What shavette did you use today?

[Twelvefret]

That’s probably why we don’t agree.

lol!! If I weren’t too lazy to strop a proper straight, I would use them more.

 

[R181]

lol!! If I weren’t too lazy to strop a proper straight, I would use them more.

There is a lot more to maintaining a straight razor than just stropping it. Eventually you will have to reset the bevel when stropping alone won't bring the edge back.

Bob

 

[Twelvefret]

There is a lot more to maintaining a straight razor than just stropping it. Eventually you will have to reset the bevel when stropping alone won't bring the edge back.

Bob

Has that been your experience?

 

[R181]

Has that been your experience?

Yes, that has been my experience. Basically you have to reset the bevel angle which could be difficult if the geometry of the blade is out of whack, the blade is smiling or frowning, the spine may be not asymmetrical and so on.

Bob

 

[Twelvefret]

Yes, that has been my experience. Basically you have to reset the bevel angle which could be difficult if the geometry of the blade is out of whack, the blade is smiling or frowning, the spine may be not asymmetrical and so on.

Bob

It's not been my experience of having to go back to set a bevel on any razor I have honed since I began in 2018. I can shave now with any of them, around 20, using the progression of horse hide and diamond impregnated balsa followed by linen for drying and air drying.

I appreciate one thing, you've got me interested in using my collection again.

 

[R181]

It's not been my experience of having to go back to set a bevel on any razor I have honed since I began in 2018. I can shave now with any of them, around 20, using the progression of horse hide and diamond impregnated balsa followed by linen for drying and air drying.

I appreciate one thing, you've got me interested in using my collection again.

You have been lucky then

Bob

 

[Twelvefret]

You have been lucky then

Bob

Or, I just know what I’m doing.

 

[R181]

Or, I just know what I’m doing.

If you say so

Bob

 

[Twelvefret]

If you say so

Bob

Well, Bob, you’ve been saying so for two days.

 

[R181]

One question, have you restored old razors with problems to try and get them useful again? That would include problems such as removing rut and pitting, warped blades, heels needing to be fixed and so on.

Bob

 

[Twelvefret]

One question, have you restored old razors with problems to try and get them useful again? That would include problems such as removing rut and pitting, warped blades, heels needing to be fixed and so on.

Bob

My interest was to use a straight razor and hone it myself. I did whatever was needed to be able to use. Yes, I encountered problems with rust and warped blades, but I didn't intentionally seek out problem blades, but rather those I thought I could use. I left 100 year old patina as much as possible.

 

[R181]

My interest was to use a straight razor and hone it myself. I did whatever was needed to be able to use. Yes, I encountered problems with rust and warped blades, but I didn't intentionally seek out problem blades, but rather those I thought I could use. I left 100 year old patina as much as possible.

Nobody goes looking for those kind of problems and it seems like you are satisfied with how you did handle any you encountered. You are happy and that is all that matters.

Bob

 

[Twelvefret]

Nobody goes looking for those kind of problems and it seems like you are satisfied with how you did handle any you encountered. You are happy and that is all that matters.

Bob

There were times when I wanted a short tang from the 1850's with bone scales that I took a chance on problems. Other times I used the information I had gathered to make good choices. If the toe had been abused and worn down by barber hones, I knew others would come along which were in better condition.

I was happy referring to a shavette as a straight razor because the skills necessary to employ are the same. I still do. I simply engaged with you in what I consider a respectful manner to counter and disagree.

 

[R181]

I was happy referring to a shavette as a straight razor because the skills necessary to employ are the same. I still do. I simply engaged with you in what I consider a respectful manner to counter and disagree.

I will respectfully continue to disagree with you on that point as they are two different types of razors.

Bob

 

[Twelvefret]

I will respectfully continue to disagree with you on that point as they are two different types of razors.

Bob

I can live with your disagreement.