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Posted: 1/6/2014 2:55:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jarhead_22:
What can you tell me about the razor in this picture? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jarhead_22:
Originally Posted By Jacketch:
<a href="http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/jacketch1/media/DSCN0443.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l629/jacketch1/DSCN0443.jpg</a> What can you tell me about the razor in this picture? It's a 5/8 straight, American or (unlikely) British. No barber notch or other interesting end; made for private owners. I need to see the writing better to be more helpful. Probably made between 1910 and 1930. |
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Posted: 1/6/2014 5:07:59 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Jacketch]
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It's a Friedman and Lauterjung with a 9/16 wide blade and scales of black ebony w/ bone spacer and brass pins/rivets. It was likely made in the early 20's in Soligen for export to the US by an offshoot of the company that became PUMA. I replaced the original scales that were broken.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 1/8/2014 7:34:49 PM EDT
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VA, USA
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Posted: 1/9/2014 7:50:23 PM EDT
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VA, USA
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Posted: 1/9/2014 7:51:33 PM EDT
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VA, USA
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Posted: 1/11/2014 12:48:56 PM EDT
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VA, USA
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Posted: 1/12/2014 6:54:11 AM EDT
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VA, USA
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Posted: 1/13/2014 5:49:26 AM EDT
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VA, USA
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Posted: 1/14/2014 4:25:16 AM EDT
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VA, USA
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Posted: 1/15/2014 5:37:16 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/15/2014 11:56:44 AM EDT
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Razors and guns.
Great combo. |
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Posted: 1/22/2014 5:15:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fish223:
Not much? I would kill to have my grandpa's straight razor. He passed when I was 21, decades ago, miss him so much. You sir, have the best razor in the thread.  Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fish223:
Originally Posted By klutz347:
It's not much, but it was my Grandfathers. He used it up until the day he dies and now I use it. <a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/klutz347/media/Image002.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v443/klutz347/Image002.jpg</a> Not much? I would kill to have my grandpa's straight razor. He passed when I was 21, decades ago, miss him so much. You sir, have the best razor in the thread. I assumed my grandpa's shave setup was long gone considering he passed away 15 years ago after my grandmother passed away we found it tucked away 15 years later I washed the old spice mug and his brush.... smell came right back 
to add to this thread... came from one of our own a few years ago 
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LA, USA
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Posted: 1/24/2014 10:39:22 PM EDT
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Picked up this pair today. They were pretty rough but I got them back into shaving condition again.
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Posted: 1/24/2014 10:55:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By s2knate:
Picked up this pair today. They were pretty rough but I got them back into shaving condition again. http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z212/squirrels2k/20140124_182900_zpsadd080a4.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z212/squirrels2k/20140124_211948_zpsa9682ba5.jpg Nice job on both but especially on the dinged up edge. Mind telling your technique? It hardly looks like you lost any width. |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 1/25/2014 12:07:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: s2knate]
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Thanks fish. I used my belt sharpener setup to take off just the original edge and then resharpened it and then honed it. Had to work real slow and constantly watch the blade temp to keep the temper. I got lucky that the nics weren't past the factory edge line. I still need to depin it and clean under the scales and replace the rusted wedge on the dark one but its a fun project and at least I can shave with them now.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2014 5:56:25 PM EDT
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LA, USA
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Posted: 3/11/2014 11:21:46 PM EDT
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I picked up 4 more to fix up and add to my collection today. A George wostenholm and son, a ja henckels twin works, a royal keen kutter, and a gold etched 30 romo solingen. Unfortunately the handles on the wostenholm and the henkel are cracked. Gonna have to make some new ones. The royal and the romo are in perfect shape however. Also lucked out and found a perfect condition old spice mug.
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USA
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Posted: 3/12/2014 5:18:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By s2knate: I picked up 4 more to fix up and add to my collection today. A George wostenholm and son, a ja henckels twin works, a royal keen kutter, and a gold etched 30 romo solingen. Unfortunately the handles on the wostenholm and the henkel are cracked. Gonna have to make some new ones. The royal and the romo are in perfect shape however. Also lucked out and found a perfect condition old spice mug. Where do you find such razors and mug? Are these something you found at an antique type store? I'm really digging the translucent, orange scales.. never owned a straight before, but if I did I'd like to get something similar. |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 3/12/2014 11:49:41 AM EDT
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I find most of them in antique stores for the most part. You can get them on ebay for cheap as well.
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Posted: 3/12/2014 12:17:10 PM EDT
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I like a really close shave and my skin is fairly sensitive. I tried DE for a while, but now I use a badger brush, Proraso shave cream, and Mach 3 disposable razors. The DE wound up irritating my skin more.
