Thread: Sun May 29th - Sat June 4rd

MWF Hand Soap,
BS Maca root SC,
Simpson Eagle 3 / TGN UK Silvertip,
Dovo 5/8,
Razorock Alum,
GFT Lime SF,
L'Occitan EdT.

Time for a shave.
The Chief of our Police Station is responsible for our American guests in the afternoon.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Frank: The Cyril Salter is a top notch creme. The Vetyver you have is amazing, both in terms of scent as well as performance. You should also try their Sandalwood and Wild Rose.

I have been eyeing the Wild Rose as I do not have a Rose scented soap or cream. It's next on my list!

Rudy Vey | Castle Forbes Cedarwood | Goodfella/Feather | Alum | Castle Forbes Cedarwood Balm | ELDO Charogne

Tom,
how was your visit at Alex's home? Some "souvenir blade"?
Cheers,
Béla

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Razor:J.A.Henckels Friodur 17 1/2

Strop: Ambrose "corto" Spanish Horse (25/50)

Brush:Semogue SOC superbadger

lather: Panama 1924+Cyiril R. Salter French Vetiver

AS: Weleda

EdT:Achiles Brito, Lavanda

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Picture:

Originally Posted by fonthunter

Tom,
how was your visit at Alex's home? Some "souvenir blade"?
Cheers,
Béla

Yes, As a Souvenir Blade I got a Boker King Cutter, thanks to Alex.
We had a nice talk in English and Russian

Originally Posted by Mikael

...You´re getting there Konstantinos, usually I would say the a stiffer grinds (like Swedes and wedges) makes your face hurt if not careful, but that Revisor is most likely a flexible razor. I thinkl you can be right on the money, it´s prob to sharp in combination with a slightly to hard hand when shaving...

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Hi Konstantinos,
Personally, I don't think it's your technique or the blade. Not technique because this is the only blade whose use leads to the problem. It's not the blade either since Revisor are known to be fabulous shavers. I think it's the edge. It's either not sharp enough (leading you to use pressure or wrong angle) or it's too sharp or maybe has a burr. Either hone it up yourself (if you're comfortable) or have it honed up professionally...

Thank you both. No, I'm new in this, so any razor(s) will be sent out for honing. The ultimate target of course is to hone them myself some day.

It may be the angle I am using (or better say 'the angle I am trying to learn using'), or even the fact that this Revisor is 6/8. I find it a tad difficult to work with just after going down from the chin. At the moment size-wise I feel much more comfortable with my 5/8 Rex.

As Mikael told me, I should preferably stick to 3 razors in the beginning, in order to improve the technique in a more consistent manner. So this will be the way to go for now.

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Rudy Vey | Castle Forbes Cedarwood | Goodfella/Feather | Alum | Castle Forbes Cedarwood Balm | ELDO Charogne

Always nice shots, and very nice this brush is. I'm waiting for a custom one with a similar colour amber handle, from the UK though.

Hot shower
Warm Oil
Dirty Bird Scuttle
Nancy Boy SC
Boar Brush
Henckles Zwillingswerk , 7/8 full hollow
Ambrose Strop, 35 Linen, 50 Leather
AOS Aluminum
Osage After Shave
Vaseline for men.

Great shave with this razor. The edge is so sharp but very smooth. I am enjoying the texture of the Boar brush and am thinking of picking up another.

Enjoy the day:

Very good posts from all today!
I always say Greaves razors have souls! This one is no exception. It was reground at some point and whoever did it was a master. It truly makes me think it was made today, instead of the 1840's! I wish you all could try it! This old razor will be presented to a friend this evening to mark his 60th birthday. Last shave with it! (lucky I have another)

A smoother shave was never had! Take care all, Tom