First run with a new to me Thuringian. German steel on German stone combined to give a really nice edge.
I was looking around in my straight razor drawer, and this shortened and beat up 1st GEN Especial caught my eye! It’s had a rough life, but it takes a SCREAMING edge, and it is a phenomenal shaver! I will use use it after the WB above!
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Forgive a very uneducated q. from someone who doesn't know much about nagura... what's the difference between the yellow and the white Asano? Or are the yellow ones something else?
(Apart from colour! )
Not at all…I am full of questions…there is no difference, except the yellow ones have been sealed with cashew lacquer. The lacquer helps to protect them.
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Matt
First edge from a new ark that I’ve been prepping. This is a 6x2x1/2” budget stone that I took a shot on for a compact SR travel kit that I’m putting together. The more I clean it up, the more I’m starting to think that it’s a diamond in the rough.
The fist edge is sharp AF. I’m sure that they will only get better as the surface beds.
I know we don't shave with our eyes, but that is to my eyes one beautiful stone.I am very grateful to have acquired a stone like this,
I know we don't shave with our eyes, but that is to my eyes one beautiful stone.
I bought a roll of that rubber matting you put in draws. A square foot of that is purpose made to stop hones skating about.Put another razor over the new mystery ark this evening. The tranny gave a significant boost to the existing Les Lat edge. I find arks to be quite effective on the C135 steel. Also pulled this silicon mat out from under some pots in the kitchen. Seems like a step up from the usual tea towel set up! The stage is set for a good shave tomorrow.
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