Bloody Straights! A journal.

[Grips]

I haven't encountered that problem. But that is a great tip for when I do. Thanks for posting it.

 

[noahpictures]

Razor: Clauss Magnetic
Date Honed: October 2012 by me using lapping film
Hanging Hair Test: N/A
Edge Magnified: Didn't magnify
Leather Strop (Pre, Post shave): 50, 20

Closeness: 9.5 (DFS)
Comfort: 10

Lather: 10
Durability: N/A
Feedback: 10
Enjoyment: 10
Time: N/A
Pre: Washed face with shaving soap. Applied glycerin
Brush: Semogue 620 Boar
SS/SC: Mike's Natural Orange shaving soap
AS: Thayers Witch Hazel (Unscented/Alcohol Free)/Nivea creme/Alt Innsbruck

Very nice shave.

Boker (vintage) and Clauss made some great razors.

 

[noahpictures]

I haven't encountered that problem. But that is a great tip for when I do. Thanks for posting it.

I tend to put more pressure on the right side when I hone...in other words I am a bit off.

 

[noahpictures]

Razor: Henckels
Date Honed: October 2012 by me using lapping film
Hanging Hair Test: HHT3+
Edge Magnified: Didn't magnify
Leather Strop (Pre, Post shave): 50, 20

Closeness: 10 (BBS)
Comfort: 10

Lather: 10
Durability: N/A
Feedback: 10
Enjoyment: 10
Time: N/A
Pre: Washed face with shaving soap. Applied glycerin
Brush: Semogue 620 Boar
SS/SC: Mike's Natural Peppermint shaving soap
AS: Thayers Witch Hazel (Unscented/Alcohol Free)/Nivea creme/Alt Innsbruck

Great shave! Amazing how it is so much easier than when I started. I remember at times I would actually sweat while holding the skin taut! I was too focused on technique when in reality it is all about having a sharp, smooth edge attained by proper honing and stropping. Now I usually shave in two passes plus touch up and I have a comfortable DFS.

SRAD is winding down and I will be listing some of my razors on BST.

 

[noahpictures]

Razor: Edaco 14 Full Hollw 7/8
Date Honed:April 2012 by me using lapping film
Hanging Hair Test: N/A
Edge Magnified: Didn't magnify
Leather Strop (Pre, Post shave): 50, 20

Closeness: 9.5 (DFS)
Comfort: 10

Lather: 10
Durability: N/A
Feedback: 10
Enjoyment: 10
Time: N/A
Pre: Washed face with shaving soap. Applied glycerin
Brush: TGNFF
SS/SC: Mike's Natural Lemongrass shaving soap
AS: Thayers Witch Hazel (Unscented/Alcohol Free)/Nivea creme/Alt Innsbruck

I really like this pre-shave routine. I haven't had a weeper in a long time.

 

[noahpictures]

Razor: Easy Aces, Silver Ring, Henckels 401 (testing)
Date Honed: October 31 2012 by me using lapping film
Hanging Hair Test: HHT4
Edge Magnified: Smooth and shiny
Leather Strop (Pre, Post shave): 50, 20

Closeness: 9.5 (DFS)
Comfort: 10

Lather: 10
Durability: N/A
Feedback: 10
Enjoyment: 10
Time: N/A
Pre: Washed face with shaving soap. Applied glycerin
Brush: Ever Ready 150 TGNFF
SS/SC: Mike's Natural Orange shaving soap
AS: Thayers Witch Hazel (Unscented/Alcohol Free)/Nivea creme/Aqua Velva Musk

Honed and tested three razors. Wiped two day whiskers in two passes.

 

[noahpictures]

Razor: Gracie
Date Honed: October 2012 by me using lapping film
Hanging Hair Test: HHT4
Edge Magnified: Smooth and shiny
Leather Strop (Pre, Post shave): 50, 20

Closeness: 9.5 (DFS)
Comfort: 10

Lather: 10
Durability: N/A
Feedback: 10
Enjoyment: 10
Time: N/A
Pre: Washed face with shaving soap. Applied pre shave oil.
Brush: Semogue 620 boar
SS/SC: Mike's Natural Orange shaving soap
AS: Thayers Witch Hazel (Unscented/Alcohol Free)/Nivea creme/Clubman

Comfortable DFS. The dry air does a number on my skin so today I used pre shave oil today. It worked out well. I also listed some of my razors on BST.

 

[Grips]

Are you still using your home recipe for shave oil ?

 

[noahpictures]

Are you still using your home recipe for shave oil ?

Yup.