My great grandpa was a barber (where I got the DE from). He had a bunch of straight razors, I'd guess 6-10 of them. I've never used one because I don't know proper technique for shaving or sharpening (also, I didn't find his strop in his box of barber stuff). Some are in real good shape and some have a little corrosion. The other thing is, I generally shave in the shower by feel and I'm not sure if that'd be OK for a straight razor. Any tips? Perhaps a tutorial or something? If y'all think I can get a close shave with less irritation, I'd give it a go. |
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Posted: 3/12/2014 1:30:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sniper_Wolfe:
The other thing is, I generally shave in the shower by feel and I'm not sure if that'd be OK for a straight razor. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sniper_Wolfe:
The other thing is, I generally shave in the shower by feel and I'm not sure if that'd be OK for a straight razor. Not a good idea with a straight razor. Any tips? Perhaps a tutorial or something? If y'all think I can get a close shave with less irritation, I'd give it a go. http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Interactive_Guide_to_Straight_Razor_Shaving |
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Posted: 5/30/2014 6:22:05 PM EDT
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Another hobby started with a gifted late 1800s Horn scales Waterville Cutlery.
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Posted: 10/2/2014 10:49:22 AM EDT
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Topic Moved
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Posted: 5/10/2015 9:42:17 PM EDT
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And not a single post in seven months since it was moved to an obscure side forum.
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Posted: 5/11/2015 12:03:36 AM EDT
[Last Edit: fish223]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ohio:
And not a single post in seven months since it was moved to an obscure side forum. Moved from Grooming and Haberdashery to Shaving. Never was in GD. But if you have more pics, we would love to see them. |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 5/17/2015 2:11:42 AM EDT
[Last Edit: entropy1049]
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OK then, some of mine...
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IA, USA
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Posted: 5/17/2015 2:12:49 AM EDT
[Last Edit: entropy1049]
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A few more...
Strop and soap porn: 
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Posted: 4/18/2017 10:49:38 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/18/2017 10:50:25 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/18/2017 10:56:42 AM EDT
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I love that burled wood so much, it's gorgeous.
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Posted: 4/19/2017 2:51:22 AM EDT
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 Attached FileGeorge Wostenholm & Sons (marked "Son's" with the apostrophe), Pipe razor. Needs a little work, but it's a great shaver. |
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Posted: 4/25/2017 2:43:26 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/28/2017 1:14:17 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WanderingOisin]
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 Attached File1st Row Left: Crump & Co. "Standard". Blade has a serious frown and needs some work. 1st Row Right: "Janissaire". Possibly ERN, but no such mark. I am still considering my options for re-scaling. 2nd Row Left: Dandercide Mfg. Co., "Black Dog" 2nd Row Right: Dubl Duck, Pearl Duck "Satinedge" 3rd Row Left: W.H. Morley & Sons, "Clover Brand" 3rd Row Right: A. Witte, "Gold Bug" 4th Row Left: George Wostenholm & Son's [sic], Pipe 4th Row Right: Crown and sword symbol and "Wald-Germany". No maker's mark, so who knows? Not pictured: A cheap Gold Dollar that I might try to make usable some day. They're all in less than stellar shape, but I paid an average of ~$6 apiece for them. Dubl Duck when I bought it:  Attached FileAfter a little love:  Attached FileStill needs a lot of cleaning up. I suspect celluloid rot, so I'll keep an eye on this one and re-scale if necessary. It also had a serious crack (that turned into a chip) near the heel that needed honing out. Shaves beautifully, though. Gold Bug:  Attached FileThe mystery Crown & Sword:  Attached FileAll have been honed on lapping film (12u, 9u, 5u, 3u, 1u, then .5u). I need to buy some materials (and watch some tutorials) to get that lovely mirror finish many of you are so good at bringing out. Sorry, I'm no photographer, and my phone camera isn't great. |
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Posted: 5/2/2017 1:36:49 AM EDT
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I bought this United Cutlery blade with some busted up scales. Flea bay special...
Anywho, I'm just waiting on some pins and I'll have this back in shaving condition in no time.  Attached FileI get the feeling I'm going to have to thin out the scales just a bit but I'm happy with the progress of my first restoration attempt. |
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Posted: 8/8/2017 11:16:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SaltwaterCowboy:
I bought this United Cutlery blade with some busted up scales. Flea bay special... Anywho, I'm just waiting on some pins and I'll have this back in shaving condition in no time. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/238591/20170430-204350-199955.JPG I get the feeling I'm going to have to thin out the scales just a bit but I'm happy with the progress of my first restoration attempt. |
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Posted: 8/21/2017 6:37:22 PM EDT
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MD, USA
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Posted: 6/6/2018 10:14:47 PM EDT
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My collecting is getting out of hand. My W&B's (and I have another Arrow on the way).
 
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Posted: 5/10/2020 8:51:51 PM EDT
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Anybody still shaving these days?
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Posted: 5/10/2020 9:01:18 PM EDT
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I just picked up my first straight. I'm just doing disposable blades. I've been using a safety razor for years but it's been a fun twist.
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Posted: 5/11/2020 6:57:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JaxShooter: I just picked up my first straight. I'm just doing disposable blades. I've been using a safety razor for years but it's been a fun twist. Shavettes aren't a bad place to start. They allow you to focus on technique and not worry about the blade. |
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Posted: 5/11/2020 7:02:05 AM EDT
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This was the last one I had done.
Don't use it much though. A replaceable blade straight is way faster these days. 
