Greetings from StL; in from the cold

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10-02-2011, 02:46 PM
Lurker

Greetings from StL; in from the cold

Just wanted to say "hey" to all.

Been lurking for a while while I refurbished my first traditional SR (an H. Schulder made in Solingen which I think is beautiful in its simplicity. She ain't a beauty but hey, she's alright...). Once it gets back from honing I can circulate my Dovo disposable to neighbors interested in trying a straight.

I would like to thank everyone for their excellent advice and suggestions.

A question I do have: some Wade & Butchers have what I think is called a "barber's notch" on the tip. What's the design function for that?

Again, my many thanks for the help, ladies and gents. Let's see if I can provide any in the future.
10-02-2011, 07:17 PM
Maxi

Welcome to the forum....where's the pics of your restore? :) :)

The barber's notch may help in opening the razor, it may help in getting in and around the nose/moustache....or it just may look cool.
10-02-2011, 07:52 PM
Lynn

Welcome to the forum.

You should take a ride down to Cape and I can show you how to do your own honing and maybe some restoration fun as well.
10-02-2011, 10:12 PM
Zephyr

Welcome to SRP!
10-02-2011, 10:23 PM
jhenry

Lurker,

Welcome to SRP Glad to have you aboard.

Its really great to have you join here, being as I was born and raised in St. Louis, MO.

+1 on the previous info. concerning your Wade & Butcher's barber's notch. There's been some debate here in the forum earlier about its real function.

Also, take Lynn up on his offer to teach you honing. He's awesome!

Take care--and smooth shaving.
10-04-2011, 01:21 AM
Lurker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxi

Welcome to the forum....where's the pics of your restore? :) :)

The barber's notch may help in opening the razor, it may help in getting in and around the nose/moustache....or it just may look cool.

No pics on this restore. I was approaching it smooth and slowly. Did it all by hand (ie: no power tools) to keep my beloved amenable to another of my "projects." Plus I was worried about screwing it up and I hate advertising being a dumb adze.

Should have, though. Next time I'll dust off the camera and see how it is on close ups. Picked up a W&B Bow model to work on next. I'll make sure I document it best I can. I'll post a pic of the Schulder when she comes back from honing.
10-04-2011, 02:09 AM
Lurker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynn

Welcome to the forum.

You should take a ride down to Cape and I can show you how to do your own honing and maybe some restoration fun as well.

Meister-o, sincere thanks for your gracious offer.

I'll take advantage of it at your convenience and as soon as I can juggle things here.