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06-26-2010, 09:41 PM #1Master Barber
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Read 'em and weep
Just scored a Alex Jacques Custom 8/8 Damascus. Should be here by Tuesday. Ill report the shave on Wed. This is my fist Damascus....do they hone the same?
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06-26-2010, 10:35 PM #2Resident schizophrenic
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Beautiful razor. Congrats man.
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06-26-2010, 10:46 PM #3Customized
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That razor is absolutely beautiful!
Congratulations to you on a mighty fine acquisition!
Honestly, I'm jealous.
Please report back on how that thing performs.
A Damascus hones just like any other razor.
The thing you would want to look out for is how your strops receive it.
Some tends to be hard on strops due to the pattern and the spine.
But that should not put you off, just take extra care when stropping and I'll bet you get the shave of your life from that thing.
Oh, did I mention the jealousy?Bjoernar
Um, all of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years....
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06-26-2010, 10:51 PM #4The Assyrian
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Hello, JPM7676:
A straight razor bearing a store of complexities. It is an impressive razor. Congratulations.
Regards,
Obie
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06-26-2010, 11:12 PM #5Master Barber
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Ill give you a report on the shave by wed. Possibly a Video.... thanks for all the positive feedback...
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06-27-2010, 01:05 AM #6Senior Member
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She is BEAUTIFUL!
Enjoy the shaves, just be careful not to be staring at the blade so much that you forget where the edge is at all times.
Lu
p.s. As Brinando said, I am jealous.
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06-27-2010, 10:42 AM #7Large Member
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Hones just the same, but use tape if you don't want to leave a shiny stripe down the spine.
Beautiful razor. Enjoy it!
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06-27-2010, 11:50 AM #8Master of insanity
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The same as Ben says, but add tape. It is worth asking Alex (Philadelph) how he honed the razor initially, ie. how many layers of tape, and what stones he used, just to check. I have heard of some using 2-3 layers, so make sure.
Nice blade.
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06-27-2010, 12:02 PM #9In search of a rising tide
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I have two of them, You will not be disappointed. Oh! and don't forget to post here when You received it.... http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...zors-club.html
Amund.
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06-27-2010, 12:32 PM #10Senior Member
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Saw those blades at the Missouri meet-up, they shave and hone-up lousy.
Everyone there thought so. I'll take it off yor hands for the cost of shipping.
Cheers
Great buy
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