I simply assume “shave ready” isn’t and do it myself.I agree. I think people expect too much from “shave ready”
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I simply assume “shave ready” isn’t and do it myself.I agree. I think people expect too much from “shave ready”
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That's just profound!I believe the Holy Grail is The Method. It just doesn’t cost enough to catch on and is too simple. i.e. no MoJo.
Dufus!That's just profound!
Thank you brother man.
The "sub-mandible" area as @ScottChapin refers to them are areas where I must pay attention. I am now able to shave ATG on my neck and those sub-mandibles". Right now I can feel nothing but smooth skin from this mornings shave. Pretty cool result from sharpened steel. And, the best part, I did it myself.
thank you.Great job
Well, you’re obviously in it for the long haul. The beauty of it is that it is going to get even better! I just had salt pork and cornbread for breakfast to celebrate.I used a well worn and loved John Holler today. I say loved because it was not abused. It arrived undamaged, just some surface issues from disuse. I like to imagine it belonged to a professional or someone who respected the blade all its life. I'm trying to do due diligence to pass it forward the same as I found it. I figure that I am borrowing the blade because with adequate attention, it will last forever.
I made three pass WTG and one ATG on my neck. The 9/16 width makes navigating curves a breeze.
The honing was done by me on lapping films and finished on chromium oxide with the rough out leather paddle. I call the result "buttery sharp". Now, this is not the sharpest razor I have and takes more participation, but just as effective as it's other stable mates.
I am pleased with my SR evolution. I never suspected the positive experiences. I figured I would try it and move back to the SE GEM and Schick type. I've made a good friend and appreciate the communication and encouragement of @steveclarkus. I've also tried to follow his lead and encouraged other via the PM service. I trust others reading our posts will consider learning to use a SR and develop the skills to hone and maintain the blade. There is a "brotherhood of the blade" that we share with men going back centuries. From the old Sheffield grinders to the modern factories, stone makers, steel producers, and men learning the sparkle of using a "straight" we share a common experience. It is all good.
Well, you’re obviously in it for the long haul. The beauty of it is that it is going to get even better! I just had salt pork and cornbread for breakfast to celebrate.
That hurt.You've just scored some significant toys this week, Sir. I cannot wait for a proper write up. Thanks for all you do and especially your international PIF program.
Sorry.That hurt.
I'm a about to the bottom of the hole when the Herder 15/16 arrives.Steve is the man for sure! Looks like you’re well on your way now, and have a great variety with which to work. The degree to which this is a daily task, or a hobby to pursue is going to be different for everyone, so where to go from here is totally in your cup. As you are well aware, this rabbit hole continues quite a lot deeper.