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Aha! This is exactly the kind of wisdom I look for! I will definitely not try it on my new Griffon. I was also wondering if there is a need to protect the spine when using a pasted strop? I am hoping...

Agreed. I am going to start with a pasted felt strop board, and see how the edge looks after that (I can see the edge going awry without any aid, and how it realigns some after stropping). I don't...

That is really great to hear! I have hope that I will be able to put a good edge on it someday. thanks to the generous gift of a member, I may just have the tools to make that happen!

I will remember that. I learned a similar rule for good coffee.

They were recommended by the local AOS store; not sure how much weight that carries since this particular store does not sell straights.
Your assumptions may be different from mine; my wife says I...

I will be able to finally compare the edge once my new razor from Magpie comes in. It is certainly possible that I damaged the edge from improper stropping. I have started gathering materials to make...

Euclid:
I bought it through Vintage Straight Razor, part of what they call "The Shaving Network", and it does come with a free honing. I will probably send it to them once I have a magnifier to...

I know I am not on par yet with my lathering, but I have been adding a snurdle of cream to my soap to alleviate any lack of lubrication. I am currently using the badger brush that comes in the Van...

Holy crap! Thanks for being proactive on making a meet up happen. I would really like to do something like this!:gl:

I heartily second that. I am always finding new things in many of the tutorials and library forums.:beer1:
I will have to try the cold washes too. I have also been working on my lather techniques,...

Wow, those are some really good suggestions! I did have the razor honed at a local shop that specializes in barber clippers for haircuts and agriculture use. It cost less than five bucks, so I wasn't...

Hello Gents,
I am having a problem with skin irritation the day after shaving. It might be my blade (I unfortunately purchased a poor quality brand), but I am suspicious of my technique as well. I...