Thread: Wapienica - Why is it so good??

Although I've never shaved with a Wapi , I'm sure they're decent razors , so don't think that I'm putting them down . But , I think you should save the OP , and read it about 2 years from now . You may have a moment , when you do .

Originally Posted by dave5225

Although I've never shaved with a Wapi , I'm sure they're decent razors , so don't think that I'm putting them down . But , I think you should save the OP , and read it about 2 years from now . You may have a moment , when you do .

BTW this is a great idea, in fact here is my OP on my first Wapi from almost exactly 5 years ago...

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...wapienica.html

Note #11 & #12

Also note that back then it was all about the Norton 4/8

Also note that this was about the starting time of the Progressive honing vs Pyramid honing discussions..

Wow that thread just brought back a ton of memories

Originally Posted by gssixgun

BTW this is a great idea, in fact here is my OP on my first Wapi from almost exactly 5 years ago...

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...wapienica.html

Note #11 & #12

Also note that back then it was all about the Norton 4/8

Also note that this was about the starting time of the Progressive honing vs Pyramid honing discussions..

Wow that thread just brought back a ton of memories

Yeah Glen , I think we all have a few posts from when we were noobs , that make us when we go back , and read them . I know I have one or two .

I started on a WAPI. Seemed like a good razor for a beginner due to stropping and honing ease.
I also made the assumption that since as in double edge razors the heavy ones are good because you can let the weight do the work that the same would hold true for straights. Well, not so, it was a bit difficult but I really didn't know that until i used someones Dovo Best which by comparison moved like lighting.

Recently got one myself. Have not put it to use yet but was considering rescaling. Didn't know about the steel issues, so now wondering if it's worth the expense of the rescale.

Razors are HT'd so that the edge gets to the correct hardness, but the whole blade isn't always of the same hardness. For example, on pretty much ever razor I have seen, the tang, tail, and top of the spine are softer than the actual blade. It's really apparent when you are cleaning them. For example, you can take an average, disposable single-edge scraper and scratch the tang, but you'd probably never be able to scratch the blade.

I believe Glen is referring to the steel becoming crumbly, but I won't speak for him.

Been crazy busy with birthdays and holidays but here are the pics of my wapi! The mark near the toe of the razor is superficial, no pitting or anything. Hope you enjoy.

Nice pics. Thanks