Thread: I wish my beard was emo...

So it would cut itself.

But then where'd be the fun in that hey?

Hi from Cowtown Canada. (Wiki that if it confuses you). I've been meaning to get into the world of straight razors for a while now. Been bored the past few days, started buggering around online and found a Wade and Butcher locally. Custom Aluminum scales. Some small black rust marks on there, scales seem a little...eh, but blade is in remarkably good condition. See attached pics.

Looking forward to getting into this, mostly cause I hate shaving, and I hate the prices they charge for disposables.

Welcome, you are in the right spot. Be sure to check out the beginner section, WIKI, and the FAQs. Looks like you're off to a good start with the razor, though before you try shaving with it, make sure to get it honed by some one who knows how to. Check the classifieds here for member services and check out the various members who offer honing. Post any questions you have and hope you enjoy your stay.

P.S. If you stick with shaving with a straight, you will learn to love and even look forward to shaving.

Much appreciated. Just spent all today and yesterday reading up on it. Already read through the FAQ and the things for beginners. Looking forward to using a Straight. It's a lost art for sure. In the day to day I think everything has been so processed that it's sucked the fulfillment out of it. (I.E - Good home cooking or shaving)

Just takes some time, but in the end you get a better result and feel less stressed.

+1 to better results and less stress!

People constantly ask me if I get a closer shave with a straight. It's frusterating that people only look at the "closeness" of the shave instead of the comfortability factor. Less irritation and better skin health FAR, FAR outweigh the effectiveness of the shave, IMO. The fact that my skin is not burned to a crisp, then dried out like a piece of leather is probably the single largest reason I stick with Straight Razors. Coupled with soaps that actually moisturize and replenish your skin, straight razor shaving has to be one of the healthiest things you can do for your face. I can honestly say I look forward to shaving, every single time. Monsieur De Candre gives a lot of that motivation, too, btw.

Beautiful razor, btw. I'd keep the aluminum scales, too. A little MAAS and some elbow grease will have those shining like the day the were forged.

They feel a little light for the size that they are, and it's a tad disconcerting because it feels off balance to me (just my experience with kitchen knives, I like a full tang and a nice heavy handle).

Now I just need to get me the rest of the equipment needed.

Sorry for the pictures, they were taken on my old but trusty 3.2MP point'n'shoot. They don't do the engravings on the handle justice, but they also don't show the bends in it either.

Originally Posted by KrazieSj

So it would cut itself.

But then where'd be the fun in that hey?

Hi from Cowtown Canada. (Wiki that if it confuses you). I've been meaning to get into the world of straight razors for a while now. Been bored the past few days, started buggering around online and found a Wade and Butcher locally. Custom Aluminum scales. Some small black rust marks on there, scales seem a little...eh, but blade is in remarkably good condition. See attached pics.

Looking forward to getting into this, mostly cause I hate shaving, and I hate the prices they charge for disposables.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Straight Razors!

That is a sexy razor! I can't comment on the blade but the scales are damn nice!

I managed to bend the scales back to how they're supposed to be. Originally they were pulling the blade off to the right when closed so it was coming close to making it close on the blade itself.

Little bit of persuasion and large primate hands and it's dead center now. Thinking of taking a pair of pliers and wrestling out the smaller dents in them.

Don't suppose anyone has any clue as to when these are from?

Closest I could find was this one and this one.