Old barber's essay on razors and hones

[CharlieFoxtrot]

I enjoy the old manuals and thought I'd post the link. I refuse to soak my strops in urine.

http://ia700209.us.archive.org/17/items/essayonbarbersra00lebl/essayonbarbersra00lebl.pdf

 

[JHCC]

I refuse to soak my strops in urine.

What a pisser!

 

[JHCC]

I note that Mr. LeBlanc recommends sperm as a lubricant for hones. If I didn't know he meant whale oil....

 

[CharlieFoxtrot]

I note that Mr. LeBlanc recommends sperm as a lubricant for hones. If I didn't know he meant whale oil....

Maybe I'm not a team player. That's another one I won't take for the team. I don't have the required mojo. Seriously though, it's nice to see some vintage documentation on on hones and oils. It's interesting to see what was readily available to include: kangaroo leather, shark skin, and shocker, the dreaded oil on the coti.

 

[CountZer0]

This describes my SRAD to a T.

"When you contemplate purchasing razors, hones or strops, if you have not
money enough to buy the best, put off your purchase until you have the necessary
amount. In the meantime, economize in your luxurious expenses and, if necessary,
deny yourself of some of the necessaries of life."

 

[Obiwan]

Maybe I'm not a team player. That's another one I won't take for the team. I don't have the required mojo.

And I release a sigh of relief

 

[CharlieFoxtrot]

And I release a sigh of relief

Lol you got nothing to worry about. She is safe and sound. They are definitely little puzzles.

 

[Obiwan]

Sorry, couldn't help it. Keep at it. Great post btw, thanks for sharing.

 

[CharlieFoxtrot]

Rest easy Obiwan. There's no Captain Ahab monkey business happening here.

 

[Monsieur Blaireau]

"It is a way of have of driving off the spleen, and regulating circulation." -​Melville

Fantastic post. Thank you. I will print a copy and proudly display it alongside my copy of How to Sharpen Pencils.

 

[wherndon]

Thanks for posting, I printed it and put it in a small binder.

 

[Obiwan]

Rest easy Obiwan. There's no Captain Ahab monkey business happening here.

lol, great way to put it.