What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

It was a custom order and before they bought the laser engraver. They didn’t put their mark so as not to disturb the Damascus. I thought about sending it back to have the mark engraved but it is too long a trip.

 

Filarmonica 13 DT
Baume.be
Tuxedo synthetic housed in black walnut
Becker scuttle
Razorock alum
Dickinson witch hazel
Pinaud clubman

 

It's a beauty just like it is. Happy New Year!

 

Third shave with this one. The first shaves were good and the seller said it was professionally honed. I say it was BS to sell it, no biggie; the edge wasn’t bad but not all that good either. I took it back to the Norton 4/8k and finished on 1um lf. Super smooth and sharp left me near bbs on the second pass. Completed a third and sealed the deal.

 

Wacker Chevalier
Esbjerg SC
TGN 24mm 2 band fan

Very nice shave this morning. I originally finished this blade out on a progression of synthetics. 1k to 12k and had a good shave. The 2nd shave I touched up the razor with a Charnley Forest and seemed to back up and had a pretty poor shave. I was surprised by that and won't form an opinion until I try it again. My CF has improved everything I've tried it on so far so I don't know if I had a bad honing session or if it's the stone. I'm leaning toward me having a bad day or a variable or two I tried during the honing process (Dawn and water instead of oil). Last night I used my true hard Arkansas and my black Arkansas and got a superb shave this morning. Interesting razor, seems small in the hand and I have excellent control with it. The first time I used it felt "different" in the hand but after a few shaves everything feels natural. Have a good one.

 

A unique and fun shave to end 2017...
Razor: C V Heljestrand 14 - 7/8” full hollow round point.
Brush: McPhail “Tophat” Skull shift knob w/ 28mm Nathan Clark Ubersoft
Soap: B&M Cologne Russe
A/S: Fine Lavender Pour Homme

I find this to be a very special razor. A Heljestrand, but not the MK series. This looks like the distributor is E. Montagnac from Buenos Aires. The “14” drew my attention and the similarity in shape to the MK 133 sealed the deal for me. I’ve had it for quite some time and it provides a lovely shave. Reverse side stamp:

Have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve and enjoy your shave! Thank you for allowing me to join in the fun.
Tom.

 

Last Shave of the Year.
I Figured I would go out with a bang, and bring out a "Heavy Hitter". I had a SWEEEEET SMOOOOTH 2 pass shave, with BDBS results. Zero issues. This razor is always perfect.

Razor- Beau Brummel 35
Brush- B400 By Tom(@twhite ).
Soap- Arko/Avon Spicy
Aftershave- Shulton Old Spice

 

6/8 ERN with MOP Had a wonderful last shave of 2017 this morning .

 

Brian Brown Razor Works

 

I have never seen one like that.... All I can say is

 

Razor: Joe Edson Western grind Kami
Stop: Dry Gulch black latigo
Brush: Kent BK8
Pre: Nivea
Soap: QCS served HOT
AS: Spieck AS, L’Occitane ASB
Scent: Dior Cuir Cannage

 

Scott..Those Kampfe Razors are Nice Shavers with the Original Hollow Ground Blades..You Dont "Sniff" the Shaving Potential of these Razors with a Current Gem Blade..

Billy..

 

You are probably correct on that. BTW, those are two beautiful blades.

 

First shave of the new year went to th FW Engles “Special “. A wonderful singing blade that’s always a smooth shaver.

 

Two Pass Shaving Routine...

Hot Water Prep & Massage with Argan Oil
Otto Busch World Master Solingen Full Hollow 6/8th
Hans Baier Silver Tip
Haslinger Tallow Soap
Humphreys Witch Hazel

I had a New Years Shave this Morning with My Otto Busch 6/8th..Easy Comfortable Shave Today..This Razor Sports a Coticule/Yellow Lake 16/17 K Combo Edge as My Finisher..

I Am Dolphin Smooth & Refreshed..

Billy..

 

6/8 Stainless Ed Wusthuf with Walnut Burl Scales .Broke out the Wusthuf for the first shave of 2018 .It did not let me down.BBS in 2 1/2 passes .

 

Billy, Happy New Year!

 

Happy New Year Roby..Hiv a Gid Yin..

Billy..

 

The razor has a “1” on it so it must be great!!!
Razor: Paul Kohl The “Fisher” 1
11/16’s full hollow
Brush: Razorock Plissoft Bruce
Soap: Stirling combo (SDM & Electric Sheep)
A/S: Razorock Irish Countryside

Enjoy your shave!
Tom