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]]> https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=936 Mon, 19 May 2025 05:30:43 -0400 RobinK]]> https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=936 Rakhyveln "Doma", behändig billigare bättre rakning. Strigla spara.

And here is the razor. Proprietary blade, of course. 

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And here is the razor. Proprietary blade, of course. 

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]]> https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=905 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:42:38 -0500 kyle3rv2]]> https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=905 https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=885 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 15:59:16 -0400 Jayaruh]]> https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=885
I used this one for years despite the cracked stone.

    

In 2018, I found a Rolls Traveler. It was in very good shape and even had a blade that was never used. The blade is marked 53 for 1953. This is the Rolls I use now. It is a very good shaver.

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I used this one for years despite the cracked stone.

    

In 2018, I found a Rolls Traveler. It was in very good shape and even had a blade that was never used. The blade is marked 53 for 1953. This is the Rolls I use now. It is a very good shaver.

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]]> https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=784 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:42:45 -0400 Jayaruh]]> https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=784

My next wedge razor is the C.V. Heljestrand (acquired in March 2018). Tom sharpened my Heljestrand wedge, too.


Then there is my 1902 Kampfe Brothers/Star Lather Catcher (acquired May 2019). It came with two Star wedges. 


I have other lather catchers that will also use a wedge blade: Gem Junior 1905 (April 2017), Superior (May 2918), Gem Jr. Bar (October 2018), Ever-Ready (April 2019). I rotate through these on what I call Lather Catcher Sundays.

Gem Junior 1905 (April 2017) 


Superior (May 2018) 


Gem Jr. Bar (October 2018)


Ever-Ready (April 2019) 


Finally, I acquired another J.A. Henckels that came with six blades.  I had the blades sharpened and sold the Henckels and two blades to Mickey in Layfaette, LA. He is happy and I am happy. I am set for life with wedge blades and some nice razors, too.]]>

My next wedge razor is the C.V. Heljestrand (acquired in March 2018). Tom sharpened my Heljestrand wedge, too.


Then there is my 1902 Kampfe Brothers/Star Lather Catcher (acquired May 2019). It came with two Star wedges. 


I have other lather catchers that will also use a wedge blade: Gem Junior 1905 (April 2017), Superior (May 2918), Gem Jr. Bar (October 2018), Ever-Ready (April 2019). I rotate through these on what I call Lather Catcher Sundays.

Gem Junior 1905 (April 2017) 


Superior (May 2018) 


Gem Jr. Bar (October 2018)


Ever-Ready (April 2019) 


Finally, I acquired another J.A. Henckels that came with six blades.  I had the blades sharpened and sold the Henckels and two blades to Mickey in Layfaette, LA. He is happy and I am happy. I am set for life with wedge blades and some nice razors, too.]]> https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=759 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:22:57 -0400 Wchnu]]> https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=759

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This is the Compax razor from England produced in the 1920's. A rather unique razor.

It's an autostropper, adjustable (3 settings in the back) and telescopic razor.

One of the best pieces of my collection.

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This is the Compax razor from England produced in the 1920's. A rather unique razor.

It's an autostropper, adjustable (3 settings in the back) and telescopic razor.

One of the best pieces of my collection.

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This razor dates back to 1966. Here is an ad from 1966 introducing the razor.


I made this video to compare the Gillette Techmatic with the Schick Band-Razor.

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This razor dates back to 1966. Here is an ad from 1966 introducing the razor.


I made this video to compare the Gillette Techmatic with the Schick Band-Razor.

]]> https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=677 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:45:34 -0500 Jayaruh]]> https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=677 to make shave ready.
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]]> https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=615 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:10:58 -0400 kjbarth]]> https://www.tost3.com/showthread.php?tid=615 I have a couple of each of these razors that I've used infrequently in the past. When I bought them at different times, I thought they would be similar razors - they "look" similar but in use they are a little different. This month I have been focusing on using these razors, alternating one shave with one, then next shave with the other. Doing that I've found some differences in how they each shave and how I can get my best shave with each. I used the same blade with each razor when comparing razors.

My first shave this month with the Rapide, I started shaving at a steep angle and this did not produce a good shave, neither a smooth shave or a comfortable shave. 

Next shave was with the L'essor and I also started shaving at a steep angle. This produced a very close, smooth, and comfortable shave.

Before the next shave, I looked at both razors and noticed some differences where the blade edge would be. Both razors have combs at the blade edge but on the Rapide, the blade edge is very much forward on the comb, where as on the L'essor, the blade edge sits farther back on the comb. That's when the lightbulb lit in my thick brain. While I can use the L'essor and shave at a steep angle (ride the cap if it had one), when using the Rapide, I would need to shave with a much less steep angle and kind of ride the comb.

