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Sounds good, thanks! Have you any experience of the couple of eBay sellers that claim to sell properly shave ready?
If I got into straight razors in a big enough way, I would be tempted to heave a small rotation of them and send them off to someone for work when they needed it.Licky Licky before Sticky Sticky. - Puff Scotty 22/03/14
Originally posted by PeeJayI get longing looks from guys walking past
Originally posted by butternutsquashpieA purge follows a rapid puffing session.
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Late back on this and rascal has offered an opinion on the Arkansas. Perhaps invest in a 4/8 or 5/8 Dovo as a decent beginners straight and again as rascal suggests, a coticule as an all in one stone. A coticule and slurry stone will see you and your edge right[emoji106] I'd imagine with your level of aptitude/skill Marc, you'd end up honing your own without sending them out. Talk about it at the weekend if you like.
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Originally posted by cj121 View PostLate back on this and rascal has offered an opinion on the Arkansas. Perhaps invest in a 4/8 or 5/8 Dovo as a decent beginners straight and again as rascal suggests, a coticule as an all in one stone. A coticule and slurry stone will see you and your edge right[emoji106] I'd imagine with your level of aptitude/skill Marc, you'd end up honing your own without sending them out. Talk about it at the weekend if you like.
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Sent by the Enigma on BlackBerry.Originally posted by ValeTudoGuyMarc's a Fat Molly
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Well it's not looking good for my Straight Razor, I found a review on a well respected shaving forum and the reviewer described it as a "Pocket knife disguised as a razor."
He suggested that the grind profile out of the box is horrendous for shaving, even dangerous and is more like the grind one would find on a carving knife.
He suggests that with a lot of work by an experience honer that it could be made to shave but the quality of the steel really isn't worth it.... Looks like I'm in the market for a decent straight edge and while I would love a Dovo and will most certainly get one, for now they are temporarily out of my price range.
So off I go to eBay in search of an old English or German blade.... Interesting fact I found out is that during the height of razor making even the Germans thought that Sheffield steel was the best and the made in Solingen stamp often means "Hand ground in Solingen from Sheffield steel."Licky Licky before Sticky Sticky. - Puff Scotty 22/03/14
Originally posted by PeeJayI get longing looks from guys walking past
Originally posted by butternutsquashpieA purge follows a rapid puffing session.
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Originally posted by ValeTudoGuy View PostWell it's not looking good for my Straight Razor, I found a review on a well respected shaving forum and the reviewer described it as a "Pocket knife disguised as a razor."
He suggested that the grind profile out of the box is horrendous for shaving, even dangerous and is more like the grind one would find on a carving knife.
He suggests that with a lot of work by an experience honer that it could be made to shave but the quality of the steel really isn't worth it.... Looks like I'm in the market for a decent straight edge and while I would love a Dovo and will most certainly get one, for now they are temporarily out of my price range.
So off I go to eBay in search of an old English or German blade.... "
Due to tremors in my hands im gonna give the cut throats a miss lest they live up to their namesake!
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Originally posted by BushidoJP View PostHad a notion for a straight razor myself a while back, from what I've read online its highly recommended NOT to buy any form of straight razor of eBay. I seem to recall its a lot of preparation to get them ready to shave!
Due to tremors in my hands im gonna give the cut throats a miss lest they live up to their namesake!Licky Licky before Sticky Sticky. - Puff Scotty 22/03/14
Originally posted by PeeJayI get longing looks from guys walking past
Originally posted by butternutsquashpieA purge follows a rapid puffing session.
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Just treated myself to this.... Thought its worth a punt for around ?12 delivered. Obviously vintage restored.Attached FilesLicky Licky before Sticky Sticky. - Puff Scotty 22/03/14
Originally posted by PeeJayI get longing looks from guys walking past
Originally posted by butternutsquashpieA purge follows a rapid puffing session.
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Originally posted by ValeTudoGuy View PostJust treated myself to this.... Thought its worth a punt for around ?12 delivered. Obviously vintage restored.
Is it shave ready Marc? It looks like it may have a wee frown (slight dish in the centre of the blade) from the picture, but it's hard to tell. Bring it along Sunday. It can be stashed in the car if you're driving so there's no chance of having a 'weapon' on you[emoji16] If you're using public transport perhaps not.
🙈 🙉 🙊"Go you good things...geddem int'ya"
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Originally posted by Simon G View Post
🙈 🙉 🙊"Go you good things...geddem int'ya"
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Gotta splurge on your b herfday!
As opposed to your a herfday!
Sent by the Enigma on BlackBerry.Originally posted by ValeTudoGuyMarc's a Fat Molly
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Originally posted by cj121 View PostYou don't hang around ay!
Is it shave ready Marc? It looks like it may have a wee frown (slight dish in the centre of the blade) from the picture, but it's hard to tell. Bring it along Sunday. It can be stashed in the car if you're driving so there's no chance of having a 'weapon' on you[emoji16] If you're using public transport perhaps not.
Licky Licky before Sticky Sticky. - Puff Scotty 22/03/14
Originally posted by PeeJayI get longing looks from guys walking past
Originally posted by butternutsquashpieA purge follows a rapid puffing session.
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