SOTD: for the week beginning this Sunday, June 28, leading up to Saturday, the Fourth of July.
Theme: AMERICAN STEEL Week
End the week with a bang!
http://www.wf.net/%7Elcrump1/hull1.jpg
SOTD: for the week beginning this Sunday, June 28, leading up to Saturday, the Fourth of July.
Theme: AMERICAN STEEL Week
End the week with a bang!
http://www.wf.net/%7Elcrump1/hull1.jpg
Ray(the theme man)G is at it again.Good idea.
looks like I can muster
American Razor works NY
Robeson Shuredge NY
Clauss Fremont O.(hio)
Cammilus NY
Geneva NY
Torrey Mass
Christensen Mass
Genco Wedge Bradford PA
uh oh 8...... looks like someone is getting cut
hope it isn't me :gaah:
Most of mine have already come out the first week we did American steel, but I do have something nice for the Fourth.
Me, I want to see Hawkeye's Watervilles.:)
Their nothing super special. I will say I look forward to ending the week with a bang, however :hmmm:
Excuse me gents, but out of an attitude of love and reconciliation, should we let our British friends in on this?:)
Hm... I've only got one American blade that is shave ready. I have another one in the works, but I'm pretty sure she's Sheffield steel (I've heard rumors that the early Torrey's with the whip on the tang were not American steel).
Can we Canadians play too?Quote:
Originally Posted by nun2sharp
goshawk
Yes of course we should, right after they pay the Tea Tax!!!!!! :roflmao:roflmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by nun2sharp
Do we have a regular brand that we are certain it's american steel, not just ground or marketed in US?
This will be fun! I am a big fan of Sheffield razors, and razors made by USA companies. I believe the USA razor companies are very underrated.
Here is my lineup starting Sunday the 28th:
1. "High Art" by Wilber Cutlery Co., Chicago, Ill.
2. "Wiss Sure Comfort" by J. Wiss & Sons Co., Newark, NJ
3. Harris-Goar MFG. Co. Kansas City, Mo.
4. Robeson "ShurEdge" Rochester, NY
5. "Barber's Special", Ontario Cutlery Co. Geneva, NY
6. Geneva Cutlery Co. Geneva, NY
7. The Torrey Razor Co. Worcester, Mass
Steve
Zepplin, I would love to see a pic of that harris goar.
I've been meaning to drag out my "Photo-Tent" and take some pictures of razors. I'll try do it tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by nun2sharp
Steve
About as simple as it gets this morning...
The Razor = Genco 5/8 spike point "Next extra hollow
The Brush = Burma Shave
The Soap = Williams
The Aftershave = Aqua Velva
Put this with my Pops old scuttle and I have the start of an American Steel Week and a great shave.....
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(Glen, today is Sunday the 28th) lol
Harris-Goar MFG. Co.
Maca Root Shave Cream
Jack Black Shave Brush (synthetic)
Meehan Bay Rhum A/S
Great Shave!
Steve
Quote:
Originally Posted by zepplin
I am soooooooo going back to bed hehehehe I don't even know what day it is....
Now that is one perk of being a Mod I can fix that :)
Good Sunday morning all...
Scheonburg 775
Edwin Jagger BBB
Erasmic sc
Thayers Original WH w/ aloe
Musgo Real asb
Knize 10 cologne
Finally a complete straight razor shave. I finally watched Lynn's dvd and felt confident enough to go more than one pass. I used the hot towel treatment on a two days growth after my shower and took the Scheonburg out of the drawer where it had been since I received it from Seth...the second pass was smoother (obviously) and I was able to across the grain with no problem. A milestone has been reached.
Nathan
Way to go Nathan !!!!!
Prep: Hot wash
Strop:Tony Miller Latigo and Horse hide
Brush: Shavemac 23 mm silvertip
SC: Truefitt & Hill Grafton
Razor: New kid on the block; 'Diamond Joe' 6/8s 1/4 Hollow by Southington Cutlery Co, CT
AS: Masters Bay Rum
Excellent start to the week!!
Waterville 11/16ths full hollow with barber notch.
Haven't been here for a while, lack of time means not much straight shaving. Today though was an early morning start and time to break out the steel.
