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    Ramblin' Man brockd's Avatar
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    Hey guys,
    I just got my hands on some straights and want to start to use them. My issue is that I don't know how to get them up to par for their first shaves. I've done my homework and know how it's done, and I bought a hone (haven't gotten a strop yet) but I understand that it's better to have someone who knows what's going on take care of the first maintenance work.
    I'm in Vancouver, Canada and wondered if anyone knew of anywhere that could help me out/if any members could help.

    Any guidance is appreciated.
    Thanks!
    Brock

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    Hi,
    Not sure who hones in canada. Check the member services in the classifieds mate.
    Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

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    I'm absolutely no help at all, I just wanted to say hello, it isn't often I meet another Brock. Good luck, and welcome to the forum.

    Brock S

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    Quote Originally Posted by ben.mid View Post
    Hi,
    Not sure who hones in canada. Check the member services in the classifieds mate.
    Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds
    Dan "floppyshoes" is listed in the classifieds does honing and he is from Canada and I can recommend his work highly, I purchased a W&B he restored and honed

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    welcome brock

    i can't give you more than a c+ on the homework, but you're on the right track
    get a good strop and contact floppyshoes. as far as i know he's the only one listed in the classifieds who's in canada.

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    I would recommend that you pick up one of Lynn's DVDs. It contains over 3 hours of very informative info about the care and use of straights including great honing, stropping and shaving demos.

    The DVD is available in the classifieds as well as at Straight Razor Designs.

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    Hey guys,
    Thanks for the help.

    It's not often I meet another Brock either. In fact, it's a rare occasion indeed.
    Pleasure to meet you.

    Anyway, it's time to get to work on these blades.

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    Smile Welcome, Brock

    I'm in Vancouver. My hones are out of commission, but my skills should be good. I might be able to help you out. PM me and tell me exactly what you've got, where you got them and what's been done to them if anything and we'll see what can be done.

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