I found an old sharpening stone belonging to my wife's grandfather. the metal container say's Cincinnati and the back says Cincinnati milling machine co. I've...
IF it's like anything I've come across while going through my FIL's tools it's probably a 200 grit oil stone used on machine bits, etc. Just something to...
Cincinnatti are one of the four great American engineering companies, the others being Starrett, Slocolme and Brown and Sharpe (who now own almost everything!)...
Steve, I can't help you with the research of the stone; But the container is from the early 1950's as Hydroform (aka:Hydroforming) was developed in the late...
Can your straight razor collection be an investment? Some of you guys who have awesome collections, do you think they may increase in value enough to be a...
I don't think you can beat inflation... For me a dollar is worth a dime, but then I can remember a nickel ice cream cone and penny candy Jim ... [Non-text...
The actual conversion varies from day to day and even from hour to hour depending on many factors. You can go to http://www.xe.com for a guide that gives a...
Google "currency translation" and you'll get several sites where you can enter a value in one currency and get the value in another currency. ... From:...
Google "currency translation" and you'll get several sites where you can enter a value in one currency and get the value in another currency. ... From:...
And it just gives you a rough idea what the cost is due to that. It depends on the exchange rate that's in effect the exact moment they process the order and...
Just so there are no surprises; When using a credit card for foreign currencies, there is usually a small fee for the foreign transaction. For something like a...
OK, I've been using my Razor since March now about 2 times a week right out of the box. I have been stropping before and after, but I think now is the time to...
Hi Larry, Check out www.straightrazorplace.com as there are many people over there who offer honing services in addition to a few of the .com's that sell...
I'm looking for some info about shaving cream. The problem I encountered after shaving today is that after cleaning up I noticed a few short think hairs...
... Never used Fraser's, but it's probably OK. ... I wouldn't try that. I lather up good, but after that first shave, I moisten with warm water only, then...
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... I actually do that. On days that I'm running late and I really need to shave, I'll strop the razor before getting into the shower (usually do that ...
If you're doing your prep right, the shaving soaps and creams actually loosen excess oils and dirts, permitting moisture into your facial hair and causing it...
After shaving, I wash face and dab on something like Kiehl's Multi-Purpose Facial Formula (nice, minty smell) or a shaving balm from Truefitt & Hill or...
Not necessarily, Gerry. It may appear to provide visual help in the short term but it can also provide difficulties in the long therm. On the plus side, if...
I'm going by what you originally wrote and ended by you saying your best shave ever. you were able to get those pesky clingon hairs because your beard was...
"silver steel" is one of many marketing gimmicks tried in the straight razor world in times past. Take the "alpaca silver" for instance. It's got nickel in...
Steve raises a good point: some of the more expensive shaving products actually last so long that the cost per shave shouldn't be much more than using an...
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