Wishlist: Articles for the Wiki

**BeBerlin** · 02-02-2009, 02:30 PM

Chaps,

I hope this message finds you alive and well.

The Wiki has reached a point - courtesy not least of the recent addition of articles created by SRP users specifically for the Wiki (instead of aggregating existing texts from the forum) - where we might want to think about filling gaps. Case in point: Category:Face Preparation - Straight Razor Place Wiki

While da bomb and the rest of the Wiki Crew are working on installing a form system to build a straight razor database, I was wondering which other parts of the Wiki could use some improvement.

So, if you feel that something is missing from the Wiki, now is your chance to make a wish. For starters, here is mine:

Anatomy of a straight razor (Wikipedia's entry is actually excellent)
Travelling with a straight razor
A comparison of hones (matrix with grits, uses, and an indication of price).

Please let's discuss this.

**M1ke** · 02-02-2009, 07:58 PM

This is a tough one, But let my try..

on the "other" website there was a post about ebay buying what to look for etc.. that would be helpful

I was going to try to put together a listing of razor restorers, honers etc by location and their cost range, i could work on that faster if you want that.

thats all i got, consider this post living, ill add to it as i think of some.

**BeBerlin** · 02-02-2009, 08:03 PM

I have been thinking about the vendor issue as well. We have a sub forum for them, and we have a section in the Classifieds. I wonder whether that is not enough.

As far as companies (in or out of business) are concerned, I would suggest that you wait until the forms extension for the Wiki works. I would much prefer if the articles were very consistent (read: form filling in a template). Mind you, that is not to keep you from collecting information about them.

With regards to the buyer's guide, I think that Bill Ellis's guide is perfect: eBay Guides - Buying Straight Razors On Ebay But I also understand that there are some issues with him and SRP, so a pointer should suffice. Unless, of course, someone can come up with a better guide (which, truth be told, I doubt).

**M1ke** · 02-02-2009, 08:07 PM

Im not educated on the issue but i dont think a spat should come in the way of good information. One of the guys here could right a article on it.

**KristofferBodvin** · 02-02-2009, 09:31 PM

A more in depth description of different hones, and especially the use of slurry or not, and what effect it will have at the edge.I'm having a hard time finding advanced information on these issues.

Thanks Kristoffer.

**hoglahoo** · 02-02-2009, 10:04 PM

**Bart** · 02-02-2009, 11:14 PM

An in depth article about the Belgian hones is currently a work in progress.
Just so you guys would know...

Of course, I don't hold the patent on those stones, so feel free to beat me to it.

I can't rush this.

Bart.

**RayG** · 02-02-2009, 11:22 PM

A directory of barbers that give good straight shaves, listed by state (plus international) would be nice for when we travel.

**hoglahoo** · 02-02-2009, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by RayG

A directory of barbers that give good straight shaves, listed by state (plus international) would be nice for when we travel.

Great idea. There is a very short list in the help files at the old yahoo group. It would be a good place to start at least

**flyboy** · 02-03-2009, 05:26 AM

I have the material to make an in-depth article on corrosion, but I am a bit too busy the next few months.
If it sounds interesting, just tell me.

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