Thread: FS:Wapienica razors

Thanks to all for the address where these razors may be purchased.
K.

Anyone got both the shapes of razors pictured on his ebay site? I only have the sfk badged french point/angled toe with another two on the way (thanks wojtec) but some of the pictures show round point razors that don't seem to have the sfk stamp.

Anyone noticed any difference? I noticed a new strop on the ebay page as well (I may have to buy one just to see it as well ).

Here's a quick translation of the Polish paper included with the razor, basically its just a short instruction on how to take care of your straight edge razor.

"A few practical words to the buyer of the straight edge razor for shaving. Razors made in our company are marked by the following traits:
The are guaranteed by the state for the highest quality and use. Razors made by our company use the highest quality steel with the latest technological innovations. Each batch is under the highest quality control and therefore there shouldn't be a bad razor on the market. The buyer will be satisfied with the product and the use of the razor.
Before each use of the razor, it is necessary to sharpen the razor on a leather belt. Sharpening of the razor should be done in the following manner:

The razor is placed flat on the leather belt and is pulled across the belt alternative sides, between 10-20 times. The razor is pulled along the leather belt with the back of the razor as the leading edge. The back of the razor should not be lifted from the belt because this will cause damage to the blade.
To keep the steel of the razor in the best usable condition, a bit of care is required. After shaving it is recommended to wash the razor to remove any shaving soap from the blade and to dry the razor with a soft cotton cloth. Caution must be taken not to touch the sharp edge of the razor.
After long uses it is recommended that the razor be sharpened using a sharpening stone."

There you go. Nothing too exciting or special. Just the standard paperwork they include with anything you buy these days.

I gave mine 20 laps on black arkensas ,10 on medium ceramic &20 on fine ceramic ,shaved about 12 times & just 6 strokes each side on white ceramic to get edge back to be able to pass hanging hair test before shaving .These areseriously great razors. Paul

"Caution must be taken not to touch the sharp edge of the razor. "

In other news, water has been determined to be wet.

LOL.

Thank you very much Fred for the effort in translating the instruction paper of these beautiful razor!

You're very kind!

Ciao
Francesco

Originally Posted by wojtec76

I have the new supply with the SFK triangle, they are a bit lighter and smaller

I am giving the mini arkansas 150x20x8 mm if you will buy 2 or more razors

I just ordered a couple the other day. I hope I ordered the ones with the SFK triangle. But, if I not... no problem.

I am sure I will be thrilled!

Thanks Wojtec76,

Ron C.
Michigan USA

Fred - Thanks for the translation! My 2 Wapis did not have the instruction sheet nor the stamp on the tang but they shave great!
Everyone should try the Waps as they are an incredible value and fine shavers.

Ordered my 2 Wapi's on Sunday, received them Thursday. Both in great condition! One even had at the bottom of the coffin a little quality control note with a stamp on it! Nice, relatively heavy for their size, razors. I just love the very basic quality of them! Honed one easily in 20 minutes, will try it tomorrow.

Orderer mine Wednesday has taken 6 days in arriving at Barcelona. Small comes in one box with instrucioes in Pole and a seal from control from quality. Everything in perfect state. Kees, That protocol you have followed to sharpen it?

Greetings to all