Results 1 to 6 of 6
  1. #1
    Occasionally Active Member joesixpack's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Location
    Columbia Pacific, Pacific North Wet
    Posts
    702
    Thanked: 90

    Default Questions about the Rolls

    I was hoping there were some guys (or gals even) who may have some experience with the Rolls Razor. The earlier thread about the Rolls made me start thinking about my old one. I got it out and shaved with it tonight on a whim.

    It wasn't as uncomfortable as I remember, but I still have trouble with the ATG pass.

    How do you get a good edge on these things?

    The other trouble I had was under the nose. The safety bar pretty much makes the Coup de' Matre impossible.

  2. #2
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Posts
    29
    Thanked: 4

    Default rolls

    See if this is any help: Rolls Razor - ShaveWiki

  3. The Following User Says Thank You to Pearlcaster For This Useful Post:

    joesixpack (05-21-2009)

  4. #3
    Likes to 'Flic' his whiskers charlie762's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Posts
    289
    Thanked: 28

    Default

    My first recent experience with the rolls has been very disapointing.I even tried honing and stroping with my usual hone & strop.

  5. #4
    Occasionally Active Member joesixpack's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Location
    Columbia Pacific, Pacific North Wet
    Posts
    702
    Thanked: 90

    Default

    The Wiki was helpful, pearlcaster, thanks.

  6. #5
    Senior Member singlewedge's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    PDX
    Posts
    1,568
    Thanked: 203

    Default

    How to Sharpen a Rolls Wedge:

    You need the following:
    (1) No.2 Pencil or Chopstick
    (2) Hones

    Open the Rolls Razor
    Remove the blades and set them aside.
    On the stropping mechanism there is a point attached to a sheet metal clip that the wedge is mounted on
    CAREFULLY pop this off, it is thin sheet metal do not bend it.
    Mount this to the pencil
    Mount the wedge to spike and hone like you would a straight.

    The hone that is on the Rolls is a touch up barbers type hone, can not really sharpen with it. The Strop can get worn out. I know it can be replaced. There was something in the classifieds about this.

    If you are having problems with the Rolls remember to "float" the angle of the blade and for the lip it might help to roll the upper lip under your top teeth.

    I love my Rolls and have been shaving with it for a while.

  7. #6
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Wales UK
    Posts
    1,087
    Thanked: 84

    Default

    I have two of them. They are not bad at all, even when you just use the built-in hone. The strop on them should be coated with abrasive. Rolls sold little pots of it. I got a pot of it of evil-bay.
    If you blade is reasonable, the shave should be ok.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •