Which straight razor did you use today?

Use a straight. You know it makes sense.
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5/8 Bema
La Savonniere du Moulin
homemade brush - 25mm shavemac silver tip finest fan - loft @46mm

Very nice shave this morning. Have a good one.
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6/8 Prior
Le savon des Volcans
omega s knot/homemade handle

Excellent shave this morning. Have a good one.
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Big old Sheffield (1"+)
Salters Indian Sandalwood
Omega S knot
Nice shave this morning. I can't identify this Sheffield (Lan "something" ear). It has an acorn stamp on the tang. I really enjoy shaving with these old wedges. Have a good one.
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W&B FBU
Stirling Port au Prince
unknown badger knot/homemade handle

Nice shave this morning, smooth and close. Can't remember who I picked up this knot from, best guess, Ace Shaving or a VS.
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Wacker
MWF
homemade boar

Nice shave. I'm getting down toward the end of my MWF. Though I'm not wild about the scent it sure is a nice shaving soap. Have a good one.
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Puma Inox 7/8.

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No wonder I don't post pictures... Even my finest straights are but pathetic seconds to the razors posted in this thread. The only razors I have, that could stand the photon bombardment, is my Ralf Aust 6/8 stainless w/African Blackwood scales and my Joe Chandler custom 7/8", and even those are ho hum.

I'm still fighting my Shapton hones.... I don't know if I'll ever get the hang of it again. I can shave with my razors, but it's not as comfy as I remember, and some of those warped jobbies seem to be more than I can muster.... [-o<

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Previously lost, on the way to the pasture. Now pasteurized.
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6/8 Wusthof
La Savonniere du Moulin
homemade boar
Excellent shave this morning. I really like the Savonniere du Moulin, nice soap. Have a good one.
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5/8 SH&B Hackett Diamond
Cade & L' Occitane Vetyver
homemade boar, Semogue SOC knot

This knot isn't set quite right so a tweak will be in it's future. Superb shave today. I really like the new Cade soap especially with a touch of L'Occitane Vetyver. Have a good one.
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Yesterday's razor was the Eskilstuna SSA 6/8 Quarter Hollow.
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6/8 SH&B OVB (German made)
Savonniere du Moulin
homemade Shavemac 25mm pure fan

I finished this razor on a thuri for todays shave, Very nice close and comfortable shave. The Savonniere du Moulin is a good soap, nice lather, good post shave feel. This month I'm going to use stuff that deserves more face time. It will probably translate to straights mostly. Have a good one.
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6/8 Clauss
Soap Commander
Semogue 2 band knot set at 53mm

A very good shaver that sees way to little use. Excellent shave this morning. Have a good one.
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Yesterday's razor was Dubl Duck 6/8 Special #1.
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5/8 Grelot Lotus
Le savon des Volcans
homemade brush with 25mm Shavemac 2 band silver tip fan

Excellent shave this morning. Have a good one.
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6/8 Clauss
Sapone Di Paolo Agrume
homemade badger
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Oscar, one of my long standing favorite shavers is a 6/8 Clauss. Also, it must be very fulfilling to be able to make your own brushes. Your photos are proof of the added value they bring to these forums. I would love to be able to post a photo every day. Thanks for the effort it takes.
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Brothers, Thanks.
6/8 Wacker Inox
Soap Commander
homemade brush, knot of unknown origin (Chinese)
This knot is a terrible shedder. I figure I'll keep combing until it straightens out or it runs out of hair. It has calmed down quite a bit but.....
Nice shave, have a good one. Happy Marine Corp Birthday to all the Jarheads
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Today's razor was the Filarmonica 14.
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I used a Dorko "Premier" 1/4 grind, it was one of the best shaves I've every had, was totally stoked with it, I received it yesterday =D>
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5/8 Le Minet
MeiBner Tremonia, Indian Flavor
Homemade badger/Semogue 2 band knot
This razor reminds me of a Grelot to a degree. Excellent shave this morning. The MT Indian flavor was very nice, I'd say the prominent scent is lemon grass followed with a menthol feel. It's a too little soon post shave to comment much on post shave feel but my initial impression is favorable. A couple of hours will tell the tale. Lather was not an issue, very nice. Have a good one.
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