Hi folks ! Been a while, sorry !


1810-1890 - A century of French excellence

Frameback "Defouges", potential Pouzaux (the brass dot on the back hints to that). An exemple of a trend with scarce examples dating from the early 1800s, it sports both the ability to have a guard ("rabot" or "wood plane" not found with this one) and changeable blades (not found with this one) making these arguably the oldest safety razors with swappable blades.


"Mérite fabricant" a Paris. Probably smithed in Nogent like most of high end late 1800s. The geometry is astounding, with a natural bevel hardly visible. "Mardi" (Tuesday) of an incomplete weekly set (6/7) that just came back from the very capable Thaeris.

Have a nice Tuesday everyone!

Hague.
Vladimir Slavin, Russian Tanned.
Frozen Master, Suds.
Outback, Magna Badger.
Clubman, Brandy Spice.

As I do on his birthday and on Father's Day I got out all my shaving heirlooms from my Dad and had a shave in his honor. To Dad! I love you. I miss you.

Soap- Tabac tallow
Brush - self custom
Aftershave - Tobaccowa
Balm - 444
Razor - 1st Gen Filly Especial



This had a Coticule edge on it so decided to take it back to a Jnat for comparison, Took a quick shot with the USB, Pre- stropping edge,



Comparison - very nice as well. Both fantastically sharp and smooth.