Thread: Got mail from Birnando today :)

And got

Thank you!

And now I need to learn how to use it!

Very nice!

Here's a good place to start:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...ead-first.html

Welcome,

Btw what are the gold for? To see if it has been in use?

That's why this is a great community!

Originally Posted by Einar

Btw what are the gold for? To see if it has been in use?

Are you referring to the "Solingen" and crests? That is called etching and I believe it is mostly decorative. During stropping and honing with a hollow ground razor the spine and edge should be the only parts of the razor that come into contact with the strop or hone. The etching should not be affected so it would not be a good indication of wear.

Aha, the gold patina are etching also?

This video shows etching being done with modern methods. The blade is first laser etched, then gold plated. The etching process begins at 2:30, but the whole video is worth watching.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/video...zors-made.html

Happy to see it arrived safely.
Go slow, and focus on good prep and a shallow angle of approach.
Good luck

Originally Posted by Einar

Btw what are the gold for? To see if it has been in use?

The gold etching, as stated earlier in the thread, are purely decorations.

Since the razor is a hollow ground razor, it will not be affected by stropping.
And don't be afraid to wipe it clean after use using a cloth or towel.
It will hold up just fine.

My first shave!





This was insane!!!

And I also shaved of some on my leg, my gf are beging me to do hers now :-D it's smoood as our newborn babys skin!

Why the ... Haven't I done this before!