wow 3017 and That I guess I may need to call in Tony Soprano for you tomorrow then, LOL
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On the razors edge with Galaktus
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May 15, 2020 Shave 142
Gold Dollar 66 1
Arko 38
Shave Revolution synthetic
Clubman Lime Sec
Great shave with the GD 66 today. Not sure why a better shave than that Geneva 6/8. Maybe a heavier razor, thicker grind that agrees with my face more. As far as I can tell they were honed identical to each other. But then again I've always have good luck with the lowly Gold Dollar 66. I'll put the Geneva aside for now and revisit it some time in the future.
Gold Dollar 66 1
Arko 38
Shave Revolution synthetic
Clubman Lime Sec
Great shave with the GD 66 today. Not sure why a better shave than that Geneva 6/8. Maybe a heavier razor, thicker grind that agrees with my face more. As far as I can tell they were honed identical to each other. But then again I've always have good luck with the lowly Gold Dollar 66. I'll put the Geneva aside for now and revisit it some time in the future.
They put that stuff on hot dogs, lol.
Glad the GD was a winner today
May 16, 2020 Shave 143
Gold Dollar 1996 1
Arko 39
Bruce synthetic brush
Aqua Velva
I guess either my honing is getting better or my technique is getting rel-earned pretty easily, or both.
Damn I did a good job on this razor, and I let it get the better of me in a few spots. I got a few weepers on my neck and upper lip. While o know o need to lighten my touch, I may have to take this blade to an Arkansas stone to smooth it a bit. I have one other I honed up in this group, a Genco 5/8 I'll be using tomorrow. Let's see how that one shaves me.
Gold Dollar 1996 1
Arko 39
Bruce synthetic brush
Aqua Velva
I guess either my honing is getting better or my technique is getting rel-earned pretty easily, or both.
Damn I did a good job on this razor, and I let it get the better of me in a few spots. I got a few weepers on my neck and upper lip. While o know o need to lighten my touch, I may have to take this blade to an Arkansas stone to smooth it a bit. I have one other I honed up in this group, a Genco 5/8 I'll be using tomorrow. Let's see how that one shaves me.
Straights seem like a lot of work to me. I must be lazy. 
Awesome Laz!
They can be. I have drifted away from straights every now and then, I got bored with the honing. But that's my fault, I had dozens and dozens and had some pipe dream I was going to hone them all up. Lol. It got be more drudgery and work than enjoyable hobby. If you have one or two or three razors, you may only have to hone once or twice a year.Straights seem like a lot of work to me. I must be lazy.
Got a great shave with a Genco Henry XX. I got it nice and sharp. It's amazing how easy a straight shave is when the blade is properly honed. No guesswork, no pressure, just an efficient cutting of whiskers. Razor gave a lot of audible feedback too. I could hear every whisker getting cleaved. Effortless ATG as well. If any straight shaving rookies are reading this, take heed. Get your razor honed by a trusted forum member, or a known professional razor honer. I resisted doing this when I started, out of sheer stubbornness. I'm no honemeister, but when I get my razors right, they are awesome. I don't always do a stellar job honing; therein lies the rub, lol. My inconsistency is what irritates me.
This Genco I rescaled years back with some dymondwood. It's an oak finish, and I did the three pin job on the scales. It's a bit loose, which I don't like. I've tried to peen the hinge pin b fore but it doesn't seem to improve it. I may have to re-pin the hinge at some point.
I guess this kinda sorta qualifies as a SOTD picture, but my photo skills are nothing nexsome of you guys.
May 17, 202p Shave 144
Genco Henry XX 1
Tabac 4
Shave Revolution synthetic brush
Lustray Spice
May 18, 2020 Shave 145
Gold Dollar 66 2
Palmolive Lather 26
RR 400 Noir
Lustray Blue Spice
The 66 wasn't as nice a shave as the 1996 or Genco, so back to the stones. My Geneva 6/8 came along as well. I decided to use the primitive Arkansas stone. Let's see how tomorrow goes.
Gold Dollar 66 2
Palmolive Lather 26
RR 400 Noir
Lustray Blue Spice
The 66 wasn't as nice a shave as the 1996 or Genco, so back to the stones. My Geneva 6/8 came along as well. I decided to use the primitive Arkansas stone. Let's see how tomorrow goes.
love the Scales and your photo skills are just Dandy!
