This last week I shaved quite a bit with the Type J (new to me) and alternated with a Hydro-magic (released per Dummies Guide in the same time frame). The Hydro-magic is a magic razor for me 

What I found is that I prefer other injectors to the J. For whatever reason, this razor seems more aggressive to me. At least, my face feels irritated after I use it. I think I will PIF this razor to a good home. I tried selling it most of last Fall, since I thought I didn't need a razor that may duplicate my Type I but not have the lever. Therefore, if you are reading this and would like a Type J, PM me and it's yours! I'll even load a fresh blade and give it a Barbicide dip!

In any event, a cold-water splash and Thayer's witch hazel made everything right!

Schick Type J
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Quasar badger
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Hello everyone! My name is Ken. I live in Southern Maryland. I used to post on TOST2 and then life got in the way.

I got into wet shaving about 8 years ago after it got to expensive to buy cartridges. I started with single edge blades that had edges on both sides. From there I picked up a Schick Type G at a second hand shop. I have been shaving with single edge ever since.

Wet shaving is about the shave. That includes the soap and brush. Shaving cream out of the can is heresy, but you do you.

My go to razor is a GEM with a Pal Super blade. Though I do have a couple of Superior Razor that I really enjoy. Arko is the bomb.

I have enough soap, aftershave and blades that I don't have to buy anymore in my life time. Avon aftershave for the most part does not go bad and can be found at second hand shops like Goodwill.

I have been known to try my hand at making shaving brushes.

Oh my is this brush ever breaking in ever so nicely! This is my first natural hair brush and I have enjoyed seeing the changes in the shape of the knot and the tips of the hairs. I have had it eat soap on me once which was a pretty impressive trick (gasp...where did the soap go??) but otherwise, it is an absolute joy to use. I couldn't be happier with my adoptee Jayaruh!

   

   

   

   

Great to be here

Does it count as a haul if I made it for myself. 

                   

Saturday January 1, 2022
Razor: Unmentionable
Blade: Unmentionable
Brush: Saponificio Varesino 2.0 Bamboo
Soap: Saponificio Varesino 70th Anniversary
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Saponificio Varesino 70th Anniversary
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1151
   

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I was very surprised last week to get this copper beauty in from Fluffy. I am going to start a new thread here as the adventure to get a knot in it starts. This handle feels great in my hand and has a magnetic base. I have not measured the openikng to see what size knot is needed.

What is everyone going to put in theirs???

           

I'll start a thread here, as it seems the appropriate place (other than the SOTD threads). I plan to learn how to use a single edge unmentionable starting in January. Also, I have been getting my bestest shaves with single edge razors, most of which are vintage GEMs and Schick injectors. As I learn a new skill, all advice is start slow and only 1 pass. I am toying with using mostly GEMs, as I have a few and really, really like them! While shaving the yesterday with the 100+ year old GEM Damaskeene, "GEMuary" popped into my noggin and stuck there. DecemBoar has been a lot of fun, so I may do many shaves in January using a GEM or Sabre as the main tool after my lesson. If I do, I will post them here unless mods think it is more appropriate to be in the SOTD thread. I won't do both.

I currently have two Wolfman WR-3 heads and a handle from a pass-around in the UK.

Wolfman have been around for a few years making high quality machined unmentionable razors.
They are infamous for their high prices and long waiting lists.
They now have started making the WR-3, a single edge razor taking GEM blades.

Here is a picture (courtesy of Crossan@TSR):



On the left is the closed comb version, on the right, is a prototype of the open comb version.
The head on the left is about $270, the handle is another $120 (US - the company is in Canada).
So we are talking almost $400 for the complete razor. That's quite a price tag.

I have received both in the mail today and have had a shave with the closed comb version.

Here is what I posted on the UK forum:

Preamble

It's been slightly more than 6 years since I have used a Wolfman razor.
I was part of this Wolfman WR1-DC pass-around in late 2015:
https://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/communi...ads/34585/
The WR1-DC is an open/closed comb combination unmentionable razor.
By coincidence, I'll shave with closed and open combs again.

First impressions

The machining on the handle and the closed comb head is - as expected - impeccable.
That Wolfguy certainly knows how to machine a piece of metal.
(The open comb head is not finished to the same degree, but it is a prototype. So that's OK)
The way the knurling on the handle reflects light when you spin it in your
hands is impressive. Flawless and mesmerising.
Next impression: The heads are rather large. The decision to have the
threaded post go behind the blade is an odd one. It clearly shows that the
razor was designed by someone coming from a DE background. I'll see how that
will affect the shave.

I checked blade loading with both heads. The tiny little dot on the OC head is
awkward. I prefer the way the closed comb head works. However, after years of
mostly using SE razors: There is a reason SE razors aren't three-piece designs.
Two plates, a handle and a plastic washer. Unscrew, take apart, change the blade, re-assemble, screw handle back on?
Changing a blade in a 1912 or a Micromatic will take a tenth of the time. Or less.
Both heads seem to hold the blade firmly though.

First shave

For the first shave, I picked the closed comb head, as that's what you can (sort of) actually buy.
Holy cow. That thing is good.

- Wolfman WR-3 0.40 gap with safety bar
- Wolfman WR-7H handle
- GEM stainless steel blade (1st use)
- Jayaruh 305 brush
- Proraso Green shaving cream
- Superdrug Forest Green ASL

It's the expensive-meets-dirt-cheap shave.
I won't bore you with a detailed pass-by-pass shave report.
My usual four pass routine - WTG, XTG, GTX, ATG.
First of all: the size of the head is not an issue. Under the nose - not a problem at all.
The knurling on the handle is in an odd place - not where I would hold the
handle. The handle was fine though, maybe a bit on the heavy side.
That's where my criticism stops.
The Wolfman is smooth and efficient. If you are used to GEM razors you'll hit
the correct angle straight away. I expected to say "my Micromatic can do that
at a fraction of the price", but honestly - it can't. This was one of the best GEM blade
shaves I have ever had. Full-on BBS without effort.

I'm impressed. That razor is really good.
There are however some elephants in the room, which I will talk about another time.

Next time I'll try the open comb.