Use a straight. You know it makes sense.
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Oscar11
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by Oscar11 » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:24 am
Brown Razor Works
Conquest (Dr. Jon's)
Omega brush
Interesting shave today. The asymmetrical grind is a bit of a head trip but I had a nice shave this morning.

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by brothers » Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:04 am
Today's straight razor is the W&B engraved.

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by Oscar11 » Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:30 am
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Fine L'Orange Noir
Thater boar
Pitralon
Nice shave this morning. I've used Fine soaps before but it's a first for this scent and I really like it.This Thater is a beast. I've had it quite awhile and it just doesn't want to give it up and break in. I should have another boar coming this week so I think I'll stick with them and use 'em like a government mule for a bit.

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by brothers » Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:41 am
Today's straight razor is the "King's Hollow Ground". Probably from around 1840 to 1850.

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by Oscar11 » Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:26 am
Case XX Tested
Stirling
Omega boar
Myrsol Limon
Nice close shave this morning. The Omega came in the mail yesterday. The plan was to shorten it up a bit but it performed well as it is. No need to be in a hurry.

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by brothers » Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:09 am
Medaille-Argt Dumas-Aine 32

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by Oscar11 » Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:37 am
DD Satin Edge
Stirling
Omega boar
VIBR

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by Oscar11 » Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:52 am
Flagg Cutlery Co.
Stirling
Omega boar
Black Linen
I haven't dug this razor out in a long time. Just stropped it and shaved, pretty decent shave. It seems to me there was a gimmick with this razor, maybe a sharpening technique or the razor itself but I don't remember. Have a good one.

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by brothers » Thu Jun 27, 2019 5:45 pm
R. Wade, 1812 to 1816. It shaved better than the other three this week. I feel lucky to own this old razor. It has jimps on the top and bottom of the neck. The scales are nothing fancy, horn or bone. I'm no expert there. To be honest, the edges on all four of these can use a bit more attention. This is the point of using straight razors, isn't it? A labor of love perhaps?

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by Oscar11 » Sat Jun 29, 2019 5:34 pm
Tuckmar
sv tundra artica
homemade boar- big Omega knot

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by Oscar11 » Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:25 pm
Fisher Stainless
Stirling Gin & Tonic on the Rocks
homemade badger
Myrsol Limon
Enjoying the menthol, in the Stirling. It's a nice way to start the day during this hot sticky weather. Nice shave this morning.

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by Oscar11 » Wed Jul 03, 2019 2:21 pm
Toyo
Stirling Gin & Tonic on the Rocks
ABC boar
Very nice shave today.

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by brothers » Sun Jul 28, 2019 2:28 pm
Henkels Friodur razor

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by brothers » Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:32 am
Heljestrand Viking, quarter hollow.

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by brothers » Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:24 am
Puma INOX stainless full hollow razor

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by brothers » Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:09 am
Hess FortyFour stainless razor.

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by brothers » Tue Aug 27, 2019 11:35 am
Rugby 172 Best Silver Steel

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by brothers » Wed Aug 28, 2019 8:59 am
Torrey 11/16

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by brothers » Thu Aug 29, 2019 8:44 am
Frederick Reynolds Sheffield 6/8 wedge

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by brothers » Fri Aug 30, 2019 6:22 pm
Torrey half hollow barber's notch in faux ivory.

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