My shaving stuff...

[Scorpio]

Here's the lot...sorry for the low quality pics as I am still learning to take good pics and my little camera is not that good. Hope you like the pics.

my Adjustables and SS's

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4495

My Brushes

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4493

From left to right:
AOS Travel Brush in Pure
AOS Badger in Pure
SR 208
Vulfix 2236

Raf

[Austin]

Nice collection Raf!

[kuzmo]

Wow Raf nice collection! :thumbup:

[Razorlite]

:biggrin: Fantastic!!! :biggrin:
"What a great collection?...........when I grow up, I'm gonna get one like that!":wink2:

[xChris]

Got a preference -- specific razor or model type?

[Nick75]

Great collection you've got there. And your pics look fine.

Use whatever camera you like, no matter how crap it is. There are no rules about which camera you should use on here. :smile:

[Scorpio]

Got a preference -- specific razor or model type?

To say that there is one Fat Boy or Slim or SS that shaves better than the other would not be accurate or fair. I have chosen these three models for their craftmanship, durability and the great quality of the shaves I get. I shave with all these razors. I have my travel razors and my home razors therefore they all get use. My latest addition and addiction is that Shumate 5/8 at the top of the pic. She is feeling kind of lonely waiting for her sister to arrive from overseas. But soon enough she will have company and plenty of it.
I think each of these models have it's own greater quality, I love the heft and feel of the Fat Boy. I love the balance of the Slim and I love the feel of the SS's. Then there's the Slant. I have nothing but respect for that razor. It could be the best shave or your worst. If you treat her with respect she will reward you time and time again with great shaves.

I am still learning to shave with the straight to have a fair assesment but I'll say this much, what a feeling to have that sharp blade shaving your face. What a challenge!! it demands total concentration but the results are worth it.

So to answer the question no preference I enjoy them all.

Raf

[Mottern Man]

man o man

i don't know what u do with that stuff

but i got a felling the way I'm going my collection is gonna get pretty ridiculous as well:cool:

[TraderJoe]

Great pics Raf! :thumbup:

you gonna show us the soaps and creams too?

[htownmmm]

Nice start Raf! :wink:


Marty

[xChris]

To say that there is one Fat Boy or Slim or SS that shaves better than the other would not be accuarate or fair... So to answer the question no preference I enjoy them all.

Raf
Great answer! I am going the opposite direction of you -- from straight to DE. I have a '63 Gillette SS that I've been using, and am enjoying it. A few more DEs are in at this time with a couple others enroute. With shaving as a hobby, you can learn to enjoy the subtle differences and similarities of all the designs!

I hope your second straight provides you with as much enjoyment as the Shumate (another good shaver BTW).

[Scorpio]

Great pics Raf! :thumbup:

you gonna show us the soaps and creams too?

Here you go!!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4528

[TraderJoe]

Here you go!!



Very Cool :biggrin: Nice collection! :thumbup:

next up....Aftershaves, balms, and colognes? :lol:

[TomH]

:w00t: Raf, well bought, very nice collection:w00t: :001_smile :wink2:

Thomas

[Duggo]

Hey Scorpio,

Nice photos nice stash of razors and creams. I wish I had a collection of creams etc. like you do. But buying 'em is half the fun! Now look what I did. :drool: I've got to go buy a whole new keyboard. :lol:

Duggo

[_JP_]

All of the pics are good enough to show off what you have.

[bearbeard]

Raf,
I noticed you had quite a few of the same razors. Is there a big date range of when they were made and do you notice any differences between the years of make? Just curious.

Very, Very, nice collection by the way.

[Scorpio]

Raf,
I noticed you had quite a few of the same razors. Is there a big date range of when they were made and do you notice any differences between the years of make? Just curious.

Very, Very, nice collection by the way.

Thanks Bear. I really don't see them as a collection since I use them all but I guess they could be called a collection. Some of the Fat Boys are years apart as well as the Slims. I think there are a couple of the Slims that are very close maybe one quarter apart. I do not see much difference in the shaving per se within one model. I just like the shave I get from them and if I find a nice piece I try to get it. For the most part I have them separated in a group that I keep at the house and another group that I use when I travel that way I keep the consistency in the shave regardless of where I am. Half of the Slims and half of the FB's are travel razors. I keep the SS's and the Slant at home as well as my Shumate 5/8. Then I have a couple of Fatboys that are very nice and minty that I use every now and then. Right now I am using the straight every other day so I can learn to master the technique and the shave and so far so good. Takes a while with straights so patience is a virtue.

Raf

[MBlatt]

Awesome collection there raf, looks like a lot of fun!

[NorLite]

After reviewing, starting to feel the urge..

[Scorpio]

my new addition, the redhead has a blonde friend. Kobar Privat 5/8

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4593


Raf

[kuzmo]

hmm I personally do not like this one ... sorry Raf :blushing: but it is only an opinion of someone who does not know much about straights ...

