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Skill And Beauty; The Making Of A Lewis Razor.

by
Hirlau
Published on 10-03-2017 03:29 AM
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Straight Razor History
Welcome,

What we have today is a rare look at the making of a Charlie Lewis straight razor. A few individuals have the pleasure of owning a straight razor made by Charlie Lewis; with this video we all have opportunity to see this professional at work.

Thank you Charlie Lewis for sharing this video with us.

Lewis Razors: Primitive Blades For Modern Times.

Enjoy the journey,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Thiers, France the "Center of Cutlery"

by
Hirlau
Published on 11-23-2016 10:57 PM
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Straight Razor History
Welcome,,,
Here is a nice article written about the city of Thiers, France and it's contributions to the world in the category of cutlery. The article was written by Straight Razor Place member; Martin103.
Enjoy the read,,,,

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Beautiful Sheffield Steel, But Who Made Them?

by
Hirlau
Published on 11-17-2016 03:21 AM
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Straight Razor History
There are some beautiful Sheffield straight razors in this photograph below. Many of you reading this article now, probably have a few similar to the razors pictured here. Have you wondered who actually made them?
Follow the link below to the article "Who Made That?" written by Zak Jarvis of The Shivering Beggar.
Enjoy the journey,,,,

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This is probably how I would use it honestly. I'd flatten the chipped side, and hone at the side opposite the chip. Maybe wrap some sand paper around
Marshal Today, 01:30 AM

Sunday October 25 ~ Saturday October 31

I've been working though my collection and shaving with any razor that has less than 3 shaves on it. Tonight was a Shorty Night.
1 5/8' from sholder
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What are you working on?

Nice work Jerry. I think you will find a ton of uses for those and likely be able to spin a few for gifts.
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Shaving your private parts

Ya, that's too bad..... I don't know what to tell you. The only other thing I can think of is Nair. They do make a sensitive skin version, and maybe one
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Aloha! Thursday's Orange Festival Shave;

Razor: Merkur 34c with Feather Blade
Brush: Vie Long Horsehair
Cream: Arko Orange Sensitive
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Shaving your private parts

Or how about there are reasons we need to shave, aka using condom caths
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