Thread: finally got the razor...

...and, as everyone told me, it wasn't shave-ready, so i eagerly await the hone that should arrive in a couple of days. in the mean time, i figured, i'll give it a shot just to get the feel of the movements, and maybe better to do it at a time when it isn't so sharp that a small mistake could remove my head. so i showered, prepped (boar's brush worked beautifully, by the way. glad i didn't blow 60 bucks on badger), stropped it VERY carefully and lightly, and shaved.

it didn't shave very close, but, like i said, it wasn't sharp, and i didn't cut myself.

i did get a feel for the process, and that seems important. i wish i could've thrown my mach 3 out the window right then, but i needed it to finish the job, so i shaved again with that and put everything away carefully.

i'm excited to get a good edge on it, since it felt good just to be shaving with such a dignified instrument; i think this will suit me just fine.

also, i really didn't expect the plastic handle to feel as cheap and light as it does. can anyone recommend a material that feels a little more solid but doesn't cost 300 dollars?

sure, have Bill, or Vladsch, or Joe make you a set of scales and replace the ones you got. If you're a do it yourselfer Vladsch has some premade kits he'll sell.

Hey Fud
Does Vladsch have a catalog, or images online where you can see these scales. I'm in the market for a replacement for one of my straights myself.
Cheers,
David.

Originally Posted by drsch3

Hey Fud
Does Vladsch have a catalog, or images online where you can see these scales. I'm in the market for a replacement for one of my straights myself.
Cheers,
David.

Start in the "straight razor restoration" section of the board and start looking for threads started by vladsch. Here's a good one to start with... a beautiful W&B that I (sadly) lost out on when he put it on eBay: http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=6325

There's plenty more in there. He does amazing work.

-- Gary F.

Thanks Gary,
They look pretty amaising. I might PM vladsch when I'm ready to get serious about it.