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12-12-2006, 06:20 PM #1Loudmouth
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Welcome aboard. Unless they took the razor through an in-house or sub-contracted honing service, factory honings are in most cases way less than adequate. If I were you, I'd get the good one honed by a professional and learn how to hone on an e-bay antique, using the professionally honed edge as a template.
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12-12-2006, 07:50 PM #2Member
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The more I read on this site, the more I agree.
Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT
I have already ordered a new razor assuming it would be 'ready to go' (wish I'd found this site first), but haven't a clue where I would send one for honing in the UK. So have just bought a refurbished razor (at a very good price - £ is strong against the $) from Joe Chandlers site that is 'shave ready'.
I will probably attempt a shave when my new razor arrives (can't resist!), but if it's not sharp enought at least I've got a shave ready one on the way, and a benchmark to copy.
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12-12-2006, 08:04 PM #3Member
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Welcome and be careful. I dull straight razor can be dangerous. Remember, no sideways movements.
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12-12-2006, 09:17 PM #4Loudmouth
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And if it's dull enough to skip along the hair, it can cause multiple nicks in one swipe. I'd wait for Joe's razor if I were you.
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12-13-2006, 07:34 AM #5Vlad the Impaler
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And if you like....I've done some honing for UK members...
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12-13-2006, 01:49 PM #6Member
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Thanks for the offer and will bear that in mind. Originally Posted by LX_Emergency
Incidentally, what hones would you recommend? The Norton stones appear to be difficult to get a hold of in the UK. I'm going to get a couple of cheapie razors off ebay to practice with.
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12-13-2006, 02:48 PM #7Senior Member
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I got my Norton from the site below in the UK.
http://www.rutlands.co.uk/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/NCWS3
You can also get one from the following site in the UK.
http://shop.johnlloydfinefurniture.c...98/af/page.htm
Price of delivery of the first was about £5.00 for courier.
Hope this helps,
Steven
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