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Hello gents,
My name is James and I live in Bradford.
I have been DE shaving for a while now but still a little green with the straights.
I am a member or Badger & Blade and SRP and always willing to learn new information and techniques.
I live within walking distance from the Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap factory and recently popped in for a chat (really nice chap)
Till two months ago I used a 1904 DE (really like this razor and the small handle is comfy), but then the time had come to make that move to a straight, so after much research and not wanting to spend too much I opted for a Muhle 5/8 hollow carbon steel. I also purchased a Dovo shavette for travel. I found various issues with the Muhle from the start - the blade was sharp and I was able to shave with it but I had reservations if it was truly shave ready (even though it "just" passed the HHT) and I struggled with my small Dovo strop.
I have been in contact with Neil Miller and the Executive Shaving Company and have just sent it off for honing. The problem was after looking on Neils web page I ended up purchacing a Filarmonica ! The straight bug has got me !!!!
Anyway enough of my waffle, I just thought I would introduce myself Hi.
My name is James and I live in Bradford.
I have been DE shaving for a while now but still a little green with the straights.
I am a member or Badger & Blade and SRP and always willing to learn new information and techniques.
I live within walking distance from the Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap factory and recently popped in for a chat (really nice chap)
Till two months ago I used a 1904 DE (really like this razor and the small handle is comfy), but then the time had come to make that move to a straight, so after much research and not wanting to spend too much I opted for a Muhle 5/8 hollow carbon steel. I also purchased a Dovo shavette for travel. I found various issues with the Muhle from the start - the blade was sharp and I was able to shave with it but I had reservations if it was truly shave ready (even though it "just" passed the HHT) and I struggled with my small Dovo strop.
I have been in contact with Neil Miller and the Executive Shaving Company and have just sent it off for honing. The problem was after looking on Neils web page I ended up purchacing a Filarmonica ! The straight bug has got me !!!!
Anyway enough of my waffle, I just thought I would introduce myself Hi.