What straight did you use today? Now with PICTURES
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Hard Solfen 50 YSS2 steel
Chicago Grooming Co Shiloh
Maggard’s 22mm B&W synth in acrylic handle
Actually shown is a 26mm B&W synth in a handle made from the same material. I assembled both a few days ago, but apparently did an inadequate job on the 26mm - the knot fell out when I went to shake the water out of the brush!
Chicago Grooming Co Shiloh
Maggard’s 22mm B&W synth in acrylic handle
Actually shown is a 26mm B&W synth in a handle made from the same material. I assembled both a few days ago, but apparently did an inadequate job on the 26mm - the knot fell out when I went to shake the water out of the brush!
Eiko YSK 2 Yasuki Steel
Strop J. Rubin 4601 New York
Morris & Forndran Beehive Antique Ivory & Tortoiseshell
Martin de Candre Vetiver
L'Occitane Aftershave Balm
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver Edp
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Robeson
Torrey No. 0146 5/8 Full Hollow
Grooming Dept Unscented Preshave
Stirling Glastonbury Shave Soap
Stirling Ben Franklin Witch Hazel & Aloe
Stirling Nag Champa Aftershave Splash
Heritage Collection Ever-Ready 26 mm Silver Tip Brush
Grooming Dept Unscented Preshave
Stirling Glastonbury Shave Soap
Stirling Ben Franklin Witch Hazel & Aloe
Stirling Nag Champa Aftershave Splash
Heritage Collection Ever-Ready 26 mm Silver Tip Brush
RAZOR: Thiers Issard basic razor
CREAM: Arko
BRUSH: FS best badger
STROP: Dovo hanging leather
CREAM: Arko
BRUSH: FS best badger
STROP: Dovo hanging leather
Tonight was a test run of new equipment. Hammond razor, Frankona bowl, and a new synthetic knot from Maggards. The brush and bowl exceeded expectations. More lather with less soap. The tail end looks a little foamy but it was really quite thick and just right.
The razor took a minute to get used to. My usual no-pressure approach didn't work. It wanted to stick to my skin. (I had this experience when I first honed it and I went back to the hones thinking I had missed something). But no, it just wants a slightly heavier hand. 3 passes, almost no irritation, and a shave as close as any of my others. Very odd. I was sure that with the pressure I was using that I would be full of regrets, but my skin feels amazing.
Anyone else have this experience? It's a 1/4 hollow Solingen with a method edge.
The razor took a minute to get used to. My usual no-pressure approach didn't work. It wanted to stick to my skin. (I had this experience when I first honed it and I went back to the hones thinking I had missed something). But no, it just wants a slightly heavier hand. 3 passes, almost no irritation, and a shave as close as any of my others. Very odd. I was sure that with the pressure I was using that I would be full of regrets, but my skin feels amazing.
Anyone else have this experience? It's a 1/4 hollow Solingen with a method edge.
Is that Hammond 5/8? Looks narrower to me. When I get down towards 4/8 territory or beyond, it takes a little more attention/effort/pressure for me to keep the edge in proper contact with hone, strop, or skin. The edge tends to float right up.
My edges are typically balsa/diamond strop finished, though I have strayed from lapping films to (mostly) short steps on synthetic hones with a Naniwa 12k as the final hone. Pretty darn similar to full Method edges in my experience.
I'd call it 5/8. It's 5/8 from the back of the spine to the edge. I guess if you measure from the hone line it's more like 9/16. I have a couple 4/8 full hollows that would turn my face into sushi if I used that kind of pressure. They do require full attention though, for sure.
Klaas Kissing Cranes, 5/8
Heirloom Razor Strop Co. linen and roughout horsehide
Col Conk Lime for hydrating lather
vintage Old Spice for shaving lather
Opal 10 boar re-knot
Heirloom Razor Strop Co. linen and roughout horsehide
Col Conk Lime for hydrating lather
vintage Old Spice for shaving lather
Opal 10 boar re-knot
Hey, thanks for asking. Ermmm, let me see if I can describe...I am just into my 47th SR shaves and this razor is just used 6 times. Compare to my other SRs, this razor is hefty which I like, the edge is really silent, it's smooth...haven't nick myself yet but after the initial stropping on pasted balsa caused some irritations. I was unable to get a good efficient result with it and always only at SAS.
I always thought a heavier grind is better for me but somehow not convince now. Anyway, this razor is due to return to the owner and I thought let's put it through another round of pasted balsa strop...and voila, I can see and feel and keener edge and a bit more efficient result...perhaps with more use, I may really realize the potential...
It is an awesome razor indeed...and it's still on loan with the option to purchase...can be paid in 4 installments...and an offer I don't know how to resist...
I am still unsure as I kinda like my other smaller razors...I believe you have the same? Can you share your thoughts? Advice?
Sun 15 SR SOTD
Soap Arko Stick
Brush Yaqi 24mm Ruby Tuxedo
Razor P Hospital Le Grelot Thiers
Aftershaves Stirling Witchhazel Orange Chill + Old Spice Original
Reliable soap with a pleasant scent and a great slick lather...
2nd shave with the razor but this time put through a short run on the 0.1um pasted balsa. The result was a slightly more keener edge but yet still as smooth. Managed 3+passes for a ccs to sas finish with a micro red spot. This is a very enjoyable razor...
Soap Arko Stick
Brush Yaqi 24mm Ruby Tuxedo
Razor P Hospital Le Grelot Thiers
Aftershaves Stirling Witchhazel Orange Chill + Old Spice Original
Reliable soap with a pleasant scent and a great slick lather...
2nd shave with the razor but this time put through a short run on the 0.1um pasted balsa. The result was a slightly more keener edge but yet still as smooth. Managed 3+passes for a ccs to sas finish with a micro red spot. This is a very enjoyable razor...
The razor of the week: Heljestrand M.K No. 22 quarter hollow
Thx for your additional information,,,Just researching and learning about vintage German straights, unfortunately do not own a Dorko yet but they seem amazing,,,,
Thx for posting as razor seems marvelous
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Kuno Halfmann special, 7/8, Solingen-Ohligs.
Perfect gear, Nice shaves.
Eiko YSK 2 Yasuki Steel
Strop J. Rubin 4601 New York
Morris & Forndran Beehive Antique Ivory & Tortoiseshell
Martin de Candre Vetiver
L'Occitane Aftershave Balm
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver Edp
#jamiemahoney
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