Thread: What Do You Have In The Mail Right Now?

Originally Posted by Jondallas311

Hi guys,

My first post and I'm excited to be part of this forum. I've got my first real straight on the way - it's a Ralf Aust with the Premium II strop from SRD and I can't wait! I've got a bit of a blade obsession and decided straight razors were clearly the next step for me.

I've been using a Dovo shavette since December to see if it was for me and if I would stick with it. I'm loving the process and will plan to keep my shavette for travel and switch to the Aust when at home.

Thanks and I can't wait to join the club!

Welcome to an older but better way of shaving!

This age old art has a huge learning curve, but once semi mastered it is very rewarding!

Take your time, go slowly, The #1 thing that this art requires is PATIENCE!!!!! If you lack patience, then you will fail.

If I can be of any help, please PM me.

Sanfte Rasur, mein Klingenbruder!

(Smooth Shaving My Brother In Blades)

Watling for too much atm......
1. Hohenzollern Abziehsteine Hone.
2. Joseph Rogers (unmarked) 1/2 hollow (I think) SR.
3. "The Professional Strop" from Classic Edge.
4. Shavex Alum Block from Classic Edge.
5. Sharpening Stone Holder from Classic Edge.
6. a few razors I sent to Classic edge to be honed.

And no telling my wife either and the extra goodies ( 1-5) .... I don't need "the talk" again......lol

Originally Posted by Willisf

Watling for too much atm......
1. Hohenzollern Abziehsteine Hone.
2. Joseph Rogers (unmarked) 1/2 hollow (I think) SR.
3. "The Professional Strop" from Classic Edge.
4. Shavex Alum Block from Classic Edge.
5. Sharpening Stone Holder from Classic Edge.
6. a few razors I sent to Classic edge to be honed.

And no telling my wife either and the extra goodies ( 1-5) .... I don't need "the talk" again......lol

Was watching that, then realized if I won it I may actually have to use it...read a few threads in here about them, they are quite highly regarded, one post said they were on par if not better than the B/G Eschers...congrats!

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Welcome to an older but better way of shaving!

This age old art has a huge learning curve, but once semi mastered it is very rewarding!

Take your time, go slowly, The #1 thing that this art requires is PATIENCE!!!!! If you lack patience, then you will fail.

If I can be of any help, please PM me.

Sanfte Rasur, mein Klingenbruder!

(Smooth Shaving My Brother In Blades)

Thanks for all the warm welcomes! I must admit that the shavette had a learning curve too. There were definitely some bloody mornings.

I used to rush through my morning shave with the modern cartridges, but I now really enjoy slowing down and turning my morning ritual into more of an experience. I'm glad to be a member of this forum and I will certainly be a regular member.

Tonight is a rather sad night as I had to put down an old friend who had helped me on so many occasions I really can't count them all.

After all of these years of him coming to the rescue and then 'slowly dying' but then after some recharging he'd be back in the thick of things but finally he couldn't come back, his time had come so I gently placed him back in the case along with his 'heart' (Charger) that finally wouldn't charge and disposed of him.

I thank him for 20+ years of dutiful service.



He will be replaced by another tool who I hope will not only do my old friend proud but outlive him.

Amazon.com: Makita LXFD01CW 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Driver-Drill Kit: Home Improvement

Rest In Peace My Old Friend. I will miss you; I thank you for your service. :

Originally Posted by Phrank

Was watching that, then realized if I won it I may actually have to use it...read a few threads in here about them, they are quite highly regarded, one post said they were on par if not better than the B/G Eschers...congrats!

Thanks! I read that about those also. I have a smaller thuri.... A celebrated water hone....5 x 1. It works great on smiling blades, but I wanted something a tad wider. I am actually surprised I won it tbh. I see some of the other thuris going for $300 or more and some even at $500+.

You need to get Val to show ya how to use those hones...... IF I lived near him.... I'd be bugging him to teach some tricks.....lol

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Tonight is a rather sad night as I had to put down an old friend who had helped me on so many occasions I really can't count them all.

After all of these years of him coming to the rescue and then 'slowly dying' but then after some recharging he'd be back in the thick of things but finally he couldn't come back, his time had come so I gently placed him back in the case along with his 'heart' (Charger) that finally wouldn't charge and disposed of him.

I thank him for 20+ years of dutiful service.



He will be replaced by another tool who I hope will not only do my old friend proud but outlive him.

Amazon.com: Makita LXFD01CW 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Driver-Drill Kit: Home Improvement

Rest In Peace My Old Friend. I will miss you; I thank you for your service. :

Always hard to replace a great tool...... Sometimes the older tools are better in some ways than the newer ones. And sometimes it is the other way around. Look at the bright side.... Ya got a new toy to learn and play with.....

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Tonight is a rather sad night as I had to put down an old friend who had helped me on so many occasions I really can't count them all.

After all of these years of him coming to the rescue and then 'slowly dying' but then after some recharging he'd be back in the thick of things but finally he couldn't come back, his time had come so I gently placed him back in the case along with his 'heart' (Charger) that finally wouldn't charge and disposed of him.

I thank him for 20+ years of dutiful service.



He will be replaced by another tool who I hope will not only do my old friend proud but outlive him.

Amazon.com: Makita LXFD01CW 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Driver-Drill Kit: Home Improvement

Rest In Peace My Old Friend. I will miss you; I thank you for your service. :

Ha ha, that gave me a real laugh, haven't even SEEN one of them for probably 15 years. That has to be a world record. They really were a good drill, the first cordless I ever owned.
One thing is for sure, that new one won't last 5 years, most all Makita is made in China now. I am lucky if I get 2 years out of a set at work these days.
Cuda, you could have had those batteries re-packed and got another 20...

Actually I still have 1 of those. And yes you can still get the batteries for them. The new ones are ten times better. Lithium batteries are why. When they run out of juice they just shut off. This is to save themselves. When you run them down and keep going the batteries get hot. Heat kills any battery. Keep them out of the sun and in a cool place to extend the life. Mine are on the garage floor because even though it gets 120 in there the concrete is always cool. Just ask the cat :<0) That 1/2 drill will twist your wrist off if a bit catches so be careful with it.

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Tonight is a rather sad night as I had to put down an old friend who had helped me on so many occasions I really can't count them all.

After all of these years of him coming to the rescue and then 'slowly dying' but then after some recharging he'd be back in the thick of things but finally he couldn't come back, his time had come so I gently placed him back in the case along with his 'heart' (Charger) that finally wouldn't charge and disposed of him.

I thank him for 20+ years of dutiful service.

He will be replaced by another tool who I hope will not only do my old friend proud but outlive him.
Rest In Peace My Old Friend. I will miss you; I thank you for your service. :

well your friend led a good working life, many lesser models have passed long before that one. I have one of those impact drivers, it is a pleasure to use, also have a Makita NiCd and wish the Lithium powered ones were the price they are now when I bought it... quality tools