 

[noahpictures]

Razor: Wade & Butcher 8/8 For Gentlemen's Use 1/4 grind
Date Honed: December 2012 by me using lapping film
Hanging Hair Test: HHT3+
Edge Magnified: Smooth and shiny
Leather Strop (Pre, Post shave): 50, 20

Closeness: 9.5 (DFS)
Comfort: 10

Lather: 10
Durability: N/A
Feedback: 10
Enjoyment: 10
Time: N/A
Pre: Washed face with shaving soap.
Brush: Ever Ready TGNFF
SS/SC: Tabac shaving stick
AS: Thayers Witch Hazel (Unscented/Alcohol Free)/Nivea creme

Comfortable DFS.

 

[Grips]

Merry Christmas Noah.

 

[noahpictures]

Merry Christmas Noah.

Merry Christmas brother!

 

[noahpictures]

Razor: Thiers Issard 69 Evide Sonnant Exta
Date Honed: December 2012 by me using lapping film
Hanging Hair Test: HHT4
Edge Magnified: Smooth and shiny
Leather Strop (Pre, Post shave): 50, 20

Closeness: 10
Comfort: 10

Lather: 10
Durability: N/A
Feedback: 10
Enjoyment: 10
Time: N/A
Pre: Washed face with shaving soap, applied glycerin.
Brush: Ever Ready TGNFF
SS/SC: MWF
AS: Thayers Witch Hazel (Unscented/Alcohol Free)/Nivea creme/Floid Suave

Comfortable BBS after 3.5 passes.

 

[global_dev]

sounds like you got all down.. sweet

 

[noahpictures]

^Thanks Jon!











Those dudes are extra creepy.

 

[noahpictures]

Razor: Puma 6/8
Date Honed: March 2013 by me on La Grise coticule using Undilucot method
Hanging Hair Test: HHT4 post strop, HHT2.5 pre strop
Edge Magnified: NA
Kanayama Linen/Suede/Leather Strop: 15/15/40


Closeness: 9.5 (DFS)
Comfort: 10


Lather: 10
Durability: N/A
Feedback: 10
Enjoyment: 10
Time: N/A
Pre: Washed face with shaving soap, applied glycerin.
Brush: Ever Ready TGNFF
SS/SC: TOBS Avocado
AS: Thayers Witch Hazel (Unscented/Alcohol Free)/Nivea creme/Speick splash


First pass: North to South. Nice and easy.
Second pass: South to North mostly.

Great shave with a two pass DFS. Since honing on coticule for the last month my skin feels smoother, and healthier post shave. I haven't had a single weeper using different blades. I don't think I'll be able to cut skin even if I tried...I tell ya!

 

[pmaster]

I didn't go through your whole journal to find out (yes im lazy , but you seem to get away nicely with only two passes? Mostly WTG and ATG (when you say North-South, South-North)?

Also, the La Grise seems to be treating you well so far, you don't seem to miss film too much?

 

[noahpictures]

I didn't go through your whole journal to find out (yes im lazy , but you seem to get away nicely with only two passes? Mostly WTG and ATG (when you say North-South, South-North)?

Also, the La Grise seems to be treating you well so far, you don't seem to miss film too much?

When I started I used to shave with the grain, across the grain, against the grain like a DE. For some reason it is much easier to shave north to south, south to north with a straight razor and I get better results.

I honed many razors on film for a year. I equate film edges with Jnat edges which are crisper, lively and aggressive. Honestly I can get a crispy edge from a coticule if I wanted using the Unicot method or finishing with oil.

Now I prefer extra smooth, forgiving edges; enter the Undilucot method or finishing on watered down slurry (roughly 70% slurry 30% water). I get the same results with the La Grise or La Veinette.

 

[pmaster]

Cool. I think I'll try the two-pass tonight and see how it goes.

When I started I used to shave with the grain, across the grain, against the grain like a DE. For some reason it is much easier to shave north to south, south to north with a straight razor and I get better results.

I honed many razors on film for a year. I equate film edges with Jnat edges which are crisper, lively and aggressive. Honestly I can get a crispy edge from a coticule if I wanted using the Unicot method or finishing with oil.

Now I prefer extra smooth, forgiving edges; enter the Undilucot method or finishing on watered down slurry (roughly 70% slurry 30% water). I get the same results with the La Grise or La Veinette.

 

[pmaster]

Just wanted to drop it and say that the two-pass was a success! Actually I felt like I just leveled-up! Almost no sting from the alum, and none from the aftershave, I was almost disappointed!

The biggest downside is that it goes faster to shave now... lol