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    Default 14 New, need hellp. Part 3

    And Part 3

    dubl duck Satinedge - very rough so not an option. But I love the scales.



    Jungs No. 80 for a later restoration maybe?



    Not sure about this old one.




    A full set of 6 Roffler 5 are made in France, 1 is from Soligen. Not sure I like the 4/8.


    So what are your thoughts? Hopefully some are worth shaving with!

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    Get the scales off the DD and away from your other blades,
    they look to off gassing bad (cell rot) and if that is the case they will destroy your blades in short order.
    It may be to late for the DD.
    It is just Whisker Whacking
    Relax and Enjoy!
     



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    Yup that duck is toxic right now - a very sick duck - remove the scales but save the inlays.

    As far as which to have honed, the thicker the grind the more forgiving it will be. A big singing full hollow is very thin and will nick you every chance it gets while a half hollow grind or thicker will have a bit more forgiveness. Also, while you may not like that 4/8 right now, you may find it to be easier to maneuver. Some fine shavers in the mix but ultimately it's your comfort level that should drive it all. A nice start of a collection there!

    That duck will be a nice one after it's lost it's scales and had some work done to it. Heck you can sand the duck yourself but be careful and read all about sanding a blade first. That one will be among your favorites in time.

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    I'll get the scales off the duck pronto. I've played a little with hand sanding, but looking to either build a 2x72 sander or convert an E-Z sharpener if they still make them. I need to get some stones first. New hobbies always cost money to get started....

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    Quote Originally Posted by AirColorado View Post

    As far as which to have honed, the thicker the grind the more forgiving it will be. A big singing full hollow is very thin and will nick you every chance it gets while a half hollow grind or thicker will have a bit more forgiveness. Also, while you may not like that 4/8 right now, you may find it to be easier to maneuver. Some fine shavers in the mix but ultimately it's your comfort level that should drive it all. A nice start of a collection there! .
    The Twinworks 401 that I'm learning on teaches me a lesson every time I use it. I have to make sure I do not have to appear in public for a day or two before I use it(;->

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    Quote Originally Posted by Batman7349 View Post
    The Twinworks 401 that I'm learning on teaches me a lesson every time I use it. I have to make sure I do not have to appear in public for a day or two before I use it(;->
    I can relate - the first few month after I started using a straight I walked around with chucks of meat hanging off my face. My employees suddenly got very cautious about challenging me about anything since they didn't know exactly what was happening. All they knew was that a straight razor was somehow involved and most decided to shy away.

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    Check out my Cork drum sander technique, cheap and effective.

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