Great looking blade!
Funny thing, I'm managing to inspire prospective inductees to the SPUD club, yet am yet to use one!
Look, I can either call my mate who's an expert in all things razors or I can take a punt and give your $10 due to the imperfections in the metal.Razor : Mastro Livi Custom Western Kamisori
Today's shave is dedicated to @razorguy, without whose incredibly generous help I wouldn't be shaving with the amazingly beautiful Kamisori in the picture. It's (obviously) based on the shape and ergonomics of an authentic Kamisori, but with a symmetrical grind : hollow, but not quite as hollow as a full hollow ground western straight. Mastro Livi has made it from a piece of Damascus steel which I chose from a small number of beautiful patterns. From that point on, creating the razor was a matter of leaving of leaving it in Mastro Livi's hands and making some small useability decisions along the way - jimping in the thumb notch, putting a tiny chamfer on the sharp corners etc. The "scales" were crafted from giraffe bone.
In use, the razor would be the most ergonomically comfortable shaver I've used. It allows a very comfortable grip and has the ideal balance for a Kami style razor : enough weight in the blade to let the razor do some of the work, but not too much. As for the shave - just brilliant! It shaved very close indeed but didn't sacrifice shaving comfort to achieve it. Two passes with this razor and I was left with a BBS result - no nicks, no irritation, just a great shave.
Thanks again to the wonderful @razorguy - I know this couldn't have happened as well as it did without his generous bi-lingual help. Here's a closer shot of the razor :
Stunning!
Face Wash : Razorock Menthol Lime Glycerine Soap
Pre-Shave : Myrsol Emulsion
Brush : Plisson La Maison du Barbier
Soap : Mike's Lime
Razor : Mastro Livi Custom Western Kamisori
After Shave : Argan Oil
After Shave Splash : L'occitan EDT
Today's shave is dedicated to @razorguy, without whose incredibly generous help I wouldn't be shaving with the amazingly beautiful Kamisori in the picture. It's (obviously) based on the shape and ergonomics of an authentic Kamisori, but with a symmetrical grind : hollow, but not quite as hollow as a full hollow ground western straight. Mastro Livi has made it from a piece of Damascus steel which I chose from a small number of beautiful patterns. From that point on, creating the razor was a matter of leaving of leaving it in Mastro Livi's hands and making some small useability decisions along the way - jimping in the thumb notch, putting a tiny chamfer on the sharp corners etc. The "scales" were crafted from giraffe bone.
In use, the razor would be the most ergonomically comfortable shaver I've used. It allows a very comfortable grip and has the ideal balance for a Kami style razor : enough weight in the blade to let the razor do some of the work, but not too much. As for the shave - just brilliant! It shaved very close indeed but didn't sacrifice shaving comfort to achieve it. Two passes with this razor and I was left with a BBS result - no nicks, no irritation, just a great shave.
Finished this amazing shave with the usual argan oil, then a few sprays of L'Occitan Classic EDT. Happiness and contentment....
Thanks again to the wonderful @razorguy - I know this couldn't have happened as well as it did without his generous bi-lingual help. Here's a closer shot of the razor :
It's a good little razor the Standard. Gives a nice close shave with no drama, one of my favourites. I still haven't tried it with another handle but I do have one with a loose screw so I'll give it a go with another handle. How do you find it with a heavy handle?
Thanks. I did wonder if it might mess things up with such a light head. I don't have any of the Razorock razors
Stellar! Simply superb. Just... Wow.Razor : Mastro Livi Custom Western Kamisori
Face Wash : Razorock Menthol Lime Glycerine Soap
Pre-Shave : Myrsol Emulsion
Brush : Plisson La Maison du Barbier
Soap : Mike's Lime
Razor : Mastro Livi Custom Western Kamisori
After Shave : Argan Oil
After Shave Splash : L'occitan EDT
Today's shave is dedicated to @razorguy, without whose incredibly generous help I wouldn't be shaving with the amazingly beautiful Kamisori in the picture. It's (obviously) based on the shape and ergonomics of an authentic Kamisori, but with a symmetrical grind : hollow, but not quite as hollow as a full hollow ground western straight. Mastro Livi has made it from a piece of Damascus steel which I chose from a small number of beautiful patterns. From that point on, creating the razor was a matter of leaving of leaving it in Mastro Livi's hands and making some small useability decisions along the way - jimping in the thumb notch, putting a tiny chamfer on the sharp corners etc. The "scales" were crafted from giraffe bone.
In use, the razor would be the most ergonomically comfortable shaver I've used. It allows a very comfortable grip and has the ideal balance for a Kami style razor : enough weight in the blade to let the razor do some of the work, but not too much. As for the shave - just brilliant! It shaved very close indeed but didn't sacrifice shaving comfort to achieve it. Two passes with this razor and I was left with a BBS result - no nicks, no irritation, just a great shave.
Finished this amazing shave with the usual argan oil, then a few sprays of L'Occitan Classic EDT. Happiness and contentment....
Thanks again to the wonderful @razorguy - I know this couldn't have happened as well as it did without his generous bi-lingual help. Here's a closer shot of the razor :
Nah just a brief sojourn - The Will's green cape will return. Seeing as there's so many on the balcony I thought someone needs to be on stage - and I'm more a Gonzo than a Fozzie.
20151118_233733 by Osman Mehmed, on Flickr