Just picked up my first straight razor on ebay, a double arrow. I want it done right and want to get it honed. The seller says it does not need it, but I hear its recommended anyway.
What would be a price I should expect to pay to have this done?
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Just picked up my first straight razor on ebay, a double arrow. I want it done right and want to get it honed. The seller says it does not need it, but I hear its recommended anyway.
What would be a price I should expect to pay to have this done?
About 20 bucks give or take. There's quite a few on this web site that would be willing. Lynn honed some for me and I was quite impressed. He's one of the Administrators on this site....Rich
P.S. A lot of sellers claim that their razors are shave ready. I guess people have different definitions of shave ready. Unless you buy a razor from someone you know, I would never consider it to be so. You're wise to think it's not. Of course, when you get it, you can do the tests, TNT, Check the WIKI.....
Between $0 and $100 depending on who you can get to do it and on whether or not the double arrow has any problemsQuote:
Originally Posted by andrew777771
Check out these member services in the Classifieds section
There is a number of members who provide services including honing. Check the member services in the classifieds. You are going to like SRP a lot.
In the classifieds here, several people offer to hone and strop your razor for $20 or just under $20. I suppose you've got to add shipping both ways to that.Quote:
Originally Posted by andrew777771
i thought the TNT was for when setting or repairing the bevel, if the razor is sharp the HHT or TPT (again check wiki) is what i would use. if it is really sharp it should pop hairs with the HHT or test on the forearm with the edge slightly raised.Quote:
Originally Posted by zib
i paid $13 to have a razor honed but then there was shipping both ways on top of that. so about $25 total which was pretty good as far as i can tell.
I would love to do it! Ive been wanting to get a good look at a double arrow!
Update: Just saw an offer by hi bud gl for free honing on the forum! Hes good!
I charge 10€ for a honing a flawless blade, and 15€ for restoring a bevel + honing. Postage not included.
Double Arrows can be very good shavers, but there are some issues to be dealt with.
I've posted about that in a recent thread: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...tml#post289932
You definitely need to have a Double Arrow taken care off, before you can shave with it. Stamps22 is a nice fellow, a fine seller, but I have to disagree with him on his statement that the Double Arrows come shaveready.
Bart.
I charge $18 and that's middle of the road. I take the edge to a 30000 grit Shapton and people just grin and giggle when they see how that shaves. I also recommend to folks that they learn to keep that edge sharp and I help them with any coaching necessary to get to that level. You'll really enjoy shaving when you have an edge that just wipes the hair off of your face.
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Originally Posted by chee16
TNT, Thumb Nail Test, You Check the WIKI under "Sharpness tests explained"
lynn honed my razor for $20 and it was fantastic. a price i will gladly pay until i learn to hone
Lynn did several for me, no complaints here. They were great.
gssixgun has done mine a couple of times @ $20 round trip ;)
outstanding job and SHARP !