The only reason I can immagine why stainless razors got a bad reputation is because some people couldn't hone them and made a big deal of it. Stainless steel...
I have several TI's and believe it or not I have never shaved with one; however, from what others have said consistantly over the years their hardening process...
I agree - the secret is in their ability to PROPERLY harden and temper the steel. It doesn't matter how good the grinder is if they booger up that process. ...
Bill, Thanks for your reply. I was referring to the nortons 4000/8000 honing instructions . Thats what I meant by lapping sequence. I am trying to find out...
AH, John's love of straight razors, but distain for the French. You are killing me. Shave with one!!! (sigh) Perfectly good razors, just sitting there doin'...
Ronnie, Below is what the link would have shown you. It is the pyramid honing system invented by Lynn Abrams. You can substitute the word Norton for Belgian....
I would disagree that the Belgium Blue and Yellow are 4k and 8K. They are really probably more like 8K and 12K. I am only using the Coticule or Yellow after...
LOL.....I did not invent the pyramid method. It was taught to me by the king of honemeister's, Don Walters. The rendition below, which is Randydance's version...
It's also illegal in most countries, including France. My understanding is that they have a limited dispensation to do a set number of razors at fixed times. ...
If that's true, doesn't change the pyramid? I mean the blue is not twice as coarse as the yellow. So, it seems you would have to increase the proportion of...
Lynn, Wow, as you said a few days ago us old guys still learn a lot. First of all I don't remember, key word being "remember, anyone saying that the Belgian...
Hello all. Thanks for letting me join and let me say it is a pleasure to be here. I'm just starting to get into shaving, real shaving that is, bought a DE...
Hello all and thanks for having me... I'm new to the "wet shaving" thing, and i have to say i'm real excited about it. I just bought my first DE shaver. But my...
Hello Paul, In regards to using 3 in 1 petroleum based oil on your blades, I wouldn't think the oil would do any harm to the steel. But petrol based oil...
Hi Paul, I see your got your first non stainless razor, I just got my first stainless, shaved beautifully, absolutely no nicks or irritation, I even went over...
Hello, Pat. Thanks for the info. I chose 3 in 1 oil out of laziness really. It was just easy to pick a can up in the garage whilst getting fuel for my...
Hello, Jay. Interesting that you found the transition to stainless so positive! I'm glad you really enjoyed your first shave with a stainless blade! What was...
Ted, I live in Sunnyvale. Unfortunately, the only "real shaving" place I know of is in San Francisco. I would also not offer myself as a shaving expert, but I...
Joe, Thanks for your response. I work in San Jose, and a co-worker just told me about a Barber shop in Milpitas that offers, or at least one of the barbers...
Hello, Ted! Nice Razors! I possess two Dovos myself; an ebony handled high carbon steel razor and a genuine mother of pearl Swedish surgical stainless steel...
The busy barbers are usually the ones you want. I suggest you do it, if only to experience what a sharp razor should feel like. I'm a collector. I've got...
If any of you might be interested, I just put a razor on ebay. Scales are jigged bone with an 8/8 blade. The auction is here http://tinyurl.com/eo5ar...
Ted, Those are both very nice razors. I don't see how you can go wrong with either one of them. I started shaving with straights about two and a half months...
LOL! Nope. Every sellers dream...the'bidding war' between 2 people who believe the must have it. It's usually over something like this. The worse part is,...
It continues to be a world of amazement. We have seen some changes over the years, don't ya think. There have been some doozy bidding wars. The good deals are...
Amazing and unbelievable! That Jaques Lecoultre Au Senzier, so far as I can tell, isn't even a complete set! It should have a small packet that holds 6...
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