Thread: Allentown, PA area honer

I recently purchased a beautiful custom razor but I'm afraid the edge may have been dulled during shipping and my abilities on the hone simply aren't sufficient to get the blade to an acceptable level. Does anybody know of any honers living in/around the Allentown, PA area that I might be able to have hone my razor while avoiding shipping (and causing the same issue again)?

There are a few of people who are capable in the greater area. One who comes to mind is mrsell in Reading. I am in Hazleton area and could help out too. I would try reaching out to mrsell because he is a wealth of knowledge is willing to share it.

Hello jackstone! I have a barber shop in Wyomissing PA and a few of our members meet there from time to time (about 1-2 sessions/month). You're more than welcome to come join us or even drop your razor off for honing. Jerry (Mrsell63) is very skilled at making things sharp! He visits me weekly. Send him a private message if you'd like. We can take care of ya!

Also, a razor that's honed and packaged correctly shouldn't get dull in the mail. Maybe the edge just isn't up to par with your whiskers. I'm sure it can be improved. Me, myself, I just can't get used to shaving with huge custom blades 8/8 and bigger. Maybe in time....

Keep it touch pal!

Pic of the razor ????

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Pic of the razor ????

Yes! As you say 'custom', we really need to see!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Yes! As you say 'custom', we really need to see!

Razor Porn, Razor porn, we do need our Razor Porn

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Razor Porn, Razor porn, we do need our Razor Porn

Indeed! I just did not hear a name before 'custom'!!

Not sure if this attached properly, but this is picture of it. It's the Robert Williams' Purist, for those of you familiar with his work, an absolutely beautiful razor. It must be the process of shipping though as the same issue has occurred twice with the blade being dulled through shipping as the razor doesn't have scales to protect the blade. It has a stand instead, and if the spine was bumped just the right way, it could force the bevel into the side of the stand and potentially dull the edge, which is likely what happened. My honing abilities don't seem to be quite up to par though!

BTW gssixgun, I recently watched your honing video and was able to get it sharper than it was, but still not quite up to par! Appreciate guys like you posting to help everybody out!

Ohhh Yeah! Now I feel better! Get with the guys at Josh's barber shop! Good edges come out of there!