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    The "Interesting" one from last night

    Chosera 1-5-10

    Moved to the Nakayama using the "Ole Yeller" Nagura and finally worked through all the issues the PW steel was throwing out there and got to a solid edge...


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    Honing is Sum Fun Sometimes

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    Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
    The "Interesting" one from last night

    Chosera 1-5-10

    Moved to the Nakayama using the "Ole Yeller" Nagura and finally worked through all the issues the PW steel was throwing out there and got to a solid edge...


    Honing is Sum Fun Sometimes
    Chippy ? .....
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    Dang it all.... I was convinced I'd turn that Escher I found around for a quick profit. Then I decided to toss my latest honing job, a Red Diamond, on it, after a full workup on my Jnat. It was shaving just fine off the Jnat, so I never expected anything from the Escher..... Silly me, eh?

    OK, so now I'm wondering if I'm stuck with this stupid Escher...... jeez it's hard to let go of hones I've bought!

    I'd like to add pics, but I'm too darn lazy right now.

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    Here’s a Dovo that arrived in worse shape. The customer was immediately notified. I explained “I could replace the scales no charge with some scales off an old razor.” (The vintage plastic material was much stronger and nicer than the new plastic anyway, even used triple stacked washers to dress it up.)

    After the scales had been replaced it was on to the hones. The point is, if you plan on providing services for others be prepared to “hone” your customer service skills. Good luck


    Bevel set on 1K Chosera no tape.


    Good consistent work horse coticule.


    Final finish a few passes on a vintage J-nat barber hone. Shave test positive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MODINE View Post
    Here’s a Dovo that arrived in worse shape. The customer was immediately notified. I explained “I could replace the scales no charge with some scales off an old razor.” (The vintage plastic material was much stronger and nicer than the new plastic anyway, even used triple stacked washers to dress it up.)

    After the scales had been replaced it was on to the hones. The point is, if you plan on providing services for others be prepared to “hone” your customer service skills. Good luck


    Bevel set on 1K Chosera no tape.


    Good consistent work horse coticule.


    Final finish a few passes on a vintage J-nat barber hone. Shave test positive.
    Your right mike... The vintage scales look sooo much better, that the origanal scales that come on those. Yep... Happy customers are repeat customers, or customers for life. Can I ask... Why no tape?

    Mike
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    Hi MIke;
    I was taught not to worry about spine wear and all that matters is the very edge. It is always the customer’s prerogative tape or no tape. I prefer no tape especially on new hollow ground profiles to get a proper bevel set. After that if they want to use 1 layer of tape that is fine too. Certain razor profiles or those that require repair can benefit from using tape.

    One can only do so much to make the customer happy, this particular incident the person never acknowledged or even thanked for the extra time and effort for fixing the razor. It’s best not to worry about such things and take it personal. Just do the right thing.
    MIke

    Bonus pic!!! Guess the stone, Hint, Not LI, or CF or Ayrshire. Check out the spine wear on this little wedge one.

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    Hoo boy!! Looks if it were honed toe forwards.
    Some peoples kids..[emoji1]
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    Quote Originally Posted by MODINE View Post
    Hi MIke;
    I was taught not to worry about spine wear and all that matters is the very edge. It is always the customer’s prerogative tape or no tape. I prefer no tape especially on new hollow ground profiles to get a proper bevel set. After that if they want to use 1 layer of tape that is fine too. Certain razor profiles or those that require repair can benefit from using tape.

    One can only do so much to make the customer happy, this particular incident the person never acknowledged or even thanked for the extra time and effort for fixing the razor. It’s best not to worry about such things and take it personal. Just do the right thing.
    MIke

    Bonus pic!!! Guess the stone, Hint, Not LI, or CF or Ayrshire. Check out the spine wear on this little wedge one.
    KIFA razor, hard ass steel, finished on a Cutlers Green.
    This is what it's all about, forget about esthetic hone wear
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    Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
    Chippy ? .....
    This could turn into a very long answer better suited for "The Forge" but yes in the strictest technical terms it was a chippy edge
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    Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
    This could turn into a very long answer better suited for "The Forge" but yes in the strictest technical terms it was a chippy edge
    I'm a simple man. Don't get too technical.
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