Thread: I know it's been asked: Newb asks a question about refreshing straight razors

Just a strop.

Thank you, gents. Looks like I am in the clear for now.

as a follow up question. I bought the dovo black ebony Bismarck razor from Lynn Abrams's site (not sure if I can mention specific sites on here) and he professionally honed it for me. This razor has the gold on the spine. Is it a given that he taped the spine to prevent the gold from spine from getting a little wear when he honed it? Thanks.

Originally Posted by BrendanWA

as a follow up question. I bought the dovo black ebony Bismarck razor from Lynn Abrams's site (not sure if I can mention specific sites on here) and he professionally honed it for me. This razor has the gold on the spine. Is it a given that he taped the spine to prevent the gold from spine from getting a little wear when he honed it? Thanks.

First and Foremost, Lynn Abrams owns this Site along with Straight Razor Designs. As far a 'other sites' I for one refrain from mentioning them out of respect to Lynn.

From the picture at SRD it looks as if there isn't any 'gold' on the Side of the Spine only on Top. So it's doubtful that tape was used.

With that said please hold off as I have an email in to a good friend who is only about a short distance away from you (about a 20 minute drive from Portland). He's not only an excellent honer but a good teacher.

I highly recommend that you wait for one on one help either from my friend or at the Seattle Meet next month. However if you insist on having a go on your own, Please use One Layer of 3M #700 black plastic tape. The 700 is much better than the Made by the C. H. Ina crap sold most everywhere.

While Glen is using a barbers hone here's a very good video to explain what 'touching up is':

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP-GUeN_yBs&t=139s

I hope this has been of some help.