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Post by linuxguile on May 22, 2018 11:06:38 GMT -6
I have several hundred PAL and GEM CS blades that I got from Ted Pella that really aren't suitable for shaving (at least for me and some people that I sent them to) right out of the package. I know some of you are lucky enough to have a stropping handle or honing holder and have successfully honed vintage stropping blades. But I'm wondering if anyone has tried to touch up or strop one of these modern CS blades to get better results. I looking at Tom twhite and the other experts here wondering if there has ever been a honing jig or something similar or if anyone has ever tried even tried it ? Any advice as to how high the spine needs to be lifted off the hone to achieve a proper angle ? Any other thoughts or considerations ?
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Post by linuxguile on May 22, 2018 11:09:00 GMT -6
I do have an ever-ready automatic stropper and a couple Valet VC1's I could try to strop them with, but I don't have a strop that's in working order.
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Post by IschiaPP on May 22, 2018 12:00:22 GMT -6
It's not technical approach you're looking for. About me, I just use a polish whetstone (Seven Heaven by Bushdoctor@ilRasoio) in reverse mode, applying one finger on edge pulling from spine. As finish, same thing on strop.
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Post by linuxguile on May 22, 2018 12:20:35 GMT -6
It's not technical approach you're looking for. About me, I just use a polish whetstone (Seven Heaven by Bushdoctor@ilRasoio) in reverse mode, applying one finger on edge pulling from spine. As finish, same thing on strop. Thanks for the reply, I do have a few finishing stones I could try. I was thinking that the angle would need to be more precise though.
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Post by wchnu on May 22, 2018 22:04:52 GMT -6
The stropper does not do anything really. There are some honing devices around. riverrun recently got one. twhite has one too. I think you are right about a very precise angle.
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Post by twhite on May 22, 2018 22:43:43 GMT -6
The stropper does not do anything really. There are some honing devices around. riverrun recently got one. twhite has one too. I think you are right about a very precise angle. I have tried many. The only one I have found to work is the Warner Jones. That being said, it is time consuming. You can get good edges. But the old blades seem to be a crap shoot. They are fun to mess with. I would not want to do it on a regular basis.
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Post by rayr on Oct 11, 2018 0:48:09 GMT -6
Bumping this thread. If the modern carbon steel blades are harsh to you out of the package, how about corking a new blade?
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Post by linuxguile on Oct 11, 2018 12:17:30 GMT -6
Bumping this thread. If the modern carbon steel blades are harsh to you out of the package, how about corking a new blade? I've tried stropping them on an Ever-Ready automatic stropper but it didn't help any. Don't know if corking them would do something that the strop didn't.
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Post by wchnu on Oct 12, 2018 17:26:11 GMT -6
Bumping this thread. If the modern carbon steel blades are harsh to you out of the package, how about corking a new blade? I have never found a CS blade to be harsh. They are usually smooth right out of the gate. Except for the Feather SE carbon blades,. those things are garbage. I know some really like the thought of corking. I have never tried it but after trying stropping I do no0t see where it would help. Not something I rant on though if someone wants to try it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 18:22:00 GMT -6
I have several hundred PAL and GEM CS blades that I got from Ted Pella that really aren't suitable for shaving (at least for me and some people that I sent them to) right out of the package. I know some of you are lucky enough to have a stropping handle or honing holder and have successfully honed vintage stropping blades. But I'm wondering if anyone has tried to touch up or strop one of these modern CS blades to get better results. I looking at Tom twhite and the other experts here wondering if there has ever been a honing jig or something similar or if anyone has ever tried even tried it ? Any advice as to how high the spine needs to be lifted off the hone to achieve a proper angle ? Any other thoughts or considerations ? I just made vid on that topic today.
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Post by ordinaryshaver on Nov 9, 2018 18:37:48 GMT -6
@vintagelife, I'm looking forward to watching that vid!
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Post by wchnu on Nov 10, 2018 11:45:11 GMT -6
I have several hundred PAL and GEM CS blades that I got from Ted Pella that really aren't suitable for shaving (at least for me and some people that I sent them to) right out of the package. I know some of you are lucky enough to have a stropping handle or honing holder and have successfully honed vintage stropping blades. But I'm wondering if anyone has tried to touch up or strop one of these modern CS blades to get better results. I looking at Tom twhite and the other experts here wondering if there has ever been a honing jig or something similar or if anyone has ever tried even tried it ? Any advice as to how high the spine needs to be lifted off the hone to achieve a proper angle ? Any other thoughts or considerations ? I just made vid on that topic today. If you would like there is a shave school section that we post videos in that help others out. You are welcome to check it out and post some of your videos there!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2018 12:24:04 GMT -6
Ill go check it out. But any content I make needs to stay on my channel only to protect copyright. I probably wont post anywhere else.
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Post by ordinaryshaver on Nov 11, 2018 8:51:07 GMT -6
That's good by me. No issues with it at all. I can say for certain that you bring a touch of expertise that is greatly appreciated.
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Post by twhite on Nov 11, 2018 11:06:41 GMT -6
I just got a bunch of the GemCS blades from a member here. I loaded one into my MM a week ago. The blades are very sharp. I did a 3 pass shave. It was not as smooth as my other CS Blades. It felt more like a fist shave with SS. Yesterday I used the MM for a second time with the blade. It smoothed out really nice.
I think when it is time for a new blade. I will use a Featherweight to break the blade in.
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