I agree with you. The first razor I honed and stropped and FINALLY got a decent shave was quite an accomplishment for me too. I still shave with...
Problem is that I REALLY like using BIG IRON to shave with. With 8/8 or larger blades. [IMG] Got several ( a LOT in fact and way too many...
I was given one of those. Mine is boxed and has holders for the blades for the days of the week. I bought a set of old SEXTO Blades off ebay,...
A bit different, but the term "worked" bolsters refers to bolsters such as shown on the Paki-knife/razor posted above. The hinge end would be...
Great score! I thought I was familiar with all the Sheffield houses, but that's a new one on me. Judging from the looks of it I'd say 1850's...
I'm with you. I set the bevel and honed my first razor with an old AHCONITE two sided barbers hone. I also sent a few razors out to be pro honed...
A simple and non-destructive way to remove rust is to use a No 2 lead pencil. Sharpen it up and use the point to "write" on the rusty spots. It...
Hurry up and post some pictures! :p Gratuitous razor porn is ALWAYS appreciated. :)
Obsidian is relatively easy to knap compared to flint or chert. I used to make crude looking points and leave 'em laying around to play jokes on...
Hey Steve, If I tried one of the new fangled contraptions, my face would probably look worse than my avatar's. ;) [IMG]
Hey Steve, My straights have three major pieces. Only one of them moves though. Will that work? :)
I have yet to figure out how you boys shave with stuff that has SO MANY moving parts. :p That is a great looking piece of machinery though. :)
Congratulations. You done good with a W&B from Larry. I'm just pickin a bit of fly poop out of the pepper, but the proper name for your razor...
COOL!! Now, go mow some whiskers. ;)
The size and shape of the tang and tail suggest early to mid 19th Cent. Like Glen said the blade and grind suggest much later. After doing...
I started taking pics again after I got a digital. I like sunrises. [IMG] rusty old junk [IMG] Old feed stores [IMG] yard art [IMG] Cows...
Single malt shmingle malt. LOL I like my tequila on the rocks and my Guinness at 44°F ;) [IMG] I do also LOVE a good highland single malt such...
Just looking at what I can see from the pics, that razor looks like it might be re-ground. The pics are a bit out of focus so I can't tell for...
Thanks Glen, Looking forward to it. W
I bought myself one of the Vulfix brushes for my Christmas present to myself. I'd been using the VDH "El Cheapo Supreme" for about a year and...
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