Thread: Got one Red Imp 2 days ago, and snagged his brother today..

Originally Posted by pinklather

Hey Chef. The heavy grind usually starts w/ 1/4 hollow and goes to the full wedge. The full wedge has some challenges to the learning process in honing, but are wonderful. 'Very different feel from the hollows, but stand quite proud in taking care of business. My favs remain the heavy grinds and the extra hollows.

The coarseness of beard you describe is tailor made for such a tool. Yes, the full & extra hollows will shave the beards of steel also, but to learn with, the heavy grinds are terrific. 'Hope you just enjoy this guy for decades.

Thank You very much for all the advice and camaraderie. I look forward to shaving with these guys.. I'm just a little nervous about keeping them sharp enough not to tug..
I just bought a coticule from Jarrod @ superiorshave that's discussed at the end of this thread here.....http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...tml#post927580...and there's actually a video of him using the coticule I bought from him.
Thanks again

Basil

Just tracked the packages..Red Imp #1 The Case Wedge is on truck, out for delivery!! Which means I get that bad boy today . I doubt its shave ready..Anyone know a good honemeister in the NYC area?

yeah I agree, they are great looking razors. A very nice grab on your part