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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:18 am
by Squire
Oscar I rarely post on this thread but always click on to view what you're using, thanks.

Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 5:07 am
by Oscar11
Bavu brass frame back
Tabula Rasa SS
22mm TGN Grade A
Pinaud Bay Rum

I only have a couple of frame backs and find them both to be very comfortable shavers.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 5:03 am
by Oscar11
Johan Engstrom frame back
Xpec
25mm Omega
Pinaud V.I. Bay Rum
My son-in-law, being of Swedish ancestry has ended up with most of Swedish straights but not this one, yet.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 5:14 am
by brothers
Oscar, I've got a new (to me) razor supposedly in the mail now from across the sea, and am hoping to be able to post about it here when I've had a chance to tend to the edge and use it, one of these days soon. I love to see your vast array of beautiful and unique razors.

Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 6:56 am
by Squire
Oscar those frame back razors are very interesting. How is the blade attached to the frame?

Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:37 pm
by drmoss_ca
Squire,
The blade is simply a press fit into a slot in the spine. The point of making framebacks was to avoid the need for skilled blade grinders - they were cheaper to make and tended to appear whenever skilled labour was unavailable. Supposedly the angle between the spine and the edge is the same as on a ground blade, so they can be honed just like any other straight. I have an old one from Birmingham that probably dates around 1860. It shaves rather nicely, but is awkward to use because of the extremely stubby tail it has.

Chris

Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:38 pm
by Oscar11
Squire, the Swede is pressed like Dr. Moss says. The brass frame back has a screw (look closely you'll see it) holding the blade. Occasionally you'll see a muti blade set, one razor several blades. I have a couple more, one is NIB but I have no idea where I put it. So I guess it's lost. I'll use the other for tomorrows shave.
Brothers, I look forward to seeing your new razor.

Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:50 pm
by Squire
Yes, the brass one seemed to have a locking or tension nut at the end which prompted my question. I don't believe I've seen one of these before, I've certainly never handled one.

Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 4:17 am
by Oscar11
665 Toyo
Musgo Real
23mm Omega
Stephan Bay Rum
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 5:38 am
by Oscar11
6/8 Hoffritz
Tabac SS
25mm Omega
Pinaud V.I. Bay Rum

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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 7:08 am
by Squire
Oscar that frame back looks almost new, are they still being made?

Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 3:39 pm
by brothers
Oscar, the razor has arrived, and I want to take a look at the existing edge and maybe dress it a bit before putting it to the test. I can't wait! I've got to get some pictures of it too. Maybe I can get that done really soon.
Edit: here's my new razor --- viewtopic.php?f=18&t=52395

Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 7:01 am
by Oscar11
Brothers, she a beauty, congrats!

5/8 J. Rodgers & Sons Master Razor No. 2
MdC
Fred Dickinson & Gilroy boar
Krampert's

This is a heavy grind and a good shaver.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:59 am
by Oscar11
5/8 Bengall
CF
22mm TGN Grade A
Pinaud V.I. Bay Rum

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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 5:13 am
by Oscar11
W&B
Wilkinson Shave Stick
25mm Omega knot
Stephan Bay Rum
Kinda old school this morning, very nice shave. A few bug holes in the horn handle.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 5:24 am
by Oscar11
W&B
Harris Windsor SS
23mm Omega knot
Pinaud V.I. Bay Rum

It's a little beat up but still an excellent shaver.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 5:38 am
by Oscar11
W&B Lather Well-Shave Well
MdC
23mm Omega knot
Stephan Bay Rum
Nice shave this morning.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 5:50 am
by brothers
That's a pretty little W&B. Does it live up to it's name?

Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:26 pm
by Oscar11
It'll shave well if I sharpen well, yes it's a nice shaver but I enjoy wedges. They (wedges) can be a P.I.T.A. to sharpen but once dialed in are fine shavers, IMO.

Re: Which straight razor did you use today?

Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:48 pm
by brothers
Oscar11 wrote:It'll shave well if I sharpen well, yes it's a nice shaver but I enjoy wedges. They (wedges) can be a P.I.T.A. to sharpen but once dialed in are fine shavers, IMO.
Oscar, do you use one or more layers of tape on the spine? What is your preferred method of honing a typical wedge?