Thread: new girl!

I apologize for the delayed response. I made the offer and then got swamped at work. Anyway, the first options are available here for Limebutterfly to peruse. These are just some of first ones that I dug out that I thought might be serviceable for this loaner program. I will try to find a decent round point 5/8 blade to add to the mix. Also, I just finished a strop that could be thrown in as well.
I don't know if there is a way to send photos by PM so I'm posting them here.

I forgot to add names!
In alphabetical order, and in order of the photos:

Diamondine 5/8 (because diamonds are a girl's best friend)
Henckels 4/8
Maher and Grosh 7/16 (bigger than a 3/8 but I don't think this was ever a 4/8)
Torrey 4/8? (it's not in front of me and I'm not certain of the size)
Wapienica 5/8 (aka Wapi)

Utopian, I have completely fallen for that Diamondine! Thank you so much again for such a generous offer!!!


Razorette, I know exactly where you're coming from- everyone thinks I'm nuts for wanting to shave with a straight, too. But they're the ones who'll be paying through the nose for shaving supplies month after month, when we'll have all the skills to hone and maintain the same blade for years! Welcome, and best of luck to you.

Okay, pick a second one. We don't want anyone thinking that you can get by with just one razor. How would we keep RAD (Razor Acquisition Disorder) going if someone thought they only needed one razor?

I'd like to send two so that if you accidentally mess up the first one you will still have a back-up to continue your straight introduction.

Have you found a strop?

Originally Posted by limebutterfly

everyone thinks I'm nuts for wanting to shave with a straight, too. But they're the ones who'll be paying through the nose for shaving supplies month after month, when we'll have all the skills to hone and maintain the same blade for years! Welcome, and best of luck to you.

I remember when I thought like that..... then the RAD kicked in.....

Welcome to SRP Lime and Razorette !!!!

Utopian/Ron Kudo's to you sir Very, very nice gesture....

Wait.. how could I "mess up" a razor?

Originally Posted by limebutterfly

Wait.. how could I "mess up" a razor?

-ding it on the faucet
-strop incorrectly
-drop it
-close it against the scales
-put it away soaking wet

There are many ways. Fortunately, they are easily avoided. Take your time, pay attention to your technique when stropping and shaving, be mindful of the edge at all times. Develop your system slowly and methodically and eventually it will be second nature!

Even then, you will still hurt a blade. Hopefully not so bad that a honemiester can't bring it back to the land of shave ready.


-Rob