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Posted: 5/15/2020 10:21:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/15/2021 2:50:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Mach]
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Just got my first straight razor. I don't really want to start a collection but I do want to use it. Right now been using DE from 1960 and want to try using a straight razor.
I read I need a 3000 / 8000 wet stone and a strope. Where is a good place to get a strop especially but also quality stones without breaking the bank. At a local flea market today I picked this up, A Geneva Cutlery Pyramid 23 says Improved Solo on the handle. It looks to be in very nice shape since it was made between 1905 and 1935?  
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Posted: 9/15/2021 4:43:43 PM EDT
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That's a nice find, enjoy.
Don't overthink the strop and whetstones, there are tons of good stones on Amazon, strop is less than 50 bucks, stones dependent on the size of the set you get, but still, not much at all. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 6:04:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fish223: That's a nice find, enjoy. Don't overthink the strop and whetstones, there are tons of good stones on Amazon, strop is less than 50 bucks, stones dependent on the size of the set you get, but still, not much at all. ok thanks I was hoping I didn't over pay at $30 |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 11:50:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach: Just got my first straight razor. I don't really want to start a collection but I do want to use it. Right now been using DE from 1960 and want to try using a straight razor. I read I need a 3000 / 8000 wet stone and a strope. Where is a good place to get a strop especially but also quality stones without breaking the bank. At a local flea market today I picked this up, A Geneva Cutlery Pyramid 23 says Improved Solo on the handle. It looks to be in very nice shape since it was made between 1905 and 1935? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/98989/D8241178-BF3B-4EC4-AFBA-645E186385AA-2091860.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/98989/FFB28250-D249-452C-BE77-83DB66B038C8-2091861.jpg If you want a high quality strop for a good price Tony Miller sells his Plain Chocolate and Plain Vanilla Strops for $50 plus shipping. On stones the best deals I've found have been by waiting & watching on Ebay and Amazon for a good price on decent wet stones. If you want to forgo wet stones and the learning curve on how to use them to sharpen straight razors (for a time or altogether) there are places, such as Maggard Razors, Razor Emporium and Whipped Dog, where you can send your razor off to have it honed. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 6:58:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Mach]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TARHEEL_85: If you want a high quality strop for a good price Tony Miller sells his Plain Chocolate and Plain Vanilla Strops for $50 plus shipping. On stones the best deals I've found have been by waiting & watching on Ebay and Amazon for a good price on decent wet stones. If you want to forgo wet stones and the learning curve on how to use them to sharpen straight razors (for a time or altogether) there are places, such as Maggard Razors, Razor Emporium and Whipped Dog, where you can send your razor off to have it honed. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TARHEEL_85: Originally Posted By Mach: Just got my first straight razor. I don't really want to start a collection but I do want to use it. Right now been using DE from 1960 and want to try using a straight razor. I read I need a 3000 / 8000 wet stone and a strope. Where is a good place to get a strop especially but also quality stones without breaking the bank. At a local flea market today I picked this up, A Geneva Cutlery Pyramid 23 says Improved Solo on the handle. It looks to be in very nice shape since it was made between 1905 and 1935? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/98989/D8241178-BF3B-4EC4-AFBA-645E186385AA-2091860.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/98989/FFB28250-D249-452C-BE77-83DB66B038C8-2091861.jpg If you want a high quality strop for a good price Tony Miller sells his Plain Chocolate and Plain Vanilla Strops for $50 plus shipping. On stones the best deals I've found have been by waiting & watching on Ebay and Amazon for a good price on decent wet stones. If you want to forgo wet stones and the learning curve on how to use them to sharpen straight razors (for a time or altogether) there are places, such as Maggard Razors, Razor Emporium and Whipped Dog, where you can send your razor off to have it honed. thanks for the links Not going to send it out to get honed. I do most things myself. I setup and tune my bow before the season and I want to hone my own razor, my face be damned. 
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Posted: 9/18/2021 10:38:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach: thanks for the links Not going to send it out to get honed. I do most things myself. I setup and tune my bow before the season and I want to hone my own razor, my face be damned. It's not hard, just go slow and light pressure on the stone. Plenty of good waterstones out there; use 3M abrasive films for the final polish. They stick to a wet waterstone perfectly. |
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Posted: 9/18/2021 12:42:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ohio: It's not hard, just go slow and light pressure on the stone. Plenty of good waterstones out there; use 3M abrasive films for the final polish. They stick to a wet waterstone perfectly. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ohio: Originally Posted By Mach: thanks for the links Not going to send it out to get honed. I do most things myself. I setup and tune my bow before the season and I want to hone my own razor, my face be damned. It's not hard, just go slow and light pressure on the stone. Plenty of good waterstones out there; use 3M abrasive films for the final polish. They stick to a wet waterstone perfectly. Thanks, never heard of them, thanks for the tip! |
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Posted: 9/18/2021 12:57:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach: Thanks, never heard of them, thanks for the tip! Yeah, it's the difference between a $200 superfine stone and $5 in film. And they work amazingly well. |
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