Michael Phillip’s Wet Shaving Journey

[Longhaultanker]

I have been encouraged to start a thread about the 1K Challenge, please let me know if there’s any interest.

No offense intended, I have no interest, but that’s just me. I’ve seen this pop up on another forum I was active on and I did not participate.

 

[Luecke3262]

It was really cool trying out your edges, they are all very good and it’s obvious that you take your time and are quite detailed. I’d be glad to do several more exchanges so you can test my edges too.

Glad to chat straight razors anytime and thank you or darn you for dragging me kicking and screaming into Jnats!

 

[Luecke3262]

Back in post #38 I mentioned something called the 1K Challenge. For those unfamiliar with it, the idea is that most of the sharpness of a straight razor is achieved by setting the bevel. If the bevel is set well, you should be able to shave with the razor. This is something often overlooked by new honers like myself. I have been encouraged to start a thread about the 1K Challenge, please let me know if there’s any interest.

Today’s shave was two passes with a 1K edge. The razor arrived last week from eBay for under thirty dollars including shipping, the needed some work.

Razor: Thistle Cutlery 5/8 honed on my 1K (yes, 1K, that’s not a typo)
Soap: Calante for Crowne and Crane, a new scent
Brush: Maggards SHD Badger.
Bowl: Captain’s Choice


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Me after my 1K challenge…

Great stuff Mike, really foundational. I do think I should give it a try my self. I’d like to see the thread!

 

[Michael Phillip]

No offense intended, I have no interest, but that’s just me. I’ve seen this pop up on another forum I was active on and I did not participate.

Absolutely no offense taken, I have been enjoying your videos and clearly you have mastered honing.

 

[Longhaultanker]

Absolutely no offense taken, I have been enjoying your videos and clearly you have mastered honing.

Well, I don’t know about mastered, but I satisfy myself. Thanks.

 

[Bill M]

Just got around to finding and reading your journal through.
Great stuff Mike, my complements!