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- Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:00 am
- Forum: Straight Razors
- Topic: Cats, and the Killing Thereof
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7576
Re: Cats, and the Killing Thereof
I tried your suggestion for using the pasted strop - first on the Heljestrands Mk133 and then on a Tosuke kamisori. After shaving with the Heljestrands, I felt that it may have been slightly sharper than off the hones, but I wasn't sure. After using the Tosuke, I'm pretty sure that the edge improved...
- Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:48 am
- Forum: Straight Razors
- Topic: Cats, and the Killing Thereof
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7576
Re: Cats, and the Killing Thereof
Thanks for the pointer. I Just tried this on my Heljestrands Mk133. We'll see how I like it once I've shaved. 3 passes on the pasted strop followed by 80 on linen.
- Sun Dec 09, 2018 2:10 pm
- Forum: Straight Razors
- Topic: Cats, and the Killing Thereof
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7576
Re: Cats, and the Killing Thereof
I love the shaves off my coticules, Thuringians and JNats, but I've never learned to like the edges after stropping (on CrOx or diamond pastes). I try it every now and then, but never stick with it. It's not the abrasives themselves, as I like the edges that I get when I hone on lapping film. It mus...
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 5:02 pm
- Forum: Straight Razors
- Topic: Cats, and the Killing Thereof
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7576
Re: Cats, and the Killing Thereof
This is a really enjoyable thread. I've had some of these razors in the past, and I feel a bit of nostalgia for them when reading this thread. The one I never had, but wanted, was the TIPTLE. I attempted to buy one when they were made available years ago, but missed out. Still wish I had one, even t...
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 4:13 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: I've been thinking about getting a Futur
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3552
Re: I've been thinking about getting a Futur
I've never had any issues with the Futur (as far as pain is concerned). I can imagine the weight and balance of the razor being an issue for some people (or myself, as I age). I doubt it is the finish of the handle itself that's the issue, because I've had the smooth gold version and the matte versi...
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 4:41 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: The razors you like/use the most?
- Replies: 171
- Views: 63412
Re: The razors you like/use the most?
My preferences for a daily user keep changing, but for the moment:
1) Feather Portable with a heavier handle - nicely aggressive, and wonderful paired with a Feather blade.
2) Gem Clog-Pruf with Ted Pella SE blade.
1) Feather Portable with a heavier handle - nicely aggressive, and wonderful paired with a Feather blade.
2) Gem Clog-Pruf with Ted Pella SE blade.
- Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:20 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Another excellent Leresche
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3258
- Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:57 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Relative Razor Aggressiveness Scale
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4465
If you want a close 1-2 pass shave with a DE, consider the new Muhle R41 tooth comb. It gives an almost str8 shave with the right blade. I love mine, but it puts a premium on technique and prep. A great razor if your shave-fu is strong. Wayne The R41 is certainly one to consider. However, it won't ...
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:56 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Slant: Both Sides?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5018
- Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:21 am
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: WTB or WTT: Muhle Open Comb R41 or R101 (NOT the new Style)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2458
- Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:10 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: New Ikon razor
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7012
- Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:10 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: New Ikon razor
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7012
- Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:49 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: I NOW OWN THIS MONSTROUS RAZOR:
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2139
I own and use several different Rols Razor models. They're pretty common, and complete sets (with presentation cases and instructions) are not unusual. That said, your set is particularly nice. :) Even if it was unused, it is unlikely that the blade is shave-ready. The included hone is inadequate fo...
- Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:40 pm
- Forum: Shaving Brushes
- Topic: HELP! My Simpson is cracking!!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8990
- Sat Jun 18, 2011 4:50 am
- Forum: Shaving Brushes
- Topic: iKon Jade Brush Just Arrived
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2931
I had one of these brushes (with a different handle design). It was really lovely to look at, and the jade felt nice to touch. I didn't care for the knot, so I replaced it with a TGN extra stuffed Finest. That was nice. I did notice that the great weight of the handle made it slightly uncomfortable ...
- Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:27 am
- Forum: ShaveMyFace University
- Topic: Your Daily Shave Routine
- Replies: 32
- Views: 38531
- Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:19 am
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: FS: 1938 British Gillette OC #15 Aristocrat *SOLD*
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4763
To be honest, I think this price is reasonable for a razor in this apparent shape and with a set this complete. However, as stated before, you need to find a buyer who not only wants a set like this, but can afford it. For my part, for example, I've been looking for a #15, but there's no way I can s...
- Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:30 am
- Forum: Shaving Brushes
- Topic: Chubby 1 Best vs. Rooney 1XL
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8322
I've had the Chubby 2 in Best, 3-band Super and 2-band Super, and I have a Rooney 2XL. The Rooney 2XL has the softest hair, but that's not necessarily a good thing. I like a bit of scrub. The Chubby 2 Best and 3-band were equivalent (in fact, I don't there's any reason to buy a 3-band Simpsons brush...
- Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:43 am
- Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
- Topic: Williams, grated into a shave stick
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2213
Like David, one experiment I tried is grating a little Williams into a small remnant of VDH. With the VDH molten I stirred in the Williams - then let it set. It seems to work great. Some tallow + glycerin soap = long lasting lather and slick shaving; and my skin seems to like it. And yes, the Willia...
- Tue May 31, 2011 4:07 pm
- Forum: Shaving Brushes
- Topic: Question about Simpson Super Badger Two Band hair.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6889
I found my Chubby 2 best to be too floppy for my tastes. Both the pre- and post-Vulfix versions were not to my taste. However, I had a Colonel in Best and that was excellent. I now have a Chubby 3 in 2-band super, and that's an amazing brush. It does shed the occasional hair, but I guess that's expe...