2 used today. Marsden Warranted, Magnum Bonum c. 1820's. Finished on Gok20k and after the shave it got some Jnat love.
The other one, WB.
The other one, WB.
What straight did you use today? Now with PICTURES
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- C - Mon "Blackie", +5/8.
I'm sorry to see that someone has stepped or your shaving contraption
Just kidding. I'm actually curious about that new Fatip razor. I still have my Fatip razors (and one Joris) from the days when I didn't know better. I used to be a fan. Few DE razors triggers my interest these days, but this one does.
I don’t know a lot but that contraption is getting close to what a straight can do. That said I cant find my zen with any DE...I'm sorry to see that someone has stepped or your shaving contraption
Just kidding. I'm actually curious about that new Fatip razor. I still have my Fatip razors (and one Joris) from the days when I didn't know better. I used to be a fan. Few DE razors triggers my interest these days, but this one does.
Selecting a new razor every Saturday morning makes me feel like a child in a candy store holding the weekly allowance in a sweaty hand. What should I pick? I wanted a razor that I hadn't shaved with for a very long time and that was very different to what I usually prefer. I found this Joseph Rodgers&Sons. The face of the blade is engraved with "REAL OLD ENGLISH RAZOR". Frankly I have no idea how old it is. I guess that the markings on the tang could guide me, but I'm too lazy.
I can't say that the razor is true wedge, but if it's for sure as close as it gets. I started shaving with it and very soon I realised why I've been avoiding this razor. It's like shaving with a very sharp ordinary carpenters knife. It's heavy, inflexible and totally unforgiving. I didn't cut myself, and I did a three pass shave, but I was on my toes all the time.
Those of you gentlemen who have full wedge razors as your main preference have my respect. I salute you
, but I doubt that I'll stick with this razor for a whole week.
I can't say that the razor is true wedge, but if it's for sure as close as it gets. I started shaving with it and very soon I realised why I've been avoiding this razor. It's like shaving with a very sharp ordinary carpenters knife. It's heavy, inflexible and totally unforgiving. I didn't cut myself, and I did a three pass shave, but I was on my toes all the time.
Those of you gentlemen who have full wedge razors as your main preference have my respect. I salute you
, but I doubt that I'll stick with this razor for a whole week.Neither can I, but the R41 2011 has given me a few memorable horror moments.
Saturday's Shave
'Feathers & Bones'
'Feathers & Bones'
I just picked up on the the last few shaving contraptions I'm interested in. A Jones shake sharp SE that uses a DE blade. I use it very rarely but I've been fond of it.I'm sorry to see that someone has stepped or your shaving contraption
Just kidding. I'm actually curious about that new Fatip razor. I still have my Fatip razors (and one Joris) from the days when I didn't know better. I used to be a fan. Few DE razors triggers my interest these days, but this one does.
Helje full hollow 7/8
Dovo Barbarossa Shorty
A&E Asian Plum
Semogoue 820
Miller Strop
Thayers
Clubman Pinaud
keep forgetting how good A&E soaps are. absolutely love asian plum.
be well all.
camo
A&E Asian Plum
Semogoue 820
Miller Strop
Thayers
Clubman Pinaud
keep forgetting how good A&E soaps are. absolutely love asian plum.
be well all.
camo
I am so sorry, Arne, that your fabulous collection is diminished by having such a detestable razor amongst the gems. Being heavy, inflexible, and totally unforgiving myself, I hope you would allow me the honor of taking that beast off of your hands, in hopes that it not darken your days in the future.
DOVO
11/16 Le Grelot #361 "The Lord Barber"
Johan Engström frameback
Truefitt & Hill 1805
Maggard's Black & White
TOBS Eaton College
The Engström frameback is one of my favorite razors. It's a bit "twisty" to hold due to the tang being the same thickness as the blade itself. But, with a confident, but not overly tight, grip it delivers a remarkably close and smooth shave.
Tonights Shave
An unknown Polish Razor
Spitfire Shaving soap Phoenix & Beau
Thater 4292/5, faux horn
Gray Flannel Geoffrey Beene
An unknown Polish Razor
Spitfire Shaving soap Phoenix & Beau
Thater 4292/5, faux horn
Gray Flannel Geoffrey Beene
Raymondmillbrae
Totally bogus
Today, Saturday early evening, was a good day.
I got to sleep-in like a Boss.
Got a lot of things done, and made it a recovery day. (No running, no weights, no climbing, no Muay Thai).
Just slow and easy...and wearing only boxers and slippers around the house all day.
During the early evening (around 1700 hours), I decided to shave.
And today’s shave was outstanding, as my WH Morley always is. (Especially after a hone from a few days ago).
I matched it with the subtle and clean Sandalwood scent the Captains Choice gives. (Love his soap attributes as well).
Once again, no time restraints today...so a bowl lather it is.
What the heck, it's late in the day. Why not really enjoy it with one of my favorite dark biers? (The ONLY biers I drink)!!
Such a relaxing day and shave.
The movie I pick better be good as well.
Crushing Saturday!
Straight: WH Morley & Sons
DE: Carbon Shaving: CX-316L (for the head)
Lather: Captains Choice “Sandalwood”
Balm: Captains Choice “Sandalwood”
Splash: Captains Choice “Sandalwood”
Brush: WCS Beacon (Silvertip)
Bowl: Captains Choice (large)
Bier: Highwater Brewing “Campfire Stout”
I got to sleep-in like a Boss.
Got a lot of things done, and made it a recovery day. (No running, no weights, no climbing, no Muay Thai).
Just slow and easy...and wearing only boxers and slippers around the house all day.
During the early evening (around 1700 hours), I decided to shave.
And today’s shave was outstanding, as my WH Morley always is. (Especially after a hone from a few days ago).
I matched it with the subtle and clean Sandalwood scent the Captains Choice gives. (Love his soap attributes as well).
Once again, no time restraints today...so a bowl lather it is.
What the heck, it's late in the day. Why not really enjoy it with one of my favorite dark biers? (The ONLY biers I drink)!!
Such a relaxing day and shave.
The movie I pick better be good as well.
Crushing Saturday!
Straight: WH Morley & Sons
DE: Carbon Shaving: CX-316L (for the head)
Lather: Captains Choice “Sandalwood”
Balm: Captains Choice “Sandalwood”
Splash: Captains Choice “Sandalwood”
Brush: WCS Beacon (Silvertip)
Bowl: Captains Choice (large)
Bier: Highwater Brewing “Campfire Stout”
King Pelican 14 FBU Teachers Class
Strop Martin J.Rubin 4601 New York
Semogue LE Boar
Crabtree & Evelyn Moroccan Myrrh Soap
Frankincense Sweet Orange Neroli & Myrrh AS Balm
Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka Bean Cologne Intense
