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    jmercer, there are a number of good honers in the NW but 'the' pro is Glen (gssixgun) at Gem Star Customs in Idaho. He has honed to perfection 2 C-MONs for me and is also a restorer. Check out his web site. Outside of the area I would go with Lynn (SRP founder) in MO.
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    Thanks Razorfeld.

    Impressive, Each blade is personally test shaved, sterilized, re-stropped, oiled, and then sent on to it's new owner....

    I was thinking of Lynn too. What better benchmark to start with. I was looking for something close with quick turn around. I should be more patient and just "wait for it".

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    First and Foremost, while your stropping may have seemed to improve the edge, until you actually shave with a Truly Shave Ready Razor, you won’t know what the ‘feel’ actually is!!

    You won’t go wrong with GSSIXGUN! While Glen is my friend, I always highly recommend him, not only for honing but for restoration and custom work for a reason and that reason is that he does excellent work!!

    Here’s a couple of examples:

    http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...ered-horn.html

    http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...uilt-spec.html

    It seems you’ve seen his website you will have seen that honing turnaround is quite quick! Also you know how to get a hold of him! Please Do So as you won't regret it!
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    Thanks cudarunner.

    The first razor should be here by weeks end and a second in another week. Then after some close scrutiny off they go to the Honemeister. That puts me at least another month out. Patience...

    Then two examples of the best.

    Mean while... strop strop... strop strop... strop strop...

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    Quote Originally Posted by jmercer View Post
    Thanks cudarunner.


    That puts me at least another month out.
    You just might be surprised on the turn around!!
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    Welcome! This site is great and the guys are laid back so feel free to post any questions you've got!

    I spent some time in Lakewood while I was based at Lewis about ten years ago. Fond memories!
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    Welcome to SRP, neighbor! Glen will take care of your edges....guaranteed you won't be disappointed. Also, there should be a meet-up in Yakima as we approach spring. Keep an eye out for it. You can learn more in 1-2 days than you can in 6 months on this site. Cheers!

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    Cool ... FNG update...

    Couple weeks ago I shaved with new TI properly honed by Glen. WOW! On the first stroke I went from my sideburn to the bottom of my neck before I knew it. Never done that before. Tried my other TI on next stroke and stopped in just ¼ inch into stroke; back to Glen's to finish second stroke and again almost to bottom of neck. I ended up shaving my whole face for only the third time since I started SR shaving and I am not on fire and or leaking like a slashed pig. R0FLMA0!! My technique is not that bad after all. YAY! I couldn’t wait for the next shave. Before I had to wait and let face heal up for two days and or up to a week or better.

    I sent Glen my other four razors and got them back yesterday YAY!! I have been butchering myself with my first razor a 6/8 DOVO for several months trying to learn to shave and get the razor sharp with strop/paste. I find I was not even close. Glen has shown me the way to "Shave Ready". Thanking you Sir.

    I've started with entry level razors a TI, DOVO, and Boker all were factory sharp only till I learned. I'm trying the Boker next. Even at this early stage I can perceive the difference in the shaves. Wow what a trip. I get rotations now. Still sorting lots input and fine tuning my routines with stuff like per-shave oil, washing the alum off with cold water so I don't open the pores again. A bunch of the little things that make the experience so enjoyable.

    I chose ToOBS Sandalwood products to start with and set a base line with them. Just learning to use their three kinds of soaps, hard, cream, and stick has been an experience in it self.

    In the near future I'll post photo of the razor that started it all my Dad's Beau Brummel #35 that Glen brought it back to life. I can't wait to try it again and have it work right.

    This is the most user friendly and supportive place. A big hearty thank you to all who make this place what it is.

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    I'm so very glad that you accepted the counsel to have your razors Properly Honed so that you could actually get a nice shave off of a Truly Shave Ready Razor!!

    One Hell of a Difference isn't it!!??!!!!

    Enjoy the ride! It's a long strange trip but it's worth the journey!!
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    Glad to here of your success. As you know, everyone always tells you to get a shave ready razor. It is an amazing experience when it all clicks into place. Glad things seem to have worked out for you. Glen does an excellent job.
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