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    Default Beginning signs of RAD?

    Picked up a Broker Red Injun 101 and a Double Duck at a secondhand shop today. I figure I can use them to practice honing on when I get myself set up for it.Name:  IMG_20140308_170848.jpg
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    For $8 and $15 respectively I won't feel too bad if they don't turn out well. And no shipping!

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    What a bargain. That will get you started with honing.

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    I figure I can use them to practice honing on when I get myself set up for it.
    If I had a razor for every time I've heard that rationalization!
    The easy road is rarely rewarding.

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    Thank you I feel pretty good about it. I'm excited to get started. I realize this might be a question for the honing forum but I was wondering if I bought the quarter Norton set from whipped dog if I should increase the number of x strokes due to the reduced surface area. I don't think it would affect circle strokes.

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    Very nice - that doubleduck is a great find for that price (actually, both are)!

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    You "picked up" that DD Goldedge for $15.00?????

    Lord Thunderin' Jesus did the razor God's smile on you today! Just in another thread, where one similar to yours, but a Wonderedge just sold for close to $300.00! Your's looks like it has the original box and the goldwash is completely intact on the blade? That's basically an NOS Double Duck Goldedge...you scored large, you were caller #9 and won the weekend passes, and I'm sure you get fan mail, even though you're a private citizen!

    Sheesh...you don't do much better than a find like that, let alone with a Boker as well....you should go and buy a lottery ticket - NOW!!!

    Edit to add: here's a little perspective on what you "picked up"...congrats man, congrats!

    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...uck%20goldedge
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    Lol. Yes I realize that is probably not the first time that statement has been made on this forum.

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    Well now you've got me thinking it might be worth it to send that one out. What do you all think?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tedh75 View Post
    Well now you've got me thinking it might be worth it to send that one out. What do you all think?
    The only thing you need to send them both out for is a good honing to make them shave ready, usually a good service will also ensure the pins are tight. Take a glance in the Classifieds here for a member services close to your area. Those blades look perfect.

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    They are definitely not razors to learn honing on. Sent them out for pro honing and enjoy learning to shave with them. Very nice razors indeed.
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