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Lynn,
Just tried out the Hamburg Ivorine and the Filarmonica razors you honed for me. Wow! I never had great luck with Filarmonicas, maybe the edge is too fine, maybe the steel is too hard....but I could never get them where I wanted.
What did you use to get them to their incredible sharpness? I am sure other would be cusriopus as to your approach to evaluation and sharpening when you receive a customers razors.
Thanks,
Tony
This post reminds me of how I feel everytime I got one back from Mr. Abrams too. He ain't the master for nuthin'.
You guys are very nice. Thanks. I'm just on a high learning curve........lol. Lynn
You are too modest sir. What I would give to crawl in yer noggin and learn about that accelerated curve. When is that instructional video coming out again? :)
Got 4 Razors back from Lynn Yesterday. Was afraid I'd cut myself taking them out of the box. I think he should teach a class on how he does it...I'd surely pay for just a little of his honing knowledge...
Jim:cool:
Well Lynn, if the learning curve is like Mt Everest you've passed Hillary's Step :D
Us poor plebs are still at base camp getting our s*#t together and some of us are still at sea level.:cry:
Gary
Some of us are stuck in the Marianas Trench....
That's deeper than Everest is high :D
Lynn, how did you get them so sharp ???
"I saw Lynn Abrams with the devil! I saw Lynn Abrams with the devil!"
(The reference is to Arthur Miller's The Crucible,. :) )
Actually, you have to meet the devil at midnight at a crossroads and ask him to lap your stone...
(with apologies to the blues legends...)
-- Gary F.
Notice he didn't answer your question, Tony. Out with it Lynn! Either you start talking or produce the video and all I'll say is there better be some superior close ups on that hone. We've had enough of this neglect!:mad: Brothers Unite!:rant:
X
Xman, what we need is one of those "Joe 90" machines.
Gary
Maybe we should plan a straight razor place getaway at a camp in ohio some off season and everyone can bring their hones, razors etc. and get some first hand lessons.
Just a thought, don't know how practical it is for this group.
Glen F
There'd have to be a LOT of sinks.Quote:
Originally Posted by FUD
Why? Just bring a portable mirror, heat a big kettle of water on the stove or open fire, everyone bring a skuttle and your favorite soap in addition to your hones and razors :p. Do a 3 or 4 day camp. we could make sure there's proper electricity for perhaps a simple class on basic restoration with a dremel, etc. a class or 2 on honing, a class on proper shaving techniques. BYOBQuote:
Originally Posted by SharkHat
There's plenty of good bargain camp sites with more than sufficient facilities.
Glen F
I'll bring homebrew :)
-- Gary F.
Hi X,
We are in Italy and having a ball.....
I am always willing to share, but sometimes it is hard to explain the experience honing 6000 or more razors has given me vs. the expertise of those honing 100 or so. Let me know how I can help.......lol. The video is in in the editing stage and I do want to get in the Q&A, so it won't be long.
Stay tuned for some cool Maestro news when I get back.
Lynn
Ahh, you meant true camping. In that case, let me dig out my dutch ovens and cast iron. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by FUD
I was just givin' you a hard time. ;) Glad you're having fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by adjustme69
X
Lynn,
Say "Buon Giorno" to all my Pisanos in l'italia for me. It's been a while since I've been there. I don't hope, but rather KNOW you're having a great time.
Ciao Bambino,
Jim:cool:
(Real Italian Last Name Witheld)
It's a Witness Protection thing....