5/8 Torrey FH / Cella / Clubman -- my stropping technique has helped bring edges that I initially thought needed a refresh, back into service and gave great shaves.
Rinnett 6/8 testing the second edge from the ‘Death star’ (details in the honing thread) - and it is an exceptional edge. Pre-shave was ABC as was the sandalwood soap, and D.R. Harris sandalwood finished up. ABC make a matching balm, but not an alcohol-based sandalwood splash AFAIK, and the Harris product is an excellent companion for the ABC sandalwood soap, as it is their own cream and soap.
Shave smooth and comfortable today.
Turner & Cowlishaw Razor 6/8"
WEST Meriden Conn.(About 1872~1876),Wedge,
Horween Shell Cordovan Strops.
This time honing uses Taiwan Stone+Mejiro Nagura .
Joseph Turner was born in Sheffield in 1838, his father died when Joseph was a mere teenager,
so he had to go to work and found a job in the factory of Wade & Butcher. He quickly learned the trade and worked for various cutlery company in Sheffield for 25 years.
J.R. Torrey Razor Co. (1880) President Joseph Turner(Master grinder in Sheffield)1872 founded the Turner & Cowlishaw Co. U.S.A. in its early days to produce premium razors.