Thread: Lost on a stormy sea without a paddle or compass

The starting place for the restoration section Tom there are links for just about every step possible to fixing old SR's

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html



Tips on using the Swaty or any other Barber's Hone but keep in mind these are for "maintaining" a already shaving sharp razor not really making them "Shave Ready"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP-GUeN_yBs

Hi again Tom.

Honestly there are still little mysteries of this forum stuff that I am still learning, but we can get you through the basics pretty quickly. Then it will be much easier to participate without confusion. You already have figured out posting to threads, creating new threads, and PMs so you are well on your way. Soon you can get back to the razor stuff!

Thanks for your encouragement and your kindness. It is greatly appreciated.

I wish you the best of luck in your participation in this wonderful community. At 30 years old, I've been part of several online communities, centered around one subject or another. This is by far the most helpful & friendly bunch I've encountered on the internet! ...And every gentleman is allowed to be a bit of a grouch every once in a while (a bit of that in that "one" thread discussing a certain brand of razors).

I tend to be long winded on here, so I'll try to wrap it up.

I'd try to make (then mail it to you) what would be a crappy attempt at replacement scales for your W&B, but I lack the tooling to do it effectively. I notice that you are in Michigan. There are many members in your neck of the woods, and I'm sure some will be along shortly. They would do a better job of making scales to fit your favorite shaver, and maybe they could sit down in front of the computer with you to help with the site!

Sincerely,
Crawler/Chris R.

Crawler: Thanks for your kindness to reply to my shaky thought process. At 71 my mind says "I can do that!" but my body is quiet emphatic about me and my ideas of what I am telling it to do.
Since being here I have taken more interest in the blades I have, and yesterday I found one I had forgotten about. I have tried to track some down and so far only the "Ward & Butcher" and the "Joseph Allen and Sons".
My adventure into the world of the straight razor I am concluding started Post Viet Nam Era Conflict. Maybe eight years after. My wife would drag me off to these antique shows. I enjoyed looking at things my grandparents used. My wife collected and I looked, so one day at an Antique Fair I found the Ward & Butcher. Paid one dollar for it. Since the scales broke, I pulled the blade and put it to bed with camolie (sp) oil. The blade is rather rough, especially the edges of the spine. I am guessing it belonged to a barber and the spine shows he must have sharpened frequently. It is still useable without the scales, but I don't particularly use it. Am contemplating layering some electricians tape on the spine and sharpen. I run seven and my sharpening time is usually in the distance. All stropped when they have shave once I use food grade diatamacious (sp)spread on the linin, because of the similarity of the sharpening powder.
My computer is getting funky. Have to stop.

Well Glock,welcome to SRP The fellas have all said it pretty much but I like your view on dialog engagement. It's hard in this day and age to converse with a lot of folks without getting into arguing points it seems....sign O the times I guess. I'm not old but at 53 my body is starting to rebel so I can relate a bit also. As for the computer glitches and all well.........technology stinks ha ha but, I guess we must eat what's on our plate as it were. Your meeting some of the best folks on the planet right here so enjoy the ride learn,learn ,learn and as our founder says often........Have fun.........cause you will. Cheers !

Hi and welcome. Sounds like you could share a few things with us after shaving with a straight for that long. Always something new to find on here to help with a better shave so sure that you will find something of interest.

Hi Tom, welcome aboard enjoy the forum the place is full of the most friendly helpful of people who will become good friends in time.

Hello Glock27, welcome to SRP. I'm your age, but am still working 60 hours/week, and am also a Vietnam vet. Although I used a DE for over 50 years, I've only used a straight for the past couple of years, and have learned a great deal from the very knowledgeable gentlemen on this forum. Hopefully, you'll get some new scales on your favorite razor soon.

Welcome to the forum.