Thread: Modified Gold Dollar

Sham,
Thanks for the suggestion. I think I was actually trying to do it the way you said, but I had my arms around the camera and tripod. Also, the hair and blade are only about three inches from the lense. So my movements are a little jerky and my vision was obscured a little. Besides it may not be sharp enough to do it as you describe. Anyway, like I said...just for fun.

I would like to see a thread where each reply is a video of someone doing this. I've read all the issues about variations in hair and how a HHT pass doesn't insure a good shave. Still, it would be fun to show off razor skills and video skills.

Originally Posted by bonusmarple

Sounds like the gold dollar is decent, if you get it, and if it half-way serviceable, and if you know how to hone.

Probably worth the $45 to buy it from RupRazor.

+1

Ordered mine from RupRazor and any defects have been corrected. The heel, scales, spine, and tang are fine.

Originally Posted by matt321

Sham,
Thanks for the suggestion. I think I was actually trying to do it the way you said, but I had my arms around the camera and tripod. Also, the hair and blade are only about three inches from the lense. So my movements are a little jerky and my vision was obscured a little. Besides it may not be sharp enough to do it as you describe. Anyway, like I said...just for fun.

I would like to see a thread where each reply is a video of someone doing this. I've read all the issues about variations in hair and how a HHT pass doesn't insure a good shave. Still, it would be fun to show off razor skills and video skills.

Matt321
i have tried to make video. My problems was
1 doesn't have so thick hair. ( i use mostly 9 years old girls hair)
2. camera with HD CANNOT show the hair. it is too thin
that is why i cannot get a good video.

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

Matt321
i have tried to make video. My problems was
1 doesn't have so thick hair. ( i use mostly 9 years old girls hair)
2. camera with HD CANNOT show the hair. it is too thin
that is why i cannot get a good video.

Thanks for trying. It took me a few trys to get my humble version. I set the camera on macro mode and got within about 3 inches. Too bad it's diificult to capture in video. I would love to see some other samples.

I tried to find the Gold Dollar in the Manufacturer section to post the picture there, but was unable to. So I'll just post it here until someone points to a better place for it. I took it to show the relationship between the razors. Hope they are useful to at least some.

I have to say that while the finish on my 208 is lacking the shave is very good.

I just received a 200, and it is as good a shaver as the 208, and at this point these two are shaving better than my vintage blades.

I'm by no means very good at honing, but the 208 came to a nice edge with little work. I set the bevel on a DMT 1200, and proceeded to a D8EE. Followed that with a barber hone, and a pasted strop. The edge is a mirror finish, and it is a smooth shaver. It's the first time I've had a razor pass the hht.

Originally Posted by jreiter22

I inadvertently had to many threads opened in the Vendor corner. My current thread in the vendor corner is Mystery. Yesterday we put up a site at mysteryrazor.com but it is still a blue screen--Jay

Ah, so that's you! The site seems live now. And I see you're selling on eBay too.

Tell me about the brushes?

Jerry I have honed quite a few 200's now and notice the same as you that they come sharp easier then most of my vintage. I have been working on a Boker on and off for three days and just brought it to the edge. The Boker was sharpened to a knife angle type edge by someone. I had to go to a 200 diamond hone to reset the bevel.
Jay
Mystery Razor

Originally Posted by jreiter22

Jerry I have honed quite a few 200's now and notice the same as you that they come sharp easier then most of my vintage. I have been working on a Boker on and off for three days and just brought it to the edge. The Boker was sharpened to a knife angle type edge by someone. I had to go to a 200 diamond hone to reset the bevel.
Jay
Mystery Razor

Thanks again for the 200. I ordered it honed because I wanted to see if I was on the right track with my own honing. I feel pretty good about how I'm doing after shaving with the one you sent.

That loupe is far better than I thought it would be as well. I figured for so little it was worth a shot, but it really is pretty decent. It magnifies very well without any noticeable chromatic aberations or distortions. Impressive for a $3.00 piece of glass.