Reading through this thread has made me smile. Really took me back to my own straight razor shaving/honing/AD adventure.
Glad you enjoyed it. It's been fun.Reading through this thread has made me smile. Really took me back to my own straight razor shaving/honing/AD adventure.
I did an experiment this morning. I used the Feather shavette for a first pass followed by the Salamander with a Coticule hone. I got the same or near result with the Feather as I've been getting with the SR. This tells me the SR blade is sharp enough, but with my beard type, that first pass, while acceptable and clean to the downward touch, there is still stumble to be felt when moving up.
I was thinking you would agree.
I'm still experimenting. I've read men say they can get the same result from a SR as with a DE or SE "safety razor". I took that to mean more than I thought. So, today I did a first pass and felt my face. It was as smooth as any safety razor.
Our definition of a good shave is altered when we start reading the posts here. I never remember feeling my face before coming here and frankly, I wish I would stop because no one cares except you. I mean, it's not like someone can tell that you only shaved with the grain. That's why we shave, right? Appearance?
Oh!!I think some are of the opinion that feel is important to their lady friend. Just sayin.
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I'm enjoying the stones. I did a series of dripping water laps on the Thuringian last night for the Challenge Rife Razor, and dripping water on the Salamander. The shave this AM was very satisfying. Both razors performed well.
I guess part of the enjoyment is discovery and finding what works. The varieties are endless.
I think some are of the opinion that feel is important to their lady friend. Just sayin.
It is fun to experiment.
Hey, what are you talking about
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What brush is that? Thanks!
Omega Mixed Bristle. Boar and badger. $16.95 on Amazon. Little travel brush.What brush is that? Thanks!