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03-01-2011, 02:15 PM #11Senior Member
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I would like to respectfully "poo-poo" what whintchase said.
I'm a newbie too and my razor (my first one also) is a spike. Have I gouged my cheek with it? You bet! - but if you're like me you'll only do it once... I learned to respect what that point can do, and now we get along just fine.
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03-01-2011, 02:19 PM #12Senior Member
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Welcome aboard and good to see another SoCal resident here! My first straight was a spike point and I'll second mrbison's assessment. It simply makes you more aware of where the blade is on your face.
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03-01-2011, 07:48 PM #13Some kind of Zombie
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Or, IN your face as the case may be.
Originally Posted by LAsoxfan
Sometimes I just get an ornery streak.
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03-01-2011, 08:16 PM #14what Dad calls me
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Whoever told you to use vinegar did you an injustice. Heres how to fix it. Using automotive grade wet and dry sandpaper. You will need the 600, the 1000, the 1500 and the 2000 grit paper. Start with the 600 until the garbage is gone and go thru the grits successively until you are done with the 2000 grit. Each grit will create smaller scratches that will polish out in the end using something like Maas or Simichrome. Have fun!
It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain
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03-01-2011, 08:36 PM #15Senior Member
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Welcome to SRP. I second your appreciation of all the helpful people on this web site. They are a great bunch.
Enjoy!
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03-01-2011, 08:46 PM #16Member
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Welcome from one beginner to another! You will find the resources and information on this site to be very helpful, its a great learning tool.
Last edited by MNstCloud; 03-01-2011 at 08:49 PM.
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03-01-2011, 10:13 PM #17Junior Member
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Thank you everyone for the pointers. So as far as blunting the spike what does that mean? Is that something I have to take in to get re honed where they round off the edge or something? I havnt nicked myself yet with it but I think thats because I am taking my sweet time so I dont hurt myself.
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03-01-2011, 10:20 PM #18what Dad calls me
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Keep taking your own sweet time about, no need to hurry and no need to mute the spike.
It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain
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03-01-2011, 10:31 PM #19Senior Member
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Don't do it! Originally Posted by jmak
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03-01-2011, 11:56 PM #20The Great & Powerful Oz
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+1... btw your razor will need rehoning after any sanding or polishing. Originally Posted by nun2sharp
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