Yeah, me too!! Very consistent, buttery smooth, if the last three blades are the same as the previous blades, it will be a fine set indeed. Because they behaved so well during honing, i really don't think they have been used much at all. Pivot is still tight and the water disbursement during honing went all the way up to the spine. The blades actually sticking to the finishing stone under running water. 😉😊
Cheers my friend and thanks for your comment. Very lovely set indeed. Ironically i don't have a seven day set in my collection and this may just be a "keeper" if it doesn't sell by my Birthday next month July. Very tempting as the blades are so buttery smooth. 😉
Hello there pegleg, how are you this lovely weekend? Yeah really lovely set this one...might be a "keeper" if it doesn't sell before my birthday in July...LOL!!!😉
I have just acquired a set in very nice condition with the blades apparently unused ( still traces of grease ) however a couple of the blades have a little light rust in a few spots , how would you recommend getting the rest of the blades ready for shaving and how would you re finish the two blades with a little rust ? I would be most grateful if you could list your process and Stones that you used to refresh your blades to shave ready … Any advice greatly appreciated .
Firstly, i would strop the blades after cleaning the grease off and just see if they are shave ready before you do any honing. With regards to the rust problem, i would drop them into a small tub of vinegar, add bicarb of soda and watch it bubble, then add some hot water and more vinegar as this will help to loosen the rust deposits. Any remaining rust i use 1,200 grit wet sandpaper to clean off any rust. When honing these small blades, it helps a lot if you place electrical tape over the spine, about 15/20mm overlap on each side of the blade. This will give you something to hold on to while honing.I use the pyramid technique for honing. For each stone, start with 50 laps, then 25 laps, then 12, 6, 3, then 10 individual laps with clear, clean water, no slurry. Repeat this on a 1,000 grit stone to set the bevel, then 4,000 grit, then on to 8,000 grit, 12,000 grit and finish on a 12/15,000 grit Imperia La Roccia is what i finish with. At the end of honing, run some water slowly over the 15,000 stone until the blade starts to stick to the stone. When the blade sticks to the stone, it is ready. Then strop 50 laps before AND AFTER shaving. Always important to strop immediately after shaving to keep the edge sharp and free from any residual water. Hope this helps, any questions please feel free to ask. As for stones, it is just personal choice, they all do the same thing. Thuringian stone is a good one and reasonable affordable. around 12,000 grit
In general, any razor can be used to shave the head. I recommend that you "follow" the razor with your free hand to feel the way along your scalp. There are dedicated razors for this job also gillettebaldly.com/the-shave-it-kit/ $45 is a bit on the steep side, but i guess you only buy it once.
This is Tuesdays video, there is another one from today/tonight with the last three razors from the Gold Krone collection/set. I can't see a link on my facebook or a message?
Graham i would do my head but I would need someone who has been doing it for a while to assist me with it so I don't end up looking like van go and end up in the hospital with a cut off ears and have them try to figure out how to fix me
It's all about the feel when shaving your head. You can actually buy razors designed to do this job, they are curved. Trust me, you won't do a Van Gogh, you self preservation will make sure of that. Just gently, gently and feel your way around with you free hand, sort follow the blade with your free hand. You will feel where you have missed. Have a styptic pencil to hand as well.
Am doing really good at the moment here in Slovenia. Glad you enjoy the videos, i enjoy doing them also when i have the time. The mustache had to go for the summer as it gets in the way when on my motorbike or swimming. I curl it up with tache wax. Heat up the wax with your fingers apply generously. I did get some "STARES" from women and their kids though LOL🤣😎
@@pixsellpix aww I am glad that you are doing well brother I look forward to your shave videos when ever you can make them I understand about your stash what kind of motorcycle do you ride I hope one day to be able to come meet you and talk and have a shave with you and maybe even a hands on demo
@@JoshJohn-ob9fk I will be doing another shave test today or tomorrow on a lovely seven day set of vintage razors. I have three motorbikes. A vintage Kawasaki VN800 in Cherry Wine Red and two Royal Enfields. A Military Enfield and a "Bobber" Enfield, both 500cc single pot
Absolutely and do you know that when i got the first razor out of the case, it picked up my arm hairs without any stropping and all the razors followed suit. All the razors were exactly the same when honing, they all "stuck" to my finishing stone (La Roccia) under running water...brilliant result.
