Thread: Griffon XX CarboMegnetic

Just received last night and shaved with it. It is wonderful to shave with a quality razor for the first time, especially one honed and cared for by a fellow member. I am happy to say I can now distinguish where my technique is lacking, and be able to finally perfect my shaving experience!

So, was it the Gold Dollar or your technique that was giving you the poor shaves before?

Bob

It was mostly the Gold Dollar. I had minimal resistance, and almost no skipping this time. The blade cut through pretty much all the hairs. I didn't do an XTG this time, because I wanted to take it back to basi

Gold Dollars, what can I say? From what I have read on here beginners should stay well clear of them. They are for people who have honing skills and want a project/challenge imho.

Bob

Very nice indeed

Nice raor and cool box too.

A buffing wheel. In retrospect, I should have just done it by hand.

Originally Posted by recklessabandon

A buffing wheel. In retrospect, I should have just done it by hand.

I have ruined three Wade & Butcher blades in a row from a buffing wheel. I have since, when I use it, I wrap a blanket or something similar around it because I will not ruin anymore blades just because of this. I'm not giving up either! I have used my Dremel to polish blades & yet have ruined a single one............knock on wood! I am very careful with my Dremel's & you have to know exactly how to use them or it is very easy to damage one. On the buffer, the blade caught & swung my arm around where the cutting edge became in contact with the metal pedestal. I was very upset, especially after the third one but like they say, the third one is the charm so hopefully it will NEVER happen again.

It's always a shame to ruin a blade that way. Since then, I've also developed techniques to avoid damage. I'm still a bit cautious when working with a hollow ground razor as they are the easiest to destroy.

Originally Posted by recklessabandon

It's always a shame to ruin a blade that way. Since then, I've also developed techniques to avoid damage. I'm still a bit cautious when working with a hollow ground razor as they are the easiest to destroy.

yep, hey are the easiest to destroy!