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Welcome to the Yahoo! Message Board for Straight Razor Place...
adjustme69
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Nov 21, 2000
12:56 am
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I've tried to find some links and post them. All are welcome. Let's see what kind of questions come up. Thanks to all who join....
adjustme69
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Nov 21, 2000
1:19 am
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I just bought a couple of Puma's new for $30 from a knife dealer in TN. I would be interested if anyone knows of any similar type deals....
adjustme69
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Nov 21, 2000
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I just got two razors back from American razor that Don sharpened. These are the best edges I have ever shaved with. Thanks Don....
adjustme69
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Nov 29, 2000
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Hi out there, was wondering if anyone can help me with some info about these razors...<br>They are in tip top order & are in their original velvet lined ...
ashardnz
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Dec 7, 2000
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Whoops!!! sorry, forgot..photos are in photo page.<br>Colin.....
ashardnz
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Dec 7, 2000
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Colin,<br><br>Thanks for joining the club. The razors probably date back to the late 1800's or turn of the century. I can't tell what the handle material is ...
adjustme69
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Dec 7, 2000
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Hi Lynn, Thanks for replying to my letter.. Have been having a bit of trouble with my scanner, but it's ok now..Have posted two more photos in photo page...the...
ashardnz
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Dec 10, 2000
6:27 am
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Hi Colin, <br>Does the grain run the length of the handle? Does the material seem thin or is the material thick? Might be Ivory. If you heat up a pin and touch...
adjustme69
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Dec 10, 2000
6:22 pm
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I really appreciate all the new members. If anyone has any types of razors they are looking for or want to sell or trade, post the pictures and a message. Lynn...
adjustme69
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Dec 12, 2000
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I just read a great book "Getting To Know Your Straight Razors" by Phillip Krumholz. You'll see his name on many of the straight razor links. Great book and ...
adjustme69
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Dec 19, 2000
2:34 pm
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I just put a few more links up. Please feel free to add to them. Don't forget to tell all your straight razor shaving friends about this club so that we can...
adjustme69
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Dec 21, 2000
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I just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. Well we've got a few members now which I see as very positive. Please feel free to ask any questions, add...
adjustme69
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Jan 2, 2001
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hello there i have just started collecting razors but have been shaving with one for a few years now i am interested in buying some razors.they don't have to...
southsider180
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Jan 6, 2001
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Andy,<br><br>There are auctions on AOL like ebay and just about every search engine company has them as well. I will try to add a few more links for you. I...
adjustme69
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Jan 6, 2001
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That does hot lather straight razor shaves. Shaveboy@......
Shaveboy415
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Jan 11, 2001
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I found a site that is supposed to have barbers in the Northeast who still do straight razor shaves. It does include some in New Jersey. The site is: <a...
adjustme69
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Jan 11, 2001
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Don't know what I would do without the help of Don Walter from American Razor Company. I had oversharpened one of my razors by using too many strokes on the ...
adjustme69
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Jan 18, 2001
11:17 pm
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Got a great tip for you shavers. It is a good idea to strop both before and after every shave. Contrary to public belief you can use the same razor day after...
adjustme69
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Jan 27, 2001
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I have picked up a couple of razors lately with a little rust and tarnish. Initially I have used 0000 steel wool with som WD-40. It helps some but I am really...
adjustme69
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Feb 10, 2001
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I just posted a couple of new links for the club. The Razor Central link is pretty cool. Please post any links you may find that aren't here yet. Thanks....
adjustme69
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Feb 19, 2001
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Lately I have been using the Green sharpening paste to finish the edge after honing my razors. I just can't believe what a super difference this makes in the ...
adjustme69
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Feb 19, 2001
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Hi all, I just recently got a Messerschmidt straight razor, and want to learn how to use it. But my wife, and her father, are afraid I'll end up with a whole...
elfie58
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Feb 21, 2001
11:38 pm
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Elfie, If you look on some of the links here in the club you will find several that have instruction on shaving. The key for me is to make sure the razor is as...
adjustme69
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Feb 22, 2001
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I want to encourage everyone that bids on straight razors at any online auctions to ask for a full return policy on what they buy. If the seller won't offer a...
jwest14
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Feb 26, 2001
12:37 am
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Great Comment!! I have bought a couple of razors on ebay that were not at all like depicted even after I ask the seller about the item....
adjustme69
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Feb 26, 2001
5:15 pm
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Lynn, Where can I obtain the green sharpening paste? Have been using the white type for years, but from what you describe, the green sounds far superior....
madbomber1957
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Mar 3, 2001
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Although I have been shaving with a straight razor for about 25 years now, I am really not much of a collector. I do have a fairly large collection of shaving ...
madbomber1957
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Mar 4, 2001
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Bomber, You can get the paste from Don Walters at American Razor Company. There is a link here in the club for him. His email is donrazr@.... He also...
adjustme69
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Mar 4, 2001
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Bomber, cool on the masonic symbols. I just got petitioned in myself. I would try those places in the malls called Things Remembered and see if they can do...
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