”
    Finish: Dua Fragrances Cuir De Milano

    This Stenton had to be a monster in its day... there is one on page 87 that is 10/8+. The regrind was done beautifully, and it took a wonderful Coticule edge. That tang is so huge :).
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    Enjoy your shave.
    Tom
     
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  17. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

    An old 7/8 Tuckmar with a bent toe that fortunately doesn’t intrude on the straight part of the edge. It’s sitting on the stone that finished it, one of Alex Gilmore’s hoard Nakayamas. This will be a travel razor when travel is a thing again, lol. Cream was T&H West Indian Limes from a sample pack, and Myrsol Limon finished up. I am BBS and then some!

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  18. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    Borrowed the razor from my daughter :).
    Clauss “EX-USU”
    Suds: A&E Tertius
    Splash: The Club’s El Gaucho
    Finish: Dua Fragrances Cuirass De Milano
    EX-USU is Latin “from practice” or a phrase interpreted as using “to one’s advantage.” Definitely used to my advantage this Sunday.
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    Enjoy your shave.
    Tom
     
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  19. lightcs1776

    lightcs1776 Well-Known Member

    Your daughter clearly has excellent tastes in razors.

    Chris - enjoying learning, whatever the subject
     
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  20. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    Thank you Chris.
    She has fun giving me ideas for my projects, so she was the right person to enjoy this blade. :)
     
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