Thread: Is my razor cursed??

Originally Posted by Wxman2000

Well, at least it sounds like I'm not the only one out there with a troublesome razor. In my case, maybe it was once a "Christian" razor and so it just doesn't like me...

Actually, your not the only one. I have a beautiful W&B Bow Razor restoration from Max. She drew blood every time, 5 or so, before I put her in the display case. Someday I will have the courage to face her again.

Obviously the problem is what Ryan said,it's the operator, I don't pay enough attention when I use her.

[QUOTE=Hirlau;1095211]Actually, your not the only one. I have a beautiful W&B Bow Razor restoration from Max. She drew blood every time, 5 or so, before I put her in the display case. Someday I will have the courage to face her again.

Obviously the problem is what Ryan said,it's the operator, I don't pay enough attention when I use her.



That's easy to figure out. You're looking at the reflection of that BEAUTIFUL RAZOR in the mirror, and not what it's cutting!!!

[QUOTE=donv;1095223]

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Actually, your not the only one. I have a beautiful W&B Bow Razor restoration from Max. She drew blood every time, 5 or so, before I put her in the display case. Someday I will have the courage to face her again.

Obviously the problem is what Ryan said,it's the operator, I don't pay enough attention when I use her.



That's easy to figure out. You're looking at the reflection of that BEAUTIFUL RAZOR in the mirror, and not what it's cutting!!!

Very true.

I have an antique Boker that has bitten me several times. It shaves so well that I forget what I am doing. Then, I cut myself really good.

I am happy to say I have never cut my self while shaving with a straight razor.

Now If I could only figure out what the heck it is I am doing when slice myself cuz it sure ain't shaving.....

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Actually, your not the only one. I have a beautiful W&B Bow Razor restoration from Max. She drew blood every time, 5 or so, before I put her in the display case. Someday I will have the courage to face her again.

Hirlau, unless it's the point that's drawing blood try a few laps of chrome ox (if you have some) and that should smooth it out nicely.

Thank You, Ryan!

Originally Posted by Ryan82

Hirlau, unless it's the point that's drawing blood try a few laps of chrome ox (if you have some) and that should smooth it out nicely.

I will have to learn how to use the chrome ox, I have never used pastes before. I've only sharpened on stones.

I think it was the point, most of the time & it was early in my straight shaving. The cut always under the cheek bone , as I worked around the mustache area.

I recently have been enlightened, Brother! Come on in.....the water's fine! I use a super thin piece of balsa in a suspended strop with the green stuff. Just the best thing EVER! Come on in, Hirlau!

I will, just right now I'm into the DE razors & cream craze.