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02-20-2020, 03:21 AM #1Senior Member
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A first for me
Today, I'd picked out a razor that I haven't used in two or four years.
A 11/16 Crown and Sword, that I knew had been finished on a 12k Naniwa SS. Now...I don't care much for a synthetic edge, anymore. Its just a bit crisp for my liking, even after a crap pile of leather, don't like it.!
So I threw in a layer of tape, and put a few skips across my, B/G Barbers Delight, directly, took it for a shave.
Prep, √ Lather, √ Shave.... Something's not there, shave comfortable, close, no red, no sting at all, from the Platinum AS.
oooh well.!! Let's get things cleaned up and give this blade a quick......it hits me..
IDIOT..!! YOU FORGOT TO STROP IT, BEFORE THE SHAVE.!!
Honestly, I've never done that before. But it goes to show ya, how after so many years, sometimer's disease, really is the precursor to Alzheimer's. Won't be long now..
And I won't care
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02-20-2020, 05:07 AM #2Senior Member
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They say the memory is the first thing to go... trying to think of what the second thing was...
What were we talking about?
Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend. PR 27:17
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02-20-2020, 06:46 AM #3Skeptical Member
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Yep. Your getting old Mike. Shit happens. Welcome to our world.
It's just Sharpening, right?
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As long as you don't forget where you put your beer you'll be fine
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02-20-2020, 12:22 PM #5Senior Member
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At least you didn’t nick your strop.
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02-20-2020, 01:15 PM #6Senior Member
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02-20-2020, 05:12 PM #7Senior Member
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Yikes! I just can't believe this came from you!
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03-12-2020, 12:26 PM #8Senior Member
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Rereading the original post, I noticed a comment about tape. What's the general opinion on taping a spine for honing? I've read it can affect the angle of the edge.
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03-12-2020, 12:58 PM #9Senior Member
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This can be a very controversial topic. Search for tape vs no tape in the search box and you'll find a gut full of info.
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03-12-2020, 12:59 PM #10Senior Member
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Protects the spine and has been ‘proven’ to have no material effect to angle, bevel and ultimately the razor’s longevity
I prefer to tape the spine
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