Thread: Hello from Indiana

Build a room off the back of the garage. It can always be done.

Hey, Slim. Don't feel bad. For close to thirty years, I had only one razor, no brush, (used canned goo) one hone, and a old leather belt that I'd grown out of, for a strop.

I came to this forum, looking for help on restoration. And got sucked down the hole, too. I'm now at nearly 200 shave ready, restored razors.


Almost 30 brushes.


8 strops


And a pile of rocks.


And I've yet to find the bottom of the hole.

Holy cow. I don't foresee that level of aquistition disorder in my future.

You ever want to "thin the herd", let me know please. I'm in the market for a backup razor, a real strop, and apparently some hones because the lapping films I bought off Amazon were subpar quality (abrasive level didn't last). I'll most likely try more films first due to space considerations in the truck and because I have to take my stuff back out of the truck when I go home every week (someone else drives it on my days off).

Slim
It will be amazing how many ways you will find to justify a new acquisition!

Trust me on this.

Originally Posted by slim6596

Holy cow. I don't foresee that level of aquistition disorder in my future.

You ever want to "thin the herd", let me know please. I'm in the market for a backup razor, a real strop, and apparently some hones because the lapping films I bought off Amazon were subpar quality (abrasive level didn't last). I'll most likely try more films first due to space considerations in the truck and because I have to take my stuff back out of the truck when I go home every week (someone else drives it on my days off).

Sorry, not at this time.

But if you have some antique stores or flea markets around you, their great places to look. Check at ol school barber shops, too.

A good barbers hone, is small, and will keep ya going in a pinch. A three line Swatty, is mine, and others, go to hone, for barbers hones.



I paid a dollar for this one, at a flea market.

I've contacted 2 antique stores, one of which showed a case of straight razors on their website. They've got nothing. I'll keep checking...

Gasman, I was just told that the vintage razor you sent has arrived at my house. Can't wait to try it out.

Good to hear. I wish you could have taken it with you but work happens. Even when we dont want it too. It will still be keen when you get home.

Originally Posted by slim6596

Holy cow. I don't foresee that level of aquistition disorder in my future.

You ever want to "thin the herd", let me know please. I'm in the market for a backup razor, a real strop, and apparently some hones because the lapping films I bought off Amazon were subpar quality (abrasive level didn't last). I'll most likely try more films first due to space considerations in the truck and because I have to take my stuff back out of the truck when I go home every week (someone else drives it on my days off).

Slim:I have several hones but also use and like film. I recomend 3M Imperial Microfinishing Film (aluminum oxide) 3 mil a fast cutting film I use before the blade is ready for the polishing
film. I'm not sure where I got it. Next i go to film I buy from Tools For Working Wood; 1st 3M Micro Abrasive Film 1 Aluminum Oxide PSA which is 22,000 grit. Their part # is ST-MAF.01APSA10. If i really want to get crazy I then use #M Micro Abrasive Film .3 Aluminum Oxide-PSA, part # ST-MAF.003APSA10 which is 80,000 grit. I use these last tw0 for about 3 razors then change them out. I put them on plate glass. If you care to send me your address I will send you some so you can see if these fit you expectations.

Originally Posted by outback

...I came to this forum, looking for help on restoration. And got sucked down the hole, too...
And I've yet to find the bottom of the hole.

Just curious... You don't REALLY believe there is a bottom do you Mike?