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Hey all,
So I'm at the point where I think I'm fairly adept at honing, but far from being a honemeister. I'm just wondering if one of the honing experts would mind me shipping a razor of mine to them so they could try it out and see how my honing measures up. I'd pay for shipping.
Would anyone like to help me out?
Thanks.
Dave,
I'm no miester yet, but I am interested in becoming one some day. I think the idea of an exchange is wonderful.:idea:
I wouldn't mind sharing. I wouldn't mind sending you one of mine, either!
That's a great way to get feedback. If you're at the point where you're asking for this, you're either arrogant or competent. I'm betting you're the latter!Quote:
Originally Posted by StraightRazorDave
I don't call myself a honemeister, but I'll volunteer my face for your experiments. :D
So I'm taking Tom (jendeindustries) up on his offer and we're trading a razor each just to try them out (I'd want it back though :p). I purposed that instead of sending it directly back to me that maybe he could send it to someone else for another opinion. Leighton, since you volunteered, would this be possible?
I really like this idea now, as it gives people feedback as to how they're doing. No one I know shaves with a straight, so I've been the only critic of my honing. It would be interesting to see how my edges compare to others and vise-versa.
I had this same problem, so i lent a few out. I'd wanted to sell in the classifieds but wasn't prepared to 'till i'd had some feedback on shave readiness. Hope it goes well. :gl:
I'm always up to trying a new blade. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by StraightRazorDave
I'm prepared to make a standing offer for a face to test shave readiness. Good luck.
SRDave, have I got a deal for you!
I'll send you blade, you'll hone it and send it back, and I'll tell you you're awesome (if you are).
On a more serious note, I think that two aspiring honemeisters trading blades to test is a totally awesome idea. I plan to try to set it up once I get started honing.
Idea !!!! :idea:
Just a thought to improve on your already great idea guys...
If you trade dull razors, then each of you have an idea of the actual improvement over the starting point....
* That makes a lot more sense! You know one or the other will send a great shaver that he knows, but this way because you know how yours has shaved, it will give you a more accurate opinion evaluating the other guys honing abilities.Quote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
Glen, you're all right (ever since you had your left side amputated).
Steve
I could send those (banned) eBay NY Selective brand razors to Dave.......I have 2 left that are unsharpened :D.Quote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
Seriously, that's a good idea. I need more razors.....
Haha, I would be doomed to failure then!Quote:
Originally Posted by jendeindustries
But trading dull razors is actually a very good idea, it seems like this idea keeps evolving. :) Too bad I only have a few razors, of which none are dull. But I really like that idea, especially if they were originally sharp so the user knows how well they can perform.
I think I just found an excuse to buy more razors on ebay........
Dave,
We should coordinate our efforts to not bid against each other. I keep getting outbid!!!:gaah:
I truly appreciate the offer, thank you. I'm afraid I will have to turn it down though. I am not yet comfortable with the idea of honing someone else's razor. I don't really aspire to be a honemeister, so I don't plan on honing other people's razors for now.Quote:
Originally Posted by slipangle
What I actually would like to do is buy cheap blades that need fixing up, clean them up, hone them, then sell them. I can get good feedback on my honing then, without the worry of screwing up someone's blade. :p
Haha, no kidding. I'm not looking to buy on ebay for a while, my funds will not permit that at the present. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by jendeindustries
Funny. I have been thinking about posting an idea such as the original post for the same reason - for some feedback and benchmarks. I'm pretty sure I'm not in the same league as many (any) of the posters here, though.
I'm game for any variation of exchange/evaluation, etc. - just send me a PM if you are interested. Shipping is on me, of course. Note that I'm NOT an experienced honer; I definitely want to be upfront about this. At the same time, I think my edges work. I would love someone else's opinion on them.
Thanks,
Nate
if you need my help i will do so. you can pm me and get my mailing address. Now Problem with me is i will say truth what i think. i never think i am rude person. Many does.LOL
i should add this of course i will not discuss results with anyone else except you.If i am not happy with your honing i will send to you another blade honed by me and you can keep that blade for a 2 weeks (enough time to to make comparison )then you can send back to me .gl
If any of you want the help I can also evaluate a razor too. If you want I can evaluate it, then if its not what I consider great, I can hone it better, then describe exactly what I did to improve it. And if I can not improve it than I'll say that also. Makes sense?
I would do this as a PM, not in public.
Send a PM if anyone is interested. I rarely read through the posts anymore.
A
Thanks for these generous offers! I'll be in touch.
What a great idea!!
Last night, I touched up (couticle with water only for 20 laps, Ch12K, CrOx, linen, leather) a razor that used to be my hands-down best shaver.
For the first time ever this morning, I was pretty darned happy with the results (especially considering I didn't have too much growth this morning.)
I'm still no honemeister. I look forward to trying it out with a much duller razor this weekend, and seeing if I can get it shaving this well. If I can, I'd love to trade blades with someone.
I'll do that for you.
This is a GREAT idea and, I would like to donate my face to the project. I would also be interested in participating in the razor relay with someone else.