+1 for Oregon board members...

[tab]

'Sure makes me happy to hear Scott at PRC is putting some smile on some faces.

Tab, by all means - take advantage of guys nearby. I'm been crazy busy lately, but with a little planning, should be able to help.

Between the Hart & PRC, you have some very nice blades to learn with. For alot of guys, the heavy grinds can be easier to learn with. Although I have all types, I reach for a heavy grind 3 out of 4 shaves. If we can connect, you're welcome to try my gear. Near wedge through extra hollow. Customs, a lovely horsebutt strop from HidestoArt, vintage shell. I don't have any nice badger brushes yet. I'm betting you're gonna love your shaves.

Enjoy the learning. It doesn't have to happen overnight. It will actually get better whether or not you try to improve - just from the repetition of blade to beard.

'Hope your time here is great. 'Best of Christmas wishes to you & yours.

Great info, generous offers, & kind words, Thank you.
I'll keep your info close and see if we can't work out a meet.

[feltspanky]

I just visited the guys at Portland Razor Co. this morning, to pick up my razor and to see what they do first hand. Scott was very generous of his time, given that he's been working long hours, seven days a week to catch up on the sudden interest in his razors. The workmanship on my razor is impeccable, and I'm anxious to shave with it tomorrow morning. Some of the scales he's working on are stunning, and I was able to see a beautiful Damascus that is near completion. He's able to do any of the razors offered on his site in 6/8, 7/8, or 8/8, and can do almost any scale that you are interested in. I saw a beautiful block of a bogged wood from Russia today. I was happy to support a local artisan, and after what I saw today, I will probably be ordering another razor soon.

Looking forward to seeing pictures of your new razor. I'm a big fan of Scott at PRC

[engine46]

Scott at PRC is creating a buzz in the USA made razor/strop market.

Well from what I heard about Hart on here lately, their quality has gone down the toilet!
I want a Portland razor bad!!!!!!!!