I just received the last of the razors I sent to JoshEarl for cleaning and some restoration:
7-day Dovo set (antique)
Puma
Star Barber
Mint Dorko
Mint Dorko #2
TI with horn scales
I have been working my way through the individual razors. Some of these were in need of some serious hone work, others just needed my crappy stropping damage corrected. The 7-day set need the most work.
Well, the first set of blades came back and were amazing....I intended to use the blades both for shaving and as a benchmark for when I start honing on my own (I ned to get some blades from Lynn as well...) and after seeing the superb work Josh did, I have now doubt they will serve both purposes admirably. Not only did they come back sparkling clean and scary sharp, but Josh was even nice enough to write down the pyramid he used and what other things he did so I cna have a reference.
Some of these were un-used razors, but needed some fine tuning...other needed honing and "Dremel lovin' " as Josh says..:D
All that I have shaved with have been spectacular and have helped me develop the feel for what I want in a razor. The 7-day set almost look like it just came from the factory.
It is obvious that this type of honing and restoration is more than a passing fancy with Josh, The attention to detail, the care to not cause more damage, and the patience it required speak volumes. He even wrote me a note thnaking me for the opportunity to work on the razors!
He is a class act and will do your razors proud!
Thanks Josh! An amazing job, with spectacular results. I will take some pics and post them, along with pics of the Escher (see the Hone forum).
:bow :y :bow :tu
Greg