Straight Razors

[cdf]

I'm thinking of getting one , any care and feeding thoughts ? I have an SM , several Japanese water stones + a lapping plate , and a bevy of strops . One of my strops is a hanging strop , the others are paddle type .

Anyone think ultrafine rods used in the grooves on the Sharpmaker's base would work for honing ? I also have an 8000grit ceramic stone , allbeit a short one .

Chris

[razorsharp]

UF rods will work fine- but you will need to polish that edge on the strops ... btw, what strops do you have.

If you can manage to polish up the edge on the small 8k ceramic stone, you should be fine, but again, strop

[kbuzbee]

I used a straight for years. Got okay at it but required more focus than I want to spend on shaving especially if I'm in a hurry.... Sold most of them but still have a few of my favorites around, you know, just in case

As to maintanence, the best thing I found was those pressure sensitive diamond lapping films. Stick them to something very flat (glass works well) and use a stropping stroke. It's all you should need besides a daily strop.

(IMO - get a carbon steel blade - you'll get a MUCH better edge)

Ken

[cdf]

+1 , on the Carbon steel . I have a couple of glass lapping plates , who makes the pressure films ?

Chris

[jzmtl]

Lee valley, finest is 0.1 micron.

[kbuzbee]

+1 , on the Carbon steel . I have a couple of glass lapping plates , who makes the pressure films ?

I don't think Lee Valley actually makes them, but they carry them. Most seem to be made by 3M or PSI, maybe some others?

Here is some info as well....

http://www.nanolaptech.com/diamond_product_series.php

Ken

[cdf]

I'm a bit of a Lee Valley junkie , and there is one in my hood .

Stropwise , I have a bunch of paddle strops ( do a bit of woodwork and leatherwork ) , I also have a hanging strop ( leather loaded with green chrome , back side linen with chalk . If I can find some old canvas hose , or really thick felt , I'll give those a try .

I also use diamond paste on MDF offcuts - kinda like disposable hones .

TKS,

Chris

[kbuzbee]

Sounds like you're off to a great start.

Enjoy.

Ken

[Clip]

I got into it a little while ago but find I like the feel of a Feather Artist Club SS. Got most of my info at Badger & Blade, great group of guys and everyone always seems to be selling exactly what I need. Good luck!

[kbuzbee]

Got most of my info at Badger & Blade, great group of guys and everyone always seems to be selling exactly what I need. Good luck!

Yep, we're good that way.... We'll help you spend your money no doubt about it.

Ken

[Clip]

Ken, that's why I try and stay away from there as much as possible it's like here, only the prices are a lot easier on the eyes and wallet so I end up spending just as much!

[c.joe]

I've been trying to get my hands on one of these.



A Charlie Lewis 6/8+ fixed straight razor in O1.

[kbuzbee]

What a beast!

I'll stick with my TIs, but that looks SWEET!

Ken