I'm wondering how many razors actually have real ivory scales, I'm guessing very few. You really have to have seen ivory to know what it is. My experience is...
So I got myself this superb razor, unpacked it, stropped (couldn't wait to use it), and did not cut a damn thing. I need to hone it. It has an edge, but needs...
It is rare that a new razor out of the box will shave. The 4K/8K and Swaty will work, but sometimes the Doble Temple's if the newer ones can be a little...
Hi Jay, On the older Ivory handles you can usually tell them by how thin they are and that they usually have pins without collars. In addition, they have a...
Sunday night chat over at www.straightrazorplace.com at 8PM Eastern. See you there. The crowds are building every week and " Real Razor Talk " has been...
Some time ago a member, by the name of Taylor Greene, inquired about getting his razor honed with the possibility of having different scales attached. I...
That looks a real nice job, Bill! How do you finish your wood? I'm an engineer and don't much use it, so sanding sealers, stains, oils, waxes, varnishes and...
Andrew, Actually the finish is CA (cyanoacrylate, super glue). I apply it to the wood with me wearing those rubber surgical gloves by just smearing it and...
Hi Guys, One of the other forums was having a discussion regarding Barber Hones and as there has always been a group of Barber Hone proponents, I thought it...
I completely agree with Lynn on this, I use only a Norton 4-8 because of size & known grit. I don't like the barber hones becasue of small size & unknown grit....
... I have worked on the pyramid plus gave about 30 strokes on the Swaty, plus stropping. Still, the blade is not ready yet. I guess the edge is not very well...
I've been using a straight since January. I had it sharpened but it seems to be losing its edge. Is it too soon to need it sharpened again? The strop that I...
The Linen helps to clean the razor off. If you are looking for the best strop, I personally think that Tony makes the best. All his strops are hand made and he...
... again? ... Whilst I'm no expert i believe the linen side of a strop only causes the blade to heat up. I don't know any science about it, but I have read...
Hi Tom, It's very possible that you need to have your razor sharpened again if that's the sole razor you've been using to shave every day. It sounds about...
I wonder why do you think to the linen solution? why not a simple leather with paste? if it is not enough, think to the honing stone with petrol. best regards...
My barber manual says the linen alighns the teeth, the leather smooths them. Stropping is a very mild sharpening effect. If you don't think so, try shaving a...
sorry your barber manual is wrong on one point: he forgets the efficience of the paste. the linen is not used in france and we shave as well! [Non-text...
hi hi i am about 4 weeks new to straight shaving and keenly aware that i have much to learn. you have all been helpful already. i apologize in advance if i am...
Hi all, Iam from the great land of australia.. does anyone know if I can buy Norton 4000/8000 water stones in Aust. Iam finding it too expensive to purchase...
My suggestion is to try Ebay first, you could have it at a better price. Mind the shipping fees, anyway. About my experience from Italy, Classing Shaving is...
lee nielsen in south oz.a supply nortons regards larrikinoz ... From: len To: straightrazorplace@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 6:25 PM Subject:...
May I give you my advice:? Yes you have to mainain the proper angle for your blade but do not press the blade on the stone, just leave it with its proper...
Hello GF, Glad you found us. I'll try my best to offer some help, please seem y responses below: i have a Hoker blade which is engraved with "Diamond" and what...
Dear Andrew We corresponded last September. I still have a number of straights that need sharpening. Do you consider yourself a UK honemeister yet? I could...
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