Shavin' - Blugère and River Razors

[@nonamebear1136]

I have been wanting to get a River Razors razor. Boris makes fantastic razors; you can tell he has good attention to detail. But unfortunately I have to stay within the restoration razors price range. I get fortunate sometimes and have found some outstanding razors for very good prices. But the restoration is something I really enjoy. Bringing a tool back from the brink, to a useful and beautiful tool again. Working with metal is fascinating; so much to it. It is just like stones. Thank you for sharing and take care.

[@billm.2677]

Another great talk and presentation. Thanks for sharing.

[@PeterEndelt]

Boris just finished my first River razor. Now i just wait on the package 🙂🙏 Just like Christmas 😊

[@seanstapelfeld]

I like this! I'm seeing more and more shaving videos from you Greg and they are honestly just as good as your honing videos... a lot to learn from the way you shave! Cheers my friend

[@BigEShaves]

I am a big believer in documenting my edges. I use my phone. If you’re a stone junky and enjoy the testing process, it’s a must. Great shave Gregg. Looking forward to hour next one.

[@warrenstanford7240]

That’s a great looking and performing razor Greg, I have a Koraat 14 2.0 on order should arrive in nine weeks ( my first custom straight razor ) that looks similar to the River Razor. Keep up the great content! 👍

[@greggallant5058]

@@warrenstanford7240 That’s exciting! You will not be disappointed in your Koraat. I have a 14-2.0. Excellent razors! Ulrik is a terrific guy to work with.

[@Martins-Shaves123]

Our Boris does make some gorgeous razors ...and that's a beauty Greg . Pre shave makes sense, I vary razors from day to day as it staves of boredom , but I've far too many 😅. I'm looking forward to seeing more of you favourite razors in use Greg , great shave 🎉.

[@greggallant5058]

Thank you Martin! My collection certainly does not rival yours, but collecting is an interesting part of the hobby. Cheers!

[@Martins-Shaves123]

@@greggallant5058 23.40 here Greg...I'm hitting the sack . Catch up soon 🇬🇧👍.

[@longhaultanker]

Yes, I keep track of days and hours of my shaves. It is, however, easy enough for me driving from place to place. I’m not really a truck driver. I’m a compulsive sr shaver driving a truck to my next shave. May be you could drop a link where you’re getting your Zenith boar brushes. Your brushes look a large as the Stirling I have. I like the big knot Zenith boars. “Too many razors?” What’s that? 70-80? 100+? I’m approaching 60ish. Good shave and monologue. Again, very kind.

[@greggallant5058]

@@longhaultanker The 31mm I have is the same size and model as your Stirling only in a unique color and with labeling for our group. My other Zeniths I’ve purchased at thegentleshave.com

[@billm.2677]

@@greggallant5058 Whoo Hoo! Thanks Greg.

[@borbelyhaz321]

Hi Greg. Nice shave. Let us know how you like the jnat edge on this razor.

[@greggallant5058]

@@borbelyhaz321 I will!

[@jpo31]

Nice to see you again Greg. Nice razor. To me this razor sounds just like a Filarmonica 14. I would like to get one a River Razor one day. If you you are into good steel I would highly recommend a WoolfBlades razor. Damasteel is in my opinion perfect for straight razors. High carbon stainless less. If you hone them with jnat's you can even get exposed carbides. It's like shaving with a completely dull razor that still cuts really well.

[@greggallant5058]

@@jpo31 My River Razors 14 is patterned off of the Filarmónica 14. I asked Boris for this. He will make whatever you want. Being a lifelong knife guy, I’m aware of Damasteel. Many of Trevor’s razors are too exaggerated for my eye. I don’t want a razor that looks like a dragon, or that has a diamond in it. Mostly, I want an excellent design to shave with. I like the one that Jacques has, though. As for honing RWL 34, I would go with synthetics. I don’t consider synthetics inferior, and I want to eliminate the possibility of chromium carbide tear out.

[@jpo31]

@greggallant5058 I have 5 razors from WoolfBlades. Carbide tear out is not a problem. A jnat is not able to cut these carbides. However, this steel takes a really good jnat edge. The Shapton glass hr is able to cut these carbides really well. My Naniwa stones struggle to cut the carbides, and can be problematic. I think you need to compare the same steel and the same heat threat. I have some blades with synthetic edges and some with jnat edges. They are both really nice. I think I have the same microscope as you. So, I am able to see quite well what is going on with the steel.

[@greggallant5058]

_However, this steel takes a really good jnat edge._ I'm not surprised, really. The kasumi finish probably hides most abrasion inconsistencies and they would be at the micron level anyway. You have piqued my interest in a Damasteel razor. I guess I'll reach out to Trevor.

[@jpo31]

@greggallant5058 He is really easy to work with. You can even get a hardness level you want. Every blade is heat threated individually. I have one that is quite soft (below 60). This seems to hold the edge just as well as one at 65. The fracture toughness is really good with this steel. This is in my opinion one of the most important properties of a straight razors steel. This is where the French C135 steel is lacking.

[@greggallant5058]

@@jpo31 thanks very much for your help and for the info. I have two large razor projects going at the moment, but I will get this going next.

[@zenrazor659]

River razors 😂 are not a good choice especially if you don’t know well who teachs him to do razors