Shaving progress and Family history.

I've had about 20 straight razor shaves now. Each one seems a little better than the last and with only two cuts total. I'm using a family heirloom straight made by A.G. Wadsworth stamped BOSS that was used by my great uncle Sam Burdette that I never met. My father also tried to use it, but said it wasn't sharp enough and put it away. Uncle Sam died before I was born and dad passed away on father's day night three years ago. It's a shame he couldn't see me use the old straight......

Stefan (Mainaman) sharpened her up for me and not only did he do a good job, but he was also very patient with my many inquiries.

My soap and brush is just plain ol cheap Van Der Hagen but works very well with my slightly sensitive skin.

Jim

What a nice story! What can be more meaningful than getting into straight shaving with a blade with family history? Not many people get the chance to make a shaving experience so individually important.

Thanks for your story. Part of using a straight razor is the connection to our past.

When my grandfather passed away (1964), my elder brother inherited his shotgun and I inherited his straight razor. About two years ago, I gave my grandfather's straight razor to my brother. At the time, it was in such bad shape that it was primarily good as a keepsake and he really enjoyed the family connection.

Since beginning to shave with a straight razor three months ago, I now wonder what a real honemeister might be able to do with it. However, at this point, I would never ask for him to return it to me. It means a great deal to him. Now, if I could just convert him to restoring and using it.