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12-12-2011, 05:27 AM
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That doesn't sound good. I will post how I make...
That doesn't sound good. I will post how I make out with this razor. Worst case, I will mount it in a place that will serve as a reminder about buying something I know nothing about:-(.....
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12-12-2011, 05:16 AM
Thread: just signed up today!
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I bought my first (Japanese) straight razor today.....
While waiting for a Feather RG or DX to come up on the aftermarket after Xmas, I took my first plunge into the world of straight razors. I bought a Kamisori Dragon/Higasori, said to be hand forged. I...
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12-09-2011, 07:19 AM
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FYI, Vanadium steel increases toughness and...
FYI, Vanadium steel increases toughness and resistance to wear. Molybdenum (with chrome) steel and INOX (high chrome steel) will provide good hardness and good corrosion resistance. Most used carbon...
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12-09-2011, 04:59 AM
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Yes, I have figured out that much. At this time,...
Yes, I have figured out that much. At this time, other than a used Feather Artist Club RG or DX (japanese style), for folding razor, I am only looking at new, or NOS (new old stock), and focused on...
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12-08-2011, 09:23 AM
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what kind of steel is best?
Not really knowing anything about straight razors, as a newbie, in addition to stainless steel, I think a molybdenum steel would be good too as it would provide superior hardness(perhaps obtain a...
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12-08-2011, 06:46 AM
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Thanks for the welcome. Is there a reason why...
Thanks for the welcome. Is there a reason why there are not more stainless steel straight razors? I would think they would be harder to put an edge on, but would hold it longer? Also, I am getting...
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12-08-2011, 12:58 AM
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just signed up today!
Hello straight razor shavers,
I just signed up today, and will be lurking and reading before buying my first straight razor. Currently, my daily shavers are a Feather AS-D1 or a Mergress, both...
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