Thread: Thanks, Lynn!

I just picked up my razors from the P.O. I'm really looking forward to tomorrow morning!

By the way, I noticed there is some kind of oil you applied to my razors. What kind of oil is it and where can I get it? I know that oil should be applied to the blade if the razor is to be stored for a while but I don't know what kind of oil.

Anyway, thanks againg to honing my razors!

Jeff

Jeff,

Just be careful with your Lynn honed razor. It is I'll bet much sharper then you have seen. I have a nice scar to prove it . I wasn't quite paying as much attention as needed with a razor honed by Lynn and before I knew it I was making pink, no red soap.

Originally Posted by str8rzrshvr

I just picked up my razors from the P.O. I'm really looking forward to tomorrow morning!
By the way, I noticed there is some kind of oil you applied to my razors. What kind of oil is it and where can I get it? I know that oil should be applied to the blade if the razor is to be stored for a while but I don't know what kind of oil.
Anyway, thanks againg to honing my razors!
Jeff

I use this stuff on my knives and razors.

http://www.bladegallery.com/accessor...melliapage.asp

I use this... http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...001/404515.htm
It's a bit on the heavy side, so for my daily use razors I only keep a drop worked into the pivot. It's great for long term storage though, coating the entire blade, and a dab goes a LONG way. I also like the fact that it's supposedly sterile. I don't feel the need to wash the blade with soap and water prior to shaving, just a good wipe is OK. I wouldn't do that with Tuf-Glide, Break-Free, etc. Nor would I trust others like these with the delicate handle materials like you find on straights.

Originally Posted by str8rzrshvr

I noticed there is some kind of oil you applied to my razors. What kind of oil is it and where can I get it?
Jeff

Thanks for the forewarning/advice Rich. I've been thinking about that all day today. I'm going to use one to shave tomorrow morning. My shave will probably take at least 45 minutes! Until I get used to weilding something that sharp against my face, I think I'm going to take my sweet time. I've got a serious case of excited apprehension going on right now. I'll let you all know how it goes tomorrow morning.

Thanks, again guys for the information on the oils.

Jeff

Remember that the prep is as important as the rest of the shave. Get that beard moist and soft, and take your time to enjoy the best shave you will have (until the next shave, that is).




Wayne

Stretch well and save the coffee for after!

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Originally Posted by xman

Stretch well and save the coffee for after!

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That is very sound advice... But you should include lock the door.

I didn't butcher myself as I worried about yesterday. That's probably because I took my sweet 'ole time shaving....50 minutes, 3 passes. The newly honed razor made a huge difference. I think, however, I need to adjust my pressure as I have a bit of burn on my neck. I haven't mastered the technique for shaving my neck that well yet...especially, with a really keen edge. Nothing like the burn I was getting before they were honed, though. Add that to the fact I haven't shaved with a straight in over a week, my face will probably need a little time to reacclimate itself with my tonsorial tools.

It was a nice shave otherwise!! Can't wait until tomorrow morning to do it all again!!

Jeff

I's all down hill from here. Now just make sure to ALWAYS be gentle stropping and that edge should last a while. There will be more great shaves in the near future.

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