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08-25-2012, 09:49 PM
Thread: I-Barber stub tail
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So I had put this blade away for quite some time...
So I had put this blade away for quite some time because I couldn't get the edge dialed in right. I have to say that I don't think I recognized how hard this old steel was. I just assumed that...
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06-28-2012, 03:37 AM
Thread: I-Barber stub tail
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After the third honing attempt with this razor...
After the third honing attempt with this razor I'm happy to report that I am making progress. It may not be able to take a super fine edge but I used my DT and LM from Aj1001 and it is passable now....
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06-11-2012, 03:11 PM
Thread: I-Barber stub tail
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Well I tried the shave today. It was okay. The...
Well I tried the shave today. It was okay. The blade was not as sharp as it should be but I don't shave with a full wedge like this at all so I'm not used to it. I'm going to try and re-hone it and...
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06-11-2012, 02:48 AM
Thread: I-Barber stub tail
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I'm going to shave with it tomorrow. I'll report...
I'm going to shave with it tomorrow. I'll report how it goes.
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06-11-2012, 01:30 AM
Thread: I-Barber stub tail
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Well I managed to fix the scales and here are...
Well I managed to fix the scales and here are some pics:
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06-08-2012, 01:39 AM
Thread: I-Barber stub tail
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Thank you onimaru. I should have searched before...
Thank you onimaru. I should have searched before I asked. Sorry.
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06-07-2012, 11:12 PM
Thread: I-Barber stub tail
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Thank you everyone for your kind words. It was a...
Thank you everyone for your kind words. It was a long process. Thank you JimmyHAD for your help on an approximate age. That's sort of what I was thinking.
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06-05-2012, 10:39 PM
Thread: I-Barber stub tail
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Thanks ScienceGuy. I have to say that I'm a fan...
Thanks ScienceGuy. I have to say that I'm a fan of it right now as well. I hand sanded it from 220, 280, 320, 400, 600, 1500, then MAAS. It took quite some time but it was worth it. Now I'm trying to...
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06-05-2012, 08:31 PM
Thread: I-Barber stub tail
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Trust me, this one is a keeper! Thanks for the...
Trust me, this one is a keeper! Thanks for the compliment.
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06-05-2012, 08:05 PM
Thread: I-Barber stub tail
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Well I have been working on this razor since...
Well I have been working on this razor since yesterday and have made good progress. Here is where it stands right now:
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06-04-2012, 07:07 PM
Thread: I-Barber stub tail
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I-Barber stub tail
Just received this razor today in the mail. I was very excited to win it. I have no idea about it's age and origins. Can anyone help me with that?
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It is as close to a true wedge...
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