Hi! I want to order a str8 from Classicshaving.com to use while I experiment trying to sharpen/hone the ones I have. I assume that their str8s are unsharpened,...
Hi, Anybody have a good repair person they would recommend. I have a couple of old razors I got from my dad and a few I picked up along the way. They need...
Hi there everybody. A while back, I wrote some stuff about having trouble with my new razor getting it sharp enough, and getting a close enough shave. Just...
There are a couple of guys at www.straightrazorplace.com that refurbish razors. I can hone them for you, but really don't do much on the refurbishing. Joe...
... Hi Andrew, If the nick is quite small as you describe, I see no reason why you can't tape the spine and use your 1000 Norton to hone it out. Totton...
Dear Andrew, I have also bought a Fromm Straight razor. I have spent 4&1/2 hours sharpening this new razor with a Norton 4000/8000 Wet Stone. The razor is...
Guys, I am not surprised at some of the experiences mentioned. Fromm's are hit or miss razors from what I have heard. Sometimes you get one that just won't...
Roman, If you can get it I would recommend Lynn's DVD which covers sharpening, etc. If you have already done this then one of the fellows would be happy to...
Hello all, I am new here and just wanted to take a minuet and introduce myself. My name is Joe and I am a 42 year old sailor just finishing up a 23 year career...
Welcome to the group Joe, You can get Lynn's DVD on shaving and straight razors from classicshaving.com as well as other places. That's probably the best...
Totton, El, Roman, Glen, I have pasted all your messages regarding my update here. Anway to address everything you have said: I probably will hone it out with...
Well, I have stropped the razor and it has regained its sharpness. It needed linen and leather. This time it shaved even better on the upward pass. I still...
Hi gang! Still out here, playing with my straight razors (although due to being a member of the Medical Shaky Hand Club, I have been using my DEs recently)....
Is there anyone in the London, UK area who can hone a blade? I have a Solingen and a Norton 4000/8000, but can't seem to get it sharp enough to shave safely....
I'm not in London, I'm about 60 miles up the M1, in Luton. If you've got a Norton stone, try this- (pyramid honing). One pass = once up, once down... Coarse...
Chaaaz!!!!! Great to hear from you. Doesn't sound like the Shaky Hand Club is holding you back at all. I'm jealous on the fly fishing and tying. Stay in touch...
Andrew I would like to ask you a couple of questions about your procedure (which I like) By pyramid honing do you mean that the blade passes are at an angle? ...
Thanks, that has improved it a lot! SydneyBoy, thanks to you for the referral. ... got a Norton stone, try this- (pyramid honing). One pass = once up, once...
I recently made an impulse buy of and old strop. I treated it w/mink oil and it seems ok. It hangs straight and the corners are intact. It does however have...
Glad to have been of help! The method isn't "mine" though- its come up on the group once or twice since I've been here, I tried it, and know it works, though...
Hi everyone, I have finally come to terms with a great honing for my 5/8 Dovo Astrale. Now the blade cuts. Just a few polishing strokes on the 8K (it was...
Hi, it's me again, I am getting married in 40 days! I have tried several times to win a civil war razor on Ebay, and almost got a Wostenholm one last week....
And now for the last message! I bought this superb razor last April. When it arrived home I noticed it couldn't even cut a slaughtered animal, so I patiently...
I've heard the phrase "Its easier to cut yourself with a dull razor than a sharp one" many times, usually circulated as a myth by people using disposables....
Nicola, Congrats on the wedding. I hope you get some responses on your request for help in an old razor. There are several fellows that frequent the other ...
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