Thread: Modified Gold Dollar

I just didn't know if I was going to need a coarser hone first.

Originally Posted by KyleHyde

Can I make a Gold Dollar Shave ready (with a lax definition) with my SWATY barber's hone and some Chromium oxide paste?

Within a reasonable amount of time??? NWNH that means "No Way No How"

Taking this to a ridicules level of "yes sooner or later" you will get a sharp edge, then sure... were talking hours and hours and if the GDGD has a heel problem then days and days

How many years ya got?

So what is needed to get shave ready? The whole deal?

Chances are you'll have to go throught from 1k to whatever you choose to finish on. If it has issues, you may need something more coarse to grind her into shape.

Originally Posted by KyleHyde

I just didn't know if I was going to need a coarser hone first.

Something you have to understand on these, many (better than 50%) have heel problems and shoulder problems that might actually need dremel work to even get the edge to touch the hone, many have grind problems and spine problems...

Now when you get them from some of the Reputable guys out there, this stuff has been corrected for you and they have sent you a shave ready razor but buying one for $15 off e-bay you are getting into way more then you think...

When I say reputable that doesn't mean everyone that says "Shave Ready" either, in my eyes that means Ken and Craig....

Damn. I just bought one. Here's crossing my fingers.

Better cross your toes too, imo.

If the blade was shave ready and just needs a touchup, you shouldn't have a problem. If it's beat up, you can still get it ready, but there's an old philosophical statement that says, "given an unlimited amount of time, all combinations of things must be possible."

Just because Glen loves the Wiki so much, here is the relevant article for your consideration: What hone(s) do I need? - Straight Razor Place Wiki.