Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast
Results 11 to 20 of 26
  1. #11
    Hibernator ursus's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Posts
    623
    Thanked: 134

    Default

    Ah! Another Norrmann. Welcome.

    Many seem to like the DVD, but I've yet to see it. Might be worth getting it now. I'd suggest also getting the replacement smooth leather for you paddle from the get go since there's postages involved...

  2. #12
    . Otto's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Posts
    3,754
    Thanked: 3708

    Default

    Another Norwegian! Vellkommen!

    The DVD is great!
    We also have a Scandinavian group. Feel free to join.


    "Cheap Tools Is Misplaced Economy. Always buy the best and highest grade of razors, hones and strops. Then you are prepared to do the best work."
    - Napoleon LeBlanc, 1895

  3. #13
    New Comer geonjay's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Rock Hill, SC
    Posts
    52
    Thanked: 2

    Default

    I'm going to piggy back on this thread.

    I have a vintage craftsman coming back from Max soon - it'll be my first razor. I also purchased the SRD 3" Premium II Leather Strop since it was on sale - it has the matched webbing backside. Should I go ahead and order the filly strop from RupRazor? I'd REALLLLLLY hate to ruin the one from SRD. Would I need to eventually apply CrOx to the linen backside? I've been wet shaving for a while and decided to take the St8razor plunge.

    This community is awesome!

  4. #14
    all your razor are belong to us red96ta's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Fresno, CA
    Posts
    1,368
    Thanked: 446

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by geonjay View Post
    I'm going to piggy back on this thread.

    I have a vintage craftsman coming back from Max soon - it'll be my first razor. I also purchased the SRD 3" Premium II Leather Strop since it was on sale - it has the matched webbing backside. Should I go ahead and order the filly strop from RupRazor? I'd REALLLLLLY hate to ruin the one from SRD. Would I need to eventually apply CrOx to the linen backside? I've been wet shaving for a while and decided to take the St8razor plunge.

    This community is awesome!
    I say go for the real deal...if you nick it up, and likely you will, Lynn was bright enough to think ahead on this one and make his strops repairable. All you have to do is unscrew the fasteners on the top and bottom and slide in your new leather. Not only was this forward thinking, but the replacements are a fraction of the price of a new strop since there is no manufacturing any of the other parts.

  5. #15
    ..mama I know we broke the rules... Maxi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    2,895
    Thanked: 993
    Blog Entries
    8

    Default

    I bought the Filly, and love it. I really like the draw on it. I'm also thankful that I read many posts here about stropping, prior to purchasing. I have indeed spent much time glueing, sanding, and trimming the nicks from the strop. When I am confident enough, I will order another strop from Ken, but in the meantime I'm glad I didn't blow the wad to begin with.

  6. #16
    GUNG-HO FOR GENCOS thewatermark's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Los Angeles,CA
    Posts
    903
    Thanked: 1390

    Default

    Those look like good choices,u should be set. Welcome!

  7. #17
    New Comer geonjay's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Rock Hill, SC
    Posts
    52
    Thanked: 2

    Default

    I just pulled the trigger and got the filly...I'd rather have a good starter strop to learn on. Hopefully I'll be able to pass it on to another beginner in a year or two.

  8. #18
    Junior Member Kull's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Oslo, Norway
    Posts
    7
    Thanked: 0

    Default

    Hi.
    Thought I'd update this thread instead of starting a new one.

    I have now ordered my stuff from SRD. I actually bought two razors. The Dovo Tortoise 6/8, and the Dovo "Prima Klang" Bocote 5/8". The Prima Klang was on sale for $143.99. Thought I might use the tortoise to learn on, and keep the Prima Klang to alternate once I get the hang of it. Actually I just wanted to buy it

    I see these are coated with Camellia oil to protect the blades. I will probably only use them in the weekends in the beginning (when I have time in the morning), and use my DE on weekdays. So should I order some oil to protect them, or will it be sufficient just being careful about wiping them off after I'm done?

    Problem is, it will cost me $28 in shipping to order only a $7.99 bottle of camellia oil from SRD, so I will have to order somewhere else. I found this on ebay where I only have to pay $11.95 in shipping. Essentially the same stuff, right?

    Now this oil is biological, is it not? From the tea plant Camellia Sinensis I would imagine. So is there some expiration date on this oil, or will it last for years? I would imagine it might get rancid over time. If not I might order two bottles, so I wouldn't have to worry about running out. (I have some knives that I might use it on also).

    Thanks for any replies!

    Oh, and got myself an avatar. For anyone interested, It's a Norwegian forest troll made by the Norwegian artist Theodor Kittelsen in 1906. Here is the original. (You can see trees grow on his head)
    Last edited by Kull; 03-14-2010 at 04:18 PM.

  9. #19
    Customized Birnando's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Oslo, Norway
    Posts
    5,079
    Thanked: 1694

    Default Welcome

    From yet another Norwegian; velkommen hit.

    You'll find tons of information and a really friendly and helpful crowd in here.
    Bjoernar
    Um, all of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years....


  10. #20
    Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Posts
    72
    Thanked: 19

    Default

    I use "food-grade" mineral oil (i.e. pure mineral oil, nothing extra to go rancid) on my razors between shaves (plus I store them outside of the humid bathroom). I got mine where cutting boards are sold, but it's available in many places.

Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •