Wet Shaving Talk For 4 September 2023

You’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and today is September 4th 2023.

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Today on the Show:

Happy Labor Day!

Back With Straight Razor 

Honing: My Progression as of Late (Listener Request)

Feather Museum in Japan 

Wet Shaving Forum Etiquette 

 

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Back With a Straight Razor 

 

This past week I’ve been back on the straight razor kick.  I’m really happy with the results. This week I used my Dovo AOS straight razor that was gifted to me for Christmas 2011. I touched it up on the hones and had some great shaves.  I’ll tell you why starting the day with a straight razor (or safety razor) really sets the tone for the day (at least for me) 

 

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Honing: My Progression 

 

I honed two razors this week and went back to my usual honing regiment.  I’ll tell you exactly what I do:

 

Set the bevel on a 1k King stone.

Norton 4k

Norton 8k

Vintage dark blue Escher 

Strop on linen with .5 micron diamond paste

Strop on line with .25 micron diamond paste 

Strop on leather and shave away. 

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Feather Museum in Japan  

I had no idea this existed until recently. 

 

 

https://www.feather-museum.com/ 

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Wet Shaving Forum Etiquette

Recently, I noticed a lot of new things on wet shaving forums that have been causing a stir.  Here are a few rules that should be followed when posting on a forum:Remember, forums are a great place to meet some new people with similar interests, and it can also put a bad taste for a certain hobby. 

 

Don’t 

 

-Commenting on older posts where the OP has already received the needed advice, sometimes 10-15 years prior. 

 

-Giving advice when you yourself just started wet shaving (The 6 month wet shaver) especially with straight razors and honing.

 

-Constantly having to justify that you know what you’re talking about.  Or saying you completely vouch for someone. 

 

Do 

-Ask questions and advice, 

-Comment whether you agree or disagree and have a compelling reason to back it up. 

 

-Share your personal experiences, what you’ve seen or heard and places you’ve been. 

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Next Show: 9/18/23