Thread: Hello! Seeking advice for my first Razor (Boker)

Originally Posted by juggler007

I too am learning tons of stuff by lurking in the background and find you guys are providing invaluble info.

For example, I am currently shopping for my very first razor, and untill I read this post, I was under the impression Dovo and..... Theissen?? Is that the name?? Were the only good razors, but clearly there are tons of other great brands out there that will expand my search!!!

I continue to scan the classifieds and soak up info. =)

Hi Juggler, welcome to SRP!

I believe you are referring to Thiers-Issard, a French razor manufacturer. Feel free to ask questions, and open your own thread! Make sure to read the stickies as well as the Wiki pages.

Sorry for:

Mark

Thanks MM, indeed that was the brand I was thinking of........

I already have opened a thread in Newbie Corner introducing myself where somebody mentioned the Wiki, which I wasn't aware of, so that has been a great source of info aswell.

Its all good, this subforum is all about newbie questions anyway, so this thread is far from hijacked.

Its time for a couple of stupid questions. I've done lots of searches, but:

1) Does anyone have a visual guide on the proper way to wield the razor? I've found several text-based explanations, but I am truly a visual learner.
2) As far as mugs with soaps go, from what I've read and understand, you use the mug w/ soap to swirl around and begin the lather, then transfer the contents of the soap-saturated brush to a different bowl in order to build the lather, adding water as needed. Does that sound about right?

simatta,

I bought a Boker Red Injun at an antique market a few weeks ago for $15. It looks like it's in good shape. I plan on sending it to someone so they can evaluate what it needs so I can use it. I'm hoping it only needs a good cleaning and honing.

Here's a few pics:

Originally Posted by simatta

Its all good, this subforum is all about newbie questions anyway, so this thread is far from hijacked.

Its time for a couple of stupid questions. I've done lots of searches, but:

1) Does anyone have a visual guide on the proper way to wield the razor? I've found several text-based explanations, but I am truly a visual learner.

You are probably looking for something like:

"The Art of the Straight Razor Shave" by Dr. Moss

Here you are:
http://homepage.mac.com/drmoss/.Publ...or%20Shave.pdf

Originally Posted by bbsupersport

simatta,

I bought a Boker Red Injun at an antique market a few weeks ago for $15. It looks like it's in good shape. I plan on sending it to someone so they can evaluate what it needs so I can use it. I'm hoping it only needs a good cleaning and honing.

Here's a few pics:

You'll love that razor. I have one just like it that I had honed by Glen. It shaves *very* nicely. The pitting in the middle of your blade does look kinda deep, but luckily it's in a spot where it will only affect it's looks. From the pics, the business part of the blade looks like it's in good shape.

Send it off to a honemeister <insert shameless plug for GSSIXGUN here>, and enjoy!

Well, I broke the news to my fiance yesterday about buying all of this gear for myself. I was expecting a little guilt "shouldn't be spending money because you're broke" thing...but that would have been welcome instead of what I heard.

Turns out she had been doing her own research for the last year (since I've been blabbing nonstop about how much I've been wanting to do this) and was planning on getting me, as a wedding present, this:
The Art of Shaving
along with all the fixins.' It was to be a surprise. What a great gal. I hated to take the surprise away from her but a heartfelt hallmark card later its all good.

Thanks for that link btw Otto, drank in the whole thing.

Originally Posted by simatta

Well, I broke the news to my fiance yesterday about buying all of this gear for myself. I was expecting a little guilt "shouldn't be spending money because you're broke" thing...but that would have been welcome instead of what I heard.

Turns out she had been doing her own research for the last year (since I've been blabbing nonstop about how much I've been wanting to do this) and was planning on getting me, as a wedding present, this:
The Art of Shaving
along with all the fixins.' It was to be a surprise. What a great gal. I hated to take the surprise away from her but a heartfelt hallmark card later its all good.

Thanks for that link btw Otto, drank in the whole thing.

Marry her quick...sounds like she's a great gal!

Originally Posted by FloorPizza

You'll love that razor. I have one just like it that I had honed by Glen. It shaves *very* nicely. The pitting in the middle of your blade does look kinda deep, but luckily it's in a spot where it will only affect it's looks. From the pics, the business part of the blade looks like it's in good shape.

Send it off to a honemeister <insert shameless plug for GSSIXGUN here>, and enjoy!

Sorry simatta, I didn't mean to hi-jack your thread!

Thanks FloorPizza for the feedback on the Boker. The pics actually make it look worse, the blade actually looks more stained than pitted. The pitting near the pin at the tang is much worse. But still not too bad at all.

So, you highly recommend "GSSIXGUN" ? I'll contact him. Thanks.

Originally Posted by bbsupersport

Sorry simatta, I didn't mean to hi-jack your thread!

Thanks FloorPizza for the feedback on the Boker. The pics actually make it look worse, the blade actually looks more stained than pitted. The pitting near the pin at the tang is much worse. But still not too bad at all.

So, you highly recommend "GSSIXGUN" ? I'll contact him. Thanks.

Yeah, very much so. The Red-Injun he sharpened for me is a sweet shaver.