What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

Very nice shave today. Glen put a wicked edge on this one. I'm finally figuring out how to use it without letting the spike bite me
Route 66 Sweeney Todd
Wolf Whiskers Brush
Otto Deutsch Hans
Alum
Thayers WH
Ogallala Bay Rum
Have fun!

 

First full shave with a straight. Lots to learn still but you have to start somewhere.

AOS Lavender PSO
Haslinger Aloe Vera Shave Soap
Savile Row 3824
Nielsen's Never Fail
Osma Alum Block
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm



Happy Shaving - Karl

 

PRC Chimera

 

Just got this one back from its first hone. It is also the first traditional straight I used. Dove Best Quality 5/8 and Classic Shave Brush.

 

I really like the scales on that razor. Very nice.

 

That is a nice looking razor. Have fun with it!

 

TOBS Sandalwood Cream
Wolf Whiskers Brush
Tōsuke Kamisori
Alum
Lucky Tiger
Fine Fresh Vetiver AS
Have fun!

 

It was one of two that I inherited from my grandpa many years ago. I wish I had his strop. I remember it hanging on the bathroom closet door when we'd visit and I'd always wonder how a strip of leather had anything to do with keeping a razor sharp.

 

So did you use only ONE side (i.e. traditional kamisori shave with the stamped side always facing outwards?) or both?

 

Playing catch-up...


Day 1: old Sheffield shaves; Frederick Fenney 'Tally Ho' 7/8



Day 2: old Sheffield shaves; George Wostenholm & Son's Celebrated IXL 7/8

 

I do both sides with a Japanese grind. I have not figured out how to shave with just the Omote side facing out. I'll have to try that again. Do you do it that way?

 

I've done it both ways. Either will get you there (i.e. A quality shave). Single sided is a greater challenge and requires greater contortions, dexterity and practice. Sometimes I like the challenge; other times I use the simpler 'both sides' method.

 

I think I will follow your lead. I'll try traditional occasionally until I figure it out.

 

Just a heads up fellows, I've got some truly great straights for sale in the TSD classes...http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/some-top-notch-straights-for-sale.52461/

 

Today
C-MON SPECIAL 5/8 full hollow square end

 

Wostenholm

 

I took out my no name Soligen this morning as I have not used it in a couple of months. I stropped it, lathered up and got a very satisfying DFS.

 

Three Pass Shaving Routine..

Hot Water Prep & Massage with Argan Oil
Warranted Superior Sheffield 1/4 Hollow 6/8th
Hans Baier Silver Tip
Valobra Tallow Soap
Humphreys Witch Hazel

I Got this Shave Ready "Warranted Superior" Sheffield 1/4 Hollow 6/8th in the Post this Morning from a UK Vendor that I Hold in High Regard..I Got it for a Real Good Price..The Factory Grinding Can Still be Seen on the Blade..Its Mint..I Just had My Maiden Shave with it Today..Its One Real Forgiving & Very Comfortable Shaver with a Very Keen Edge..Went through Around 5 Days of Whiskers like a Hot Butter Knife..I Like it a Lot..Its a Darn Corker of a Shaver..

I am Dolphin Smooth & Refreshed..

Billy..

 

Day 3: old Sheffield shaves; Marshes & Shepherd 6/8 Wedge (circa 1840)

 

Gondola Souvenir of Bremerhaven