Straight Razor Shave of the Day

[chard52142]

Razor Wade & Butcher 7/8 Steamship
This heavy-weight razor was refreshed again on the HBA, resulting in an enjoyable buttery smooth edge...nice!

 

[MarkP]

Nobel AA folding kamisori this morning

 

[hotmetal]

Maiden shave with my latest antique razor from John June.
13/16” quarter hollow square toe Joseph Allen, all original right down to the lead wedge.
It’s probably 1850s, the lead wedge pre dates 1890, the grind pre dates 1870 JJ would date it 1850-1860.

It’s hand forged Sheffield steel from the best era for Sheffield steel.

He's done a lovely job of cleaning and honing it. Apart from me falling foul of the square point, given that my last shave was with a round point, it shaves very nicely and you'd never think it's possibly almost 200 years old.

 

[MarkP]

Here's the history of Joseph Allen, not sure if you've read it..

 

[hotmetal]

That's excellent Mark, thank you so much once again! Great to learn a bit more about the maker.

 

[chard52142]

Razor Gold Dollar #208
Despite being not good-looking, this razor's edge is just beautiful! Buttery smooth and crisp...for a dfs finish...

 

[lindyhop66]

Wm Elliot & Co 21 7 Day Set

 

[sanookd]

Torrey Razor Co.No. 0146 5/8 Full Hollow
Grooming Dept Chamomile & Lemon Preshave
Noble Otter Monoi De Tahiti Shave Soap
Lucky Tiger Face Tonic
Noble Otter Monoi De Tahiti Splash
Noble Otter Rawr Balm
Semogue SOC Two Band Badger Brush

 

[MarkP]

Paine & Simpson London, cast steel stubtail with an incredible edge

 

[chard52142]

Razor Red Imp 132
Refreshed on the 0.1um balsa and stropped on the roo leather, this razor's edge is smooth and crisp...

 

[chard52142]

Razor Joh Engstrom Eskilstuna Frameback
The shave with this razor was nice enough. The edge is smooth but keenness can be better...

 

[hotmetal]

Another run with the Joseph Allen and Simpson Commodore X3 best badger.

 

[MarkP]

Dovo Edo 6/8 this morning

 

[lindyhop66]

Dolphin 1960

 

[chard52142]

Razor Joseph Elliott 13/16 Fine India Steel
Beautiful shave with this excellent razor with a diamond balsa edge. Hmmm...some razors perform better with the ark and some, better with the diamond balsa...so interesting!

 

[lindyhop66]

Mercury