Thread: Hi from Liverpool, UK

Hi all - my first post here...

I've been wet shaving for a good while with DEs and SEs, and I also have my grandfather's collection of seven straights - I used them a while ago, and some of them were still good to shave, but once they lost their edges I put them away. But I want to get them back into use now, and I posted a call for help over on another forum - and I got some great advice. I also got offers to hone for me - I have two razors away in Canada now getting expert attention (I know, it's a long way from where I live, but air mail was surprisingly cheap).

I've used waterstones for years to keep my tools and knives sharp, and after following advice and reading around a few forums, I now have Naniwa 1k and 3/8k stones, a couple of Welsh slates (including a purple LM), a balsa paddle loaded with chromium oxide, and a couple of leather strops.

I've made two attempts at honing a razor - the first was acceptable, but the second was a lot better. For the second, I finished on the purple slate, starting with slurry and slowly diluting to just water - then stropped and shaved and got a pretty good 2-pass shave. I haven't tried the crox yet - I only just pasted it today, so it will have to wait for next time.

So, I have seven old straights, mostly Sheffield, what I think is a decent set of honing stones, and strops. One of my razors looks badly pitted, and I suspect it's a lost cause, but I should have six that are in good usable condition - and I'll shortly have a couple of expertly-honed blades to compare my efforts against.

I've read a lot of the stuff on this site, and I've spent quite a bit of time watching Lynn's videos - as well as obviously knowing his stuff, he's great at presentation and explanation. Over the coming months I'm going to be on a bit of a honing exploration.

Anyway, that's my intro post - I can usually waffle far more than this, but I've tried to take it easy on you for starters

Alan

Welcome from a member in Canada - and no, I'm not the one holding on to your razors

Sounds like you're off to a great start, and already have a nice kit. I can't add much more other than to say good luck and have fun!

Thanks

howdo from a fellow northener Alan. wish i had been given a 7 day set from my grandad.

Pete

Thanks Pete. It's not strictly a set, it's 7 different razors, but it's still a very nice thing to have.

Cheers, Alan

Hi and welcome to SRP, your very local to me as I only live in St Helens, merseyside.

Originally Posted by alpla444

Hi and welcome to SRP, your very local to me as I only live in St Helens, merseyside.

Hi - not very far away at all

Hi Alan,

Welcome to the SRP, watching Lynn's video's is a good start and with honing practice makes perfect, anyway I can assure you you've landed in the best forum for any advice on straight razors and shaving.

Jamie.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Hi Alan,

Welcome to the SRP, watching Lynn's video's is a good start and with honing practice makes perfect, anyway I can assure you you've landed in the best forum for any advice on straight razors and shaving.

Jamie.

Thanks Jamie.