Picked up a new Valet Auto Strop, well not "new" but you know what I mean. Ordered some blades the other day just waiting for them to get here now, can't wait to give it a try
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Picked up a new Valet Auto Strop, well not "new" but you know what I mean. Ordered some blades the other day just waiting for them to get here now, can't wait to give it a try
We need pictures :)!
congrats!
Ill try to get some pictures up
I have one! It shaves good. Did you get the Feather blades?
yea I ordered some feather blades, they are the only ones I could find that will fit
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here are some pictures, it is in really good shape for about 20 bucks
I have a couple of these sets,but never tried one out.I tried to use a de a while back and found out I forgot how to use them.I got so accustomed to str8s.happy shaving and enjoy your razor : )
I use mine for travel. Those Feathers make them 'pop'. AND, you don't have to strop them! ;)
It will probably become my new travel or work razor
Finally got the blades in today, tested out the autostrop tonight, very nice. Didn't even notice it cutting on the WTG pass, felt it a bit more ATG but not bad. this will become my keep at work razor.
One of my favorite SE razors. I get several shaves from the Feather blades.
I like the balance as well as the weight.
Enjoy!
I have 4 of them, I recieved a package from a friend that was chalk full of safety razors and one unstamped Wapi (he claims). I did not know you could get blades for them! Maybe I will keep one :)
feather makes blades for them, but they are modern blades so the stropping part isn't really relevant anymore
It's an excellent razor, especially with those Feather blades.
You can also modify a regular SE blade (use needlenose pliers to remove the spine) if you want a cheaper option for blades.
you tube has a video on the auto strop how to use it and shave with it
I have one of the first style you can use de-spined se in. It does a good job. It feels very funky to use, not in a bad way, just different. Different angle to a gem and a funny balance point.
I got a VAS last fall from my Uncle for about $5. Bought the Feather SE blades. Finally shaved with it tonight. My first SE shave. I regularly use a straight or a vintage DE.
Holy cow! It was awesome. I love the feel in the hand, and the blade just glided across a 3 day growth. A new standard for me to compare my straight shaves to.
Why did I wait so long?
I would like to know why the Feathers dont need stropping?
I used my SE stropper after the shave. I have a leather strop from another auto stropper, but didnt feel like digging it out.