Those are a special find indeed, fabulous condition. Good tip on using the wife's towel to dry the blade and remember that any stubborn bits of soap scum come off easily with a gentle swipe of her toothbrush! T
Oh yes of course the toothbrush. My wife's toothbrush is also great for cleaning any stubborn bits on my motorbike chain and yes i always clean her toothbrush afterwards with WD40. LOL 🤣😉
Yes it has doubled in price even in the u.k. over 20$. Shop around for ebay bargains www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174084332304?epid=1108899111&itmmeta=01HT7AR8A4NC7YCJBW6KJW9DFG&hash=item28883c1b10:g:YZkAAOSwEWldMtsx&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwJpNQvGLb9FqJHNf7IyJv1ZyowiZKHYYMowbRJ91ESsdTV1%2FFasaHW6P%2BcAlI%2BCy66V3lNzMreONDquT9T5P3nveIFfSp6donUO18ItiGSHeNqOoOUP4nuv%2BBfVI9vPCGWtIpVpJwnvgrttc2NJXK%2Ba%2BGVs0zaiP7xJ7b9kt%2F5jHl22D8w0g3cUrbRioMv8vrdib1fj%2BYRcOx8ntCscIHzA%2Fq5raBkEGqkEpAP%2F%2BWs8TAB6G7eUs83e3Tl%2Fx4M%2BmqQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5aF4erRYw
I have 6 and 1/2 rolls razors in my huge vintage razor collection. out of all my razors if I had to choose only one as the only razor for my life it would be the Rolls. I can sharpen them crazy sharp but I have to do it out of the case
Oh yes i agree with you about taking the blade out of the case to hone the edge. I always put a long piece of tape on the spine so i can grip the blade better and finish the blade on my ILR 12K stone.
the Brits made nice vintage Razors that are scarce here in the states. I have several Darwin, rolls, Wilkerson and love every one of them and consider them at the vanguard of my huge collection
Hi!!!! New one on me too, never heard of this make, but it was obviously well made, details. Did a bit of research and this maker make some incredible blades. This one is quite tame compared to others they make. Great shaver too. Spotting in an auction and decided to go for it.. If it doesn't sell by July i will keep it as a Birthday treat.😉
@@pixsellpix I just had a look as well some gorgeous razors, I've not had many French razors but I know they liked their spine work, I had one come in and within a week it got cell rot which was bloody annoying to say the least. I've got quite a few new keepers this month and as you say a little treat for my birthday with the Kikuboshi 55, it's a wonderful razor with steel to match. Have a nice weekend Graham. 👍
i have a super collection of all the great vintage razors. 30 plus years of collecting. and of all of them the rolls are the ones I like best. all these years past and you can buy them for what they sold for from the stores in the 40s and 50's. once a man learns how to maintain them they will last for decades. anyway. nicely done video and I enjoyed it.......
The Best Shave Brushes on the Market today? The Simpson King Charles III Coronation Chubby 3 Fiber brush with a special handle has Softer Hair. Is a Brush Monster, densely packed, reasonably priced for its size?. The Trafalgar's T-3 has a little Harder hair. It's 29mm? Buy one and measure it for yourself?? ' It's a clone of a 30mm Chubby 3 Super Badger Shaving Brush without paying for the Super Badger Price . 1, No need to clean your Brush, 2, No need for Brush Stand, 3, NO SOAKING time ready to Go, 4, Fast drying time, 5, Badger or Boar Brushes can and will fall apart Sooner than Later. Your mileage may vary? ?, 6, No Break in time, 7, No need for a Brush Stand, 8 Modestly Priced for its size. Rinse Brush in Cold Water and let dry. I have used it going on 6 Years now' with know Hair Loss. Derby black it's the same price as the green Blades?. Wheelchair Larry Happy New Year
Yes i agree, sometimes the blade needs to be refreshed on a progression of sharpening stones. The strop and stone in the case is just to maintain the edge. At sometime, the blade will have to be re-honed on a finishing stone.
Yeah they are built like a tank and all consistent, some with a Gold wash, scalloped spine or just plain like this one and they all perform exactly the same.
Very nice ERN, i have a similar razor called a Krupp which give a consistently good shave. Also very nice to see a one hand shave, i do the same as i just cant get used to holding the razor in my left hand. Thanks very much Andy
Morning Andy. Most German razors are good. I have had quite a few ERN Crown and Sword and all are consistently perfect shavers. Dovo was the worst blade i have come across. Brand new Dovo, straight out of the wrapper/box, had to be honed to be shave ready and pass the HHT.😉😊
@@andyc3943 Ohhhh thats not a good start to straights, especially from what should be a good maker by now. I have had Gold Dollar razors from china that are better than Dovo with their fancy Gold wash and Bismark, taking credit from "borrowed interest". I am a firm believer that vintage razors are the best. The reason for this is that these razor were made in a time when excellence was "standard" and some of mine are almost 200 years old, certainly outlived the previous owner and me also. I have tried to use my left hand and it does not agree either LOL!!! What make of razor are you using at the moment?
