I've had a busy morning... I finally got around to looking closer at a bunch of razors I picked up for about $25. Turned out two of them were in pretty good shape and only needed a quick polishing and a cleaning before hitting the hones with the rest of the touch ups that I decided I needed to get done.

After some quality time on the 8000/4000 Norton, 10 passes on the pressed felt CrOx, 20 on felt and 40 on leather it was shave time.

Prep: hot shower
Soap: Razorock lemon
Razor: Union Cutlery Spike 4/8 wedge
Post: styptic, razorock alum, thayers lemon and a splash of Dominican BayRum

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I am not sure I have the edge right... then again this was my first crack at a wedge and I seem to have a little trouble with the smaller blades when it comes to shaving.

Mostly a close shave, in a couple spots a little too close. The narrow blade and wedge will take some getting used to.


Next up will be the 92 Norton (Solingen) that was also in the lot. Needless if these were the only 2 of the bunch that end up being shavers I think it was money well spent.