Thread: Snail forge beauty

I just got my new Snail Forge 6/8 Wootz steel razor with bone scales. Bruno did a fantastic job. Worth waiting for. Some observations: First it was shave ready with a very nice bevel. The bone scales are the nicest I have seen and the workmanship fantastic. I stropped it only because it is a force of habit. The shave was amazing. Very smooth and irritation free. I am a believer about Wootz steel. I have owned just about every type of steel razors and this is by far the best. I wanted something traditional, no fancy workmanship, just an old time razor and Bruno delivered. If you get a chance, try and get a Wootz steel razor to try.

I have to ask... is that oxidation on the blade?

It wasn't there when I got it a couple of days ago. Going to polish it to see what happens

Yikes, I'm thinking high humidity?


Mike

Very nice.

Never handled one of Bruno's blades, but they certainly are aesthetically pleasing.

Originally Posted by jkatzman

I just got my new Snail Forge 6/8 Wootz steel razor with bone scales. Bruno did a fantastic job. Worth waiting for. Some observations: First it was shave ready with a very nice bevel. The bone scales are the nicest I have seen and the workmanship fantastic. I stropped it only because it is a force of habit. The shave was amazing. Very smooth and irritation free. I am a believer about Wootz steel. I have owned just about every type of steel razors and this is by far the best. I wanted something traditional, no fancy workmanship, just an old time razor and Bruno delivered. If you get a chance, try and get a Wootz steel razor to try.

Just took some Maas metal polish and it cleaned up with no problems. Will not leave it out without putting in my cotton sleeve. Really love the shave.

After using my razor, I usually leave it open for a while before closing it and putting it up. Works for me.
After stropping it on linen of course.

Mike

Originally Posted by jkatzman

I just got my new Snail Forge 6/8 Wootz steel razor with bone scales. Bruno did a fantastic job. Worth waiting for. Some observations: First it was shave ready with a very nice bevel. The bone scales are the nicest I have seen and the workmanship fantastic. I stropped it only because it is a force of habit. The shave was amazing. Very smooth and irritation free. I am a believer about Wootz steel. I have owned just about every type of steel razors and this is by far the best. I wanted something traditional, no fancy workmanship, just an old time razor and Bruno delivered. If you get a chance, try and get a Wootz steel razor to try.

Just used some Maas metal polish and stains are gone. I don't leave my razors in humid areas and keep them out to dry for at least and hour. Haven't had the problem with other razors. Shaved with it this am and it hasn't stained. Do love the shave from this razor.