Hello folks,
I just joined this forum and this is my 1st post. Although new to this group I have been straight razor shaving and honing for many years. I like any razor with a proper edge from 3/8 - 7/8. I've never had a 8/8 but I'm sure they are fine too. I do prefer full and extra full hollow. I hone on Coticules, Jnats and film. My finishing strop is usually a Kanayama but I use several strops in progression before and after. I've never found much use for pastes since I like to hone so much. Most razors touch a finishing stone at least every 4 shaves. I guess I just like fresh steel.
I look forward to joining in the conversation.
Hello from new guy
Re: Hello from new guy
Welcome to SMF!
I'm glad you have a taste for 3/8 blades if you hone every four shaves!
Chris
I'm glad you have a taste for 3/8 blades if you hone every four shaves!
Chris
"Je n'ai pas besoin de cette hypothèse."
Pierre-Simon de Laplace
Pierre-Simon de Laplace
Re: Hello from new guy
Hi Data, and welcome to SMF.
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
Re: Hello from new guy
Hey Data, I welcomed you on another thread but will repeat the greeting here, and to say one of my best razors ever was a 3/8. Or thereabouts, never measured it, just a guess based on comparison to my regular 5/8s.
Regards,
Squire
Squire
Re: Hello from new guy
drmoss_ca wrote:Welcome to SMF!
I'm glad you have a taste for 3/8 blades if you hone every four shaves!
Chris
That's funny:). Lest any new honers get the wrong idea, you could put a razor on a true finisher everyday for 10 years with no noticeable hone or edge wear. I usually use Koma then Tomo Nagura then glycerin water to polish. Then multiple linen then multiple leather and Bob's your uncle.
Re: Hello from new guy
Welcome Data,
Sounds like you are quite far along with things ..... hoping you'll find this forum helpful and the interaction enjoyable.
Sounds like you are quite far along with things ..... hoping you'll find this forum helpful and the interaction enjoyable.