[ATTACH] Decided to scope my slate progression. Images are in the 100x range. Not sure how well the picture is going to come through, the grain...
Yes, surgical black, my bad. I got it in my head that they were trans black for some reason. Went back and edited the posts. Probably should have...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Two 8x2x.5" translucent and one 8x2x.25" surgical black Arkansas stones. Both of the trans arks need to be lapped, so a...
From what I understand, the seller picked up a huge lot (hundreds of stones) of Dan's seconds many years ago, and has sold them off little by...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Seller's pics. Old Dan's whetstone seconds, 8" x 2", two translucent arks and a black trans...
Already have the 830, so I'm out. All three brushes are excellent boar brushes. Also, moved it where people can reply.
I figure I can get at least one convex stone out of the trans. The black and the other trans I plan to leave flat. The black, mostly because of...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] The two trans and the #51 surgical black are headed my way. All are 2x8" stones, and are particularly egregious seconds from...
Schone?
Some sort of Arkansas stones incoming, presumably. This one is 6" long. Edit: wrong! Hindostan! [ATTACH] This next one is Washita...ish, and 5"...
I'd have to buy some first. I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for me to do so. It would be more "if I see a good deal" type of a stone purchase,...
I have the Thuringian convexed to the 8m, and two Belgian Blue Whetstones convexed to 5m and 7m respectively. Working on a hard Washita on the...
From the marks left on old razors, I would say that up until the 1940's, TTO razors were plated and lacquered fully assembled. Beyond that I don't...
Microns, not millimeters. Plating is measured in angstroms or microns. The polishing done prior to re-plating will affect the shave more than the...
You'll be riding the cap a lot longer than initially. I have most of the Micromatic line-up. They are all good shavers, and yes, it's worth...
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