What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

Wade & Butcher restored and rescaled by Kevin ( holyrollah) - beautiful job
Baume.be crème - incredible stuff
Floid Black Label
Brushcraft 24 mm

 

Planned Shave 62
2 March 2016



Frederick Reynolds 5/8

Have a nice evening!

 

TIPTLE

 

Clauss

 

Henry Sears and Son 3/4

 

Eaton 85 Diamond Edge 5/8 full hollow spike

 

March 3rd SOTD
Razor: Genco 5/8 full hollow with Bolivian Rosewood Scales
Brush: Dubl Duck w/ Omega 10066 knot
Soap: Sterling Barbershop
Post: Cold Water Rinse, Alum, Thayers’ Rose Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Fine L’Orange Noir

Just got this razor back from Mathis Restorations. Custom scales, and a hone job. Great shave.

 

Planned Shave 63
3 March 2016



Frederick Reynolds 5/8

Have a nice evening!

 

March 3 - Straight Shave 5
Henckels Twin Works #50
PSO, hot shower
Omega 10066 Boar Shaving Brush
Route 66 Sea & Citrus soap
Alum, Nivea balm,Chiseled Face Trade Winds AS
Doc Elliott Beard Balm

 

W&B

 

Henry Sears and Son Queen 3/4

 

March 4 - Straight Shave 6
Henckels Twin Works #50

 

F W Engels Perfection

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I think you may be right.

 

I'm not sure how old this guy is, but it sure gives a nice shave.

Jonathan Crookes "heart and pistol" 5/8 full hollow spike

 

Planned Shave 65
4 March 2016

Frederick Reynolds 5/8

Have a nice evening!

 

This was my 6th full SR shave this morning and I think I did alright. Two passes did the trick and I've got a DFS. I am finding that getting the lather just right is critical for an SR shave.

My Soligen no name, Proraso red in the bowl, VDH boar brush and some Aqua Velva musk to start my day!

 

5mar16

Jumped in, face first!

My first attempt at a SR. Yes, I already know, but there is going to be a steep learning curve. I attempted both cheeks and part of my neck, and after two weepers and little results, I finished with the Futur.

I know blade angle and pressure have alot to do, but I'm thinking about trying with a heavier blade(Beaver brand) next attempt. I know it will be just as sharp but maybe more forgiving than the thinner Wilbert blade...maybe?

I also can't see my face for crap with my hand in front while shaving vice with a DE. And switching hands will definitely take a while to get used to.

Luckily my two weepers, that were running pretty good(right cheek and under left ear), were only about a half inch long and were done bleeding by the time I was done. Needless to say, no alcohol AS today, nice cool sensitive lotion is in order.

I haven't fully slit my throat yet, so I will continue to practice and look forward to enjoying the somewhat lost art of straight razor shaving.

 

Three Pass Shaving Routine...

Hot Water prep & massage with Argan Oil
Gold Dollar 208
Hans Baier Silver Tip Badger
RazoRock Chicago Tallow Soap
Thayers Original Witch Hazel

I got this Shave Ready Gold Dollar 208 a couple of weeks ago..I had my First Shave with it Today..I ended up with a Mixed BBS/DFS Result..Its the first time that I have used a Stainless Steel Blade Straight..It sure feels different to my Swedish Made Carbon Steel straights..The blade in the Gold Dollar is very rigid compared to my Carbon Steel Straights & I found it far more Forgiving..I like it a Lot..More than I can say for this Crappy & Cruddy RazoRock so called Tallow Soap...

Its a Pure Numpties Soap..


Billy..

 

W&B Congress Razor

This is the razor I got in the TSD raffle, which was provided by @entropy1049. It is my first wedge, and it is great. I got a nice CCS from one pass. The blade was definitely heavier than my other razors. It was also very quiet. I really enjoyed it. Thank you, @entropy1049.