Which straight razor did you use today?
Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
Today's straight razor of choice was the SSA - Eskelstuna 6/8. I believe it's a half hollow from Sweden. See the photo in the following post. It's the black handle razor.
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Gary
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
Thursday morning's straight razor was the Wade and Butcher engraved quarter hollow.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
This morning's razor was the Rugby, silver steel. It's old and gray like me, and it takes and holds a great edge. Seems to be a full hollow grind.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
Happy Independence Day, everyone! This morning's razor was the Friodur 6/8 full hollow stainless. One of the best, and the edge is great.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
This morning I shaved with my ancient Greaves & Sons Sheaf-Works near-wedge. It's a stubtail from the 19th century in the original scales and pins, and overall in very good condition.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
Today's razor was the Torrey. We can see it was oiled before I took the picture.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
Very nice, and I bet it's a good shaver. Very early 19th century too.
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Pierre-Simon de Laplace
Pierre-Simon de Laplace
Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
Getting back to the straight razors after a couple of days letting the skin rest, today's razor was the Red Imp Wedge.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
This morning's straight razor was the Frederick Reynolds Sheffield razor. Another old near-wedge. It was comfortable to hold and to use.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
Today's Sunday morning straight razor was the Filarmonica Novodur 14. Big full hollow razor that loudly proclaims every whisker it may encounter.
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I'm not supposed to buy any more razors, but I was tempted to pick up a big No.13 Filarmonica, which is on the way.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
Today's razor was the heavy and beautiful work of art from Joseph Rodgers & Sons - Sheffield wedge. Restored by Glen (gssixgun) in faux turtle.
If I'm not mistaken, I believe the "& Sons" was added in 1871. This one might be somewhere around 150 years old. It's a bit of a stubtail which gives credence to the earlier razors.
If I'm not mistaken, I believe the "& Sons" was added in 1871. This one might be somewhere around 150 years old. It's a bit of a stubtail which gives credence to the earlier razors.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
Razor #11 in this month's straight razor shaving vacation is the Wade & Butcher Celebrated "hollow", even though it's a near wedge. It had some rust pitting on the spine/tip, but nothing wrong with the edge. It was also restored by Glen a few years ago. Now it's polished and snug in the scales. It's a pleasure to own and to use on occasion.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
The Boker King Cutter was today's choice. I didn't have to resort to multiple razors to get the job done. Two full lather passes and no nicks or cuts. That's what it's all about!
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
This morning's razor was the R.Wade. One of my sentimental favorites.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
Tuesday morning - the Puma Inox razor was on top of it's performance today. Didn't need to use a safety razor for backup. Results were just as I anticipated, considering the recent honing on the Arkansas stones.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
The 15th and final straight razor for this month's razor vacation is the polished Hart 6/8 round tip. Felt good on the face. I'm glad I bought this one when I had the chance.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
Clauss - freshly honed - and the result was exemplary.
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Re: Which straight razor did you use today?
The Swedish SSA semi-wedge.
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