Thread: Howdy From Maine

Originally Posted by jnich67

Welcome to the board. I'm sure it will be interesting to see yourself in the mirror after so much time with beard. As I'm sure you've read here, there are many hones out there. I'm not familiar with the DMT products. You'll want to finish on something in the 8K grit range at least. Chromium oxide powder on a wood or leather strop is an inexpensive and easy finishing fix for many.

Jordan

Edit: Oh, and Howard from theperfectedge.com can probably answer any questions you may have about the DMTs and other hones. He's a great resource and not too far from you.

Some guys my age buy red sports cars. I figured I would find my face. I definitely plan on doing a pictorial revue of the process. It should be real comedy.

Originally Posted by smokelaw1

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So you haven't shave since before you were 30? It's going to be interesting to see that bare face after all this time! A pictorial would be nice. Might want to wait till after the Maine winter to shave off that face warmer, though!!!

Welcome, enjoy the ride and the learning curve.

No one here thinks I will do this thing. One friend says it will ruin my image among the rough hewn Mainer guys who wear plaid wool shirts under Dickie overalls and smell like deer urine. And yeah, I ought to wait until winter is over, but well striking when the iron is hot is the only sure way to follow through. Besides I just picked up what I hope is a nice Henckel on Ebay. Supposed to be recently honed and shave tested. Spend that kind of money on a blade and not use it would be sacrilege I think.

Next purchase - a strop. Been eyeing the ones from The Well Shaved Gentleman. I like the idea of buying something from the person who made it. Anyone have an opinion of his strops?

Originally Posted by CRUM

No one here thinks I will do this thing. One friend says it will ruin my image among the rough hewn Mainer guys who wear plaid wool shirts under Dickie overalls and smell like deer urine. And yeah, I ought to wait until winter is over, but well striking when the iron is hot is the only sure way to follow through. Besides I just picked up what I hope is a nice Henckel on Ebay. Supposed to be recently honed and shave tested. Spend that kind of money on a blade and not use it would be sacrilege I think.

Next purchase - a strop. Been eyeing the ones from The Well Shaved Gentleman. I like the idea of buying something from the person who made it. Anyone have an opinion of his strops?

You can't go wrong with Tony's gear. Total gentleman and the strops are beautiful and functional.