~ 6/8 Friodur ~ Stirling Barbershop ~ Splash of Mentholated Stirling Sharp Dressed Man ~
What straight did you use today? Now with PICTURES
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~ 6/8 Friodur ~ Stirling Barbershop ~ Splash of Mentholated Stirling Sharp Dressed Man ~
In homage to Desperate Dan (from The Dandy) whose beard/stubble was so tough that he had to use a blowtorch to remove it, my shave today...
Castrol GTX 15W-40 shave oil
Non bio shaving soap powder
Wire shaving brush
Shaving axe (12cm edge)
Detailing machete (23cm edge)
Malt vinegar blood stopping balm
Medium tikka curry powder aftershave
3-in-One razor oil
Castrol GTX 15W-40 shave oil
Non bio shaving soap powder
Wire shaving brush
Shaving axe (12cm edge)
Detailing machete (23cm edge)
Malt vinegar blood stopping balm
Medium tikka curry powder aftershave
3-in-One razor oil
Heljestrand MK No. 10 | Simpson Emperor 3 Two-Band Silvertip | Officina Artigiana | Aramis Havana
5/8 Torrey Full Hollow / Cella / Avon Leather AS -- #48 - looking back, it's been two months since its last use (busy using other "new to me" razors), but got a comfortable, irritation free, and better yet, bloodless DFS shave. This was honed before being PIF'd a WIFI microscope, so I should evaluate the edge under magnification to see if there are inconsistencies as the heel doesn't seem as sharp as the rest of the blade. It's still shaving well, so unless there is a glaring issue, I'll leave it go til it needs to be refreshed.
It was supposed to be a workingman's quick two pass, but the Cattaraugus Yellow Boy was running so smoothly I found myself doing some detailing.
After a close inspection, the LOTH even suggested that my plans for the day might be both nefarious and romantic, rather than a long day of solo grunt labor in the forest. Now that is the way to compliment a shave!
It is my only Cattaraugus Cutlery razor (sigh) and that is my only Cattaraugus Cutlery pocket knife.
After a close inspection, the LOTH even suggested that my plans for the day might be both nefarious and romantic, rather than a long day of solo grunt labor in the forest. Now that is the way to compliment a shave!
It is my only Cattaraugus Cutlery razor (sigh) and that is my only Cattaraugus Cutlery pocket knife.
First time trying it. Not been a fan of Proraso croap so wasn't sure what to expect. I haven't tried the regular creams, but so far I mostly like this one enough to try to find the aftershave. It has the typical Proraso drying on your face problem, but I find it can be rehydrated right before a pass without wiping all the protection off unlike the croap. Lather isn't prone to getting fluffy unlike the croap as well. I did load an awful lot for a single pass though...
Rich Leukroth
Steve56
Ask me about shaving naked!
Today’s shave was to assess two new and unmarked Mikawa nagura. Verdict? Both koma grade in fineness, the 143g striped one is harder and slightly slower, the 182g white one is a little softer and faster. Both are pure and delivered a very respectable shave though a good tomo would be a little better.
The razors were Cape 1000 and the soap SMN lathered with a SOC boar. AS was Myrsol Agua Balsamica.
The razors were Cape 1000 and the soap SMN lathered with a SOC boar. AS was Myrsol Agua Balsamica.
Sometimes I feel like I’m seeing double.
@Steve56 just doesn't play fair around here does he? I mean, where DO all of these beautiful works of art come from?
Beautiful scales on this razor!!!
Steve56
Ask me about shaving naked!
Of course! The other "culprit" for SRAD! Ugh.
I spy a certain well-known "crooner" in your avatar, @Titleist...
“You smell good Dad! You smell like Christmas!”
5/8 Dovo Special.
5/8 Dovo Special.
Joseph Elliot
Mitchell’s Woolfat
Excelsior boar
Nivea (of course)
Mitchell’s Woolfat
Excelsior boar
Nivea (of course)
Blemish or beauty mark? Looks excellent to my eye!Thiers Issard Wolf and Sheep, 6/8
Last shave was fabulous off lune
16x on a on side with blemish ( never slurry this side), used drop of shampoo
Result on excellent edge,, edge smoother
C135 steel, and lune seem to gel together
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Tokyo Razor Frameback 6/8"
,Round Point.
Shave smooth and comfortable.
