Thread: Hello from a 'new shaver'!

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Yep sounds like it Ed

They provide a nice comfortable shave, if you want to mess with lather or Smith's honing solution it gets a little better too..
I never really listen to grit estimates hehehe they remind me of the fish that got away stories larger everytime it is told, but I do feel they give a bit more than a Norton 8k in the comfort deptment which to my face is the least I will go...

Not a bad deal, especially if you live there and shipping gets real cheap..

Many thanks to all above. I often go past the Jones mine/factory and have to say that, though muddy - take boots in wet weather - these guys are good craftsmen. I think I'll give the 3 inch a go (can get it on eBay). So fifteen quid (GBP or my foreign friend!) is probably worth a go and it comes with a slurry stone. I can't afford a flash Japanese job yet but, with luck, I'll never have to to get a decent shave.

BTW my vintage Kropp gave me a shave this morning that still feels smooth! As for balm - I use Imperialis from LUSH which is probably only available in the UK. If anyone in foreign climbs wants some - I will try to help. Feels gorgeous and so smooth! No nasty chemical either.

Must go, police are at the door! Another story for another time!

As everyone has said hold off on the hones for a bit. With three razors and some crox you shouldn't have to hone for quite some time if you use each equally. Yes I will say that you have rad and when it comes time to hone you will probably get "had" or hone acquisition disorder as well. I have the inigo jones dragons tongue hone and although it is cheap and a decent hone it is not a finisher. I have shaved using the dragons tongue as the finishing hone and it will shave finely but not like a coticule or my arkansas black. Any ways enjoy your new hobby. Great advice abounds.

Oh yeah the dragons tongue from AJ on ebay is different than the inigo jones dragons tongue. From what I have read the one from AJ is a bit finer but still probably in the 6 to 7k range again from what ive read I dont have the hones from aj but I rate my DT from inigo at about 6k.

Originally Posted by TheCount

By the way. I've been here a day or so and bought three straights. I've got it haven't I? There should be warnings on the logo!

Yep your infected. Don't read the threads you'll find razors, stones, strops, soaps , etc described as the best and get curious and soon you have 5 of everything and you'll still be searching for the elusive best ?
Its like the flu just when you get better you get it again.

Do all three razors come shave-ready? Then I would suggest shaving with one or two for a time until they start to dull and leave the third as a reference for your honing. That makes it easier to compare your own honing skills to someone else's!

Welcome mate. I've already spoken to you in another post, but this is the first time I've had a chance to say...Croeso That's Welsh for Welcome!


Mick