Grooming and Hygiene
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DFC , whippeddog had what he called " poor mans straight razor kit " ( if memory is correct ).
How I got started …had a razor , leather strop and balsa wood strip with two sides . One a green paste , the other
red ...this was your hone . Email him and ask about that . -
Will do, thanks
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JDL….can you show a photo of the gillette ? Assuming it is a DE blade model ?
Cheers
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For those interested :
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@4c:
Just thought I’d put this here:
My dad swears by this stuff… (for dry cracked hands)
http://www.badgerbalm.com/p-14-badger-balm-for-dry-cracked-hands.aspxAnd here’s some quality “man care”
http://www.badgerbalm.com/c-52-organic-mens-grooming-products.aspxThanks had a look and emailed them .
Cheers
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JDL this bloke may sort you out :
http://shavenook.com/thread-custom-double-edge-razor-handles-by-akasl
His fbook ….
Or :
http://www.pensoftheforest.co.uk/shaving/shaving-razors-dehandles.html
What sort of brush and soap/cream do you use ?
Cheers
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Still playing with soaps, brushes, and my routine. Have actually been looking through the thread trying to pick up ideas. I actually saw both links previously, and neither were quite what I want. Looking for something like these, but again unsure on quality and the longest I see is 3.875, though the diameter increase would likely solve some of my issue.
http://www.eliterazor.com/product-category/razors/razors-wood/
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JDL ..the AKASL bloke may be able to custom make your handle to spec .
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If you have the DIY skills and tools …why not . Just do it as a famous shoe trainer company preaches .
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Taking a close look at AKASL stuff is kind of what is pushing me. His are little more than various threaded and compression fittings slipped together, which almost anyone could obtain the raw materials for a few bucks. Even looking at the general way the wood handles fit together, I am certain I have the skill for, the finish I am unsure on though. However my buddy puts in hardwood floors and does amazing finish work
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Well between you and yer hardwood floor mate - you will achieve a decent handle .
Photos later when you can . I'll post pics of my straight razors once back in Vancouver ( June or August )Cheers
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didnt realize you were from van….maybe one day ill have to buy you a beer at the alibi room to thank you for the advice.
have you ever been shaved by farzad in yaletown? went there before my girlfriends brothers wedding, it was a real treat.
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Not originally from Van , but will take you up on the pint mate . When i'm back i'll give you a PM.
Can probably donate a straight razor to your battle against the follicle reduction later.Going to get a natural stone for honing from here before leaving . Prices for them outside
of Japan are horrendously inflated .Cheers
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Not been to Farzad , does he use a real straight , or shavette ?
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real straight, if i remember correctly. i was definitely pretty lost in the full experience though. he is a big motorcycle enthusiast and was telling me about all the trips he has taken in canada and the us west coast, had a couple bikes setup in the shop as well.
id put him in his 40s and he told me he started barbering on a stool at a young age in his grandpas shop. it was a nice experience. (edited for age and starting age, as i cant remember the actual number)
i actually just dug out an older henckels straight when doing some organizing the other day that i picked up a ways back at a antique shop which i had almost forgotten about. going to take it in to get honed soon and pick up that poor mans strop kit to try out the straight.
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Daniel AFC
I owned and used an Iwasaki Kamisori razor for a short while. I sold it after a few months. Out the box ( it had been stropped and honed by the seller at point of purchase ) it gave a great shave. However my lack of experience in keeping a blade sharp, combined with my coarse beard meant that I found the edge very difficult to keep shave worthy.
I would suggest buying a cheaper straight or Kamisori style razor and practicing your stropping and honing before making a major purchase like the Iwasaki.
I am currently using the Feather Artist SS which for me is the ideal solution. A straight razor with the convenience of being able to change the blade after a few shaves. I would highly recommend the Feather replaceable blade straights to anyone. I simply did not have the time and patience to gain the stropping and honing experience required to do a traditional straight edge justice.
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Thanks for your feedback on the iwasaki dd! I was thinking about it for down the road, but was hoping to hear an opinion or two on it, as this board is full of people who enjoy the finer things in life
I'm going to go with this guy for now:
after I get it honed professionally and replace the scales. I think I'll get the hang of the shave with the weight of it, then move on to learning how to hone myself. Then consider moving on to the iwasaki if that is still my desire a few years after that.
Thanks again for the feedback
