What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

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

  1. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    May 26th, SOTD
    Razor: Wade & Butcher 5/8 square point (pre-1890) with worm eaten scales
    Strop: Drygulch Chromexcel Horsehide and Linen (15 Linen/50 Leather)
    Soap: Barrister & Mann's Bay Rum
    Brush: 24mm Finest Badger in Quilted Walnut handle
    Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman with M-Bomb added
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  2. ObiDon

    ObiDon member in questionable standing

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  3. ObiDon

    ObiDon member in questionable standing

    image.jpg Razor: Dubl Duck Special #1 5/8 Squire point 1947-52
    Gillette Ball End Tech NDC (declared 1947) Birth Year
    Brush: e-shave finest Badger
    Mug: Old Spice 1985 Cobalt Blue
    Soap/Cream: Pre de Provence Shea Butter soap
    Blade: Feather (1)
    Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Jack Black Post Shave Gel, Florida Water cologne

    30 laps on the strop after my last shave to keep the Duck sharp. Face lathered the PdP with the Badger, after hydrating my face real well, going for extra slickness. Nice lather. Getting better and a little closer. Working on getting under my upper lip, and I'm getting better. Left side of my neck is a breeze with my left hand but my right side is going slow. Relathered and went for a second pass being careful, and changing the angle. I finished with my Tech and only needed 1/2 pass. Still working all the angles, but getting better. Nice cucumber smell with the WH, and then some soothing JB Gel. After cleanup some Florida Water. Y'all have a good one.
     
  4. ObiDon

    ObiDon member in questionable standing

    Some beautiful razors Gentlemen :eatdrink047:
     
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  5. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    May 27th, SOTD
    Razor: Dubl Duck Satin Wedge with obnoxious orange scales
    Strop: Drygulch Chromexcel Horsehide and Linen (20 Linen/50 Leather)
    Soap: Barrister & Mann's Fireside (Brandy scented)
    Brush: 22mm Hand turned Tulip Wood with TGN Badger
    Aftershave: Aubrey Men’s Stock North Woods
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  6. cubancigar2000

    cubancigar2000 Well-Known Member

    F.W. Engels Special - it cleaned up like a new one and shaves as good as my best razors
    Soap - Razorock Captains Choice Bay Rum
    AS - Floid Amber
    as good as it gets today
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  7. gssixgun

    gssixgun At this point in time...

    Supporting Vendor
    Going back over 5 years in projects hehehe

    Made this one from an old Boker Microtome, probably the keenest edge I have ever put on anything [​IMG]

    Got to actually shave with one of my own razors today [​IMG]

    20/40 Linen/Leather SRD Premium #1
    1 Multi-directional Kamisori style one sided pass
    Careful as all get out and had a sweet shave !!!


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  8. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Final day using the Friodur...simply a great smooth-feeling razor.
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  9. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Someday I'll have to venture into Kamisori-land.
    Someday—not yet..but someday..... :D
     
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  10. cubancigar2000

    cubancigar2000 Well-Known Member

    not hard to learn to shave with one but I cant seem to get the honing down yet. Thank God for Glen
     
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  11. ObiDon

    ObiDon member in questionable standing

    Beautiful razor Glen. I think I would be staring at point too much to get a close shave. :eatdrink013:
     
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  12. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    6/8 Wusthof
    WSP Vetiver
    homemade synthetic, Omega Hi knot shortened to 52mm
    Touched up the razor on a coticule last night, superb shave this morning. I screwed up my shoulder at work yesterday and could hardly raise my right arm high enough to shave with. Have a good one.
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  13. cubancigar2000

    cubancigar2000 Well-Known Member

    ern.jpg View attachment 69151 ERN Crown & Sword - nos from Revisor
    Crème - Alvarez Gomez - a wonderful scented crème
    AS - LaToja splash
    nice shave today
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  14. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Mixed it up this morning (after 30 days of 4 razors) by using this diminutive Larkin I restored last September. It still provided a DFS, but using it took some adjustment on my part.
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    The Lil' Larkin next to last week's Friodur...
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  15. ObiDon

    ObiDon member in questionable standing

    image.jpg Razor: Dubl Duck Goldedge 5/8 Round point 1947-52
    Gillette New SC Red & Black set 1930s
    Brush: Jerusalem Olive Wood/WD Silvertip 24/48
    Mug: Old Spice 1985 Cobalt Blue
    Soap/Cream: Cella classica 1899
    Blade: Feather (2)
    Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Jack Black Post Shave Gel, TOBS Luxury AS
    Whipped up the Cella with the Silvertip in my favorite mug. Getting better and a little closer with the round point. My angles are getting better and the blade was singing a nice tune for the first time. Found the sweet spot, but couldn't keep it everywhere. Working on getting under my upper lip, and I'm getting better. I finished with my OC and only needed 1/2 pass. Best shave so far with a straight, very happy. Nice cucumber smell with the WH, and then some soothing JB Gel. After cleanup some TOBS. Y'all have a good one.
     
  16. NewellVW

    NewellVW Well-Known Member

    Love those scales! Looks so " creature from the black lagoon "!!!
     
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  17. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    May 30th, SOTD
    Razor: NOS Sears Craftsman
    Strop: Drygulch Chromexcel Horsehide and Linen
    Soap: Barrister & Mann's Seville
    Brush: 24mm Finest Badger in Quilted Walnut handle
    Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman with M-Bomb added
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  18. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    Dovo 55 Best Class, Fritz Bracht

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  19. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    Bavu brass frameback (French?)
    MW Brown Windsor
    homemade boar, Omega 10049 shortened up
    If I had a favorite razor type this might be it. Very nice shave today. Have a good one.
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  20. Jamie Mahoney

    Jamie Mahoney Well-Known Member

    Dubl Duck Goldedge full hollow 13/16

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