Honemeister in Australia?

Hi guys, I am seeking help to get my razor shave ready. I am in Adelaide & don't think I can get the blade up to a level where I can start learning to shave. I have had a crack at honing with king 1/6 and norton 4/8, but can't get better than a very rough shave. There is a bit of a warp in the blade, which is not really helping matters. Without the experience, I am not sure how big an issue the warp is and I don't want to waste any more time on honing really. I thought it would be easier that it turned out to be. I should really have listened to the good advice in the wiki and not even bought the norton maybe.

Any help with getting my blade sharp would be appreciated.

Cheers,
edna

Onimaru55 hones professionally in Australia
you can check out his services add here
Razor Services in OZ by Oz - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

Edna, +1 for Onimaru. His resto work is impressive also.

If you're close enough to visit in person, I'm jealous. 'Would love to meet Oz. He's been incredibly helpful for this struggling Noob in learning honing and jnats in particular.

Hey Edna
I recently had 2 Dovos honed by Onimaru and he did a great job!! I highly reccomend him.
Nice to see another SRP member from Adelaide.

G'day edna, I will also vouch for Os (Onimaru55)...You didn't mention what razor you have, may I ask what it is? Os, by the way, is in Sydney. A little too far to pop in for a coffee perhaps, but close enough that the postie doesn't have to pedal too many days to deliver your razor to him.


Mick

Thanks for the replies everyone. I posted the razor off to Os yesterday and eagerly await his response. After noticing the warp, I had fears that it wouldn't be too good to shave with. I am crossing my fingers that it will be ok.

Mickr, here is the razor in question:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...tml#post872533

Thanks for the link. I did read that post. You did well on the restore. If it isn't a go-er for shaving, at least it will be a great mantle piece display, and focus as a talking point.


Mick

Don't trust the fellas from Oz..They all drink to much..but it you insist, just look for the ones with the scarred a hands and the slightly crazed looks....Of course that doesn't really narrow it down....Never mnd then just ask an Aussie here, they are top knotch fellows.

Scarred hands...Crazed eye's...That's most of the people I know....:)


Mick

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Originally Posted by edna

Thanks for the replies everyone. I posted the razor off to Os yesterday and eagerly await his response. After noticing the warp, I had fears that it wouldn't be too good to shave with. I am crossing my fingers that it will be ok.

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Wait in anticipation no longer razor arrived safely today. Email on the way.

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Originally Posted by onimaru55

Wait in anticipation no longer razor arrived safely today. Email on the way.

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Oz, thanks again, in addition to my initial post on SRP which I just updated. You really have provided extremely good service. The blade seems exceptional & the first shave was smooth. I have nothing to compare it to, however the sharpness is clearly excellent & I really appreciate the work you did to get it there.

Thanks also to other SRPers (including chat room) for getting me on the straight and narrow quickly with various bits of advice. I can see how newbs could easily be discouraged if they just follow their noses.

Glad your first shave was a good 'un edna
Sounds like you did your research too. :)