After a 5 year break,I'm almost back in the full swing. You know you got a good shave when you rinse and feel no stubble or places you missed. I convinced myself into buying 2 new straights!! I opted for a Thiers Issard 5/8 with composite scales and I just couldnt resist a 6/8 Sparticus. I also bought myself a Parker Silvertip and a Simpsons synthetic.
I'm on about my 5th or 6th shave since I'm back, and almost have all of my techniques back. At about a nick per shave. I'm still getting slight razor burn and i think i maybe pressing too hard (inexperienced still) . Anyway, the Sparticus will arrive untouched, and i was wondering if anyone knew how the edges arrive and how much work they might need. Do I assume they have a bevel and go 8k? Or go straight to 12k? Or do I go 1k and try to set a bevel?
I'm pretty green when it comes to honing but I recently had some success with a Dovo Damaint which i took from blunt to shave ready. I'm hoping this new razor may need 20-30 light passes on 12k then strop.
My other question is if I tape the spine, I assume Ill kill the bevel as I'm sure they don't hone them this way at factory. If this is the case, I may just lightly hone and when it starts to dull Ill tape it and set a new bevel.
As an aside, I forgot how nice the warm lather, all the nice scented soaps, and aftershaves were. I newly discovered pre shave oil that is even better if you stick the bottle in the hot water along with your brush while you shower. Guys that don't wet shave have no idea what they're missing.
thanks for reading.
Joe
I'm on about my 5th or 6th shave since I'm back, and almost have all of my techniques back. At about a nick per shave. I'm still getting slight razor burn and i think i maybe pressing too hard (inexperienced still) . Anyway, the Sparticus will arrive untouched, and i was wondering if anyone knew how the edges arrive and how much work they might need. Do I assume they have a bevel and go 8k? Or go straight to 12k? Or do I go 1k and try to set a bevel?
I'm pretty green when it comes to honing but I recently had some success with a Dovo Damaint which i took from blunt to shave ready. I'm hoping this new razor may need 20-30 light passes on 12k then strop.
My other question is if I tape the spine, I assume Ill kill the bevel as I'm sure they don't hone them this way at factory. If this is the case, I may just lightly hone and when it starts to dull Ill tape it and set a new bevel.
As an aside, I forgot how nice the warm lather, all the nice scented soaps, and aftershaves were. I newly discovered pre shave oil that is even better if you stick the bottle in the hot water along with your brush while you shower. Guys that don't wet shave have no idea what they're missing.
thanks for reading.
Joe