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My razor was allegedly shave ready when I first got it. As mentioned in my introduction, my circumstances changed and it ended up being left in the bathroom cabinet for two years where, in its box, it developed a few rust spots and some patina. As I await the arrival of my strop I'm wondering if the two years of neglect mean the razor should be honed? Or will it be enough to subject the blade to my novice stropping technique?
The edge of your razor very likely is oxidized, and improper stropping will not bring it back. Even very good stropping technique might not get you very far. I'd get it honed and keep it out of the bathroom.
In that case, the next thing I need to ask is does anyone have recommendations for a UK based person I can send it to?
Razor Honing
Neil Miller is the Don, he is also a member on here as well
Definitely have it honed. If you can't keep it out of the bathroom then oil it after drying and it should be ok.
Clean it up and send it for honing. If its got rust the chances of the edge being bad are pretty good. Start out fresh and you'll have a benchmark to continue with. Good luck
Thanks. I already ordered a strop from him so I'll send the razor off once I have some spare cash again.Quote:
Originally Posted by bombay
ooh what strop? thats one of the things on my wishlist.
i will hone it for nowt if you pay for the postage but realise i am not a honemeister with no ones recommendation other than my own
This brings to mind a movie where someonene was making a Volvo ad, the slogan they came up with was something like - volvos, they are boxy.Quote:
Originally Posted by bombay
But a nice offer. Its good that people want to help people.
i will have to make business cards and get a work van where i can right on 'Petes garden design and razor honing services, not an expert but i'll sure as hell give it a try'Quote:
Originally Posted by edhewitt
Or "at least of average quality, that I find acceptable"Quote:
Originally Posted by bombay
Just add YMMV after the honing services. That'll cover it
If I saw that van I wouldn't use them on principal, forumese annoys the bejesus out of me. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by eddy79
Its got to be small print like md on a doctors name so no one sees it. like those little * you see everywhere. Let everyone think your awesome while covering your ass.
Or the radio and tv "small print" you know the last few seconds where they fit in a short story sized list of people and parties involved in the add.Quote:
Originally Posted by eddy79
That is a very kindly offer. I think I might take you up on that. As for the strop, I opted for the leather only one you recommended in another thread. The description says it's not suited for beginners due to the draw, but I don't think I saw any other places selling strops that went so far as to rate it.Quote:
Originally Posted by bombay
i believe straight razors designs sells more bridle leather than any other strop, its very very popular indeed. it is my understanding that Neil Miller means it will take say 60-100 laps to bring out the edge, improper stropping could well roll the edge by that time. watch the videos on here http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...st-2012-a.html
for the first week or so i would say just do about 10-20 super slow light taught laps. as Glen says in the beginning your just trying not to damage anything, then you progress to improving the edge. if i hone it i will strop it on a kanayama 70000 for you which should be alright for a few shaves
I wouldn't worry about honing yet... If it took two years to get the strop in between the razor,,,, you still need a brush and soap, and mug... That's six more years...
Though the join date and post count is now making sense, at first I thought the forum might have gone bonkers :)
I wouldnt stress about getting expensive soap etc, boar brushes and Palmolive shave sticks are perfectly adequate. Sorry if you've already told us about what of this stuff you have, my memory isn't what it was.
Have a great Sunday, well in a few hours.
Regards ed.
I feel confident in saying it's pretty much lost its edge. I tested it against my stubble and also against my arm hair, and unfortunately it barely managed a couple of hairs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wintchase
Get it honed and get some cheap starter kit and this time don't put it away. If unneeded I'm sure someone will help you out by taking it for free. We're here to help after all.