16/01/21
Vintage Month - Razor #16
Pre: Shower
Brush: Vintage Vulfix Service #3
Soap: Hampshire Wool Fat
Razor: 5/8 Keenolia 1911 - 17
Edge By:
@Tony'schin
Post shave: Cold water Rinse, TC's Cedarwood and Patchouli infused Witch Hazel
Balm: TC's Cedarwood and Patchouli Argan Oil & Lotion
Aftershave: Brut Original
I could not find out much about this razor, i do believe they were set up around 1911 and made razors for barbershops & Hairdressers, it seems this business was finished during the 1st world war.
Any info would be welcome.
"The Companies Acts, 1908 and 1913.
In the Matter of the KEENOLIA CO. Limited.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the creditors of the above named Company, which is being wound up voluntarily, are required, on or before the 12th
day of March, 1917, being the day for that purpose fixed by the Liquidator, to send their names and addresses, and particulars of their debts or claims,and the names and addresses of their Solicitors (if any), to Parkin S. Booth, of 32, Kimberley-house, Holborn Viaduct, London, E.G., the Liquidator of the said Company; and, if so required, by notice in writing from the said Liquidator, to come in, personally or by their Solicitor, and prove their debts and claims at such time and place as shall be specified in such notice, or in default thereof they will be excluded from the benefit of any distribution made before such debts are proved.—Dated this 17th day of February, 1917.
14= • PARKIN S. BOOTH, Liquidator
HAIR DRESSERS' SUNDRIESMEN"
Anyway, fresh off the Hones and into the bathroom.
A great lather mixed in my Bideford potteries bowl, plenty for the shave.
This razor is more like a 4/8th rather than 5/8th now, it has took a nice enough edge and feels quite nice on the face although it is small in my big mitt. I can feel it doing its job and it has a nice audio soundtrack, not uncomfortable but different to my more "sturdy" blades.
I completed my 2 pass shaving routine for a DFS+ finish and a very comfortable Post shave skin feel, so much so i knew i did not need the Alum.
It seems to be a very forgiving edge.
The homemade post shave lotion and balm working nicely with the soap scent.
I decided to finish of with a good splash of Brut Original.
Very Nice.
Stay Safe and enjoy your day All.