Thread: FS:Wapienica razors

Originally Posted by steve

I've been looking at these and noticed that there is a 9/16 and 5/8 offered. There's not much difference in size if my fractions are correct. I'm currently using a 5/8 so would it be worth getting the 9/16 for something different to try or will there be no noticeable difference in size?

I have used both and they are both amazing shavers. FWIW I like the feel of the bigger blade a little more on the hone and strop but both shave just about the same. I don't really think that there will be a noticeable difference in the shave, just maybe in the feel and weight/ ballance. The scales on the 5/8 seemed to be heavier (almost too heavy) however I don't have the 9/16 to compare it to right now. You don't need to buy both; however, they are so cheap that I would say what do you have to loose? Both are great.

I just placed an order for the 5/8 razor. For the guys who have honed it up already, I have a Norton 4/8k and a chromium oxide bench hone, what would you recommend in terms of pyramids, strokes, etc.

Originally Posted by steve

I just placed an order for the 5/8 razor. For the guys who have honed it up already, I have a Norton 4/8k and a chromium oxide bench hone, what would you recommend in terms of pyramids, strokes, etc.

Start by shaving with the razor fresh from the box. Simply strop it 30-50 laps and shave test it. This gives you a starting point for comparison. Then I would adopt a cautious approach.
Perform a conservative pyramid followed by 30 laps on the chrome oxide and 30-50 laps on the plain leather strop. Then shave test. Perform this twice if necessary. From there you can decide if it needs any more honing, either an aggressive pyramid, a conservative pyramid or something less. What you are doing is finding out what effect the different levels of honing have on this particular razor. You will get there but it takes some patience.

Hope this helps,

Originally Posted by randydance062449

Hope this helps,

It helps a great deal and makes perfect sense. Thanks!

I'm guessing a few of you guys have already thanked wojtec76 for making these razors available ..
I'd just like to thank him again I'm delighted with my goodies

wojtec76 - thanks

Garry

ps .. just placed another order .

I may well be joining you in buying some more once my first order (one of each of his strops, hones and razors) arrives. Hopefully, it won't be long now.

I've been honing this puppy up and did my first full shave with it this morning.

I love this razor! It still needs another session on the hone but the shave was nice and close with minimal irritation. I particularly love the added weight of this razor over my Dovo. In fact, I think this razor is about to replace my Dovo as my daily shaver. Simply a fantastic razor!!

While I wait for mine, how is Wapienica pronounced? In my head, I say it as "Wah-PYEN-ihca". Or is there more stress on the last "I"?

vah-pyen-EE-ka, I believe, Polish is usually second to last syllable stressed (Russian is third to last). Been a long time since I spoke it, I could be wrong

I asked a Polish friend and that is indeed the way it should be pronounced.