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So I've been shaving with this razor now for several weeks. I really love it, Lynn did a great job with it, it shaves well and looks great. It is a pretty large razor, so it can be a bit tricky...

I believe Lynn received the straight yesterday, I'm looking forward to hearing back from him about the condition of the blade. Probably should have sent it to him as soon as I got it.. live and learn.

Thanks for the responses. Yeah I forgot to mention, we couldn't find a sharpie last last night but next time I can get over to my buddies house I was planning on taking one and doing the test. Even...

I've read a lot in the forums and studied about this, I'm aware that we may have needed to use a lower grit stone, its just that we only have the one stone... Im hoping to get my own set with several...

Cool, I'll search one out. In the mean time, anyone out there able to give me a quote or point me to someone you know does good work?

Hey guys, I gave this razor to a local straight razor barber at a client's barber shop for honing. When I got it back, it was as dull as a stick. Grr. I took it to a friend who just got a Japanese...

Oh I see, that makes sense. I looked up what neetsfoot was made of. I think I know a local place I can get some. What did you use to sand the blade? Just a fine sand paper? I guess then the polish...

Thanks! I'll see about picking up some good steel wool and polish then. Very cool to think that razor has been around for over 120 years. I haven't been able to track down the gentleman who'se case...

No rust evident on the blade, I agree about the character, I'm not one that wants to take an antique and make it look like it just came from the manufacturer. When I say "restore" in this case, I...

Hi folks, new to the forum, I've never shaved with a straight razor, but I intend to one day soon. I found this razor at an antique store for $80, and I was a bit shocked at how good it looked for...