What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

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

  1. 45auto

    45auto Well-Known Member

    how do the vintage dovo razors shave and compare to the latest shavers from dovo?
     
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  2. Dubs

    Dubs Well-Known Member

    Tonight was my first straight razor shave. I tried both of my whipped dog razors. I got the right side of my face close and smooth but it wasnt BBS. The chin, lips, and left side of my face wasnt smooth. I have a bad left shoulder injury with range of motion limitations, and using my left hand proved pretty difficult. All in all, it was a good experience. I can see and appreciate the steep learning curve. I did get a few very minor weepers that barely did more than surface to the skin. It coulda been much worse!

    As for the neck...yeah...that left a lot to be desired. I did try and I did reduce down the stubble, it didnt even look clean. Thas gonna take some time.

    I followed up with my DE and got BBS. The DE did seem to glide much more effortlessly. Plus, I got to experiment with some TSD creams and soaps. Tonight was good and satisfying. :bounce015:
     
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  3. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    Iberia 14

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  4. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    You do not have to use both hands. Use your good arm/hand to shave. If you have the angle right, you should be shaving fine.

    I find I can get by with one WTG pass on the cheeks to within one inch from the jawline. There I go across the grain.

    The neck can take 4 passes in all directions before, it feels smooth. The chin is hardest to shave properly. You need to treat it more delicately with WTG a few times or WTG and ATG.

    It does take a good while to feel competent with a straight razor and even after you think you have it down pat, you can still cut yourself.

    I've continually learned that I need to lightly shave and also to keep the angle lower than is usually specified. Also, different size or grind razors have to handled a bit differently.
     
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  5. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    5/8 Nev-A-Hone
    De Vergulde Hand
    homemade boar
    Nice shave this morning. I ended up giving away my favorite brush to a coworker so I'm trying a wood handled brush made to the same specs as my old favorite. Have a good one.
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  6. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    My first go with this newly-honed (and finished!) Geo Wostenholm 6/8 frame back. Keen edge and a hefty weight to this old razor…:happy088: More shots Here
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  7. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    today I used one of the straights I hauled last week.
    it was the roughest one of the bunch, but I liked the weight and size of the razor.
    wade& butcher.
    it's a 6/8 full hollow with sort of a square end.
    I liked the thick shoulder. makes honing and stropping a bit easier.
    my thought was to get a few rougher ones to learn with.
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  8. 45auto

    45auto Well-Known Member

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    Shaver) Wosty 5/8 medium hollow ground Barbers notch
    Soap) Tobs sandalwood
    PSO) HM basil~lime
    Brush) VDH Boar
    AS) HM bay rum
    ASB) HM sweet orange Shea butter

    The shaver is from Kevin (Holy Rollah) total restore let me tell you Kevin really out did himself a total home run on this shaver.The blade is from 1849/1880 or so it looked like it... and now the etched blade looks factory fresh and really pops.The scales are very rich and elegant high lights of blonde streaks running through out high lighted in a brass inlaid celtic cross, amber&brass wedge,and stacked brass washers.
    The blade is honed to a very keen edge and shaves just a beautiful and smooth as it looks.

    Keen blades and smooth shaves Gentlemen!
     
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  9. cubancigar2000

    cubancigar2000 Well-Known Member

    7/8 Dorko 401 - nos to me, have used it 4 times and it shaves ever so smooth and easy. The Dorkos I have are all built like a tank
    Soap Le Pere Lucien
    AS - Le Pere Lucien
    a great shave today
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  10. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    An oldie but goodie….Love the thumb notch on this big old Sheffield razor! :)

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  11. vwp528

    vwp528 Well-Known Member

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  12. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    6/8 Clauss
    TOBS Lavender Soap
    homemade boar
    Nice shave this morning. I found out that I have a tendonitis in my shoulder yesterday. It makes using the lathe a real issue but it bothers me the worst in bed when trying to sleep. It aches like a bad tooth so sleeping has become difficult. Well, have a good one.
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  13. cubancigar2000

    cubancigar2000 Well-Known Member

    Hart Custom 6/8 with finger notch, Micarta scales built by Terry Vannorman - I can honestly say this is one of my very best shavers & terry did a fantastic job with the detail
    Caties Bubble jardin De Or - OMG good. This one rates right up there with the best
    Floid Black label AS

    what a wonderfully smooth and close shave it was today
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  14. vwp528

    vwp528 Well-Known Member

  15. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    It's a beauty for sure.
     
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  16. cubancigar2000

    cubancigar2000 Well-Known Member

    Damn I like this Boker. One of the best I have seen
     
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  17. vwp528

    vwp528 Well-Known Member

    Thank you.
     
  18. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    5/8 Case Red Imp
    WSP Rustic Vetiver
    homemade boar
    Nice shave today. This is my second tin of Rustic, it's a good soap. Not what I'd call a true vetiver scent but pleasant . Have a good one.
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  19. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    today I used
    wade& butcher 6/8 full hollow. it's marked Sheffield.
    I like the weight of this razor. also for as big as it is, it sings nicely.
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  20. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Der Hans..und it vas gut!
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