Next shave with the Rapide I did just that, less steep, ride the comb, and the results were incredible. Very close, smooth, and comfortable shave. Very comparable, if not identical, to the shave I received from the L'essor but using different shave angles. Very audible shave as well when using a GEM blade, I could hear the hair popping off my face.

It works for me this way but everyones face is different so as with most things shaving, YMMV.


BTW, I don't know the actual model name of this L'essor razor, if it has one. If anyone knows, please share.


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  D9A13EA7-5FCD-4C98-99FD-D0FA623E46E6_1_201_a.jpeg (Size: 448.76 KB / Downloads: 13) ]]> I have a couple of each of these razors that I've used infrequently in the past. When I bought them at different times, I thought they would be similar razors - they "look" similar but in use they are a little different. This month I have been focusing on using these razors, alternating one shave with one, then next shave with the other. Doing that I've found some differences in how they each shave and how I can get my best shave with each. I used the same blade with each razor when comparing razors.

My first shave this month with the Rapide, I started shaving at a steep angle and this did not produce a good shave, neither a smooth shave or a comfortable shave. 

Next shave was with the L'essor and I also started shaving at a steep angle. This produced a very close, smooth, and comfortable shave.

Before the next shave, I looked at both razors and noticed some differences where the blade edge would be. Both razors have combs at the blade edge but on the Rapide, the blade edge is very much forward on the comb, where as on the L'essor, the blade edge sits farther back on the comb. That's when the lightbulb lit in my thick brain. While I can use the L'essor and shave at a steep angle (ride the cap if it had one), when using the Rapide, I would need to shave with a much less steep angle and kind of ride the comb.

Next shave with the Rapide I did just that, less steep, ride the comb, and the results were incredible. Very close, smooth, and comfortable shave. Very comparable, if not identical, to the shave I received from the L'essor but using different shave angles. Very audible shave as well when using a GEM blade, I could hear the hair popping off my face.

It works for me this way but everyones face is different so as with most things shaving, YMMV.


BTW, I don't know the actual model name of this L'essor razor, if it has one. If anyone knows, please share.


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Blade: Half a Shark SS vs Injector
Brush: Sorrentino Orange Crush/Cashmere
Soap: Tabac
AS 1: Humphreys Maravilla 70
AS 2: NiveaDeep
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1189


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I bring you the Firm Blade with half a Shark SS Blade. It looks intimidating and the curved blade had me wondering as I'm sure others would. Is this for ladies armpits or guys shaving. Well if you check the Waits Compendium it will tell you it's a just a razor design basically. Waits is wrong sometimes so checking the Patent US2421205 of 1947 you find that it doesn't distinguish what gender it was made for but does layout the reasoning for the design and their goals. Feel free to read if you want but it wasn't designed specifically for women.

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So snapping a DE blade in half and some snipping with some scissors gets a blade sat where it was designed to be.

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How's the shave ? VERY.................mild and barely cutting whiskers even with added pressure, but it did clip some as seen in the photo. It was leaving tone of lather behind on a stroke which is a clear indication of none successful shaving strokes.

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This necessitated calling in the Kenyon for pass 2 and 3 to get a quality shave. Some more research and playing with a way to get the blade secured more forward for some cutting will be played with. I'm off for some coffee and homemade Apricot Cinnamon Pecan Biscotti....... Have a stellar day folks !!

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Blade: Half a Shark SS vs Injector
Brush: Sorrentino Orange Crush/Cashmere
Soap: Tabac
AS 1: Humphreys Maravilla 70
AS 2: NiveaDeep
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1189


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I bring you the Firm Blade with half a Shark SS Blade. It looks intimidating and the curved blade had me wondering as I'm sure others would. Is this for ladies armpits or guys shaving. Well if you check the Waits Compendium it will tell you it's a just a razor design basically. Waits is wrong sometimes so checking the Patent US2421205 of 1947 you find that it doesn't distinguish what gender it was made for but does layout the reasoning for the design and their goals. Feel free to read if you want but it wasn't designed specifically for women.

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So snapping a DE blade in half and some snipping with some scissors gets a blade sat where it was designed to be.

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How's the shave ? VERY.................mild and barely cutting whiskers even with added pressure, but it did clip some as seen in the photo. It was leaving tone of lather behind on a stroke which is a clear indication of none successful shaving strokes.

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This necessitated calling in the Kenyon for pass 2 and 3 to get a quality shave. Some more research and playing with a way to get the blade secured more forward for some cutting will be played with. I'm off for some coffee and homemade Apricot Cinnamon Pecan Biscotti....... Have a stellar day folks !!

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