Which straight razor did you use today?

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Beautiful handle on that brush.
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I am very happy to say I used the recently restored W&B Sheffield Wedge this morning. I decided to make it a simple one pass shave since it has been several weeks since my last SR shave, and the result was quite acceptable. Later today I plan to post the SOTD photo to mark the occasion.
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Second day enjoying the W&B Wedge. I stropped 25 strokes on linen and 50 on leather. The result was very good.
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Today's razor was the Wade & Butcher Barber's Notch, not a full wedge grind. Another smooth first shave. Glen did a great job on the new faux turtleshell scales.
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SSA Eskilstuna quarter hollow
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Wade & Butcher Wedge
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W&B barbers notch razor
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Henckels Friodur 472
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.

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wacker
salter indian sandalwood
a virginal homemade badger brush, box elder burl and a 26mm Ace 2 band knot.
These are pretty decent knots, stink to high heaven but sooner or later you end up with a nice brush.

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Aust 6/8 carbon steel, round point, grenadilla scales
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.

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7/8 Friodur
Salters Indian Sandalwood SC
homemade badger brush
Nice shave this morning, very smooth and close. Have a good one.
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Friodur 472
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.

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6/8 hart
Harris Eucalyptus
homemade boar
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Mühle RM 30, ⅝ carbon steel razor

Better known for shaving brushes and safety razors, Mühle had also a single straight razor in their program (currently out of stock, but according to Mühle to be re-introduced when stocks arrive).

Picked the razor up for only €53 (incl. 20% VAT) on a trip to Vienna, Austria, which makes it one of my cheapest razors, but the price is deceiving as the razor provided excellent shaves.
I normally prefer larger razors, but the RM 30 was an offer I coudn't refuse.



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#14 Filly
TOBS Lavender Soap
homemade 2 band
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W & B Wedge
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5/8 Wusthof
Salters Indian Sandalwood
reworked Semogue 2000 knot

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5/8 T.I.
TOBS Lavender Soap
homemade handle/Shavemac finest silver tip
Very nice knot from Shavemac. Have a good one.
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6/8 Wacker
MWF
homemade badger, Shavemac 2 band silver tip.
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5/8 T.I.
TOBS Sandalwood Soap
homemade badger/Shavemac 2 band silver tip knot
Nice shave. Have a good one.
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