May 19, 2020 Shave 146
Gold Dollar 66 1
Arko 40
RR 400 Noir
Osage Rub
Freshly touched up Gold Dollar 66, I finished on a primitive Arkansas surgical black from Dan's. I used lather on the hone. It is noticably sharper, with the ATG passes quite smooth.
I finished up with aftershave from a fresh bottle of Osage Rub, that came in with the knots from Maggards. I couldn't just order three brush knots.....lol.
Gold Dollar 66 1
Arko 40
RR 400 Noir
Osage Rub
Freshly touched up Gold Dollar 66, I finished on a primitive Arkansas surgical black from Dan's. I used lather on the hone. It is noticably sharper, with the ATG passes quite smooth.
I finished up with aftershave from a fresh bottle of Osage Rub, that came in with the knots from Maggards. I couldn't just order three brush knots.....lol.
May 20, 2020 Shave 147
Geneva 6/8 1
Arko 41
Rubberset 600N
Florida Water
A decent shave but not stellar. Gonna hit the primitive Ark some more, but not sure when. Working again tomorrow night and then Friday morning the wife and I are staying out at the beach for a well deserved mini vacation.
Geneva 6/8 1
Arko 41
Rubberset 600N
Florida Water
A decent shave but not stellar. Gonna hit the primitive Ark some more, but not sure when. Working again tomorrow night and then Friday morning the wife and I are staying out at the beach for a well deserved mini vacation.
nice Reads Laz and Enjoy the Vacation
Decided when I came home to do some honing, but the quicker way. I did the lapping film on the 66 and the Geneva 6/8 with water, then lather. Also did the copy paper under the film for the last half dozen laps. I used the Geneva for tonight's shave, and it was smoother,yet seemed not as close a shave. Do you straight shavers find some straights you just don't get along with, like some DEs give you a better shave? Hard to grasp this concept since it's just a naked blade.
Anyway I'll still be in touch this weekend. I'll be bringing the 66 and and Gold Dollar 1996.
May 21, 2020 Shave 148
Geneva 6/8 1
Arko42
Oliveweood synth brush
Osage Rub
Anyway I'll still be in touch this weekend. I'll be bringing the 66 and and Gold Dollar 1996.
May 21, 2020 Shave 148
Geneva 6/8 1
Arko42
Oliveweood synth brush
Osage Rub
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Could it be the grind? I suppose the type of steel could make a difference? Perhaps the condition of the blade makes a difference?
Each different piece of steel from each different manufacturer should perform a little differently, right?
It is a good question. I don't have a good answer. I don't have nearly as many straight shaves under my belt as many around here. I hope someone else will weigh in.
Like I've said before, I'm experienced with straights, I hone my own, but I'm not one of those talented guys who can hone by feel alone. The Geneva and Gold Dollar I touched up, I did identical routines for each. Yes, I'm one of those honers with the bad habit of trusting number of passes.
The Geneva wasn't the best shave but the Gold Dollar I used this morning was a fantastic shave, leaving my skin super smooth and with that silky or rubbery feeling. After touching them up, they performed identical on the floating over the forearm test.
May 22, 2020 Shave 149
Gold Dollar 66 1
Arko 43
Rubberset 600N
Skin Bracer/Florida Water mix.
The Geneva wasn't the best shave but the Gold Dollar I used this morning was a fantastic shave, leaving my skin super smooth and with that silky or rubbery feeling. After touching them up, they performed identical on the floating over the forearm test.
May 22, 2020 Shave 149
Gold Dollar 66 1
Arko 43
Rubberset 600N
Skin Bracer/Florida Water mix.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
I am a novice honer. I am just happy if I can get a shave worthy edge. Your experience definitely interests me.
I have a jeweler's loupe and a usb microscope to look at the scratch pattern on the edge. I think this helps a little. I also test by shaving a small patch of arm hair. I am trying to avoid lap counts when honing.
I haven't worked on many blades yet, but it does seem that the steel used in the Gold Dollar 66 is a little softer or more pliable than some of the vintage blades. I have a Hess and a Shumate that I have been working on. The GD66 seemed to take an edge more quickly. But, again, my experience is limited.
I have a jeweler's loupe and a usb microscope to look at the scratch pattern on the edge. I think this helps a little. I also test by shaving a small patch of arm hair. I am trying to avoid lap counts when honing.
I haven't worked on many blades yet, but it does seem that the steel used in the Gold Dollar 66 is a little softer or more pliable than some of the vintage blades. I have a Hess and a Shumate that I have been working on. The GD66 seemed to take an edge more quickly. But, again, my experience is limited.