Crown and Sword with fresh coti edge.
Cella
Excelsior boar
Nivea
Wonderful shave
Cella
Excelsior boar
Nivea
Wonderful shave
What straight did you use today? Now with PICTURES
- Thread starter California Cajun
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Geneva Pyramid 7. The 60 laps each 50/100/200k diamond/balsa made a huge difference. Now it is a good shaver, equivalent to a better quality factory edge (my Aust, Dovo Carre). This razor is on the way to justifying my high expectations. It is the least used, never honed, closest to NOS, of any of my USA vintage razors. The photo below doesn't do it justice.
My honing originated with Method lapping film and now is firmly established with short step synthetic waterstones. The razors I used without pasted stropping have been factory edges, and the edges others have finished for me. Today I have solid evidence of how important the diamond stropping has been to my personal honing results.
Thorough prep probably contributed as well. Two passes and some noodling around while learning how to maintain the new goatee lines.
Klenzo badger and bristle vintage mixed knot
Mama Bear's Mandarin Ice - refreshing brush wash
RazoRock Orange Sunrise - lather
My honing originated with Method lapping film and now is firmly established with short step synthetic waterstones. The razors I used without pasted stropping have been factory edges, and the edges others have finished for me. Today I have solid evidence of how important the diamond stropping has been to my personal honing results.
Thorough prep probably contributed as well. Two passes and some noodling around while learning how to maintain the new goatee lines.
Klenzo badger and bristle vintage mixed knot
Mama Bear's Mandarin Ice - refreshing brush wash
RazoRock Orange Sunrise - lather
rbscebu
Girls call me Makaluod
It was a pleasure to get back to shaving with my Ralf Aust 6/8 American point with blond horn scales this morning. This is probably my best looking SR. Face lather with tallow Tabac.
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Yasuki 100 my best-looking Japanese razor
Another cold day so I pulled out the scuttle. Appearances by PdP and my TGN boar which may not be completely broken in but is at least far enough along to lather well.
Another cold day so I pulled out the scuttle. Appearances by PdP and my TGN boar which may not be completely broken in but is at least far enough along to lather well.
Filarmonica 13P Medallon Taurino Muleta
Grooming Dept Lavender Bouquet Preshave
Ariana & Evans L’Orange Verte Shave Soap
Lucky Tiger Face Time
Barrister & Mann Nordost Splash
Barrister & Mann Nordost Balm
Omega Evo 24mm Synthetic Brush
Grooming Dept Lavender Bouquet Preshave
Ariana & Evans L’Orange Verte Shave Soap
Lucky Tiger Face Time
Barrister & Mann Nordost Splash
Barrister & Mann Nordost Balm
Omega Evo 24mm Synthetic Brush
Mostly British. Joseph Rodgers 7/8 near wedge, Semogue 2000, D.R. Harris Almond and D.R. Harris Arlington.
The Joseph Rodgers is smoother than smooth. The almond soap has no scent - nice but not what I expected in terms of scent. I really like the Arlington - the scent does not hit you over the head like some stink bombs do. And the soap fits perfectly in the 1-cup Pyrex bowl.
Very pleasant Saturday afternoon shave!
The Joseph Rodgers is smoother than smooth. The almond soap has no scent - nice but not what I expected in terms of scent. I really like the Arlington - the scent does not hit you over the head like some stink bombs do. And the soap fits perfectly in the 1-cup Pyrex bowl.
Very pleasant Saturday afternoon shave!
Pulled out the big dog today. I’m learning to appreciate the CH2 for what it is. It definitely needs a different approach than my other brushes. You have to be quite heavy handed and it requires a bigger bowl to get a lather going. The brush rewards mashing with a massage effect that’s lacking from my other brushes. A true wall of badger. Really enjoying the Musgo.
Hey, thanks for your encouragement! Yeah, still experimenting...now only using the pasted balsa strops for some of my SRs but somehow although the edge is keen, it's also kinda harsh especially for the neck. I recently invested in a Naniwa 12k since there was some discounted sale...let's see how it goes...
Looks dangerous.
I find that my Naniwa 12k produces sharp and smooth edges. Enjoy!
Okina kamisori grind (asymmetrical)
Edwin Jagger Best Badger
A&E Choco Cubano
Lucky Tiger aftersplash
I found this A&E soap to have a soft chocolate/tobacco scent. It seems to lather much better than any of my other soaps. And just a hint of scent remains after the shave.
Edwin Jagger Best Badger
A&E Choco Cubano
Lucky Tiger aftersplash
I found this A&E soap to have a soft chocolate/tobacco scent. It seems to lather much better than any of my other soaps. And just a hint of scent remains after the shave.
rbscebu
Girls call me Makaluod
Are you finishing each balsa stropping session with about a dozen short X stroke laps? That really ups the comfort level on a pasted balsa strop edge for most.
How To Use a Pasted Balsa Strop
When you guys hold the balsa vertically, are you holding it the tall way in front of you? I Methodized several blades last night and I experimented with holding the balsa vertically on the long edge, basically pointed away from me. I don't know if that makes sense. Picture holding the balsa...
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Hey, thanks! Yup...I did...followed your instructions to the letter...always end with X stroke laps.Are you finishing each balsa stropping session with about a dozen short X stroke laps? That really ups the comfort level on a pasted balsa strop edge for most.
How To Use a Pasted Balsa Strop
When you guys hold the balsa vertically, are you holding it the tall way in front of you? I Methodized several blades last night and I experimented with holding the balsa vertically on the long edge, basically pointed away from me. I don't know if that makes sense. Picture holding the balsa...
rbscebu
Girls call me Makaluod
Then I am having trouble trying to determine why you are experiencing harshness particular on the neck.
The neck can be notoriously difficult to shave due to its shape, sensitive skin and tough whiskers. It took me about 300 SR shaves to be able to master that patch of shaving with a SR.
I started by just aiming for a SAS on the neck. Once that was a regular achievement, I aimed for a CCS result. With that achieved, the next step was a DFS result. I can now get a BBS neck but don't want that as I have no challenge on the neck next shave.
Provided your edge is at optimal keenness, it boils down to developing the best technique for your neck. Every neck is different.
Here are some threads on SR neck shaving.
Search results for query: neck
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Hi gents,
DD Satin Edge
Stirling
Zenith Manchurian knot
This razor came out of a local barbershop. I went to school with his boys 50 years ago. I really like this knot. It's a good one, imo.
Stirling
Zenith Manchurian knot
This razor came out of a local barbershop. I went to school with his boys 50 years ago. I really like this knot. It's a good one, imo.
@oscar11, Did your Satin Edge show signs of cell rot and, therefore, the replacement scales?
I ask because I recently had my first encounter with cell rot on a Satin Wedge and was retold about Dubl Duck's being notorious for cell rot.
I ask because I recently had my first encounter with cell rot on a Satin Wedge and was retold about Dubl Duck's being notorious for cell rot.
Sunday funday
Dubl Duck Goldedge | Elite HMW | Officina Artigiana x2
That razor is absolutely gorgeous! Shave on!!
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