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Recent content by romsitsa

  1. romsitsa

    Henckels Henso travel (pocket) case

    Thanks gents :euro:
  2. romsitsa

    Richwood case restoration tips?

    Hello, if you never worked with wood, leave it as it is. It has a tinted lacquer which is pretty old and sensitive. For a before and after, its bigger brother, sanded back to raw wood, tinted with walnut and lacquered with a satin, water based lacquer.
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    Henckels Henso travel (pocket) case

    Finished.
  4. romsitsa

    How Much for a Red Tip?

    I’d also love to sell one for 169.
  5. romsitsa

    Denali US made stainless adjustable

    But is it "simply" a dialed down Rex or does it have a different head gemoetry? Ty
  6. romsitsa

    Guard Span vs Gap | Is This A Missing Piece In Our Discussions?

    Christ. At least I get it now, thanks for the explanation. In my book span is the width of the baseplate. The span used above will work with the Henson, but will now every producer invent a new metric, most suitable for their razor? Why not go the bullet proof way with blade exposure, this can...
  7. romsitsa

    Henckels Henso travel (pocket) case

    In progress, inside stripped, outside got a new (vintage) leather cover.
  8. romsitsa

    Guard Span vs Gap | Is This A Missing Piece In Our Discussions?

    What does guard span mean in the above context? The smaller span=milder razor mentioned in the last paragraph makes no sense.
  9. romsitsa

    Chrome twins

    Had exactly the same impressions. The LeCoq is actually a devette, imho.
  10. romsitsa

    Henckels Henso travel (pocket) case

    Hello! This case has seen better days, I already stripped it, but some details are missing. I'd like to restore it as close to the original as possible, so if you have one in better condition, please post a few pics of the in- and outside. The outside was brown? pigskin with a nickle trim, the...
  11. romsitsa

    Chrome twins

    Lucky you, having a pack of blades, these are seemingly rare. My razor case was suspiciosly thick and heavy (and is stamped "inox" on its bottom) so pulled out a magnet, it's made of steel.
  12. romsitsa

    Chrome twins

    If in doubt, just ride the cap Peter :)
  13. romsitsa

    Chrome twins

    After the first shave the L'ESSOR is pretty similar to the De Luxe, with a more rigid blade and this is always welcome.
  14. romsitsa

    Chrome twins

    Not my favourite plating material but these are simply gorgeous. LeCoq and L’ESSOR.
  15. romsitsa

    Safety Razor Acquisition Thread.

    And a not so minty Henso "pocket", to practice leatherwork.
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