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Here ends the last of the set of Hilliard razors, number 7 is broken,half the blade missing ,nearly in a straight line form heel to toe... for the most part i did a good job honing them

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20/30 tm horsehide
shavemac VLB--- fully extended
truefitt and hills West indian limes cream
first swipe on cheek:
Hilliard 6/8 round point in ivory, #5 ... pulled like a freight train...

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20/30 TM horsehide
shavemac VLB set to tall
Colleen's leatherneck soap
Hilliard #4, 6/8 round point ivory scales
3 passes... truly pleasant
witch hazel
dominica bay rum a/s

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20/30 tm horsehide
Hilliard 6/8 round point, ivory, #3
shavemac VLB, shortest setting
Tabac soap
3 passes, like a dream
witch hazel
taylors #74 a/s

a very "scritchy" brush...

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20/30 TM horsehide
tabac original soap
shavemac "Moss brush" silvertip medium setting
6/8 Hilliard "the douglas" #2 in ivory, round point
3 passes
witch hazel
dominica bay rum a/s
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the Wapi will be just fine in your hand. The key to an enjoyable shave with a heavy razor is finding the proper balance between the scales and the blade by simply adjusting how far you open the...

this week i'm trying out six pieces of a seven day set (the seventh is beyond repair

hot shower
20/30 TM horsehide
shavemac 429
TGQ bay rum w/ sweet orange soap
Wm. Hilliard & Son, "The...

another cool morning...39f

hot shower
20/20 TM horsehide
TGQ provence lavender
shavemac 429
Williams 8/8 hammered spine and tang in staghorn (103grams!)
3 passes VERY acceptable shave
witch...