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Straight Razor shaving question
Posted on 2/8/19 at 1:02 am
Posted on 2/8/19 at 1:02 am
Does the OT know of a company that sharpens straight razors?
I purchased a Double duck and it is in great shape but needs more than honing.
I purchased a Double duck and it is in great shape but needs more than honing.
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Posted on 2/8/19 at 1:21 am to bayoumuscle21
Make the switch to a safety razor, bambaw.
Posted on 2/8/19 at 1:22 am to saint tiger225
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bambaw
Posted on 2/8/19 at 1:24 am to bayoumuscle21
There’s a old man on Wiltz drive in Baton Rouge.
LINK
Does the best job i’ve Seen. My knives will shave if i was so inclined.
LINK
Does the best job i’ve Seen. My knives will shave if i was so inclined.
Posted on 2/8/19 at 2:18 am to bayoumuscle21
I've shaved with straight razors before and they do require a good bit more attention since like all bladed instruments, they do get dull.
I know how to sharpen them, have the required stones and strop with the Belfast Linen as well as the leather for the other to finish it off.
Unless you know what you're doing, you likely won't get them as sharp as you need-----and you don't want to have to send them out for sharpening every time they need it.
Go with a safety razor or buy a straight razor with the replaceable blades that many barbers are now using.
I know how to sharpen them, have the required stones and strop with the Belfast Linen as well as the leather for the other to finish it off.
Unless you know what you're doing, you likely won't get them as sharp as you need-----and you don't want to have to send them out for sharpening every time they need it.
Go with a safety razor or buy a straight razor with the replaceable blades that many barbers are now using.
This post was edited on 2/8/19 at 2:20 am
Posted on 2/8/19 at 4:03 am to gumbo2176
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I've shaved with straight razors before and they do require a good bit more attention since like all bladed instruments, they do get dull.
I know how to sharpen them, have the required stones and strop with the Belfast Linen as well as the leather for the other to finish it off.
Unless you know what you're doing, you likely won't get them as sharp as you need-----and you don't want to have to send them out for sharpening every time they need it.
There is really no need to get all the stones for them once you get a good edge and you maintain the blade with honing it. One can typically keep a good edge for over a year without a stone, as i have with my Dovo. I just lost the contact that i sent my Dovo to last time.
I have a safety razor (Futur), but sometimes its nice to use the straight to get that ultimate shave.
Posted on 2/8/19 at 4:05 am to fr33manator
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There’s a old man on Wiltz drive in Baton Rouge.
LINK
Does the best job i’ve Seen. My knives will shave if i was so inclined.
Awesome, thanks!
Posted on 2/8/19 at 6:10 am to bayoumuscle21
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There is really no need to get all the stones for them once you get a good edge and you maintain the blade with honing it
I mainly use my stones for sharpening shop tools like chisels, plane blades and my kitchen knives. They are there to use if needed.
Posted on 2/8/19 at 8:15 am to bayoumuscle21
Get a strop
Posted on 2/8/19 at 8:31 am to bayoumuscle21
What about a Work Sharp?
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