Thread: Need Honing

I must admit, being new to razors I am at a loss as to know who to send my blades to be honed. I have been using an old Boker that I am using as my beater, honing frequently, checking results, adjusting; it's my learning axe.
I just bought two nice razors, a Fili and a Heljestrand. I want to send one or both out to a seasoned honer so I can compare with my own edges, see how much further I have to go. Also, one of the blades (Filarmonica #13) I am not too sure about the condition or the scales, pins, etc, because the person who described it obviously wasn't a straight razor shaver. So I'm looking for someone who can put a "helluvanedge" on one or both razors for not a whole lot of bread, possibly clean up, restore (maybe rescale? how much does that even cost?) Any pointers? The razors should be arriving in a few days...

cheers,
bassguy

www.freedomjazztrio.com

You, Sir, have some nice razors.

Where abouts in the world are you? It might make more sense to send them close than far.

They certainly are quality makers. As for the honemiester, gregs' advice makes good sense.

I'm in the southwest, Las Vegas.

Cheers,
Bassguy

www.freedomjazztrio.com

Las Vegas, well, take them to Max!

I'm a huge fan of vegas, lovely city.

You can find in the Classifieds->Member Services all the guys who offer honing and restoration. You can see quite a bit of their work on the forum or on their websites. For prices you pm them.
The closest to you is, of course, Max, you may be even able to drop off/pick up.

Of course, if you want to compare various guys' edges the only proper way to do it is buy x*y of the same exact razor and send x of them to each of y honers

Thanks! This city has been good to me so far, it's tuff living as a musician but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Been here 20 years! Having said that, I need to get out of here soon. There's more out there... ya know? Wine, women, music, barbers who don't understand a word I say but deliver the BEST shave ever... that kind of thing.

And thanks to this forum for giving me some ideas on what razors are the ones to aim for. I picked some nice ones, I hope they work out.

I had no idea Max was in vegas. His stuff looks legendary! Think I've found my guy. Thanks for the help!

I don't know that I want to compare this guy's edge to that guy's, just get a feel for someone that shavers here trust and can deliver a consistent edge. Way too many variables to know who's is better, IMO. What's more important is which option works out naturally.

Originally Posted by gregs656

Las Vegas, well, take them to Max!

p.s. now i think i know who made it to the closing antique shop before me and cleaned them out of ever razor like object in the place! Thanks for leaving the Boker at least!

It's good to know what shave ready feels like, gives you something to aim for - I know what you mean.

Originally Posted by OLD_SCHOOL

Max may even be able to give you some one-on-one help with honing.

Boy did he ever! I met with Max today and learned so much from him. How to use a loupe for example... makes much more sense now! My biggest problem was judging my honing progress. It is much easier to feel the edge with kitchen knives, but now I know what I am feeling for with the razors. And watching someone put a freakishly sharp edge on my razors had a much larger impact than movies. Especially when watching him strop the razors. He explained everything so well, was patient and kind with my questions, and is in general a really nice guy. Glad I met him, and glad he lives in my town!
Now there's nothing left but to shave. Can't wait!

Bassguy