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For the razor storage a snap close case with some silica gel. The pelican micro cases might be worth looking at. Specifically the 1060, 1050, 1040 models. Just make sure you measure the razor and pick the box that fits.

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Silica gel can be had off ebay. There is one type that changes colour when saturated it's probably the best one for you. It can be dried and re-used. It'll keep the inside of the case dry and the razor rust free.

Rock wise. Coticule if you can get a decent one in the right size. 150mm x 40mm would probably be the smallest I would personally want but you can get smaller. The 1040 case is 165mm internally and should fit a 150x40 stone. A standard razor card box is also about 165mm long so it should all fit really well together with perhaps space for another razor or some extra bits like a small pasted balsa strop.

If you are adamant on a synthetic stone they do cut. You can make a norton 4/8 into a 165mm stone you'd have to saw off about 40mm as 8 inch is 203mm. You could also do the same with the Naniwa 3/8 and have the advantage of a splash and go stone. Unfortunately both the naniwa and norton absorb some water in use and neither can be wiped dry. So storing the razors with a freshly used stone might saturate the silica very quickly and make it useless till dried in an oven. (Coticule is generally wipe dry as are a lot of finishing naturals).

Barbers hones are something i've never used. Modine has a fantastic article on another forum that goes through a vast collection of them. And it might be worth looking through that and searching for a specific brand. I'm not sure how absorbent they are, And I'm not sure about cutting one up as they have different production methods and binders depending on the make and model.

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Well, you can’t beat a 6X2 in Translucent, I used one for 10 years, when I first started many years ago to maintain a single razor. A small, ark may be a bit slow, compared to synthetics, but an Ark edge is a very nice edge, and worth the effort. A neoprene phone or camera case will protect it in a moist environment.

You can glue film to a ¼ in piece of glass tile. Here locally you can buy a 3 x12 glass tile for about 5 buck, from Lowes and glue it to the glass with 3m no 77 spray glue.

I glued one up like that years ago to a ¼ inch piece of Plexiglass to keep in the bathroom and it worked fine, though I never used it much. I just ran across it recently in a storage box, and it still looked fine. I made a cardboard slip case to keep the paper clean.

It does sound like you edge may need a bit more than, a touch-up. Take a good look at the edge with some magnification.

You also might want to consider a nylon strop, pasted with CBN. You can strop on CBN daily, in place of leather for a smoking, keen and smooth shaving edge.

I would have to say that if it were me, I would be looking for a coticule that is fast and fine. It would be slow going to do a complete hone job on a coticule stone, but it's possible, in the event that you chip the edge on the razor or have the issue you are having right now. While other hones are great for putting the finishing touch on the edge or to tweak it just that little bit more.... the ol' Coticule has proven itself over the years to be capable enough to do the whole shebang, not just finishing. And yes, a pasted paddle strop is another fine choice, but the right Coticule could do it all except for the final leather stropping.

Of course, that said.... my large coticule is quite slow and I do not have a fast coticule to compare with... but I do own a couple of barbers hones, and if I had to choose between them and my coticule.... it would be no contest. The coticule would win. The prices on Swaty hones and the like are also getting out of hand, and if you are having to spend real money, might as well spend just a touch more and go for a coticule (unless you can find one for $10 at an antique store or flea market, they ARE out there).

Preventing corrosion.... it's going to be tough with 75% humidity.... a thin, water displacing oil is probably your best bet. Perhaps something from a gun shop or fishing tackle shop?

Regards

Christian

I have a bout. I need more time on it. This got out of hand when I was out bid on some lovely green Thuringian stone... at least that's how they have been advertised.
I think I'll pack the film and tile next time home for the next trip. Unless I can snipe those others. Like I said. I have a set of Nortons and a Coti bout so the film isn't going to get much use going forward.
I keep all my gear in a pelican with silica packets. It's amazing how fast things mold here. So far (4 months worth) no rust.
Ooooh, found Welsh slate set... sigh. I might need an intervention.
Thanks gents. As always. A great wealth of info.

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Excellent point raised by Onimaru55. the product he speaks of as a moisture displacement product the Inox Mx 3, I have used for the last few years as a general replacement for petroleum products to preserve razor steel, by displacement of moisture. In itself, it doesn't gunk up, gather dusk or evaporate. They even make a version that it 'Food grade'. Thoroughly endorse Oz's view on this excellent product.

Clayglen, what on earth are you doing in the jungles of PNG?! And are there any job openings? I think I'd like to join you!

My advice, which is frequently worth less than nothing, is just take the coti bout, a slurry stone, some tape, and a strop. One month and only having these few things will force you to master it. And unless you've been unfortunate enough to get a tool grade one, the persistence will reward you with the skill to get nice mellow edges for the rest of your shaving days.

Don't be afraid to keep touching up in the middle of your shave. Yes, it can be a bit frustrating, but the instant feedback is a great teacher.

Originally Posted by Frankenstein

Clayglen, what on earth are you doing in the jungles of PNG?! And are there any job openings? I think I'd like to join you!

My advice, which is frequently worth less than nothing, is just take the coti bout, a slurry stone, some tape, and a strop. One month and only having these few things will force you to master it. And unless you've been unfortunate enough to get a tool grade one, the persistence will reward you with the skill to get nice mellow edges for the rest of your shaving days.

Don't be afraid to keep touching up in the middle of your shave. Yes, it can be a bit frustrating, but the instant feedback is a great teacher.

I work on big helicopters that move oil rigs around looking for oil and gas. Openings? Yep, always. Bit of flux right now. Not sure what's up. Three oil different companies and none of them seem to be aggressively looking for product. There must be an excess of oil at the moment.
What do you think about Sudan or the sandbox?
Not that wonderful actually. 28 days hemmed into about 6 city blocks and nowhere to go unless you have a helicopter. 90 to 100 degrees 75% to 90% humidity when it rains. Guage said 95% yesterday but I think that was condensation. Wet all day. And not from the rain.
It isn't dull though.

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Jungle shave den.

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Man, that's fantastic. Jungle shave den!

Well those conditions sound much the same as Bangkok. Except instead of trees, there's cement and skyscrapers, and sticky pollution. And while there's a million places to go, it's so hot I can't be bothered even going outside.

Sudan and the sandbox are possibilities for me, but the application process is so long and drawn out every time I'm about to apply I give up. lol. But the salaries are really worth it. Up to 100 grand US tax free. Now I could really buy me some nice stones with that.
Imagine the SOTD pics I could post, and a desert shave den!

Tax free if out of the country for 335 and then only to 90k. The rest is taxed 40% or more.
GF won't have it though. This is bad enough.
Yup, much like Thailand except the girls aren't pretty. No smell of burning garbage either. Lots of other unpleasant smells though.

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