Thread: Announcing The SRP Logo Limited Edition Straight Razor

I put my order in a few weeks back but didn't hear from Robert which number of razor I would be receiving. If 200 was just reserved, I must be looking at like 195 ish.

Originally Posted by MikekiM

More on the Zowada method.. I've not come across this.

Is that what Tim lists on his website for maintaining Damascus razors?
From my conversations with Robert, he doesn't use tape on the initial hone.

Here is the link with the information. Care and Feeding of Zowada Razors .

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Are you saying that Robert told you he has reached 200 ? If so it is all over but the shouting for them that got 'em and the crying for them that didn't.

nooooo nononono, i'm just in a really long line as it gets filled lol. he's nowhere near it. Don't worry, he's not skipping any. I'm just a special request.

Originally Posted by gadavier

Update #1:
Just shaved with this razor honed with the Zowada method. All I can say is wow. NOW its really smooth AND sharp, and no weepers. Shaved right off the hone, no stropping or paste. I think I've found the formula for this razor and will be using this method from now on. No more testing . When I get my calipers I'll measure everything out to see if I can make sense of why the micro bevel with 3 layers of tape makes such an huge difference.

Calipers finally arrived. My measuring skills may be questionable, but these are the numbers I came up with:

Bevel angle Calculation
Thickness of used tape (in mm): 0.17

Razor Thickness of spine Width of blade Angle without tape 1 layer 2 layers 3 layers 4 layers

Middle 4.7 18.89 14.3 15.3 16.4 17.4 18.5
Heel 5.42 21.29 14.6 15.5 16.5 17.4 18.3
Toe 5.47 19.45 16.2 17.2 18.2 19.2 20.2
Btwn Mid & Toe 4.75 18.75 14.6 15.6 16.7 17.7 18.8


So in looking at the numbers, it correlates to the super shaves I get with the 3 layers of tape using the Zowada method of honing. Assuming that a bevel angle of 17 is the sweet spot for a razor. It's all speculation on my part as I don't have a lot of experience (zero actually) with bevel angles and how the shaves differ as they change. It was fun playing with my new calipers tho .

I ordered on Feb 15th and just got my PM from Papabull that its ready. He didn't say what number it was. It was actually a group PM to three of us. Whooo Hooo!

Originally Posted by luteplayers

I ordered on Feb 15th and just got my PM from Papabull that its ready. He didn't say what number it was. It was actually a group PM to three of us. Whooo Hooo!

A most worthwhile wait. You are going to love this beautiful custom classic razor.

Originally Posted by luteplayers

I ordered on Feb 15th and just got my PM from Papabull that its ready. He didn't say what number it was. It was actually a group PM to three of us. Whooo Hooo!

Originally Posted by BanjoTom

A most worthwhile wait. You are going to love this beautiful custom classic razor.

Could not have said it any better...
My wait was truly worth it and it is one of my most cherished razors.
Enjoy yours as well.

Woo hoo, #117 just arrived! For those trying to guess when their number will come up, I ordered it Feb 18.

It really is a thing of beauty, can't wait to shave with it. Darn it, I knew I shouldn't have shaved this morning (was expecting it tomorrow),


rs,
Tack

Tack
If you are at all like me this razor will be your favorite. There will many days for you to savor and enjoy. Congratulations on your excellent choice.
Best regards
Tom

#115 finally made it home today!!!!!!