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Exactly! And SRP is a fantastic resource which makes it all possible. I have some much more challenging blades than this one, watch this space!

Hmmm... I may send a blade off one of these days, to compare edges, when I think I have gone as far as I can go without further input. But sending every blade off to be honed? Where would the fun be...

Very happy with it. Pretty smooth, the weighty blade is good for longer growth, and the curve towards the toe means I can go against the grain under the corner of my jaw, which I have never been able...

Will do Bob!

So, following the instructions, I honed the razor, and it was very straightforward. Not tested it yet but looking forward to it!

Thanks everyone.

Out of interest, what date would we put on this blade?

Yes! And seven of the 5/8 Solingen blades were of the same model. The old boy who owned these probably just bought a box of them and got on with it. There were also four other pairs of identical...

Good, that was the main thing I wanted to know!



Having got the message that the profile can be kept, and that the blade should be honed as a smile, I went ahead last night. My internet was...

That is exactly what I wanted to know, thank you!

I bought a mixed lot which was apparently from an old barber shop. 28 razors, seven combs and 3 strops. There were just over 10 5/8 full hollow Solingen blades, a similar number of 'Wiener Schaber'...

Thanks Bob. So, implicit in your comment is that the blade is intended to have this profile, right? It isn't the result of bad honing etc, it is meant to be this way?

Hello members,

I have a question which I hope someone can help with. I have this blade, and I am not sure how to hone it:

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