Thread: New in San Diego Help ID a new straight

Welcome. I have to say those scales are prettY nice and likely much more valuable than the blade. I too would keep them. Learning to hone and shave at the same time can be a tough journey. I chose to learn to shave and then hone, but there are many paths and they are all correct.

Thank you. based on the replies and my complete satisfaction with this razor as is, I'm going to keep it as my dialy shaver and not make any changes. It is odd that I can't find these scales anywhere. I have been switching between a 5/8 and 7/8 and honestly, after shaving with this, I can't see going back. It could be the blade itself but after 15 minutes rehoning and 5 minutes on the strop, its an awesome shaver. Way more comfortable on the chin and jaw lines. I heard they were harder to shave with but with my (3 shaves) limited experience, this is where I think I'll stay. Funny....since I got it to practice on!!

Thank you. I think I'm going to keep those scales just as they are. I like the patina on them. I know what you mean about shaving then honing. That's why I really have not touched the dovo what was professionally honed. all of my other blades are just compared to that but now I am getting as good or better shaves with the ZY and for sure this one after my shade-tree honing process. The one blade that I just can't seem to bring around is my gold dollar but I think the whole thing is warped so I will be spending some time on the spine and then see what I can accomplish. This is an awesome forum. Thanks again.

Thanks - I had fun making those oak scales. First attempt and I have to refine the polish a bit but overall, I'm pleased. I like the 'heft' of the oak and the stainless blade. i'm working with some walnut scales now. I'll post pics when done.

Originally Posted by Deadeyedan

Thank you. I think I'm going to keep those scales just as they are. I like the patina on them. I know what you mean about shaving then honing. That's why I really have not touched the dovo what was professionally honed. all of my other blades are just compared to that but now I am getting as good or better shaves with the ZY and for sure this one after my shade-tree honing process. The one blade that I just can't seem to bring around is my gold dollar but I think the whole thing is warped so I will be spending some time on the spine and then see what I can accomplish. This is an awesome forum. Thanks again.

Check the stabilizers on that GD

Hi and welcome aboard. Check out the rolling x stroke. Many blades are warped you just need to use the strokes that get the edge. Grinding on the spine just throws the geometry out

Hello and welcome to SRP.
Very cool scales indeed.
Enjoy the forum.

Pete <:-}

Thanks. Will do