HERE IS AN EASY WAY TO DO IT MY FRIENDs Do any Pucks or bar Soaps out there? You can mix and match old Soaps? to fit in any Mugs or Cups? Like (Mitchells' Wool Fat or Arko Sticks. Just to name a few of them ?) Cut the bar soap up on a paper plate, pour the soap, shavings and chunks from your plate into a mug, cover the soap with a small amount of water, microwave your soap and cups or mugs? put your paper plate under your cup in case it bubbles out of your cup? for a minute or so? If it foams up, STOP. The water keeps it from burning itself up. (DON'T OVER WATER YOUR SOAP??) Easy, does it? Let cool don't want to Crack the Mugs or Cups you're using? (You just want it to Congeal in your Mug or Cup') it is very hot and watery'''''. let it cool in PLACE'. after it cools, put it in a Sunny Window, until the Soap hardens? When using your soaps, use Dry Brush Less Water. It thickens the soap, making it easier to use on your face. (You can use any Hard Soaps You like??) Save your Money, spend it on your wife, don't listen to the shave Mafia. It saves me time and Money in these Inflationary Times. Your mileage may vary? Wheelchair Larry Happy New Year
Oh yes, i remember this razor well. That spike point was completely lethal, especially around the ears. Quite rare now as i haven't seen one on the market for 5 years now.
No mate, no burns. It has a very gentle Eucalyptus Oil fragrance rather than a nasal spray type of menthol and is quite refreshing on a hot summer morning. Try it out, highly recommended, leaves you feeling fresh for the day ahead.😉
@pixsellpix Thank u! I'm gonna use it to shave my head. It delivers 2day but I'm leary bc the cremo cooling burned my head so I hope the proraso is not as strong as the cremo cooling
Well i hope you are inspired to try the traditional way of shaving. It's not as bad as people make out, just the name "cut throat razor" puts the fear into some guys. All razors will nick at some time or other, you just have to understand to stretch the skin with your free hand and keep the skin flat...very simple really. Thanks for your comments and let me know how you get on with your shave routine with straights. 😎
Oldham Athletic football ground. My Uncle took me one day in winter and it was just a field in the middle of nowhere,snowing and friggin freezin and they played like Grandma's, so after that i called them Oldham Asthmatic. Hated football from then on and i was only 10 years old. Yeah the scales are quite different aren't they?
What a beautiful piece of art this old school razor. I am in love with these blades forged from finest Sheffield steel at that time. This stuff is made to pass over to many generations of men. Great work Graham! Wish you for a long life on youtube.
Torture, how does that work. Does my skin look tortured? Actually using a properly honed straight razor tones the skin and the facial muscles. What do you think barbers used before plastic alternatives? 😉 Have you ever shaved with a straight razor?
@@artsteps295 Well i only shave twice a week as my beard does not grow fast at all. Imagine for a second...not the shave...it's the preparation of the skin firstly. A professional barber will soften your beard with hot towels first, then apply some Oil, (i use Olive Oil), then apply the creamy shave soap enriched with Glycerine and other nutrients like Sandal wood Oil. After all this treatment to enrich your skin tone will the shave commence. Best policy when shaving with ANY razor is to stretch your skin with your spare hand. This will ensure the skin is flat and smooth for the blade. After shaving i use a good quality aftershave, then apply good quality face cream. After this pampering, you feel refreshed and confident.😎
i like after you said 'the Gentleman's Companion', the clock chimed. i thought bloody hell, Graham's into gunfighting now! Why would there have been a matching set? is it like the advice new SR shavers are given these days - one in use and one sent out for honing - or just cheaper than a 7 day set. i have an ILR and i need to revisit it having been on a coticule and black Arkansas binge lately! All the george and hope the winter there is kind. T
Noooo not gun fighting. A matched pair is convenient for most guys who only shave 2 or 3 times a week like myself. As you know, a SR needs 48 hours for the fin to go back down again, so having a matched pair fits that need perfectly. THATS the point. Have a lovely weekend
Hello mate!!! Yes beautiful indeed. I have one exactly the same in my rotation and usually use it when i am in a rush as it is so fast and accurate to shave with.😉
Hello silverwiskers. I only have a handlebar during the winter months as the humidity in Slovenia can be too much when the tache wax starts to melt with the heat of the day. But i do get some strange looks from people, usually kids who point and nudge their parents. End of September i may start another growth. Cheers for your comments, good for others to read also.
Yeah a bit of bad luck with this set as it was not mentioned at the auction (online). Looks like the razor was dropped in the sink for the blade to shatter. Still, the rest will hopefully shave .o.k.
Yeah...bloody nicked myself straight away with this one. I had just refreshed it on a diamond pasted strop, so really, really sharp. You can actually hear it cutting the beard. Have a great weekend Peg Leg.
