Thread: Simmons Hrdwr. Hone,,,took a turn.

Started talking to a newbie who snagged this at a good price. I told him I'd hone it to get him up and running. You know,, a PIF kinda' thing.
It arrived and I noticed the chip in the scales. Not a biggie but could be fixed easily I thought. But I'm just honing it though.
I saw grunge around the hinge and the jimps. Yeah,but I'm just honing it for him I reminded myself.
Aw man,, I can't send this back to him like this.

Next I knew the scales were off, a quick sanding to remove the rust, satin finish on the blade, polished up the spine/shaft and scales after chip was removed.
Honed it up and it's a terrific blade. Didn't go crazy but now he has something he can grow with. Once he gets a strop, some stones,more razors, soaps ,,,,,,,

Nice looking Simmons. Honestly, I'm kind of jealous.

Well if you're a Newbie and need a razor honed,,,,, wait,,,, don't I know you?

LOL... If I remember correctly you have nothing to be jealous of.

And there are those times when a man has to do what a man has to do.

I hesitated and lost out on a Barber's Pet last year. Still regret it.
Really though, I am happy for the owner and bet he is really excited.

I literally just read his response after he saw some photos. Excited? Ahhhh.. Yeah!

I also just finished up the original hone job. Drops hairs like nothing flat.

Originally Posted by mycarver

I literally just read his response after he saw some photos. Excited? Ahhhh.. Yeah!

You will be rewarded in Heaven....

Great Solingen shavers . 421 is one of my favourites from CF Ern.