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12-14-2014, 02:15 PM #1
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Thanked: 2284I used a parker shavette before I ever bought a real straight. It worked very well for me. I used Astra, shark, and feather blades with no problems. I would recommend it if you are looking to get one. Check out this guy on Amazon.
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12-14-2014, 02:27 PM #2
I've been using the Parker for daily shaving. I have paid some blood to the razor divine but, on the whole its been a great shave. I recently purchased a straight its a Premier Professional X98. Its a nice blade in great condition however, it needs to be honed and stropped. I called my local barber and he is getting me a strop on Thursday. It does need to be honed though. I believe the barber can do this as well if he cannot I found a business near me (Westminster, MD) to hone blades. I'm a little too timid to ruin a blade on a hone. I'd like to see it done in person first. I've seen the videos but, its not the same as watching a professional doing it in person where you can have questions answered. You know what I mean?
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12-15-2014, 10:55 PM #3
Used one twice then got a feather RG and feather blades, when I use a shavette type it's only a feather or the CJB geezer mentioned would be ok , but the shave from it will have you throwing rocks at the Parker. Tc
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12-16-2014, 10:56 AM #4
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- Mar 2014
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Thanked: 8I've got the Parker SR1. It works well and the blade locking mechanism works very well.
It, pretty much, does what it's supposed to. I can't complain.
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12-16-2014, 01:34 PM #5
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12-17-2014, 04:40 PM #6
The person who said he would hone my straight is a local barber that's been doing it well before I was born. So, here's hoping. I've been counting down the days, I'm headed over on Thursday for my strop and honing.
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12-17-2014, 11:12 PM #7
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12-18-2014, 06:59 AM #8
I am glad you mentioned that though. Prior to reading on this forum, I though about using my ceramic knife sharpener (stick used for kitchen knives) and thought hmm...should I do this? Then did some googling and found this place among some links and videos. Glad I did.
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12-18-2014, 07:10 AM #9