Originally Posted by
Obie
Gentlemen,
We take some things for granted. For me, my sweet little Otto Fromm 5/8 is an example. I bought the razor used a couple years back, where I don't recall, cleaned it up, honed it and shaved away to my delight. Then I sold it, and later kicked myself in the tokhus for doing so, because the razor was an exceptional shaver.
At the time, I sold several other coveted 5/8 razors — Tennis, Lou Per, Puma, Alcoso, Red Imp, and others — and later, again, kicked myself for doing so. Blame my continuous love of the German-made 6/8 round point, my overall preferred razor, for forcing my decision to pass on the 5/8 razors.
Several weeks ago, my little Fromm came up for sale on another forum and I jumped on it. The gentlemen who bought my razor initially had sold to a newbie, who shaved with it once or twice and gave up on straight razors. By the time I received the Fromm, it was almost as dull as a butter knife, and the edge had taken a beating. No wonder the newbie gave up on the straight razor. Perhaps he dulled the blade, or he thought he bought a shave ready razor and it was not. I don't know.
For the second time, I cleaned up the Fromm and honed it. This morning, I shave tested my little Fromm, a full shave, and could not contain my joy in having it back in my humble shave den. What a sweet little 5/8. I know this time around my Otto Fromm stays home where it belongs.
Gentlemen, look through your collection. Do you have such a neglected little sweetness making sad eyes at you? If so, give her some attention and watch her smile with the sweetest shave.