Thread: Frustrated

Looking for some help. I have been trying to get my razor shave ready with no luck. I have a Solingen razor purchased from The Art of Shaving which was supposed to be shave ready but it wasn't. I have been sharpening the razor on a 8000 water stone then a 12,000 water stone then stropping but it never seems to get sharp enough for a comfortable shave.

Any suggestions?

Thank you

rmisale,
The Art of Shaving carries two brands of straights: Thiers-Issard and Dovo. In my experience, the Dovos are not shave ready. The Thiers-Issards have a little more shave ready edge, but I still would have them honed. I don't know what your honing experience is. If I may suggest, send your razor to a hone master and start afresh. This way you can also compare a professionally honed edge against yours to get a baseline.

Thank you for your help. Any idea where i can send mine.

Thanks

You can go to the Classifieds here on SRP under Member Services to find someone who can hone up that blade for you.

Yes, the Classifieds here on SRP has plenty of qualified names.

rmisale -- I'd be pleased to give your razor a complimentary honing, send me a PM if you're interested.

That would be great but i would like to pay. Where do i send it?

You can pay me,,that would be great,,,you can send it to:

Hirlau
Miami, Florida

Originally Posted by Hirlau

You can pay me,,that would be great,,,

I'll pay ya a nickel....
But you will have to cover the shipping costs of said nickle......

I am very watchful of any deals out of Tennessee.

I've got my eye on you, Pfries,,,