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When I first began shaving my parents gave me an electric shaver like the one my dad used. I immediately hated it. It irritated my skin and didn't even come close to giving me a good shave. Soon after that a friend and I were perusing a cutlery shop and he, probably joking, suggested that I buy a straight. I did. I started using it that night and loved every shave. I shaved with a straight, either that original one or another that I had picked up along the way, until divorcing my last ex-wife. My razors disappeared in the divorce.
After 18 years of not having one and wanting one I finally bought this one for my birthday.
It shaved nicely but shortly after getting it, Unit asked if he could hone it for me. I sent it to him and it came back to give me the best shaves I had ever had.
What a difference a good honing can give.
Then, Richard J and Unit conspired to get me another one.
Richard sent the blade to Unit who added the scales and honed it with his new hones. OMG. This thing is so thin and so sharp it sings like an angel on the strop and sounds like the heaviest velcro being ripped apart when shaving. It shaves so closely and is so light and easy to use that I sometimes forget where the toe is and slice my cheek open with it. Using this after a cup of coffee can be dangerous.
At the same time, Unit was also sent this smiling wedge. It had been used for years as a utility knife for cutting black powder rifle patches.
After honing it, Unit sent it to me and I fell in love. It shaves incredibly smoothly. For some reason it just feels right in my hands and on my face. It is unbelievable sharp but I have no qualms at all about using a little extra pressure to get the difficult spots on my neck and going with, against or across grain is a breeze. I feel like I can shave with this one in my sleep and with my schedule that is not far from the truth at times.
Of the three, the wedge has become my favorite. The others get used at least once a week but the wedge get's most of my attention.
Thanks to Ken for all you've done to get these to me and for making them shave as perfectly as they do. I am indeed indebted to you.
For any of you that haven't had your razors professionally honed, I seriously recommend that you contact Ken and have him do the work.
After 18 years of not having one and wanting one I finally bought this one for my birthday.
It shaved nicely but shortly after getting it, Unit asked if he could hone it for me. I sent it to him and it came back to give me the best shaves I had ever had.
What a difference a good honing can give.Then, Richard J and Unit conspired to get me another one.
Richard sent the blade to Unit who added the scales and honed it with his new hones. OMG. This thing is so thin and so sharp it sings like an angel on the strop and sounds like the heaviest velcro being ripped apart when shaving. It shaves so closely and is so light and easy to use that I sometimes forget where the toe is and slice my cheek open with it. Using this after a cup of coffee can be dangerous.
At the same time, Unit was also sent this smiling wedge. It had been used for years as a utility knife for cutting black powder rifle patches.
After honing it, Unit sent it to me and I fell in love. It shaves incredibly smoothly. For some reason it just feels right in my hands and on my face. It is unbelievable sharp but I have no qualms at all about using a little extra pressure to get the difficult spots on my neck and going with, against or across grain is a breeze. I feel like I can shave with this one in my sleep and with my schedule that is not far from the truth at times.
Of the three, the wedge has become my favorite. The others get used at least once a week but the wedge get's most of my attention.
Thanks to Ken for all you've done to get these to me and for making them shave as perfectly as they do. I am indeed indebted to you.
For any of you that haven't had your razors professionally honed, I seriously recommend that you contact Ken and have him do the work.
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