Hot Flannel
Trumpers Lime Skin Food
Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood Shave Soap
Kent BK4
Osgar 5/8
Lime Skin Food
Freebie Lancome Moisturiser.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/...c8a780c2_b.jpg
Shower: Mama Bear's Dublin Tweed Bath Soap
Shave Cream: T&H 1805
Brush: Stephen's Woodworking 28mm in Mystery Wood
Strop: SRD 3" Latigo
Razor: Wester Bro's #22 6/8 Round Point
Aftershave: Caswell-Massey Newport
BBS: Priceless
Monday, 06/29/09
5/8 Geneva Cutlery Co., Geneva, NY
Jack Black Synthetic Brush
Trumper's GFT S/C
Floid, Italian A/S
* A good shave, but the edge needs a little touch-up on the stones. CRO2 improved it, but not enough.
Still Keeping It Simple:
The Razor: 5/8 Spike point Extra Hollow KA-BAR #34 by Union of Olean NY
The Soap: Honey Bee Spas Old Spice in a Vintage Shave Mug
The Brush: Vintage Old Spice Boars Hair
The Aftershave: Original Old Spice
The Shave: OOooooo Baby!!!!!!
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Razor: Friodur 70 1/2 11/16s round point (in honor of the hessians that helped us out in the revolution)
Brush: Vulfix Strand
Soap: MWF
AfterShave: Aqua Velva Sport
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/...63a5c4d1_o.jpg
Worcester 11/16 half hollow
Omega 10098 boar brush
Ogallala Bayrum & Sandalwood shaving soap
Ogallala Bayrum & Sandalwood aftershave
OOOOOooooo Nice pics there, Ray and Justin :)
Thanks very much, believe it or not it was taken with my phone (nokia N95) and then just tweaked to black and white. Grab shot this morning on my way out of the bathroom.
Holli you need to borrow some of mine?? LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
Wade & Butcher 8/8 Hollw Ground - 30 Linen, 60 leather
C.O.Bigelows Shaving cream
Crabtree & Evelyn's Pure Badger Brush
Thayers Witchhazel
L'Occitane Cade After Shave
Mmmm, all those Torreys. What I really need to go is get my butt in gear and finish honing mine. Then again, I'll bet between you and Joe you could probably provide seven day sets or American razors to quite a few members.Quote:
Originally Posted by CarrieM
Have you had your Little Guard out yet this week?
Not just Torrey's I have some Robeson's too. Although I think Joe has pretty close to a seven day run of Torrey's himself. Thinking about bringing the little guard out tonight or tomorrow. Been waiting for a slice from the DE from last week to heal up. That's what I get for not using my str8's .Quote:
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
Shave with a Torrey on Independence Day? Wouldn't that be treasonous? The Torreys were loyal to Britain, were they not?Quote:
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
Prep:Shower
strop: War Horse and TM horsehide
Brush:No name vintage boar
Shave Soap: TGQ Cavendish Black
Razor: Clauss 6/8s
AS: Old Spice
Typical shave, just GREAT!!
Joe, they're so pretty. Are you recycling pictures off your database? I think you should take some photos of your strops too; leather always looks good.
Yep, the pictures are recycled off my database most were taken by JrJoeD. I really don't have the time, patients or talent to take SOTD pics after a shave.Quote:
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
Want leather? Here are some recycled pics of the strops minus the Tony Miller Latigo/Hoese hide, also recycled from this thread started by Lynn: http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...-you-like.html
Maybe I can get Jr. to take a group shot of the brushes some day, maybe at the meet.
Geo.F. Trumpers "Sandalwood" SC
Robt. Williams 8/8 Spanish Point Carbon Steel w/ Micarta scales
Proraso "ASB"http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b3...in_finish1.jpg
11/16ths Spike
MWF SS | Semogue 1305 Boar Brush | J. Engström 6/8 Frameback | Old Spice AS
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/...8356a7a56e.jpg
Sorry guys, I'm fresh out of American steel....
Here's a SOTD backlog for the past few days:
John Holler 1/2 hollow
Theunissen 8/8 worked back
Friodur 7/8
