What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

I figured given the price that it was a good mule to learn honing and restoration. Normally don't worry about removing all age but I'm curious how much it will take to fix. I'll include a before picture, as there was a LOT more rust on it. I am happy with what I got off just curious how much more I can remove without losing the etch.

That being said she's a pretty loud blade compared to my Frederick Reynolds 6/8.



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Excellent choice of razor. I like those Imperial 20507 razors myself. I have the Army/Navy etch and I really enjoy that noisy shave!!!
Enjoy.

 

The Flic High Class is definitely a perfect example of a fine Solingen produced shaver. Excellent fit, finish, grind and steel all working together to give a smooth comfortable bbs shave.
Going with the German theme, uber lather with Tabac soap/cream. All completed with Tabac balm and edc. Enjoy your Sunday, gentlemen

 

The Wester Brothers got the call and gave me a nice shave. All is well.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Mike’s Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger
Wester Bros Anchor 11/16
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Portland Razor Company Siren

 

Tonight's shave was with a fine razor, from a Boston Co, made in Germany. I had a fine 2 pass shave, that left me with a DFS. Zero issues, just a nice razor.

Razor- Dame Stoddard & Kendall, Boston. Made in Germany.
Brush- Stirling Boar
Soap- Arko/Sandalwood
Aftershave- Pinaud Clubman

 

Razor: Hart Steel 6/8
Stop: Dry Gulch black latigo
Brush: Esty silver tip
Pre: Nivea
Soap: R66
AS: Spieck AS, L’Occitane ASB
Scent: Amouage Memoir Man

 

7/8 Robert Williams Monkey Tail I am really starting to like this razor .Has Wonderful balance and removes whiskers with almost no effort .

 

5/8 Hackett Diamond
Le Savon des Volcans
Shavemac knot

 

Travel shave
Wade & Butcher 3/4
Henry Cavandish pure badger
Col Conk bay rum
Nivea sensitive skin aftershave balm

 

Today's shave was with "The Old English Razor", at least that was what the scales say. I had a buttery smooth 2 pass shave, that left me with a BBS result. Not the prettiest old razor, but it sure does get the job done.

Razor- M.J.Higgins. Sheffield.
Brush- Stirling Boar
Soap- Arko/Avon Spicy scented
Aftershave- Osage Rub

 

I usually don’t use a razor two shaves in a row. I did today as I wanted to gauge the impact a light refresh on my yellow-green Thuri has on a blade that is starting to fade. Turns out a few minutes on the stone really boosts the efficiency. Great shave.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Mike’s Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
Romera Wengue Chubby Manchurian Badger
Wester Bros Anchor 11/16
T&H Classic After Shave Balm



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Razor: Modified Wade & Butcher’s For Barbers Use
Brush: Shavemac D01 Silvertip
Soap: B&M Lavanille
A/S: same

I went through a “phase” with buying W&Bs with cracks close to the heel. I also changed the profile of the toe to an ever so slight french point... no clue why, just thought it worked at the time. Also shortened the scales and added the TruStone turquoise wedge.

Here is it when I bought it:

Probably a better picture of profile now:

Enjoy your shave!
Tom.

 

Still love it!

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Thank you. I appreciate that.

 

I've turned down many a chip and you are making me rethink it. Though the fact you found a chopper would help convince me too.

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How about a Filly???


I hate that these things happen, but might as well get them back shaving!!!
Tom.

 

I would just try to shorten it and round the toe. Sadly money has been tight so if I dont think its a simple hone I just pass. With the exception of the blade I just picked up for 7 bucks.

I'm sure I'll make a shorty eventually.

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I still need to fill out my set of stones!

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