Yeah it is lovely. I have another Military Enfield but that is a keeper, definitely !!!!!

Thats great to here and i am glad it has inspired you to continue with your straight razor. Practice on your neck first, then each side of the face and leave the chin area till you have got some practice, usually about 5 times and you will have it sussed. Stretch your skin with your facial muscle and your free hand and not too steep with the angle of the blade...thats it. Let me know how you are getting on please. You did right to ditch the plastic. Using your facial muscle will improve the jawline over time. If you have a leather strop with a canvas back, strop the razor on the canvas side 30 laps to wake up the blade, then 50 laps on the leather side prior to shaving. When you have finished shaving, strop the razor again 30 laps to get rid of any microscopic droplets of water. I will doing a video on stropping next time.

@@pixsellpix Excellent stuff. The razor came with a strop - also got one my dad gave me which came from a barber's that was closing near me (Wallasey) in the 80s.

@@octaviussludberry9016 Even better.Vintage strops are usually better than new ones, i have both and the old ones are the best.

Aimed at newbies to cut throat razors ( i hate that term "cut throat") some guys are really put off by thinking everything is negative about traditional wet shaving, especially if they have only used electric razors in the past and are trying out wet shaving for the first time. What if i cut myself? Well so what if you cut yourself during a shave it's not the end of the world. You just learn from any mistakes and carry on improving your skills. So, keep it simple and learn your skills faster. I still nick myself occasionally and i have been shaving for 55 years, it happens sometimes and sometimes it can only be due to your skin being out of condition.

@@pixsellpix I agree with you 100%... the term cutthroat definitely might put some people off I don't even think that term was used because of people cutting their throats during the shave more so people using straight razors to commit crimes.

@@seanstapelfeld Cut throat razor originates from a fictional character Sweeney Todd, a Barber in the 1900's who used to stun some of his customers and finish them off by cutting their throats with his razor. From there, his accomplice (Mary Lovett) would then make meat pies from them.

Yeah....i wasn't laughing at the time, this was 40 years ago and i had not got a clue. Ohhh yes of course styptic pencil, i forgot to mention that. I will amend the copy now while i think on. Cheers for your input, much appreciated.

I agree my friend, i have restored quite a few 7 day sets over the last 10 years and this set has to be one of the best ones.😉

Cheers mate, have a great weekend. Very hot over here in Slovenia at the moment.

Hello there and thanks for your comments. I restored quite a few 7 day sets and most go to America. However, i don't actually own a 7 day set myself ironically and i am tempted to keep this set if it doesn't sell. 😉

Absolutely, all precisely the same performance and buttery smooth as you expect from a quality razor maker as this. Wishing you a great weekend 👍

Yeah, me too!! Very consistent, buttery smooth, if the last three blades are the same as the previous blades, it will be a fine set indeed. Because they behaved so well during honing, i really don't think they have been used much at all. Pivot is still tight and the water disbursement during honing went all the way up to the spine. The blades actually sticking to the finishing stone under running water. 😉😊

Cheers my friend and thanks for your comment. Very lovely set indeed. Ironically i don't have a seven day set in my collection and this may just be a "keeper" if it doesn't sell by my Birthday next month July. Very tempting as the blades are so buttery smooth. 😉

Hello there pegleg, how are you this lovely weekend? Yeah really lovely set this one...might be a "keeper" if it doesn't sell before my birthday in July...LOL!!!😉

Firstly, i would strop the blades after cleaning the grease off and just see if they are shave ready before you do any honing. With regards to the rust problem, i would drop them into a small tub of vinegar, add bicarb of soda and watch it bubble, then add some hot water and more vinegar as this will help to loosen the rust deposits. Any remaining rust i use 1,200 grit wet sandpaper to clean off any rust. When honing these small blades, it helps a lot if you place electrical tape over the spine, about 15/20mm overlap on each side of the blade. This will give you something to hold on to while honing.I use the pyramid technique for honing. For each stone, start with 50 laps, then 25 laps, then 12, 6, 3, then 10 individual laps with clear, clean water, no slurry. Repeat this on a 1,000 grit stone to set the bevel, then 4,000 grit, then on to 8,000 grit, 12,000 grit and finish on a 12/15,000 grit Imperia La Roccia is what i finish with. At the end of honing, run some water slowly over the 15,000 stone until the blade starts to stick to the stone. When the blade sticks to the stone, it is ready. Then strop 50 laps before AND AFTER shaving. Always important to strop immediately after shaving to keep the edge sharp and free from any residual water. Hope this helps, any questions please feel free to ask. As for stones, it is just personal choice, they all do the same thing. Thuringian stone is a good one and reasonable affordable. around 12,000 grit

@@pixsellpix Thank you for taking the time and trouble to pen such a detailed reply to my questions Graham , very much appreciated Sir 😊

@@DasScaramooch No worries, let me know how you get on with your project, it will be interesting to know the results.😉

In general, any razor can be used to shave the head. I recommend that you "follow" the razor with your free hand to feel the way along your scalp. There are dedicated razors for this job also gillettebaldly.com/the-shave-it-kit/ $45 is a bit on the steep side, but i guess you only buy it once.

