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    Default Double Ducking Straight Razor Hone System

    has anyone ever used one of these ? i havent bought a hone yet and was wondering if anyone has had a good or bad experience with this honing device thought id check before i buy a hone thanks.

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    i have read that thread on this but i did not see where anyone gave a review im guessing the stone would be best but it never hurts to ask

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    I haven't heard anything since that thread. The promised review hasn't been written, but I have seen him around. Wirting a comprehensive review is pretty time consuming so he might not have gotten around to it yet, either that or the project got scraped. If HAD sets in any one method can go by the wayside pretty quickly.

    Here's the closest detailed information I know of.

    Guide to Using Micro Abrasive Films

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    I've used this system and found it to be very effective. Less fuss and lower cost than wet stones (which I also use). Replacement sheets of mylar abrasive can be had for about $2.50 from Lee Valley tools. Each full sheet makes 3 Double Duckling-sized strips, so that's under a buck each!

    One minor annoyance is that doing a pyramid is a hassle: constantly changing the strips every few strokes. It would be better to have two bases. (I get around this by other other stones in combination. Still experimenting.)

    The instructions say to use a stropping style (trailing edge) stroke, but I've found that as long as you have the film taut enough, you can do a leading-edge stroke without damaging the film.

    Anyway, it's certainly effective and it's great for newbies. I was producing shave-ready razors in no time. It does lack some of the fun and "romance" of the traditional stones, but it works!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wildtim View Post
    I haven't heard anything since that thread. The promised review hasn't been written, but I have seen him around. Wirting a comprehensive review is pretty time consuming so he might not have gotten around to it yet, either that or the project got scraped. If HAD sets in any one method can go by the wayside pretty quickly.

    Here's the closest detailed information I know of.

    Guide to Using Micro Abrasive Films

    I forgot about it. I'll get one done this weekend.

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    I didn't forget. I have law school finals so I'm a little busy right now. I haven't had much free time to finish the review. After Wednesday, last day of exams, I'll definitely put the review up.

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    Cool man! What year are you in? I'm in third year (last year woooo!!)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dups View Post
    Cool man! What year are you in? I'm in third year (last year woooo!!)
    I'm 2L but I'm doing it part time because I manage two businesses. Good luck!

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    Quote Originally Posted by TstebinsB View Post
    I'm 2L but I'm doing it part time because I manage two businesses. Good luck!
    I went part time, too. Paying a mortgage with a full time (plus) job and trying to keep a marriage alive (well, that didn't really work out, but I don't blame lawschool) made full time school impossible.
    It's a bear! Good for you.

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