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Do Different Razors Really "Like" Different Hones?

Interesting perspectives here. I'll just add one more.

One of the things that originally drew me to str8s, and honing in particular, is that it's a throwback to a simpler, less complicated time. Nowadays, we have been programmed to believe that 3 blades, now 4, and now 5 (with the 'comfort strip'...ad nauseum) are necessary just to get a close and comfortable shave. It's an interesting metaphor for modern life I suppose.

Personally, I really appreciate the simple elegance of steel on stone. I know that you all do as well. I like what can be done with such minimal, 'low-tech' tools. I like the idea of doing more with less. Sure, I'd like to have more interesting razors and hones, but you know, I'm mostly pretty happy with what I've got.

Some of the most profound moments of my life have come during the simplest times, often when I happened to be absolutely still, no movement, no thinking - 'no thing' there. That's another metaphor.
 
In The Moment there Steve

A Perfect place to be, esp when straight shaving :thumbup:

My best regards
Ralfson (Dr)
 
Bart said:
I beg you all. Let's stay real.
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That would be the perfect introduction to "The Definitive Guide to Cut-throat Shaving". The essence of this post should go on the front page of this site. It is the most comprehensive refutation of mental disorders related to so called str8t's I have read for a long time.
 
Woodash said:
Interesting perspectives here. I'll just add one more.

One of the things that originally drew me to str8s, and honing in particular, is that it's a throwback to a simpler, less complicated time. Nowadays, we have been programmed to believe that 3 blades, now 4, and now 5 (with the 'comfort strip'...ad nauseum) are necessary just to get a close and comfortable shave. It's an interesting metaphor for modern life I suppose.

Personally, I really appreciate the simple elegance of steel on stone. I know that you all do as well. I like what can be done with such minimal, 'low-tech' tools. I like the idea of doing more with less. Sure, I'd like to have more interesting razors and hones, but you know, I'm mostly pretty happy with what I've got.

Some of the most profound moments of my life have come during the simplest times, often when I happened to be absolutely still, no movement, no thinking - 'no thing' there. That's another metaphor.
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Hear Hear, Sir.

I always found there was a weird resemblance between a 5 hone synthetic setup and a 5 bladed cartridge razor...
No doubt that both serve their purpose very well...
But I personally prefer the organic elegance of a vintage razor sharpened on a simple rock.
 
Bart said:
About razors becoming tired of a hone: I beg you all. Let's stay real. With all believing that, I'll share a small secret: Grow a 6 day beard, and on the 6th of June (only on that date), at midnight, grab a dull razor and go to a crossroads. When you arrive there, immediately start shaving with the razor. A man in a black cloak will approach form the darkness, he will take your razor and he'll hone it on a familiar looking cream colored stone. Then he'll hand it back to you. If you accept this razor and finish the shave, you will from then on be able to put an amazing edge on any razor, even when honing with a chunk of asphalt. It works! Don't ask me how I know..:sleep:
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I will certainly try that
but is there a place where you should post when you do this so that he knows where you are?:lol:
or is asking that weird man this weekend just as good?
 
Wonder why I never met you guys at the crossroad? Go there every year,and the edges are truly amazing. So I guess you all got crappy edges ? Bwahahah

T
 
Bart said:
About razors becoming tired of a hone: I beg you all. Let's stay real. With all believing that, I'll share a small secret: Grow a 6 day beard, and on the 6th of June (only on that date), at midnight, grab a dull razor and go to a crossroads. When you arrive there, immediately start shaving with the razor. A man in a black cloak will approach form the darkness, he will take your razor and he'll hone it on a familiar looking cream colored stone. Then he'll hand it back to you. If you accept this razor and finish the shave, you will from then on be able to put an amazing edge on any razor, even when honing with a chunk of asphalt. It works! Don't ask me how I know..:sleep:
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My dear friend,
now I am really disapponinted by you! Evenmore I strongly suspect that you are not being honest and are actively trying to fool us! And this after all your open, well founded and solid arguments about razor honing.
You should well know that the above procedure will NOT be successful at all unless, before you actuall start to shave, you must swing a dead black cat seven times counterclockwise over your head!!
There you are, now I told everybody

Cheers
BlueDun

EDIT: oh, and by the way. It needs to be a tomcat and not just any pussy!
 
Bart said:
About razors becoming tired of a hone: I beg you all. Let's stay real. With all believing that, I'll share a small secret: Grow a 6 day beard, and on the 6th of June (only on that date), at midnight, grab a dull razor and go to a crossroads. When you arrive there, immediately start shaving with the razor. A man in a black cloak will approach form the darkness, he will take your razor and he'll hone it on a familiar looking cream colored stone. Then he'll hand it back to you. If you accept this razor and finish the shave, you will from then on be able to put an amazing edge on any razor, even when honing with a chunk of asphalt. It works! Don't ask me how I know..:sleep:
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Don't you have to 'fall down on your knees' for this to work??? :rolleyes:
 
OK - You guys have left me behind. Robert Johnson (Crossroads, etc.), I understand. Cats and head standing I'm not fully grasping right now. But that could be just me. :huh: :D
 
Just forget about head standing - that's esoteric hogwash.
The Pussy is what counts !!!

Cheers
BlueDun
 
Whatever happened to the tried and trued stuff? Black candles, a few goats, and lots of virgins?
 
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