Thank you so much for your response!!!

This is Tuesdays video, there is another one from today/tonight with the last three razors from the Gold Krone collection/set. I can't see a link on my facebook or a message?

@@pixsellpix oh that's strange brother I'll comment on your photo if it will let me I can't wait to see the video brother

@@pixsellpix just commented on one of your photos the one of your bike

@@JoshJohn-ob9fk facebook.com/ghawcroft/ you can see all the photos, bikes everything

@@JoshJohn-ob9fk @pixsellpix is not in use right now

It's all about the feel when shaving your head. You can actually buy razors designed to do this job, they are curved. Trust me, you won't do a Van Gogh, you self preservation will make sure of that. Just gently, gently and feel your way around with you free hand, sort follow the blade with your free hand. You will feel where you have missed. Have a styptic pencil to hand as well.

@@pixsellpix ok I'll have to try it sometime brother I would like to give you my email address if it's ok with you

Am doing really good at the moment here in Slovenia. Glad you enjoy the videos, i enjoy doing them also when i have the time. The mustache had to go for the summer as it gets in the way when on my motorbike or swimming. I curl it up with tache wax. Heat up the wax with your fingers apply generously. I did get some "STARES" from women and their kids though LOL🤣😎

@@pixsellpix aww I am glad that you are doing well brother I look forward to your shave videos when ever you can make them I understand about your stash what kind of motorcycle do you ride I hope one day to be able to come meet you and talk and have a shave with you and maybe even a hands on demo

@@pixsellpix what is your go to shaving soap for the face shave and head shave

@@JoshJohn-ob9fk I will be doing another shave test today or tomorrow on a lovely seven day set of vintage razors. I have three motorbikes. A vintage Kawasaki VN800 in Cherry Wine Red and two Royal Enfields. A Military Enfield and a "Bobber" Enfield, both 500cc single pot

@@pixsellpix nice brother I would love to see photos of them sometime and photos of your country

Absolutely and do you know that when i got the first razor out of the case, it picked up my arm hairs without any stropping and all the razors followed suit. All the razors were exactly the same when honing, they all "stuck" to my finishing stone (La Roccia) under running water...brilliant result.

Oh yes of course the toothbrush. My wife's toothbrush is also great for cleaning any stubborn bits on my motorbike chain and yes i always clean her toothbrush afterwards with WD40. LOL 🤣😉

Yes it has doubled in price even in the u.k. over 20$. Shop around for ebay bargains www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174084332304?epid=1108899111&itmmeta=01HT7AR8A4NC7YCJBW6KJW9DFG&hash=item28883c1b10:g:YZkAAOSwEWldMtsx&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwJpNQvGLb9FqJHNf7IyJv1ZyowiZKHYYMowbRJ91ESsdTV1%2FFasaHW6P%2BcAlI%2BCy66V3lNzMreONDquT9T5P3nveIFfSp6donUO18ItiGSHeNqOoOUP4nuv%2BBfVI9vPCGWtIpVpJwnvgrttc2NJXK%2Ba%2BGVs0zaiP7xJ7b9kt%2F5jHl22D8w0g3cUrbRioMv8vrdib1fj%2BYRcOx8ntCscIHzA%2Fq5raBkEGqkEpAP%2F%2BWs8TAB6G7eUs83e3Tl%2Fx4M%2BmqQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5aF4erRYw

Welcome mate, anytime. 😉

Oh yes i agree with you about taking the blade out of the case to hone the edge. I always put a long piece of tape on the spine so i can grip the blade better and finish the blade on my ILR 12K stone.

British heritage at it's best in those heady days when excellence was "standard". Good for you and continue to enjoy. Cheers🍻

Yeah i have the same three and all are great value for money. I have yet to try the Blue Proraso.

Hi!!!! New one on me too, never heard of this make, but it was obviously well made, details. Did a bit of research and this maker make some incredible blades. This one is quite tame compared to others they make. Great shaver too. Spotting in an auction and decided to go for it.. If it doesn't sell by July i will keep it as a Birthday treat.😉

@@pixsellpix I just had a look as well some gorgeous razors, I've not had many French razors but I know they liked their spine work, I had one come in and within a week it got cell rot which was bloody annoying to say the least. I've got quite a few new keepers this month and as you say a little treat for my birthday with the Kikuboshi 55, it's a wonderful razor with steel to match. Have a nice weekend Graham. 👍

@@Sustainashave Enako as they say in Slovenia. Same to you also my friend enjoy the weekend.

