Thread: Well That Was All Right!

Hi Folks,

Yesterday, my Wm DeVry B.S. co Aristocrat razor from Madaspenhome arrived and I had my first shave with it this morning. In over three months of straight shaving, this is only my second shave with a really well honed razor (the first being my very first shave - before I nicked the blade!). I've got to say, it was very nice. I've managed to get my other razors sharp enough that the comfort level is almost as good, but not quite like this. There was zero tugging and the first pass was easily as close as my usual two passes. The second pass put it at nearly as close a shave as I've ever achieved with a straight and I didn't bother with any touch ups (had to get to work). I could feel a little razor burn threatening around my neck (it's hard to remember an easy touch) but all in all, the comfort level was great.

I really dig this little razor - it's light weight, 9/16 and shorter than the Wapienica. I like the smaller size for maneuvering around my goatee. Now I have a go-to razor and a great benchmark while I try to put the wicked edges on the Wapienica and the Fromm.

Anyhow. In all avocations, I see newbies trying, with religious zeal, to nail down the exact correct methodology. I'm inclined to believe that a person should do whatever works for them. However, if everyone gives the same advice, such as "Get a razor honed by someone who knows how", then it's likely good advice. Thanks, everyone.

Very good, enjoy!
good luck with getting your edges on par with this one.

How's it look? Max's razors are finished to an amazing standard! Now you've got your benchmark you know what to aim for!
I agree with you. There are a few basic rules to shaving, & after that it mostly is down to what works for the individual.

Congrats and good luck getting your other razors up to par with your new.

Originally Posted by ben.mid

How's it look? Max's razors are finished to an amazing standard! .

It looks great. Photos of mirror finishes didn't prepare me for the reality of a mirror finish. It's something to behold - it reminds me of good quality, hard chrome. The razor shows its age but is in great shape. I think what sold me on it was the translucent scales. Here's a photo (with apologies to Max for using his image).

That is incredibly nice! Careful you don't leave water marks on the blade. True mirror polished blades can be a bugger for that. Enjoy it!