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Hello from Brazil
First of all, thank you for the knowledge diffusion that you do here.
And now my story.
I started in wetshaving through the safety razors, but after I tried this Palmera I realized that the straight razors were my paradise.
These beautiful Filarmonicas were the realization of a dream. Now I think I'm satisfied, maybe buy a Revisor with spine decoration, a custom Koraat, Dubl Ducks, Dorkos, other Filarmonicas and opportunities here in the forum. Nothing much. LOL.
Since here in Brazil it is not easy to find honemasters, I decided that I would have to learn to do it myself.
I bought a 12k Naniwa stone for finishing and maintaining the sharp razor blades.
And bought a 3/8k chinese synthetic to test the two blades that are now with wooden scales (yes, I know these stones are not ideal, but I wanted to get an idea before taking any bigger steps).
Well, after reading, watching videos and some attempts, I was able to put good and comfortable edges on these two razors, so I increased them with these wooden scales made by a Brazilian artisan.
Then I felt confident to breadknife the Palmera and do the whole process through the 3k, 8k, 12k, 0.5 crox, 0.1 ironox, leather strop. Success, but I know that this chinese stone is not consistent and I do not intend to put the Filarmonicas or other valuable razors on it, if I ever need it.
After all this presentation, I would like to know if a 1/6k King stone could meet my purpose, replacing de chinese, or if I need something more up to 12k naniwa.
Thank you again!!!
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Wow, you've got a nice collection.
Mike
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Bom dia Franco (with obrigado/a, that's all my knowledge of Portuguese)
You will find here all the necessary information. I prefer to use natural stones: coticule & Belgian Blue wetstone, Welsh stones, Arkansas translucent ...
Send me the plane ticket to Brazil, I will come to show you how to use them:w
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Welcome to SRP!
There's a lot of great folks and info here, check out the library.
That is a very nice collection, and a 12k naniwa will do a great job keeping the edge fresh.
Enjoy and have fun
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Welcome aboard.
That's an impressive , and growing group of razors.
You might look at the 1000/8000 Norton Stone as well.
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Welcome to SRP!
You have the start of a beautiful collection.
The King stone will work well. I prefer chosora or Norton on my razors, but that is just my preference.
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Welcome to SRP.
You have a beautiful collection.
Enjoy your time here on the forum and have fun.
Pete <:-}
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Thank you, guys.
I'm reading everything I can here.
I think I'm going to wait a little bit and put my money in naniwas 3k and 8k, even more because there are good japanese sellers with low shipping costs to Brazil.
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WoW, Welcome to the forum.
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Aloha!
Beautiful collection.
I was in Brazil two years ago. I went to Rio de Janiero and enjoyed some time on Ipanema Beach. Never saw "The Girl from Ipanema" however. :)
Enjoy the forum.
Mahalo for the pictures!
-ZipZop
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Beautiful collection, I'd suggest a Naniwa 1k for bevel setting, and Naniwa also makes a very nice combination 3/8k stone, you have the 12k, perfect for what you need.
And yes, a shave with a Palmera is a wonderful experience, they are superb razors.....welcome to the forum...:D
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Hi and welcome aboard. Can't go wrong with a couple Naniwa stones
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Welcome to the rabbit hole, Franc0! You seem to be going all-in like many of us straight razor nuts. Your collection is wonderful, too!
You will not regret your decision to save up for the fine Naniwas either. Let us know if you have any questions. The membership here is beyond friendly and helpful to serious newcomers.