Hi! I want to introduce myself I´m Björn from sweden I´m new to the group. I also have two questions: 1. My grandfather protected his (carbonsteel)blades...
Hi björn nice to see another Swedish person in here. I'm also from Sweden I use olive oil to protect my blade too so this is a interesting question for me...
I don't remember if I have introduced myself so I will do it now. My name is Mikael and live in Sweden and I have started to use straight razor again my last...
Howdy all! I'm new to straight razor shaving and wonder if there's a "troubleshooting" guide. I've read Christopher Moss' guide and done a bunch of reading...
This is what I currently use to protect blades: http://www.japanwoodworker.com/product.asp?s=JapanWoodworker&pf_id=02.167&dept_id=13099 Take a look at Shavemac...
Re: rust protection - i've tried them all - gun oil, olive oil, edible grade mineral oil, silica beads, and storing the razors in the deep freeze (slows...
Hi Robert. I can't comment on their use for razors but I own two ceramic stones similar to what you're describing, one being white "marble-like" in appearance....
... Dang, got there at 9:20 and say a bunch of good-byes shortly after 9pm. :-( I guess it's not like the "Old Days" when I could log in around 11pm or...
Thanks Rick. We are going to start doing these regular again on Sunday nights, so we hope you can make it. Great chat last night. Great people and information....
for what it's worth - for beginners i reckon the paddles are much easier for stropping than hanging strops. i have a russian leather paddle, haven't yet had...
... s=JapanWoodworker&pf_id=02.167&dept_id=13099 ... oil ,applying fine punice dust to remove amy lingering oil or moisture and then replace the clove oil. I...
Hey, you were right! That was very helpful, and friggin hilarious, too. Surprisingly enjoyable read; seems like an intelligent man. Thanks! ... detailed, ...
I finally needed to hone my Dovo. I tried the cheap way by using a stone that I knew was really fine, but yet not knowing how fine. That didn't work. Next I...
I had a very similar problem. I still haven't quite worked it out. In the meantime, I purchased a 4 sided paddle strop. That works wonders for people who...
... I agree, a four sided pasted paddle strop does wonders. Mine goes from stone, black paste, red paste, and then natural leather. If I do barber stones...
Mark, That 8000 grit stone will probably do a fine job. But I would highly recommend that you use a low power microscope to see the condition of the blade....
Just for starters I'd offer a few basic suggestions: 1) The finer the grit the more likely you can accidentally over hone and develop the wire so watch for...
There are 2 that I know of. 1 is me and the other is Tony miller. You can visit Tony's website at http://www.thewellshavedgentleman.com. Hope this helps. ......
Glen, Are you the one who sells the veg strops? Thats what I'm interested in as I use diamond paste. Thanks for your help with my sharpening questions! Mark ...
Mark, I have made paddle strops out of ultraleather and sent them to members here for free for testing but haven't gotten much feedback other than they appear ...
Glen, My experiments have gone well. We are on a business vactaion visiting our suppliers and I actually have a few hundred feet of my new material in my car...
There are a couple on North May Avenue that do shaves, though I've never treated myself. Barbershop Corner, just north of Wilshire Blvd. Ask for Brian. The...
Great! thanks for the info, I will try them out! ... never treated myself. ... where the Firestone tire center is. It's south of the other shop, probably in...
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