Thread: Recommendations for Newbie

I have been experimenting for several months with the straight razor with mixed results. I wonder if my inconsistent results have been due to the razor, technique or both.

To that end, I would like to obtain a razor restored by an expert to see and experience a razor that has been properly prepared. Then I can concentrate on the technique.

Thanks for the experience.

Hi bach9135, I'm fairly new to the whole deal here and my first razor was from Lynn, it cost less than the cheapest new razor (of quality) and was probably the sharpest darn thing I've ever seen/felt. I know many other group members are well known for their honing skills also. But Lynn's was my first and as such I can attest to the excellent shave that razor provided. So this is just me recommending him to you. It's probably not your technique, if you've been shaving for a few months already, so if I were you, I'd try a Lynn-honed razor (or other group member...I don't think anyone'll steer you wrong) and see whether your results improve. Just my opinion.
Best,
Mark

Originally Posted by bach9135

I have been experimenting for several months with the straight razor with mixed results. I wonder if my inconsistent results have been due to the razor, technique or both.

To that end, I would like to obtain a razor restored by an expert to see and experience a razor that has been properly prepared. Then I can concentrate on the technique.

Thanks for the experience.

Originally Posted by bach9135

I would like to obtain a razor restored by an expert to see and experience a razor that has been properly prepared.

Check the "Gear For Sale" folder in the User Gallery.
Then check out the Links. Bill Ellis is in there I think.
Make sure you read all the Help Files.
All of them!


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Is highly recommended. Lynn honed my two razors and man, what a difference! Like night and day. But, do be careful. You've never held anything in your hand as sharp as an LHR. I'm sure our other honemeisters put a scary edge on a razor, too, so you got some excellent choices. Since I got my razors back, my shaves have been super close and without irritation/burn. I wish I could say they were blood-free, but they weren't. I'm getting much better at the blood-letting aspect, however. Just some minor nicks which seal up and heal very quickly.

Get him to sell you one of his or buy one and send it to him for honing before you shave with it. I can guarantee you'll be happy you did.

bach9135, I worried that my technique was inferior also. However, with a shave sharp blade my technique improved simply because of how sharp the dang thing was. I naturally slowed down and took my time. Also, I used very little pressure while stroking the blade and this, in and of itself, made a world of difference in the quality of my shaves.

Jeff

How would I contact Lynn - there doesn't appear to be a user with that name. I would be happy to purchase - just need a way.

Originally Posted by bach9135

How would I contact Lynn - there doesn't appear to be a user with that name. I would be happy to purchase - just need a way.

His user id is adjustme69 and I bought a razor from him. It rocked!
Best,
Mark

Try adjustme69@yahoo.com

Originally Posted by bach9135

How would I contact Lynn - there doesn't appear to be a user with that name. I would be happy to purchase - just need a way.