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

Originally Posted by onimaru55

The M5 12k & the HNK are similar except for size, in that the M5 is bonded to a ceramic layer so much thinner.
The 12 k is a fast stone . You sure you're honing on the right side ?

I did preface it with "very limited honing experience..." . I'm still getting acquainted with the Norton. As for the Shapton being fast?... maybe the razors I've taken to it have been on the hard side of things... .

Marshal: Sorry, I didn't think to warn you about the mirror bevel from the 12k . It takes some trial and error to figure out how to angle the light source, or rotate the viewing apparatus to see the stria left from lower grit stones, after some time on the 12k lol.

Originally Posted by Crawler

I did preface it with "very limited honing experience..." . I'm still getting acquainted with the Norton. As for the Shapton being fast?... maybe the razors I've taken to it have been on the hard side of things... .

Marshal: Sorry, I didn't think to warn you about the mirror bevel from the 12k . It takes some trial and error to figure out how to angle the light source, or rotate the viewing apparatus to see the stria left from lower grit stones, after some time on the 12k lol.

I think the CrOx erased them. I've used that stuff after the N8K, but it's a whole other animal following 12K.

The last Razor i got in the Mail, a Wusthoff 1933 Standard in 11/16", a nice one but i stillwonder if i really like it. The Scales are lightly warped :/
Maybe it would have been better to look for an american straight that ive been searching for.

I have been on the lookout for a Vonnegut razor for some time, just because of some perceived historical significance to me as a long time Indianapolis resident. Clemens Vonnegut, Sr., a German former textile salesman, arrived in Indianapolis in 1850 and entered into a partnership with fellow German Charles Vollmer shortly thereafter. Their merchandising store was called Vollmer & Vonnegut. In 1858, Vonnegut bought the merchandise store he and his business partner Charles Volmer had run for several years. Vonnegut, Sr. would remain president of the company until his death in 1906. In 1908 the store was incorporated as the Vonnegut Hardware Company. His business was located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana and would remain a fixture for over 100 years. Clemens Vonnegut was also the great-grandfather of author Kurt Vonnegut.

So when this popped up on e-bay I went for it. As you can see, it has significant hone wear and there is a crack in the scales (not visible) on the other side at the pivot pin. When it gets here I'll know more about how bad it is.


I absolutely love this detail, "Will (Bear) Inspection.


I have no idea who might have made razors for Vonnegut nor do I have any idea of its age. There is no country of origin mark.

More than likely German made.
Nice find though.

Originally Posted by ejmolitor37

2k kuromaku just arrived, this should make my transition from 1k to 5k a bit smoother. Can't wait to see.

Pretty, was the pic taken after the bath, or is it discoloured

Originally Posted by Braz

I have been on the lookout for a Vonnegut razor for some time, just because of some perceived historical significance to me as a long time Indianapolis resident. Clemens Vonnegut, Sr., a German former textile salesman, arrived in Indianapolis in 1850 and entered into a partnership with fellow German Charles Vollmer shortly thereafter. Their merchandising store was called Vollmer & Vonnegut. In 1858, Vonnegut bought the merchandise store he and his business partner Charles Volmer had run for several years. Vonnegut, Sr. would remain president of the company until his death in 1906. In 1908 the store was incorporated as the Vonnegut Hardware Company. His business was located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana and would remain a fixture for over 100 years. Clemens Vonnegut was also the great-grandfather of author Kurt Vonnegut.

So when this popped up on e-bay I went for it. As you can see, it has significant hone wear and there is a crack in the scales (not visible) on the other side at the pivot pin. When it gets here I'll know more about how bad it is.


I absolutely love this detail, "Will (Bear) Inspection.


I have no idea who might have made razors for Vonnegut nor do I have any idea of its age. There is no country of origin mark.

Great, and I sm sure it will be a fine shaver for decades. I too cannot find any more info than what you have already posted.

Originally Posted by Crawler

I did preface it with "very limited honing experience..." . I'm still getting acquainted with the Norton. As for the Shapton being fast?... maybe the razors I've taken to it have been on the hard side of things... .

Hmm, never seen any slow Shapton. Had to ask. We've even had guys use the glass side of their glass stones.
A hard razor will slow any stone to a degree.

After bath/lapping its a great stone so far as I can tell so far. Only played with it a bit.

These arrived today from the Italian Barber.
The top right is Krokos soap I really dig the way they package it
Thanks Phrank for mentioning these soaps and where you got them



Can't wait for my morning shave........now which one to use first