... ~~~~The fix is simple....attach the photo url instaed of attaching the photo itself I'm not sure who originally attached the photo that was taken down but,...
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lvheretic
Jan 4, 2013 8:59 pm
That would present a challenge... it also explains why no one ever replied in the past when I posted a pic-- I just took it that all the groupmembers were...
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lvheretic
Jan 4, 2013 9:26 pm
was I the only person who did not know about the whole "photo attachment" thing?? anyways, in the photo section of the group I created a folder that folks can...
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Jeffrey Daley
jeffrey_daley5
Jan 6, 2013 9:27 pm
Greetings! I have been wanting to learn the proper technique of a straight razor shave dating back to 1987, when I received my very first (and only)...
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creston laager
ulsterscot1968
Jan 7, 2013 7:18 pm
Mr. Daly, Of course, I have a ton of advice for you, but at the end of the day it's really going to come down to practice and more practice. For starters, you...
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Ryan M
ryan.megahan
Jan 7, 2013 7:25 pm
Great advice! ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Melvin Jenklowiecz
jenklowiecz
Jan 7, 2013 7:33 pm
I don't recall if I sent a reply, but mine is just like the topmost logo except the text 'Wade & Butcher' is not arched....
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Jeffrey Daley
jeffrey_daley5
Jan 8, 2013 2:01 am
Mr. Laager, Â Thank you for your reply. I believe that I have the patience and the will to practice as much as needed to be successful at this. Would you...
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creston laager
ulsterscot1968
Jan 8, 2013 3:19 am
Jeff, I really don't know which is best for you. One thing I will say is that when it comes to shaving right under the nose, the 4/8 seems to make things go a...
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sh8knj8kster
Jan 8, 2013 6:51 pm
... ~~~*most* everythhing you would ever want to know about coticule/honing (& BBW too) can be found in these chapters ...
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pastorw3s
Jan 9, 2013 2:55 am
I am a newbie here, I have been shaving with a double edge razor for some time now and I want to make the jump to a straight razor. I see some supposed shave...
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Jeffrey Daley
jeffrey_daley5
Jan 9, 2013 3:06 am
Mr. Laager, Â Thank you once again for your reply. I now have a good idea of what I need to do to get started. I will get a razor from the classified section...
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Larry Bump
ohiocruffler
Jan 9, 2013 3:15 am
... Badger&Blade is good as well. The very best bet is to buy one honed to perfection from the list-owner, but he will never come on here to say that (conflict...
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hsuguyabilene
Jan 9, 2013 3:17 am
I bought one from Art of Shaving that was "shave ready" and it felt like putting a machete to my face. So, from my experience, I would send it to get...
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Barry
waltdkidd
Jan 9, 2013 7:42 am
Do NOT buy a Pride Cutlery straight razor. These are imported junk. The metal will not take and hold a shaving edge. Your best bet is to buy a decent vintage...
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Rev J Wesley Privett
pastorw3s
Jan 9, 2013 3:34 pm
Thanks, to both who have responded. This is the kind of info I need to start. I appreciate the honest assessment. ________________________________ From: Barry...
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nighthawk_51301@...
nighthawk_51301
Jan 9, 2013 5:32 pm
Was it made by thiers issard? I saw a bunch of them at an art of shaving store in Denver and they were TI's. I have about 10 of them and they do indeed need...
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pastorw3s
Jan 17, 2013 2:24 pm
I have an old fashioned barber who says his supplier an provide a shave ready razor. He will bring it with him on his next trip and I need advice on how to...
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Barry
waltdkidd
Jan 17, 2013 5:43 pm
Does your old fashioned barber give wet shaves using a straight razor, or is he just reading the from his supplier's catalog. If your barber is familiar with...
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Jeffrey Daley
jeffrey_daley5
Jan 27, 2013 5:55 pm
Gentlemen, I bought a 'shave-ready' straight razor from the classifieds and have used it now three times. I'm very satisfied with the razor and am happy to...
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David Nager
earledrive
Jan 27, 2013 6:10 pm
Don't buy a cheap one on ebay. It is a waste of money. I bought a beginner strop from star shaving for $ 13.mounted on a wood block. I will get a real strop $...
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William McLaughlin
vagabond232002
Jan 27, 2013 6:33 pm
Hi Jeff: Invest in a cheap strop first. If your razor was shave ready to begin with and you haven't damaged the edge with bad technique, you won't need to hone...
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Hogleehoo
hoglahoo
Jan 27, 2013 8:37 pm
Stropping is a regular part of the straight razor shaving process because regular stropping before and/or after shaving is what maintains that shave-ready...
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Matt Basil
mbasil52
Jan 28, 2013 12:57 am
Gentlemen, I was recently gifted a Dovo razor from The Art of Shaving and while it was "shave ready," I have my doubts. Are there any shavers in El Paso, TX...
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EframP
soulmercer7
Jan 28, 2013 6:57 am
I used a straight razor labeled "La France Cuttlery," for many years. It originally belonged to my great-grandfather, who used it in World War I. My home was...
THIERS-ISSARD & FILS MADE IN FRANCE LA FRANCE" CUTLERY CO. N.Y The above is an address I found when Googling... Don't know any more, sorry. [Non-text portions...
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pastorw3s
Feb 9, 2013 9:34 pm
I have been shaving with a shavette for about a month. I have not mastered the technique for my bald head yet, always nick the bumps on the lower back or my...
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deanfarris
Feb 9, 2013 9:57 pm
Shavettes are very light, hence the jumping. I shave the back of my neck, blind , but only with a heavy razor so I can feel it. I personally use a 4/8 near...
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Lynn
adjustme69
Mar 31, 2013 3:53 pm
I hope you all had a great Easter day shave and are enjoying this holiday in your razorhood!! Have fun...
