Thread: SOTD - Sun May 30th - Sat June 05th

Originally Posted by cyclelu

Thanks Ralfy,

Mrs. Lu helped me do it.

Lu

Yes, that´s a sweet one!

Razor: Wostenholm, Barber's notch, 15/16+, Near Wedge. Rescaled, polished and honed by Cannonfodder in buckeye burl. First razor I've named, probably the last. My "http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...ye-beauty.html"

Brush: I don't know the origin of the knot, but she's a fairly deeply set 26mm Silvertip in matching Buckeye burl... A massive 3.5 inch long handle, however, not overly wide. A PERFECT fit for my hand. This brush custom made, also by Cannonfodder. I was a little fearful, as I tend to prefer 22-24mm knots, but the deep setting on this one keeps it even tighter than my 24mm brushes, but EXTREMELY dense and wonderfully backbone-y... Love it

Cream: Such a phenomenal brush and razor combo deserves my best cream! CarrieM's Black Raspberry Vanilla. Some might say that the scent is overly feminine or doesn't fit them, but I think it smells delightful (and delicious!) and that the overbearing macho-ness of shaving with a straight razor (especially one so large) counters this quite well!

Strop: Did not strop prior to the shave, but gave it 40/50 on my Modular paddle afterward on Felt and Premium I. Such an amazingly sharp edge!

Between the quality of Wostenholm razors and the talent that Dave has honing, this has been my best shave to date, and is my favorite razor of all. The quality of the edge and the weight of the blade just wiped the hair off without a sound or feel. Love it!

Results: Buckeye Bliss!

This razor has me halfway tempted to sell off all my smaller, more hollow razors and try to get things that are 6/8+ and half hollow or less... But variety is good, so I'll keep them for now... One thing's for sure, though... This razor will be with me 'til I die!

Sorry that the picture quality is lacking... Check out the link on the razor to get some drool-worthy imagery! (Specifically my second post, with Dave's pictures)

Thursday afternoon shave;
C-Mon Blackie 11/16
Shavemac special badger
QED Wild Rose
Bay Rum