Wowzers! Those are some serious razors! I am sure you are very proficient, but me? My morning shave would look a lot like the chainsaw scene from Scarface!
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Natterings of a Nasal Barbarian
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What is this Wool Fat that everyone is using? Is it any good?
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Thanks, Don, but I don’t think that would be the case, unless you’re not a straight shaver.
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Is there any other shave soap? Lotsa pretenders, but only one MWF!What is this Wool Fat that everyone is using? Is it any good?
How old is your razor, Jeff? Looks brand new.
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
It’s 1950s NOS.
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Thanks, Clint! I’ve shaved with it several times over on that other thread.
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
SOTD SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 23, 2021
This morning’s shave was quick and efficient. The F. Herder 49 15/16 made quick work of my mug whiskers. Two passes with some final buffing and flatblading cleaned up my neck nicely leaving me quite smooth. The MrEE Monster Tuxedo Synth has great backbone and works beautifully in accompaniment with my favorite MWF. The lather felt good on my face, and even better on my dome. The Gillette Fatboy’s bulky TTO head design only works well for me when wide open. Two ATG passes noggin passes left me more than acceptably smooth from dome to shoulders.
RAZOR: F. Herder 49 15/16 (Mug), Gillette Fatboy (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: MrEE Monster Aluminum Handled Tuxedo Synth
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with PAA Rabid Banana AS Balm.
Is this close to velveteen?
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Not even close, Bruce, but I can live with it. I’ve never had much success with any Gillette TTO.
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Thanks, Chris! Itks a great shaver. Wish I could say the same about the Fatboy!Jeff pulls out a great shave with the ace up his sleeve!
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
SOTD SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 24, 2021
This morning I shaved my mug with the C-Mon Special 11/16. The razor really holds a great edge hollow ground edge. Two passes with some final flatblading on the neck put the baby to bed. The Le Coq cagehead took care of my dome stubble in two ATG passes leaving me clean and smooth from noggin to shoulders.
RAZOR: C-Mon Special 11/16 (Mug), Le Coq Cagehead (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: JR Boar #372
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Williams Aqua Velva (Spanish Version)
Great shave, have a most wonderful Sunday!
Great Shave and better gear...I love seeing what "salty" hardware you are going to pull out next! The stuff you have is really amazing shave ware!
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Thanks, Brian!
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Thanks, Don! Antique gear for an antique guy!