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    Quote Originally Posted by twogun View Post
    That is a very nice razor and as long as you take care of it. you should not have any problems. I have full hollows all the way through to full wedges, but the full wedges are my favorite.

    In my humble experience, a wedge, does its job very well. I have a very heavy coarse nears i and a wedge, will give me a close comfortable shave and still ask for more. The hollow grinds are a bit too flexible for my beard growth. But I still use them here and there.

    As for the pitting, I wouldn't worry too much, as you said it's in the middle, as long as its not in the edge you'll be fine. just dry it well after use and oil it. I use clipper oil on mine when I'm done. There's other oils listed on the site, but this works for me. Like was said before, price doesn't matter as long as you and the seller feel the price is fair and all parties are happy that's what counts.

    Enjoy and let us know how you like it.

    Thank you! I too have a VERY coarse beard, so maybe I did a good thing getting the wedge. I didint know wedges were better for coarse beards, learn something new every day. I was wondering why the freshly honed hollow razor that I just got was tugging and pulling a little.. I don't cut myself, but out want very comfortable. With a de, if I use blades other than feathers, kais, and maybe bolzanos, I get tugging..

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    Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
    The Imps were made by a couple of makers and some have an exaggerated spike which can bite if you're not careful. otherwise a superior razor.
    Well being that I'm so new to straights, would it be ok to ask whoever homes out for me to dull the tip a little without ruining the razors integrity. Can it be brought back to normal later?

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    Hi Chefbaze,

    I spent a (some) night(s) in Paris. Having a dinner with my beautiful wife. Costed me more then $ 75.00. Had a marvellous time which, let alone the memory, will in due course vanish in a haze. You bought something that with good care will be surpassed to your grandsons.
    Well done!
    Joost Moree, The Netherlands

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    I've got a Red Imp 132 in the workshop ATM.
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    As you can see it has a couple of chips that I will need to hone out, however, I do like the three pin scales.
    It has the number 18 scratched into both scales as well - I have no idea what that means.
    I can't wait to bring her back to her former glory and shave with her.
    I have a 7/8 wedge to do first then I'll get to this one.
    Hang on and enjoy the ride.
    Hang on and enjoy the ride...

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    I just bought one just like it at a gun and knife show. I haven't shaved with it yet. Good razor and a good deal, I think.

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