six weeks (fair warning)

I started wet-shaving six weeks ago. Working with a very minimal "extra" money, i've scrounged up 9 DE's and 4 SR's, plus a coticule hone and made a strop.

I now start with a Straight, shift to the open-comb, then do final clean-up with the SS. The more time/patience i have the longer I use the SR.

Who knew shaving could be such a hobby? I dig honing (knew i would-as i already owned an edge-pro) next i'll be buffing and re-scaling razors, maybe make some scales... have "new" soap recipe to try, have antler waiting for threading... badger pelt on order, norton 4/8k on wishlist. etc.

warning.

Where did you find a badger pelt?

Hey! I can't find Louie, my pet badger, anywhere.

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Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Where did you find a badger pelt?

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they're a perfectly legal game animal in most of these united states. trappers have fur to sell. i have a buckskinning pal who rubs elbows with trappers, we trade. also have a pal hunting in CO right now, he's on notice as well (and he's a wet shaver too-so he's motivated).

for the more "modern" approach lookit ebay. i see 'em there right now. also any taxidermist probably has green pelt sources.

edit: craigslist too.

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Originally Posted by ace

Hey! I can't find Louie, my pet badger, anywhere.

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Louie may be bald when he comes home...