Thread: Intro, thanks and simple poll.

Knocking on wood as I type this but I've never dropped a razor in my life. nor dinged the edge on the faucet. I've cut a gouge in a strop though.

That's some good thinking, Ron, I guess one of the Geneva's then as they are easier and cheaper to replace.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I just heard this story yesterday about a razor I had sent out...

"Great edge Glen, wonderful shave Glen, How much do you charge to fix a chip as I dropped it after the first shave"??????

I swear to God, true story ...............

Come on, Glen, I've done a lot worse - my story goes like
'Well that guy's edge is supposed to be good, but I would never know because after it met the ground there's a big ole chip right in the middle of it - silly me, what a way to start. "Please, say, Mr. FreeHoner, which one do you think would be better to send you - the giant chip one or this other one I got on ebay instead?"
And Mr. FreeHoner started charging right after this incident....

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Knocking on wood as I type this but I've never dropped a razor in my life. nor dinged the edge on the faucet. I've cut a gouge in a strop though.

Slowly stepping away from my poor doomed friend Jimmy as I see the dark clouds of impending razor dropage forming thickly on the horizon.....

As a newb I started with three blades - a Satinedge, a Henckels 18, and a Challenge Cutlery (all square points, btw) - and if you think you're going to just use one or two while the others sit there unused, calling out to you - fuggedaboudit! Try them all!

Jordan

I say start with either of the Geneva razors. They are top notch shavers, but not "gasp in horror at my screw-up" valuable if you ding them on the faucet or drop it on the floor.


Also, I say drop that Arkansas like a hot rock. Stick with the Carborundum if it is really made for straight razors. Some of them weren't so be sure before you take a shave ready, but needing touch up razor to the stone.

Anyhow, the few I have had were pretty consistent, and they are great little barber hones: comfortable edges, medium cutting speed, practically indestructible.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Slowly stepping away from my poor doomed friend Jimmy as I see the dark clouds of impending razor dropage forming thickly on the horizon.....

I just busted out laughing when I read this. He is doomed, and he just bought a fancy new TI. Be careful Jimmy!

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Originally Posted by gssixgun
Slowly stepping away from my poor doomed friend Jimmy as I see the dark clouds of impending razor dropage forming thickly on the horizon.....

Originally Posted by Utopian

I just busted out laughing when I read this. He is doomed, and he just bought a fancy new TI. Be careful Jimmy!

You guys have me nervous now. That's why I was knocking on wood when I typed it.

Originally Posted by joke1176

I say start with either of the Geneva razors. They are top notch shavers, but not "gasp in horror at my screw-up" valuable if you ding them on the faucet or drop it on the floor.


Also, I say drop that Arkansas like a hot rock. Stick with the Carborundum if it is really made for straight razors. Some of them weren't so be sure before you take a shave ready, but needing touch up razor to the stone.

Anyhow, the few I have had were pretty consistent, and they are great little barber hones: comfortable edges, medium cutting speed, practically indestructible.

The carborundum is definitely a barbers hone. It still had the original box.

Thanks.

Kev

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

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Originally Posted by gssixgun
Slowly stepping away from my poor doomed friend Jimmy as I see the dark clouds of impending razor dropage forming thickly on the horizon.....






You guys have me nervous now. That's why I was knocking on wood when I typed it.

I'll swap ya one of the Genevas for the TI and take care of that nervousness for you.

Kev