Thread: Swaty Gift

Keep the one that calls you the most. B.T.W. a 3 line swaty actually says "THREE LINE" on it. Most people think it's just cause it carrys 3 lines of text.

Originally Posted by coachmike

Keep the one that calls you the most. B.T.W. a 3 line swaty actually says "THREE LINE" on it. Most people think it's just cause it carrys 3 lines of text.

Without wanting to open the can of worms that is Swaty history (!) I thought the ones that said 'Three Line' were so named to capitalize on the popularity of the ones with three lines of text. ??

My problem is that I really like both of them, but want to help out a friend, hence my quandry.

Unless I'm badly mistaken the only difference is the number of lines of text. So keep whichever one looks/works best for you ...... or give the gift of the best of the two,

Well imho it all depends on how you feel towards your friend..in that I mean if I got someone into shaving with straights and I really liked and admired them..or if I was truly looking to mentor them, I would give that person the better of the two..you're experience and skill well make up for the lesser stone and make that persona life a little easier in maintenance..

My two cents.
I did not vote because I know nothing about either stone.
I hope in your mind you choose well and not by popular opinion..(not trying to sound cruel our demean any ones vote)

Originally Posted by Cangooner

Without wanting to open the can of worms that is Swaty history (!) I thought the ones that said 'Three Line' were so named to capitalize on the popularity of the ones with three lines of text. ??

My problem is that I really like both of them, but want to help out a friend, hence my quandry.

Here is a blast from the past dealing with some history ...... enjoy .... http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...rovenance.html

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Here is a blast from the past dealing with some history ...... enjoy .... http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...rovenance.html

I have been sucked into that as well as a few other Swaty threads ever since this thing arrived. To be honest I may subconsciously be giving one away to end the confusion!

I like your idea of sharing, and for that you rock. Thats what this passion is all about. Many people hoard this stuff away never in 10 lifetimes could ever use it all. Whats the fun in that? Those barber hones will each out live us all and then some.
The joy in this obsession is to pass on the knowledge as well as a hone or maybe a razor now and again.

Originally Posted by Tarkus

I like your idea of sharing, and for that you rock. Thats what this passion is all about. Many people hoard this stuff away never in 10 lifetimes could ever use it all. Whats the fun in that? Those barber hones will each out live us all and then some.
The joy in this obsession is to pass on the knowledge as well as a hone or maybe a razor now and again.

I agree! A REALLY good friend would first give him the one with a corner off. THEN he would feel bad about shortchanging a buddy and give him the other one too! THEN the buddy would forever be your bitch because you gave him EVERYTHING! Yeah, that's the ticket!