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Wacker Old Traditionalcut-throat razor noun [C] UK (US straight razor)

a type of old-fashioned razor with a long blade that folds out from the handle

(Definition of cut-throat razor noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

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Timeo hominem unius libri, or B&Bgate 2012, film @11

February 1, 2012 — robin

The same brushes, different angle.Occasionally I pretend to have a masochistic streak. It is on days like these that I browse various shaving forums in the vain hope that I will encounter something resembling sense. Today was one of those days, and what I encountered at Badger & Blade was interesting. The same kind of "interesting" demented minds represent to psychiatrists.

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A cautionary tale...

February 3, 2012 — Paul

B&Banned

B&B is history for me, and why it should be for you...

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Christmas approaching...

November 4, 2011 — robin

Scrupleworks - Horween oil tanned horsehideThis one is on its way to Germany from Norway. Horween oil tanned horsehide. If it works as nicely as it looks, this one will be another winner. I shall keep you posted.

The real meaning of honemeister

August 18, 2011 — robin

Coti loveHave you ever wondered what the term "honemeister" actually means? Look no further, the CTH Crew have spared no effort to bring you the truth. Really !!!!!!1

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Confounding the New Delphic Oracle

August 16, 2011 — Jesse

My daily (usual) set of gear.

Becoming a priestess of the Ancient Greek Oracle at Delphi was a lot of work. It was also a racket: only the Oracle could commune with the divine and give you an answer.

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Hidden gems, or there is more to it than forums

August 13, 2011 — robin

Right. So I came across this cutthroat razor related blog about a week ago. Actually, more than one blog, all belonging to the same person. Skimmed their contents, thought it was outstanding. Got to talk with the owner. Suggested to consolidate all blogs into one website using Drupal, which is the same software we use here. We're almost done, having imported his Blogger content, added a shop system, and done some other stuff as well.

Once it's been launched, we'll let you know. But it's the best written blog about cutthroat razors I have ever read.

Chaps, here we go: The best written razor blog, and a very nice site overall - Jim Rion's new Eastern Smooth.

Honemeistering Revisited

August 12, 2011 — Paul

Since the founding of this site, we have made no secret of our antagonism against hobbyist-come-vendors, because we felt they parasitically promote themselves, acquisition disorders, and most repugnantly, the proliferation of personality disorders amongst the general shaving population as a whole.

After much deliberation, soul searching, and teary-eyed awkward man hugs, we have decided that we were wrong...

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Straight Razor Journey, Part III

August 11, 2011 — Jesse

Alright, enough of the history, economics, environmental science, and all that superfluous stuff that only academics really care about. Let's talk shaving for the beginner.

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Straight Razor Journey, Part II

August 11, 2011 — Jesse

Why should I even care about shaving with a straight razor?

Clearly, I won't be the first or even the thousandth person to pose and answer this question online. I'll offer you my take on the question.

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Straight Razor Journey, Part I (Introduction)

August 10, 2011 — Jesse

Introduction

By way of introduction and background, I had been shaving with a brush and "real" shaving cream since Valentine's Day, 2007 (thanks to my wife). I received my first double-edge, disposable-blade (hereinafter DE) razor on Christmas, 2007. It came with the mediocre Merkur blades, but the shave was excellent. I quickly abandoned my Mach III cartridges, patting myself on the back for never having purchased an M3 Power or a Fusion.

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