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  • walden@sub.wetshaving.socialM
    5·
    1 month ago

    October 9, 2024

    Nice shave. I know a lot of people love Soft Heart, but I prefer Excelsior and Omnibus. This unscented aftershave is actually scented with a Roman Spice sample. It’s really nice!

    • djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
      4·
      1 month ago

      Excelsior is the base I learned with most, and I think it might always have a special place in my mind. I just get such good lather from it. I’m not convinced Omnibus is a step forward (although it’s very good, too)

  • gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social
    5·
    1 month ago

    October 9, 2024

    • Brush: Elite Razor Honduran Rosewood Burl 24mm HMW Fan

    • Razor: Thiers Issard Le Transatlantic 7/8" Full Hollow Round Point

    • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Sandalwood - Soap

    • Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Sandalwood - Aftershave

    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

     

  • djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
    4·
    1 month ago

    Wed Oct 09 2024

    • Brush: Zenith – 506 N XS (extra soft horse)
    • Razor: Böker – 14er (8/8", extra hollow, carbon steel, square point)
    • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
    • Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
    • Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original

    This concludes a week of shaves with 14-type razors with a stellar shave. After a lacklustre bout with the factory edge, I refreshed the edge, and there it is, that smooth, soft extra hollow feeling. This modern 14 is really on par with the Fili, Frio, and Henckels originals. I’m really looking forward to comparing this to the Moarteen soon.

    Zenith extra soft horse ++;

    • gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social
      4·
      1 month ago

      This modern 14 is really on par with the Fili, Frio, and Henckels originals

      I think it is all about geometry. I measured the bevel angle on the Gen 1 Fili, River Razors 14, Koraat 14-2.0, and Frio 14. All razors have bevel angles at ~15.5 degrees. I have measured other hollow ground razors that I have and none, except my cherished MK 31 Söderfors Extra Specialstål, have bevel angles equal to or less than this. The “better shaving” razors are all close though. Sadly, my River Razors 6/8 has a bevel angle of 19.2 degrees.

      • djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
        3·
        1 month ago

        I think it is all about geometry.

        that would make a lot of sense

        Sadly, my River Razors 6/8 has a bevel angle of 19.2 degrees.

        Does that mean that it’s not a favourite?

        • gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social
          2·
          1 month ago

          Sadly, yes. I’ve known for a long time that typical razor bevel angles fall between 15 and 20 degrees. I tinkered with this, myself, a couple of years ago. I reduced the spine width on my Gold Dollar to change the sharpened bevel angle from just over 20 degrees to 18 degrees. Took a long time. The feel of the razor improved considerably.

          • djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
            2·
            1 month ago

            That’s a bummer.

            I don’t want to imagine how much time and effort it took to whittle down the spine enough to make a meaningful change in bevel angle 😅 .

            Btw, I now want to measure my 17. I have a feeling it may have a blunter angle than my other razors, but it still shaves great. I need to double check my assumptions here.

            • gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social
              2·
              1 month ago

              Btw, I determine the bevel angle by just calculating the sharpening angle and doubling it. On all the razors I’ve seen, the sharpening angle falls well within the range where the small angle approximation for sine works. Typically, I just do the trig in my head.

              Once I started paying attention to sharpening geometry, I started to realize why I like certain razors so much. I would be very interested in your experience on this as well. I’ve realized the ways in which I adapt to razors with wider bevel angles and this tips me off to actually measure them.

              • djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
                2·
                1 month ago

                I’m not sure I follow. I’d have just measured the spine thickness t at the place of hone wear, and the width b from edge to spine hone wear and computed the bevel angle as α= 2 arc sin(b/(2w)), just as the central angle of an isosceles triangle . Is the sharpening angle β = α/2? in that case, I agree that β ≈ sin(β), certainly at the precision I’ll have measuring t, and b.

                • gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social
                  1·
                  1 month ago

                  Yes, that’s the sharpening angle. The bevel is formed by laying the razor on the stone at the spine and edge. The razor is sharpened by removing material (abrading) until the centerline from the spine through the edge intersects with the stone’s surface. For a razor, that angle is typically less than ten degrees and within the small angle approximation range. If I have my phone handy, I just use the calculator. Much more convenient than a slide rule :)

  • sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social
    4·
    1 month ago

    Oct 9, 2024 - Witchcrafts Wednesday - Bringing Out the Dead

    • Brush: AKA Brushworx Sea Creature 26mm AK7 Synthentic Knot
    • Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Overlander
    • Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green)
    • Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Desairology - Soap (Vegan)
    • Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts - Desairology - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)
    • Fragrance: Southern Witchcrafts - Desairology - Eau de Parfum