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05-18-2015, 08:19 AM #91Senior Member
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Lovely collection Riaan.
Mine pales into insignificance in comparison.
Where did you manage to get the cowhide from to make your strops?
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05-18-2015, 08:30 AM #92Senior Member
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ddunc bought from KMTS in PTA and we split the cowhide.
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But in Joburg there is PBLOCH - PBloch saddlery, equestrian, leather goods, Stubben, pet products Johannesburg South Africa, which deal only with leather.
there you would get all you need to make a strop.
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05-22-2015, 07:56 AM #93Senior Member
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So I bought some 0000 steel wool this morning from the Manufacturer but they wouldn't let me purchase anything less than 1kg!
Looks like I'm going to be refurbishing more than just one razor.BobH likes this.Tony
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05-23-2015, 01:59 PM #94Member
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Haha, I'm sure a few people wouldn't mind sharing that with you
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05-23-2015, 02:28 PM #95Senior Member
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On the bright side it is useful for cleaning other things too.
Originally Posted by Thug
So I bought some 0000 steel wool this morning from the Manufacturer but they wouldn't let me purchase anything less than 1kg!
Looks like I'm going to be refurbishing more than just one razor.
BobLife is a terminal illness in the end
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05-23-2015, 03:32 PM #96Senior Member
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If you ever in the Sandton area during working hours, send me a PM. Originally Posted by ddunc
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11-04-2015, 04:08 PM #97Junior Member
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Hi everyone.
Awesome to find this community still active in 2015!
I'm looking to buy my first straight razor - thinking of buying a good quality vintage razor, and having it restored.
Anyone know where to look / who to contact in Cape Town (or any other buying advice)?
Thanks so much,
Jeeten
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11-05-2015, 06:59 PM #98Member
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Hi, I bought all mine from the UK, USA or Sweden. It is a great hobby and the shaves are also fantastic. In CT look out for the old english shaving shop, in JHB sharper edge and in bid or buy river valley trading. Good luck and glad to welcome one more wet shaver.
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11-05-2015, 07:06 PM #99Senior Member
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Hi Jeeten.
We S.A guys have our own shave forum here...
The Master Shave Forum • Index page
You will find lots of help and info about Wet Shaving on the forum.
Check it out and if you like join the S.A wet shave movement.
Same goes for all S.A wet shaver here on SRP..."Every time I go and shave, I assume there's someone else on the planet shaving. So I say, 'I'm gonna go shave, too.'
Mitch Hedberg
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11-05-2015, 07:22 PM #100Senior Member
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Welcome Jeeten.
As Riaan mentioned there is an SA forum.
Have a look at the library here on SRP as there is a tremendous amount of great information.
These are great articles to start off with:
Straight Razor Place Library:Books/Beginners Guide - Straight Razor Place Library
First straight razor shave - Straight Razor Place Library
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