Ordered some today at Constantines Wood Center on the Internet. Their site is easier to use than the Japanese Woodworker. Unfortunately, shipping and ...
Hi, can someone help me? I´m looking for a Thiers-Issard straight razor. Is there anyone, who wants to provide me a second-hand Thiers Issard with 5/8 to 8/8...
If I had read a little further I would have seen that you already recommended camillia seed oil. I really should read all the posts before I start answering. ...
Hello everyone! I am glad I found this place. I am hoping to get some advice on what I am doing wrong. I have a dovo straight razor I bought new. In the...
There are numerous tips and suggestions regarding sharpening on the site. Some find it straightforward, some find the process difficult. I highly recommend...
You need to tell us how you used the hones and strops (# of round trips on each and how you tested your progress). bwawrzonek <bwawrzonek@...> wrote:...
... trips on each and how you tested your progress). ... glad I found this place. I am hoping to get ... I ... like ... recently a ... on ... different ... ...
If you have access to a low power microscope it might give you some help in determining if there is a spot on the blade which you aren't getting right. For...
I have read about this before but I need to take this advise. I have a lighted magnifying glass that I use for fly tying. Time to use that glass for more...
Hello everyone, I would like to call out the members from Europe who could sell/loan a razor that is already honed for a newbie. Another thing is the...
What time does the chat start tonight? ... From: straightrazorplace@yahoogroups.com [mailto:straightrazorplace@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lynn Sent: Sunday,...
The norton waterstone is readily available in Europe, mate. You've just got to look in the right places- I tried to obtain one via my Engineer's Merchant (I'm...
... wrote: Ok, it's good news if they are available from Europe. The link you gave though refers to a "property development, investment and management...
Can anyone tell me where I can find a nagura stone whose seller is available to ship internationally (Italy)? But mostly, do I need a nagura to better prepare...
Can anyone tell me where I can find a nagura stone whose seller is available to ship internationally (Italy)? But mostly, do I need a nagura to better prepare...
Nicola, Try highlandwoodworking.com or japanwoodworkeronline.com and see what they can do for you. Also do a Google search and you may come up with a better...
Sorry Mate! I should have written rutland with an "s" on the end! Try this- www.rutlands.co.uk, and when you find the site, type "4000/8000" into its product...
Hello Nicola, You might like to try Axminster Power Tools here in the UK. They offer a nagura stone (Order No. 510470) for £1.29 You can have a look at it on...
... wrote: Yes, thanks. This was really helpful.. Now if i'd still learn to use that thing correctly. :) ... Try this- www.rutlands.co.uk, and when you find...
... Aggh. Now I see that they don't ship to Finland. Only UK, Ireland and Canal Islands.. :( I wonder why.. Well thanks anyway. Have to keep searching. ... ...
Yeah? I didn't see that on the website, and inside the first page of their catalogue, Rultands print that they sell "Throughout the United Kingdom and...
Hi Guys, I have been struggling somewhat in deciding what is a perfect lathering. I have tried all kinds of creams and soaps, and they all act differently....
I prefer a thick lather, mostly built on the face instead of in the mug. I can't get a decent lather at all with BurmaShave soap, but I can with Williams and...
http://shop.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk/category/asp/CtgID/2135/af/page.htm or Www.shokunin.co.uk Or www.dick.biz (very impt to type biz and not com!) ... ...
... I like thick, creamy, slippery lather. It's been said in the past and seems to hold true for me. the type of lather depends equally on your water as it...
... good thick creamy lather, and when is it too thick, to the extent that it is counterproductive. any tips on finding that right balance between too watery...
It all depends on how thick & creamy you like your lather. I can achieve lather that is thicker, creamier and warmer than anything in a can. I can also make...