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    I never had it in the first place, although it may have just been killed off before it had a chance to develop when I got my Wilkinson Sword.

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    Okeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey... so I guess I have been hanging out... with a real sick crowd... hope this RAD thing isn't contagious cause damn... I have been thinking about a wacker... DAMN YOU PEOPLE!!! this was about re confirming that RAD isn't permanent!!! and you RADDIES have done just the opposite! my CC is quivering now.

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    I doubt that any one razor can kill RAD completely. I have about 3 that put an end to most of my desires to buy any more. I just like shaving, not much on collecting. I have a B&B LeGrelot 1/4 grind that has just never been topped, equaled, but not topped for quality of shave and ease of honing. I also have a TI, C135 french point that is a very fine razor but the one that did more than any other to just kinda made me realize that enough is enough, is this Robert Williams that I have...... I still love her but sometimes I think she is toying with me!


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    It is almost 7/8, 1/4 grind, with giraffe bone scales and has just enough weight to show some authority without being obnoxious. I use it on the weekends when I have time to really enjoy the way it cuts a line. It is just an exceptional razor both in looks and the way that it shaves.


    Take Care,
    Richard
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    For me it was a Naniwa Chosera 10K hone
    and a Naniwa 12K hone.

    I think I could hone a razor edge on an Idaho potato with them.

    They absolutely improved all the razors in my collection.

    OH wait I just got a W&B in the mail today. <blush> my RAD is back.

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    Enjoying what you have is the most logical solution and the most boring.

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    Just because my str8 collection keeps growing doesn't mean anything. I can quit at any time. I'm in complete control. It's only for recreation use, I swear. I don't have RAD, what are you talking about.

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    Nope, nothing kills the RAD!

    Nothing kills the HAD either...

    As soon as I get something that makes me go "WOW" it just kick starts the chase to find something better...!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kees View Post
    The elusive Chronik may stop my RAD.
    C'mon, the Chronik's not that elusive. I have one in the back of my closet I don't even use.

    Seriously, the one razor that has cured my RAD [at least for full hollows] is the ERN Master. She's my baby.

    Christopher
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    Two 1/4 grind Grelots from Martin in a lovely TI shaving box should have cured me. But I've bought about 50 since then.

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    That is one heck of a nice looking razor CJ. How does it shave, hone and strop? Is the blade really thin at the edge?

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