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02-15-2013, 04:38 AM #1Senior Member
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Friday, February 15
Posting a day early. I have a BUSY day tomorrow and thought I would give everyone a preview of tomorrow morning's shave experience.
Pre: Hot Shower -- Nivea Face Wash
Soap: MWF
Brush: Frank Shaving Sivertip
Razor: Pre-1800 Clark & Hall (A Valentine's Gift From My Wonderful Wife)
Strop: Linen x 20, Russian x 20, Tony Miller Old No. 2 x 10
Astringent: Witch Hazel
AS: Pinaud Clubman
My wife gave my this razor for Valentine's Day. I can't wait to use it. She know's how much I love historic/vintage razors. I usually a "Max Sprecher" guy when it comes to vintage/restores, but she knew I would love this 240+ year old razor. It still has the original scales. I'll let y'all know how it shaves. Have a great weekend!
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02-15-2013, 06:42 AM #2Member
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02-15-2013, 07:49 AM #3Plausibly implausible
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I find the shape of the old razors (with no heel and a great sweep towards the toe) interesting. I thought it demonstrates a little the style of shaving back then, being I thought those big 'chops' etc and a lot of facial hair. However, on Googling "mens facial hair 1700s" I found the 1700s were for a good part cleanly shaven ones.
Originally Posted by ShavingSrgn
I can imagine this shaped razor being used with really only the first two thirds of the blade length; not the heel. Must get one one day to check it out...
I love the quote in the beginning of this page. I believe I'd like a great shout of admiration as well if I'd have been the 'one' of the people to 'undeceive them'...
National Portrait Gallery, Canberra - Jo's mo show (with beards)
[EDIT] the looks on those guys' faces is classic I think; so funny. I love the guy in the middle (Payne) and the one above him; they're hilarious, jolly funny!...
Last edited by carlmaloschneider; 02-15-2013 at 08:00 AM.
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02-15-2013, 08:27 AM #4Junior Member
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This morning, I did not shave at all! That has not happened in a looooong time. I just did not feel like shaving. Maybe I should start to worry ...
Last edited by BlueDun; 02-15-2013 at 09:56 AM.