[TimmyBoston]

A lovely collection, Raf. :thumbup:

[ouch]

That's a very interesting looking str8- never saw one of those before. How does it shave?

[xChris]

I guess now all you need is a straight "brunette." :biggrin:

Good luck & happy shavin' with them!

[kuzmo]

can enyone tell me what do those numbers 'X/Y' in the name of a str8 mean? (Kobar Privat 5/8)

[xChris]

Straight razors are usually measured in eighths of an inch for their width.

So, Raf's Kobar razor is 5/8ths of an inch (~16mm) wide from the spine (or top) of the blade to the edge.

[Scorpio]

That's a very interesting looking str8- never saw one of those before. How does it shave?


Actually it is very nive shaver. Has good balance and weight to the blade. I have shave twice with it and both times have produce great shaves. I thought I was going to receive a strop by mail today but that did not happen so I can't try a third time and push my luck. I am very frustrated right now with a company that many hold in high regards but not me. I have waited for two weeks for a strop from NJ, I cancel the order. Tomorrow I drive around town to look for a strop.

Raf

[Scorpio]

I guess now all you need is a straight "brunette." :biggrin:

She is on the way already!!!!!!

Raf

[TraderJoe]

She is on the way already!!!!!!

Raf


SWMBO must be getting jealous :biggrin1:

[ouch]

Actually it is very nive shaver. Has good balance and weight to the blade. I have shave twice with it and both times have produce great shaves. I thought I was going to receive a strop by mail today but that did not happen so I can't try a third time and push my luck. I am very frustrated right now with a company that many hold in high regards but not me. I have waited for two weeks for a strop from NJ, I cancel the order. Tomorrow I drive around town to look for a strop.

Raf

I'm not proud of this, but I have less patience than a five year old kid. Having said that, when it comes to items that will last and be used for a very long time, it would'nt kill you to wait a few days for a good one. I know it's torture. Rather than drive around looking for a strop (Texas, I recall, is a pretty decent sized place), I would order one from Tony Miller. You'll get it very quickly, and you will be extremely satisfied with your purchase.

[Scorpio]

Well here is the brunette...actually a little darker...
5/8 Oblique
Kayser Ellison & Co Sheffield steel 77

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4726

Raf

[Scorpio]

Here are my straights

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5338

Top row:
1. C.V. Heljestrand 5/8 Eskilstuna, Sweden Half Round Tip
2. Shumate 4/8 St. Louis Half Round Tip
3. Shumate 5/8 St. Louis Round Tip
Middle row:
1. Kayse Ellison & Co. 5/8 Sheffield Silver steel Oblique Point
2. H. Boker 5/8 Oblique Point
3. Johann Breidohr "Breidora" Model 6/8 Solingen, Round Tip
Bottom row:
1. Wade & Butcher 5/8 Spike Sheffield Steel

These are all very good shavers. The Breidohr is the heaviest blade but it is so well balanced. There are two more on the way which should be enough for now. Not Pictured is my Kobar because it is being sent to Joe Chandler to be rescale.

It is so much fun to be able to shave with a straight. My shaves are so much closer with no irritation or nicks. Thanks to Joe Chandler for honing most of my blades. A couple of the blades that were ebay purchases were almost shave ready so with a little polishing of the blade they are great shavers. But I am sure they could be sharper.

Austin do you see one you like to try??????:biggrin:

P.S. the razors are laying on a towel so if the edge looks funny is just the fuzz from the towel.

[Austin]

Hi Rafe, they are all beautiful. I actually have one on the way. I would like for you to take a look at it and tell me what you think.

[Scorpio]

PM me when you get it. We can do Amaya's again!!

Rafe

[joelmaners]

Nice collection. Why so many Slims and Fats? Wouldn't one of each satisfy?:confused:

Also, where's the Hai Karate?

[msandoval858]

PM me when you get it. We can do Amaya's again!!

Rafe

Amaya's? Can I come too?!

:biggrin:

[Scorpio]

Amaya's? Can I come too?!

:biggrin:

But of course!!!!!

wouldn't be the same without you buddy!!!

Raf

[soapbuddy]

I love all those brushes!

[Limey]

Raf - looks great! I guess you hav a thing for Gillette adjustables? :wink:

[rtaylor61]

Andrew,

Did you ever receive your straight razor???

Randy

[Scorpio]

I thought I better add the new acquisitions so here they are:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5880

Gillette Milord Gold w/case looks much better in person
40's SS
Lasco 5/8 wedge Yellow scales
J A Henckels 5/8 round tip
Crown Razor 5/8 square tip

great finds at one of the local antique malls.


Austin did your straight come in yet??


Thanks for looking.

Raf

[Fuzzy Face]

most excellent collection! thank you for sharingg. . . . why am i turning green?