Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

[Polarbeard]

But just arrived this morning a Dubl Duck Goldedge 11/16th

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Another DD that soon is to get its gold back I presume?

 

[Polarbeard]

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Sorry about the crappy pics, but I just got this Ralf Aust that I have been wanting for a while. My only other straight is a Gold Dollar, and this is quite the improvement! The thumb notch on the Ralf Aust is not something I am used to, and it is making me alter my grip a bit, but I'm sure I'll get used to it in no time. This razor is fantastic!

A truly great razor, it is as good as it gets. Congratulations

 

[Luecke2326]

His factory edge was superb. I'm not sure what he uses to finish, but it was just super smooth and sharp as all get out. I did a few tests before the first shave (thumb pad, HHT, treetop, etc.) and it passed them all with flying colors.

Very nice, this is the rumor, I wondered if it was true.


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[Twelvefret]

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Sorry about the crappy pics, but I just got this Ralf Aust that I have been wanting for a while. My only other straight is a Gold Dollar, and this is quite the improvement! The thumb notch on the Ralf Aust is not something I am used to, and it is making me alter my grip a bit, but I'm sure I'll get used to it in no time. This razor is fantastic!

Oh my, that's a HOSS. Congratulations. Superb!!!

 

[Ice-Man]

Looks better than anything I've gotten. WD 40 would be easier than removing the scales, but like all things, "YMMV".

True but if rust is forming its better to remove the scales and kill the rust before it gets worse, plus its a better job as I can put a brass washer in between to help keep water out from the pivot.

Another DD that soon is to get its gold back I presume?

Arne!! While the blade is out why not give it It's looks back to how it was.

 

[evnpar]

C.V. Heljestrand MK No. 10, 6/8+ 1/2-hollow

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[gunny_badger]

Dont worry about the light it fades lol....

LOL, well it's good thing I'm not afraid of the dark! I set a goal for myself [to sell of my two of my other hobbies] to buy a lathe, belt sander, forge, etc. so I can do restos, take a shot at turning some handles, and hammering out some SR's (I have some forging experience). Every time I get a little cash it's gone before I know :/

But just arrived this morning a Dubl Duck Goldedge 11/16th

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Nice DD! I'm a big fan of them, something about the scales they used really attract me to them!

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Sorry about the crappy pics, but I just got this Ralf Aust that I have been wanting for a while. My only other straight is a Gold Dollar, and this is quite the improvement! The thumb notch on the Ralf Aust is not something I am used to, and it is making me alter my grip a bit, but I'm sure I'll get used to it in no time. This razor is fantastic!

Nice razor! That's a good looking blade!

C.V. Heljestrand MK No. 10, 6/8+ 1/2-hollow

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Very nice!

 

[Luecke2326]

C.V. Heljestrand MK No. 10, 6/8+ 1/2-hollow

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That looks very clean, i imagine it shaved pretty stiffly, but I imagine it’s very efficient. Nice one!


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[Twelvefret]

Hoping to hone this after work and use tomorrow.

Just kidding. Looked like. SR at first.

 

[Polarbeard]

C.V. Heljestrand MK No. 10, 6/8+ 1/2-hollow

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Congratulations on a very nice razor that seems to be in excellent condition.

 

[Luecke2326]

View attachment 932375 Hoping to hone this after work and use tomorrow.

Just kidding. Looked like. SR at first.

 

[steveclarkus]

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You’re getting as scary as Arne.

 

[Polarbeard]

You’re getting as scary as Arne.

I'm not scary, I just eat what I can find when I'm hungry... I'm often hungry.

 

[Luecke2326]

You’re getting as scary as Arne.

Well, you gotta keep your sword sharp and well, sometimes there is blood....

 

[steveclarkus]

I'm not scary, I just eat what I can find when I'm hungry... I'm often hungry.

Maria Wern is looking for you.

 

[M14Shooter]

C.V. Heljestrand Not sure which model .Maybe a MK 30 or MK 31 ?

 

[Luecke2326]

C.V. Heljestrand Not sure which model .Maybe a MK 30 or MK 31 ?
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Looks like a 30, but looks can be deceiving.

 

[steveclarkus]

5/8 Geneva, Williams Mug Soap and Old Spice. An all American shave.

 

[Bbb34]

5/8 Geneva, Williams Mug Soap and Old Spice. An all American shave.

That's just being lazy... lol, with smartphones and ability to take photos these days, fast internet connection and what not...

 

[steveclarkus]

That's just being lazy... lol, with smartphones and ability to take photos these days, fast internet connection and what not...

Happy now? I had to go back upstairs to do this and I’m a terribly lazy person.