Thread: Project: "Shave with Eight SE hoe razors in a row"

Originally Posted by Substance

love it what an awesome thread great write ups
but no Rolls LOL??

If you can believe it I've actually never owned a rolls razor

Originally Posted by Darkbulb

If you can believe it I've actually never owned a rolls razor

"Yet" is key here. I have a feeling you will someday!

I've been using the Rolls since the mid-80s, while on tour I traveled with a Rolls and a Swaty. I never liked the edges off the supplied honing component so the Swaty worked until I started using jnats.

The Rolls looks scary, but is quite sedate. The guard works great. A few passes and you realize it won't cut you at all.
Then, there are those who remove the guard. That is where straight razor experience should help!

I've tried it without the guard but prefer to leave it on.

Shave Report # 5 - Le Coq


I actually got two Le Coq razors to try out. The one I picked for today's shave is the more 'substantial' of the two as far as weight goes.





It has a very nice feel to it - heavy, solid and in that way it reminds me of how the L'Essor feels when you pick it up.

So, I loaded it up with the REX blade and was happy to see that the blade fit very securely into the head.


Lathered up with some Fitjar Shea Pleasure shaving cream (first time using that btw and it performs as amazing as any other Fitjar soap I've tried in the past!) and went to work.

Stropped the blade 20-30 times on my Chicago strop.

First pass (WTG):
Immediately as I do my first downward strokes it has quite a bit of audible feedback. I was surprised that the head didn't feel as 'solid' against my face like the L'Essor (which felt as if the entire razor was one, single, solid rubust device). Luckily that feeling actually went away after a while as it was replaced by a very, very nice shaving experience.
The razor holds the blade at a very comfortable blade gap and angle and even though I had two days of growth to get through the razor did a stellar job mowing it down.

After the first pass I'd say I was 65% shaved. Some stubble left under the nose and on my throat.

Re-applied some delicious Shea Pleasure and went back in for more.

Second pass (ATG/XTG):
The second pass ended up being somewhat of a combination of XTG and ATG where I felt it made sense (XTG on my cheeks and under my nose and ATG on my throat).
As I stretched my skin with my other hand I was once again remembered how much more I treat these razors as shaving with a straight razor than any other types of razor I have. I think it's the feel of the wedge blade - it's not as sharp as a modern disposable blade but it's more forgiving I think.

Finished up the second pass and I was about 85% shaved. I could feel some stubble on my throat and around my mouth but all in all a great result.

This razor actually exceeded my expectations and shot up to second spot in how I'd rank them. The L'Essor still king of the hill.

Only three more to go.....AND today I might be received three new, freshly honed wedge blades from Glen / @gssixgun

Received another three wedge blades from Glen / @gssixgun (in addition to the REX I had received earlier) - and they look great!

With three razors to go I'm thinking they will each get the first run with a new blade (if they all fit of course). Also going to see if any of these can fit the Roger razor that I had to pass up on earlier.

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