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06-06-2015, 10:21 AM #1
The worst razor I own for being sharp & harsh was my Thiers evide sonnant carbon song 5/8.
I took Lt back on my coticule then finished on Chinese 12K. Further 100 laps on linen, then 100 laps on leather
Further use &post shave stropping has improved the edge &shave quality . Cheers Paul
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06-06-2015, 12:38 PM #2
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Thanked: 495As everyone before me stated, a few passes on Chrom-Ox removes the harshness
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06-06-2015, 01:30 PM #3
Shaving with a SR can bring about strange things. happens to me all the time. This morning I decided to use a Hess 99 that previously left me thinking it needed to go back to the hones when last used. It shaved but just was not there. Today I decided to try it again carefully stropping on a rough linen 40 times, smooth linen 50 and shell cordovan leather 50 and the shave was perfect.
One tired old Marine- semper fi, god bless all vets
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06-07-2015, 08:49 PM #4
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Thanked: 15I recently purchased a Thiers Issard 7/8 Dominator that was sharp but not giving me great shaves. Reading this thread inspired me to hit the chromium oxide and strop and try it. This was the first really awesome shave I have gotten from this razor. Thanks for sharing your information and experiences, they do help others.
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06-07-2015, 09:49 PM #5
yes, a person can learn volumes on here. I have for sure. Just keep in mind that the Cr Ox is not always a fix but it is the first place I turn to, then to the stones..
One tired old Marine- semper fi, god bless all vets
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06-08-2015, 12:20 AM #6
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Thanked: 15I have used CrOx before but had not really considered it on this one as I was still trying to figure out the differences in the 1/2 grind, as it was the first razor with that grind for me. I was not completely sure how it should feel. Now I know. :-)
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06-08-2015, 01:18 AM #7
I have found that stropping makes a world of difference too! I finish honing with diamond paste, which left a slightly harsh edge when I shaved right off the pasted strop. I started to finish with a plain strop and it made for a huge improvement!