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My $60 razor from Bob's Raxors finally showed up. What a difference from the old antique store razors that I have been trying to hone and get shave ready. While I see that I still have a lot of practice to do I can also see the light at the end of the tunnel. I was able to do so much better with this razor than with the ones that I was using before. It was definitely the razor and not all me :)
Now I just have to work on that angle...
congratulations :tu
what kind of razor did you get?
It is 'Geneva Cutlery Company - Geneva New York'. He was not sure how old it is, but it sure does look nice. While I'm no judge of a razor, this razor has an edge like nothing I have seen yet and shows almost no wear. It's an amazing difference over what I have been playing with.
All those cuts and razor burn for nothing...
There's a razor club for those blades here:Quote:
Originally Posted by spinsheet
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...enco-pura.html
Genco (Geneva Company) was a trademark of the Geneva Cutlery Company, and they're great shavers. Post a pic either here or in the razor club. :)
Congrats!
Heres to many happy shaves..! :beer2:
Hello, Spinsheet:
Well, indeed, congratulations. Now the fun begins as you hone your skills. Don't forget, part of the pleasures of straight razor shaving is the journey: the experimentation and the improvisation. Throw the clock away and delight in the journey.
Regards
Obie
spinsheet,
Congratulations...You can't go wrong with Bob. I have purchased seversl str8 razors from him, including an Engels and Dubl Duck, and have never been disappointed. He is very friendly as well as helpful. They are both featured razors in some of my past SOTD posts.
Take care--and smooth shaving.
Great to hear about your upgrade. Good tools go a long way in straight shaving.
Pabster
After about a week of using the razor I must say that I am pleased. I do have a few questions though.
The shave is still not as close as with my DE; however, with the DE I also go WTG and then ATG, with the straight I am only going WTG. I saw on one of Lynn's videos that one WTG pass is all that he does. What about the rest of you? Can I eventually get to the point where one pass (WTG) will equal what I can do with two passes (WTG & ATG) with my DE?
I'm also playing with different lather consistencies. I am using shave soap from Crabtree & Evelyn and am playing around with more and less water. I find that using a lot less water maked for a more luxurious lather but it also is drying out quicker and I found that the razor then is scraping dried lather off my face. Any one else experience this?
Anyway, it's all fun and I'm enjoying the journey :)
Hello spinsheet:Quote:
Originally Posted by spinsheet
The number of passes you use depends on various considerations: skill, technique, stretching, type of beard and its directional complexities, and so on. Each shaver faces different obstacles.
For me, one pass will never work because of my heavy beard and the crazy directions in which it grows, especially on the neck. I do three passes, sometimes four on the neck. You, however, will develop your own patterns. Take your time and experiment.
There is no dictum requiring certain number of passes. Do what works best for you.
Regards,
Obie
I think that it will be a while before I attempt another XTG or ATG pass again. I tried doing that last night and I'm lucky to still have my head attached...
I am going to get thoroughly used to the razor doing WTG passes; when I am confident with that then I will try the others. I tried to do a XTG on my cheek and somehow, through my own clumsiness, ended up dragging the razor sideways (parallel with the blade) and damn near laid my face open. Scared the hell out of me. Wife is not real happy with my new hobby :)
I guess that I need to sloooooow down a bit...
spinsheet,Quote:
Originally Posted by spinsheet
Go with what is comfortable for you. Above all, as you've already figured out, go slow. Take your time while aiming for that close shave. Perfect your technique. I have been at this for several months and still make several passes WTG and ATG to get a close, comfortable shave. I only achieve BBS several times a month, not everyday. In fact, its only recently that I began shaving ATG on my neck--and only my neck--using the same technique that Lynn uses in his dvd to achieve the closest shave possible to my liking.
What is true of DE razor shaving is true of str8 razor shaving as well. Your goal is beard reduction, not the complete elimination of your beard in one or two strokes.
Take care--and smooth shaving.
Yes , I agree , forget about the BBS BS , great shaves will come with experience . You are welcome to come up to Dundalk , and talk straight razors with me (you don't have to buy anything) . It's true , we're a bunch of Rednecks , but we don't bite .:D