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Would you believe it, the blades for the Kukri were made from lorry springs. I was stationed at the Gurka base in Dharan,Nepal and Kukris were made there in the 70s.Late evening shave today and decided to try out this brilliant shaving kit I bought on eBay...
Pre-shave: usual wash with Glyce soap (Essential prep for any serious wet shaver!)
Shave oil - Extra Virgin Olive Oil with White Truffle (A little greasy but I only needed a few drops)
Brush - This was described as a 'Leather Long Knot' (I was assured it is hugely rare in the wet shaving world)
Blade - Gurkha Kukri SE (I was told to use the small notches near the handle for under the nose)
Post shave #1 - cold water rinse and dabs of powdered Coleman's Mustard (Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!!!!)
Post shave #2 - Sudocrem, applied generously (Not part of the kit...I made this choice out of necessity)
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Well, overall, a rather aggressive shave that tended to feel more and more aggressive as I sobered up
@Thommo - see, it don't matter what photo you post ...no one notices anyway
Now he tells me! If I'd known I was shaving with sharpened lorry springs, I would have used more olive oil and less mustardWould you believe it, the blades for the Kukri were made from lorry springs. I was stationed at the Gurka base in Dharan,Nepal and Kukris were made there in the 70s.
26/07/20
Pre: Whickams pre shave soap face wash
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2
Soap: GFCC Bergamot & Neroli
Razor: 5/8 Thiers-Issard Evide Sonnant / Parker SRX Stainless
Blade: Perma Sharp SE (1)
Post shave: Cold water splash, Witch Hazel
Balm: Bart's Balm Bergamot and Vanilla Balm & Lotion
Aftershave: CK One
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A couple of the razors i was waiting for arrived yesterday, i checked the edges and compared them to a shave ready razor i already have, they looked good and i decided to use the Thiers-Issard today to carry on with the Str8 Training.
A really nice face lather with the Simpson/GFCC cream combo, the scent on this one is a bit more noticeable than the lime i used yesterday, again plenty for the shave.
I completed 2 WTG Passes using both hands with the TI although i did get a bit tugging when trying to navigate the chin, i am hoping this is down to my poor Angle/technique and not a poor edge?
I completed a buffing pass with the little SRX and a warm rinse off, i noticed a tiny nick (about where i thought the razor was tugging) on the LH side of the chin, a couple of cold water rinses sorted it out quickly.
Result - DFS Finish, probably due to not fully completing the XTG & ATG, although i am happy with that.
Razors Cleaned and the T-I stropped, i checked the edge under the loupe and it is polished, straight and even, as it should be.
I finished off with a nice post shave routine,
Leaving me clean, fresh and happy.
Stay Safe and enjoy your day All.
Valobra Fougere |
Commodore X3/24mm Tuxedo |
Colonial Stainless General |
Schick Proline (11) |
Aloe Vera Gel |
Lalique Hommage à l'Homme EDT |
A beautiful razor!
I was predominantly a straight user until 6 months ago. Not picked my straight razors up since then.View attachment 57606
Thank you Very Much @merchant_seaman, it is very nice in the hand, the scales are quite red in colour.
I just need to learn how to use it properly.
T
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