J. Chadwick - haven’t been able to dig up much on this but I believe it to be a circa 1820 Sheffield. The only guild reference to a Chadwick was a man who was apprenticed in 1810.
What straight did you use today? Now with PICTURES
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I have an actual 1st Gen JMP that I still have to use…but I was fooling around with a very special JNAT and this razor…it came out so well, that the TI hopped to the front of the line…the shave was a true delight!
Friodur 72 1/2
Friodur for me today too. I was an active follower of the diamond balsa method for months but started gradually moving away from it as I got better at natural edges. This razor is one of the few that I've taken back to the balsa though...it absolutely shines. 4 passes because why not, and just a tingle from the splash.
Vielong horse, Arko, and Bignoli Agrumi di Mediterraneo for the splash.
Vielong horse, Arko, and Bignoli Agrumi di Mediterraneo for the splash.
11/16 Le Grelot #361 "The Lord Barber"
I see in your first photo that your razor is positioned next to what appears to be a 24 inch gauge.
Am I to understand that you are a worker in stone?
Sharp eyes. The gauge was not meant as a reference. You would be thinking of my father, F.&A.M. Hagerstown, Indiana #49.
I have been actively remembering him lately. This was his apron for any stone work:
Went with the Kama again today. Touched up the edge as yesterday’s shave was a bit subpar.
Looks like a really short loft on that brush. Nice color on the handle.
Thank you
ERN Crown & Sword
It’s amazing how stones get better just from sitting in the shelf for a year. It was my far and away my best Coticule edge yet. The HHT was average but the shave was great. Just wiped away the whiskers. Maybe it was the Mikawa slurry.
It’s amazing how stones get better just from sitting in the shelf for a year. It was my far and away my best Coticule edge yet. The HHT was average but the shave was great. Just wiped away the whiskers. Maybe it was the Mikawa slurry.
Good idea, will do likewise for the 4th and the 5th (which I am taking as a vacation day)
rbscebu
Girls call me Makaluod
This morning I started working through my English M7DS. It has been many weeks since I have been able to shave with this set.
Wacker "Sunday" 5/8
Wester Bros. Anchor Brand Russia Imported Shell
Made Rite 76 badger, an old softie, the original knot
La Toja stick
Fatip Open Comb Slant
witch hazel
Master Bay Rum
LOTH: "Bay rum is the best, absolute best."
Wester Bros. Anchor Brand Russia Imported Shell
Made Rite 76 badger, an old softie, the original knot
La Toja stick
Fatip Open Comb Slant
witch hazel
Master Bay Rum
LOTH: "Bay rum is the best, absolute best."
So you are what we call a "Lewis". On account of my surname I am a "double Lewis", because that is my surname and because my father is also a Mason.
Have you ever considered joining our fraternity?
Today's shave was the Gold Dollar that I modded for the competition.
Pre-Shave: hot water & GFT Ecruris Skinfood
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Classic
Soap: Proraso Red, bowl lathered
Razor: John Heiffor "made for the army"
Strop: Invisible Edge standard plus canvas backed hanging strop
Post-shave: Cold water, alum block and Geo F Trumper Ecuris Skin Food
Edt: Brut
2 days of stubble are no match for vintage Sheffield steel.
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Classic
Soap: Proraso Red, bowl lathered
Razor: John Heiffor "made for the army"
Strop: Invisible Edge standard plus canvas backed hanging strop
Post-shave: Cold water, alum block and Geo F Trumper Ecuris Skin Food
Edt: Brut
2 days of stubble are no match for vintage Sheffield steel.
Friodur
SMN
homemade boar
Nice shave this morning. Sure enjoy these 14's and imo SMN is just a great soap and I enjoy the scent.
SMN
homemade boar
Nice shave this morning. Sure enjoy these 14's and imo SMN is just a great soap and I enjoy the scent.
Kinfolks Blue Steel Special | Simpson M7 Manchurian | Martin de Candre Rose | D. R. Harris Pink — smooth, close, comfortable, pleasant; not sure there's much more to ask from a shave!
