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06-10-2012, 10:45 PM #1
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Thanked: 334Thank you for the pix!
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06-11-2012, 08:32 AM #2
Apart from everything that's been said here, I have a minor suggestion.
Clean out the pivot areas with dental floss, or a dry toohbrush. I do it regularly to my razors as I'm a messy shaver and splash around a bit. You never know what kind of gunk has been able to build up. It won't do any harm, anyway.
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06-13-2012, 03:38 AM #3
No problem. Glad you like them. I'll take some photos once I get a few of them cleaned up and re-scaled.
I never thought of that. I did use clipper-cide on the blade semi regularly and assumed that this took care of everything, but always avoided the scales, so there may be some build up there.
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06-13-2012, 04:35 PM #4
And I also say this most Sincerely! Welcome back to the fol' And if you have a mind to, after you have re-evaluated the condition of you st8's edges, if you have more than a few to be re-honed, buy yourself a Norton 4K/8K waterstone, you can learn to refresh the refresh to edge's without having to send a whole group of Str8's to a honemiester, which I think you might agree, if you have to send 4 or more razors at apx. $20USD a pop plus shipping, the stone will pay for itself fairly quickly.
Just my tupense, have a great shave on me!!
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06-14-2012, 12:11 AM #5
Thanks for the kind words. I've been very nervous about trying to hone myself without someone who knows what they are doing looking over my shoulder. I have a strong tendency to destroy things accidentally. I was lucky enough to receive an offer from an SRP member who lives near my mom's house to hone and possibly do some light restoration work. So, in a week or so, I'll bring my razors down there and see what he thinks. Hopefully, he can give me some pointers and get me over my fear of honing, but in the least, I'll end up with a few shave ready razors
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06-16-2012, 07:55 PM #6
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Thanked: 480Welcome back JL,
You left before I was around, so its a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I frequently travel to PA, and if your other offer of assistance doesn't pan out, I would be happy to drop by and lend a hand and a hone. My fees are very reasonable. some BBQ, and I get to shave with one of those puppies!
Good luck, and Congrats on graduating and being able to clean up!