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- Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:31 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: 15 years ago today
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4194
Re: 15 years ago today
Wow - what a blast from the past! That’s the video that got me started and eventually led to SMF.
- Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:07 pm
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: WTB - “14” Straights
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6376
Re: WTB - “14” Straights
I’m still looking to add to my collection of 14s, something a little less common than a Fili Doble Temple. I can offer this W&B FBU as a trade. She’s in excellent shape.
Contact me to make a trade or outright purchase agreeable to both.
Contact me to make a trade or outright purchase agreeable to both.
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 7:13 pm
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: WTB - “14” Straights
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6376
Re: WTB - “14” Straights
This is obsesssion we’re talking about ... there’s nothing logical about it!
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 7:06 pm
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: WTB - “14” Straights
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6376
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:46 pm
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: WTB - “14” Straights
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6376
Re: WTB - “14” Straights
Hi Chris I have a few razors that are labeled “14”. Filarmonica, Guillermo Hoppe, Le Grelot, and Vierblatt. They are all very hollow blades at or near 8/8 and I’ve had others that were 6/8 and as small as 5/8. I find the size 14 at 8/8 to be just the right weight and shape - the perfect blend of sto...
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:07 pm
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: WTB - “14” Straights
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6376
WTB - “14” Straights
I’m always looking to add to my modest collection of 14s. I’m interested in all makers in any condition. Contact me to make a deal agreeable to both.
Thanks.
Thanks.
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:04 pm
- Forum: Straight Razors
- Topic: Cleaning a suede strop
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5936
Re: Cleaning a suede strop
That’s a good point - sometimes the best thing to do is nothing. I really do not want to change the draw on this strop. It’s like velvet. I couldn’t get used to it a first but I’ve used it so long now that canvas feels like 60 grit.
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:15 am
- Forum: Straight Razors
- Topic: Cleaning a suede strop
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5936
Cleaning a suede strop
My Kanayama suede strop picked up a water stain. I was thinking of cleaning it with saddle soap but that means more water and I don’t want to just make it a bigger stain. Anybody fixed a similar problem?
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:14 pm
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: WTT Heljestrand MK33 - withdrawn
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2367
Re: WTT Heljestrand MK33
Hi Gary From my research the 14 designator is a moving target. I don’t know who it originated with but I think you could be on the right track with 14/16. But I’ve seen 14s that measured as small as 5/8 and as big as 8/8, from different makers of course. In any case I agree the MK33 is a special raz...
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 4:50 pm
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: WTT Heljestrand MK33 - withdrawn
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2367
WTT Heljestrand MK33 - withdrawn
Withdrawn - thanks for the interest Gents I’m looking to add to my modest collection of 14s. I can offer this Heljestrand MK33 in trade. Size 7/8 with slim and sleek scales. She’s in very good+ condition, smooth shaver, closes tight. I’ll send her out with a coticule finish on her edge. Maybe you ha...
- Fri May 29, 2020 3:48 pm
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: WTT Hoffritz Straight Razor - withdrawn
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2217
Re: WTT Hoffritz Straight Razor
Forgot to include that she's a well-balanced 13/16 in size.
Also, I'm open to including some cash for the right deal.
Also, I'm open to including some cash for the right deal.
- Thu May 28, 2020 3:56 pm
- Forum: Straight Razors
- Topic: An Interesting Razor: Wostenholm Frameback
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7687
Re: An Interesting Razor: Wostenholm Frameback
That’s a beauty! I always like the look of a frameback with patina.
- Wed May 27, 2020 8:40 pm
- Forum: Straight Razors
- Topic: An Interesting Razor: Spear Wedge
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7791
Re: An Interesting Razor: Spear Wedge
That razor has tons of character. The size, logo, and scales all work and the obvious use add to the cool factor. The outlines match similar Gencos and other makers. I wonder if these were mass produced and then tailored to meet a dealers spec?
- Wed May 27, 2020 8:15 pm
- Forum: Straight Razors
- Topic: Why the bias against pastes?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8718
Re: Why the bias against pastes?
Hi Iv'e noticed on a lot of forums there is a bias of using stropping pastes in razor honing. I have used them for decades and find them an essential tool in the kit. Does anyone know the genesis of this aversion? Thanks My theory is that pastes have no vibe. Plus, anybody that laid out $300+ on a ...
- Fri May 22, 2020 9:36 pm
- Forum: Straight Razors
- Topic: The Science of Sharp Blog
- Replies: 70
- Views: 49410
Re: The Science of Sharp Blog
Anybody see this? https://scienceofsharp.wordpress.com/ It's a fascinating read with lots of electron microscope pictures. That's a great blog. Much of it is beyond anything I'm interested in trying but I appreciate his dedication to honing. The microscope pics are incredible. What I find interesti...
- Fri May 22, 2020 9:17 pm
- Forum: Straight Razors
- Topic: Breadknifing before honing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9513
Re: Breadknifing before honing
"The only thing I can think of as happening is some toothy remnant from the decay of the edge is removed, leveling the whole edge making a smooth bar for the edge to form. Shouldn't matter but somehow for me it does." I've seen the same results and I think it works for the reason you descr...
- Fri May 22, 2020 9:21 am
- Forum: Selling & Trading
- Topic: WTT Hoffritz Straight Razor - withdrawn
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2217
WTT Hoffritz Straight Razor - withdrawn
Withdrawn - thanks for the interest Gents I’m looking to add to my modest collection of 14s. I can offer this Hoffritz Barber’s King in trade. She’s in very good+ condition, smooth shaver, closes tight. I’ll send her out with a coticule finish on her edge. Maybe you have a 14 in similar condition la...
- Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:57 am
- Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
- Topic: Adjusting to a pod coffee maker
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4028
I've used a Nespresso for a couple years now. I like it for the convenience and as long as I use it as it's intended. I like my coffee strong and black. The Nespresso pods make a fine cup but it's limited to a small espresso cup. Anything larger gets diluted, as you say. Plus, it get rather pricey f...
- Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:01 am
- Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
- Topic: How to make a real Mai Tai
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3540
Ray.. I noticed you live in Orange County.. I'm in the same area.. You need to cruise down to Don the Beachcomber in Huntington Beach and get a real Mai Tai or any other rum drink.. It's a nice bar/restaurant with good food, service, entertainment and fantastic drinks.. Yeah, I'll have to do that. ...
- Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:24 pm
- Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
- Topic: How to make a real Mai Tai
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3540
Good video. I rarely have occasion to call for a Mai Tai and now I know that the few times I have had one, it wasn't. Looks complicated to get right so the bartender has to know what he's doing, which eliminates most. Mojitos are the happening thing nowadays and I've been mostly underwhelmed. Beer, ...