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[smooth]

Greetings sir,

i am new to this club but after reading one of your comments, i am truly glad to of come across you mr lynn for like you at one point in time, i am only a young one year of age as it relates to the art/science of using AND maintaining the straight-edge razor.

a little background

obtained a job in which one of the requirements was to remain clean-shaven. i started with cheap safety razors but just wasnt satisfied with the shave. in feb of 2011 i bought my first straight-edge from a merchant where i live: it is a stainless steel dovo(43). well, using my strop, good soap and moisterizers i was satisfied with the cut until the end of june of that same year.
to make a long story short, i put the razor down in early august, and this lasted until october or so. man, i dont have to tell you that as an inexperienced person, the blade lost its EDGE and in light of this i reverted back to using a safety razor.

i write to you today for your experience as the founder of this club and also for your experience as a "honemeister".

i would be great-full if i could develop a relationship with you or one of your trusted friends/associates in terms of bringing the edge back to my little dovo and even more importantly, beginning the process of learning the art/science of honing a blade and also maintaining the integrity of the razors edge by properly using the strop. i have a strop but the edges are splintered due to my limited experience (i think it is best to start over purchasing a new strop starting from square one).

i have watched a few videos in relation to using the strop but reviewing them wouldnt hurt me in relation to refining my technique. i have no stone to hone the razor with and because of my experience level, it is probably better that i dont have one right now.

I was thinking of purchasing a new blade, a new strop, a honing stone for finishing, and/or sending my current razor to you for restoring the edge. When the edge gets dull, i would attempt to restore it based on any advice i could get from you and all other resources.

please, at your convenience i would appreciate your input

smooth

[syslight]

sorry, this thread cut started by cutting the first post from an old thread.

.... many people can hone most razors but very very few are consistant enough to be masters. i like to think that i can hone my own razors and those of the family and close friends. experience tells me that about 6 people out there can put an edge on my selzors that i like as much or more than my own. of course i limit myself... i never got into the chinese and j-nats and years ago o gave away my nortons.

my advice for smooth is to try and find members near him and get involved with them group meetings usaully include honing demonstrations and exposure to differnt hones as well as restoration techniques.

naturally lynn is one of the people i would send a blade to but usually i just buy from him.... athough i might have a razor to tax his stamina... it is listed as a 15th century sailor knife but i think it is an early razor.

enjoy,
jim

[kalerolf]

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