So, I am not entirely new to straights. There was a time period last year, where I shaved with straights everyday for at least three months. My original adventures with straights are detailed here:
Michiganlover's Straight Adventures
However, I didn't feel I was making very strong forward progress, and would frequently cut myself. Eventually I sold off everything, and went back to using a DE/SE/Injector/Trac II razor.
I then stumbled into 9 vintage straights for a mere $30, a deal I couldn't pass up, so I was quickly back into straights.
Of the nine, I kept the best four (a King Razor with a mother of pearl tang, a Geneva, a Columbia, and a Worchester).
I sent the Columbia, and Worchester to Larry Andro for honing, trading four of the remaining razors from the nine to him for the cost of honing, and a barber's hone.
"DanJared" graciously offered to hone the King, and Geneva for me at no charge! Thanks Dan!
I have also acquired a 3" Black Latigo strop from Straight Razor Designs via the B/S/T for $58 shipped, and a 2" double English Bridle strop from Larry Andro (along with the balsa strop).
In addition, I also have a Parker Shavette.
Since all of my gear is now in my possession, tomorrow will be the maiden voyage for the beautiful King Razor.
Here is the King Razor in all of it's glory (before honing):
Michiganlover's Straight Adventures
However, I didn't feel I was making very strong forward progress, and would frequently cut myself. Eventually I sold off everything, and went back to using a DE/SE/Injector/Trac II razor.
I then stumbled into 9 vintage straights for a mere $30, a deal I couldn't pass up, so I was quickly back into straights.
Of the nine, I kept the best four (a King Razor with a mother of pearl tang, a Geneva, a Columbia, and a Worchester).
I sent the Columbia, and Worchester to Larry Andro for honing, trading four of the remaining razors from the nine to him for the cost of honing, and a barber's hone.
"DanJared" graciously offered to hone the King, and Geneva for me at no charge! Thanks Dan!
I have also acquired a 3" Black Latigo strop from Straight Razor Designs via the B/S/T for $58 shipped, and a 2" double English Bridle strop from Larry Andro (along with the balsa strop).
In addition, I also have a Parker Shavette.
Since all of my gear is now in my possession, tomorrow will be the maiden voyage for the beautiful King Razor.
Here is the King Razor in all of it's glory (before honing):
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