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    Straight Razor Place

    Thanks
    Post by: AlanII, Mar 9, 2018 in forum: The Chatterbox
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    Straight Razor Place

    Leaving what? Straight Razor Place? I can't even log on.
    Post by: AlanII, Mar 7, 2018 in forum: The Chatterbox
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    Strop Advice needed

    … and I'll just third it:D.
    Post by: AlanII, Mar 22, 2009 in forum: Straight Razors
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    Shaving Routine

    Nice video, James.
    Post by: AlanII, Feb 21, 2009 in forum: Straight Razors
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    I really like the look of these razors

    Presumably it's what's being asked for, them being customs and all that. It's an interesting point though. Are the people like yourself just not...
    Post by: AlanII, Feb 21, 2009 in forum: Straight Razors
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    Beginning enthusiast seeking advice on choosing straight razor, strop and hone.

    I know you're playing with us silly Southerners but, how does it work? Is it a result (embodiment, excuse the post-modernism) of seasonal flooding?
    Post by: AlanII, Feb 8, 2009 in forum: Straight Razors
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    Got my first group of straights purchased:-)

    I am loving the look of that Engels. Clean, mean and perfectly lovely. As others have said, nice score
    Post by: AlanII, Jan 31, 2009 in forum: Straight Razors
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    The Red Imp

    Thanks, hoglahoo.
    Post by: AlanII, Jan 30, 2009 in forum: Straight Razors
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    The Red Imp

    It's the, "Many blades were manufactured this way on purpose, and can be honed up just fine", that I'm wondering about. Kind of excludes honing....
    Post by: AlanII, Jan 29, 2009 in forum: Straight Razors
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    The Red Imp

    Sorry for the hijack, Single Wedge, but what is the idea behind that? A smiler I can see (ie reasons and maintainability) but, an Elvis. Why and...
    Post by: AlanII, Jan 29, 2009 in forum: Straight Razors
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    My first Straight!!

    You can, though it may mean getting up a little earlier. At the start the shaves are not necessarily going to be that good either, there is a...
    Post by: AlanII, Jan 23, 2009 in forum: Straight Razors
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    Beginning enthusiast seeking advice on choosing straight razor, strop and hone.

    A cheaper beginner razor from the same source would be a Wapienca. Keep your eye out for vintage razors too. As regards hanging strops, I only...
    Post by: AlanII, Jan 21, 2009 in forum: Straight Razors
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    i learned my lesson today.......

    Don't worry. It's really not as easy as it sounds. Practise really does make perfect. Four shaves are not that many. As, Bronco quoted, "Enjoy...
    Post by: AlanII, Jan 18, 2009 in forum: Straight Razors
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    Is this razor worth buying?

    What Reformation Student said. Better photo's would be useful.
    Post by: AlanII, Jan 15, 2009 in forum: Straight Razors
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    2nd shave today - need advice plz.....

    I've experienced razor burn from Sandalwood based soap, a pity because it's a scent I love, could be something in there. Other than that it could...
    Post by: AlanII, Jan 14, 2009 in forum: Straight Razors