Thread: Hey guys.... again.

It's been a long time and a rough road, but I'm back (not that anyone really missed me... and if they did, I'd have to ask why they were aiming for me?)

I have completely lost all ability to hone a straight, or to strop it, not to mention all my soaps and creams have dried out....<sigh>

Oh well, I'm still breathing and I've bought myself a new razor..... that means I'm still alive, right?

So, I'm still here, still opinionated, and still crusty...

Kaptain "The girls at work nicknamed me "Crustybuns", so be forewarned" Zero

Well you will have to get some water on that soap. If you cannot hone, it can always get sent out. The very best place to learn to hone is at a meet or with a senior member one on one. Hope you can get that ball rolling again.

Welcome back. I do not know for how long have you been gone from the shaving forums, but lots of things have changed in the last 3-4 years. If you want to get up to speed there is plenty to read. Let us know if you have questions, as always members will be happy to answer.

Yup! You can send it out and slowly get back in the groove!


Mike

Slowly get back in the groove.... hmmmm. Nope, Gssixgun already has 3 razors from me for repairs and or restoration, I've got myself a Shapton glass hone 1k to round out my collection, a Ralf Aust 6/8 Stainless with Spanish Point and African Blackwood scales on the way and a lust for another strop... though I do have to watch my spending.

Yeah, I'm back.....<sigh>

Regards

Kaptain "Broke but happy" Zero

Welcome back. Sounds like all the addictions are as strong as ever. Good luck getting back to it

Originally Posted by mainaman

Welcome back. I do not know for how long have you been gone from the shaving forums, but lots of things have changed in the last 3-4 years. If you want to get up to speed there is plenty to read. Let us know if you have questions, as always members will be happy to answer.

Right!

Like how now you MUST take your blade through a 7 or 8 stone progression or it cant possible be sharp. A 1 or 2 stone honing progression suddenly stopped working a couple of years ago. I think that is the OPs problem with honing. The answer is to buy more stones.

Your soaps and creams: Global warming caused their dryness. But global warming will also be their saviour. Pretty soon the tides will be so high, you can just put your soaps on your front porch to get their moisture back, and you will be able to use them again.

Stropping: You just have the wrong strop for the job. Buy 1 of each: Latigo, cowhide, horween, vegan friendly, etc.. try all of your razors with each one until you find the right combination. I am sure you will find one eventually.

As far as your crustiness, may I suggest a shower? It should get that crust off with just a little scrubbing. You may need GoJo or some other pumice soap, but it'll get you nice and clean.

Welcome back!

Welcome back Captain.

It will kind of be like riding a bike, but don't sit on your razor.

Originally Posted by kaptain_zero

It's been a long time and a rough road, but I'm back (not that anyone really missed me... and if they did, I'd have to ask why they were aiming for me?)

I missed you kap, no kidding. I don't remember which, but I have more than one thread, in my subscribed threads, that I saved because of your input. I used to really enjoy your posts and I'm glad to see you're back on the forum. Stick around this time ............

Thanks for remembering me!

Hopefully, the blind goddess of luck will cast her eyes upon me. Having a Ralf Aust 6/8 Stainless arrive in the mail yesterday, will certainly motivate me to putting in a few more shaves.

The past few years have been a rather rough slog (mostly due to a lack of knowlege of what was causing the problems), and I'm not really any further ahead, but at least I finally feel better.

I still have another CT scan scheduled for December, to either rule out or confirm a suspected rare condition... I'm hoping the former, as there is no cure, but whatever happens, happens.
The supposed good news is that even if it's confirmed... it won't directly kill me, but it WILL make my life suck.... <sigh>.

Right now, I'm focusing on my pending retirement date next March, and once past that, I hope to move to a small town out west.... it may be quiet, but they got the best darn shaving water in Canada! <GRIN>

Regards

Kaptain "Planning to stick around and have fun, even it if kills me" Zero