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  1. 02-24-2011, 01:01 PM #1
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    Default First razor purchase - Clover

    Well I'm a newb here and have been looking online for about 2 weeks now and finally picked up a str8.....I figured my first one should be a clover as everyone needs a little luck right? $12 for my first one....so that isn't too bad! This will be my first restore so I have tons of info to look up...but I'm so excited I had to share! My next one will be a shaveable razor as I don't want to ruin something I want to restore and use later when my skillz are up to par!


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  2. 02-24-2011, 01:28 PM #2
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    Nice find. I have 2 Morley & sons, both are excellent shavers. Clean it up and use it, I'm sure you'll be happy with the results. Both of mine are easy to hone/maintain, and give very smooth comfortable shaves.
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    +1 the Clover's from Morely are excellent shavers...

    You need to watch when you hone that one up it has a bit of uneven wear at the toe.

    If you look in the Wiki under honing and read the excepts from the Barbers Manual in there it will have a honing pattern that is designed to create a slight smile when honing... By using that info you can gradually turn the blade back right...

    If JimmyHAD finds this post I know he has that page saved and linked so he might link it to you also...


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    Great to hear guys....I guess I want to get another one to kinda break in my honing skills....as this one I want to keep as an heirloom....it's one I'll eventually use..but I want this first one to be special.......yeah any advice is GREATLY received!
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  7. 02-24-2011, 03:40 PM #5
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    Not bad at all for your first especially at that price! As Geln mentioned already just watch that hone wear
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  8. 02-24-2011, 06:27 PM #6
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    Nice score . I am sure that once polished a bit and cleaned up, she will be a fabulous shaver in your collection.

    BTW: Welcome to SRP and the world of straight shaving
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  9. 03-03-2011, 01:20 AM #7
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    A Morley Clover Brand was my first razor too. Takes a nice edge. One of my best shavers. Congrats.
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