Oh yes....the Clackety klack of the stropping reminds of my Dad, he used to use one when i was a lad.

Cheers for your input, much appreciated. Great razor and feels good in the hand also. If it doesn't sell, it might be a "keeper" LOL😉

Yes i agree, sometimes the blade needs to be refreshed on a progression of sharpening stones. The strop and stone in the case is just to maintain the edge. At sometime, the blade will have to be re-honed on a finishing stone.

Yeah they are built like a tank and all consistent, some with a Gold wash, scalloped spine or just plain like this one and they all perform exactly the same.

Morning Andy. Most German razors are good. I have had quite a few ERN Crown and Sword and all are consistently perfect shavers. Dovo was the worst blade i have come across. Brand new Dovo, straight out of the wrapper/box, had to be honed to be shave ready and pass the HHT.😉😊

@@pixsellpix absolutely agree, i had 2 Dovo razors new and had to be honed, really disopointing as it was years ago when i was new to straight razors.

@@andyc3943 Ohhhh thats not a good start to straights, especially from what should be a good maker by now. I have had Gold Dollar razors from china that are better than Dovo with their fancy Gold wash and Bismark, taking credit from "borrowed interest". I am a firm believer that vintage razors are the best. The reason for this is that these razor were made in a time when excellence was "standard" and some of mine are almost 200 years old, certainly outlived the previous owner and me also. I have tried to use my left hand and it does not agree either LOL!!! What make of razor are you using at the moment?

Welcome anytime.😎

Good for you. I gotta tell you though….this seems like a hell of a lotta WORK. More than my sorry ass wants to take on.

if your Jay Leno you can disregard hi Jay thanks for your reply hugs wheelchair larry@@CraigRasmussen1

Oh yes, i remember this razor well. That spike point was completely lethal, especially around the ears. Quite rare now as i haven't seen one on the market for 5 years now.

No mate, no burns. It has a very gentle Eucalyptus Oil fragrance rather than a nasal spray type of menthol and is quite refreshing on a hot summer morning. Try it out, highly recommended, leaves you feeling fresh for the day ahead.😉

@pixsellpix Thank u! I'm gonna use it to shave my head. It delivers 2day but I'm leary bc the cremo cooling burned my head so I hope the proraso is not as strong as the cremo cooling

I am sure you will find it perfectly fine for your head or face@@SANSOOBOXER_OFFICIAL

Well i hope you are inspired to try the traditional way of shaving. It's not as bad as people make out, just the name "cut throat razor" puts the fear into some guys. All razors will nick at some time or other, you just have to understand to stretch the skin with your free hand and keep the skin flat...very simple really. Thanks for your comments and let me know how you get on with your shave routine with straights. 😎

Hi Andy and thanks for your comment. Great razors for getting under the nose with that slim blade. 😉

Grandpa?😆

Oldham Athletic football ground. My Uncle took me one day in winter and it was just a field in the middle of nowhere,snowing and friggin freezin and they played like Grandma's, so after that i called them Oldham Asthmatic. Hated football from then on and i was only 10 years old. Yeah the scales are quite different aren't they?

Alright pegleg. How are you doing at your end...Happy New Year or Srečno Novo Leto as they say in Slovenia. 🙊

@@pixsellpix all good, happy New Year to you too

Cheers mate. Made in a time when excellence was standard and lasts many lifetimes. Thanks for your input.😎👍

Torture, how does that work. Does my skin look tortured? Actually using a properly honed straight razor tones the skin and the facial muscles. What do you think barbers used before plastic alternatives? 😉 Have you ever shaved with a straight razor?

@@pixsellpix Actually I am not in favour of shaving. I was just imagining myself going through the process of shaving.

@@artsteps295 Well i only shave twice a week as my beard does not grow fast at all. Imagine for a second...not the shave...it's the preparation of the skin firstly. A professional barber will soften your beard with hot towels first, then apply some Oil, (i use Olive Oil), then apply the creamy shave soap enriched with Glycerine and other nutrients like Sandal wood Oil. After all this treatment to enrich your skin tone will the shave commence. Best policy when shaving with ANY razor is to stretch your skin with your spare hand. This will ensure the skin is flat and smooth for the blade. After shaving i use a good quality aftershave, then apply good quality face cream. After this pampering, you feel refreshed and confident.😎

From my experience with these razors, you will need to use the REDOX blades for best results...if you can find them that is.😉

Noooo not gun fighting. A matched pair is convenient for most guys who only shave 2 or 3 times a week like myself. As you know, a SR needs 48 hours for the fin to go back down again, so having a matched pair fits that need perfectly. THATS the point. Have a lovely weekend

Hello mate!!! Yes beautiful indeed. I have one exactly the same in my rotation and usually use it when i am in a rush as it is so fast and accurate to shave with.😉