Search:

Type: Posts; User: Effigy; Keyword(s):

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Replies
    16
    Views
    1,478

    Thanks for the offer - I'd like to take you up on...

    Thanks for the offer - I'd like to take you up on that.
    Please pm your details and details of the blades and I'll PP the funds.:)

    I'm getting a little nervous that once I have a sharp razor, I...
  2. Replies
    16
    Views
    1,478

    I stuck at it all weekend, and by Sunday night I...

    I stuck at it all weekend, and by Sunday night I had a blade that would just about cut butter (provided it had been placed in the oven first).

    I have definatly improved the edge, but no where near...
  3. Replies
    16
    Views
    1,478

    Well, its a small world! I was born in Walsall...

    Well, its a small world! I was born in Walsall but got out as soon as I could! Malverns are much better!
  4. Replies
    16
    Views
    1,478

    Razor is a non-descript No name cheapo, bought...

    Razor is a non-descript No name cheapo, bought from a Barbers wholesalers.

    The stones are Japanese Waterstones, came in a set of three - 1000, 4000, 8000 grits.

    I spent a while re-lapping the...
  5. Replies
    16
    Views
    1,478

    Iwan, I briefly lapped the stones, but perhaps it...

    Iwan, I briefly lapped the stones, but perhaps it needs a bit more just to be sure! I havent got a copy of Lynns DVD, though I have watched his download.



    Hey, you're right! "Lord, give me...
  6. Replies
    16
    Views
    1,478

    Well, I dont think I've ruined the blade! But...

    Well, I dont think I've ruined the blade!

    But its not shaving sharp, either:o

    So, what would you recommend?
    Start the pyramid all over again?

    I have made some progress - I tried the thumb...
  7. Replies
    16
    Views
    1,478

    Wish me luck, guys!

    I'm a newbie just starting out with straights.

    I have bought a strop, a cheapo razor and today my waterstones arrived.

    I have a razor coming across the Pond from Joe, but in the meantime, I...
Results 1 to 7 of 7