A shave ready razor PIF'd from Glen? I'd consider that along the same lines of getting a free Maserati!
You are indeed right that much is lost in translation. Now is some new terms here and hopefully you can explain. What is ment by putting scales on it? What type of honing stone are you talking about? Is this something I should be looking for in the future? And finally, I think, does the name stamp mean? Oops, I more, what are you talking about by 9/16 half hollow round nose? Thank you so much for the offer. I'll have to say that looks better than any I've seen in the store.
Birdie, here's some razor part terminology for starters… Blade profiles (shape & thickness of the blade looking at them from the end)
They are narrow cut grooves either above or below (or both) the tang where you grasp the razor while shaving. The added texture makes for a more secure grip. Some razors have no jimps at all. Bottom: Top:
9/16 = the depth of the blade (just under 5/8" here) half-hollow (see profile image in post#24) round nose = how the nose end of the razor is finished. For beginners, a razor with a 'round nose' can be safer and easier to learn upon (less risk of injury than a square point). Variety of end treatments:
HolyRollah, do you own the Lotus or is it just a pic you borrowed to show the jimps? If it's yours and you ever decide to sell it, let me know.
Yes, it will require some time to feel entirely comfortable with a straight. My first few weeks were dicey—not so great results as I learned to hold and negotiate the facial curves, blade position and whisker growth patterns. I usually just did one, maybe two passes the first month, and finished with a DE razor to clean up the rough patches. Now we're approaching a YEAR in for me and I can tell you there's a huge difference both in my confidence in using an SR, and the great shaving results. Mind you, I'm accomplishing this all with a bad case of CTS in my dominant hand for the past year. I know shaving the face is different, but the same technique applies to other areas as well. So my encouragement to you is: Stick with it, daily if possible, as it only get better!
It's a journey, for sure. In a way, about like learning a trade. As BudWhite says, just take your time and enjoy! Best wishes and best of luck to you Birdie!