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Post by specialk on May 26, 2010 16:19:50 GMT -5
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Post by HoosierTrooper on May 26, 2010 17:46:42 GMT -5
Beautiful razor, looks like the two that I had and sold. I wish I enjoyed using them but they sure don't work for me. Good snag and I hope it brings you much joy!
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freddy
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Post by freddy on May 26, 2010 21:14:08 GMT -5
Kevin, I really like the look of the handle on that. Looks more substantial than the hollow tube "straws" that so often come with these.
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Post by wchnu on May 26, 2010 21:32:05 GMT -5
Great catch there Kevin. gotta love those things.. on my list to get someday.
Thanks for the pics.
Fuzzy
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Post by rocketman on May 26, 2010 22:31:41 GMT -5
Very nice snag!!! Congrats!!!!!
Nothing better than getting a new razor! Looking forward to hearing about your success with the Allegro and reports of the shave!!
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Post by mbwhoosh on May 27, 2010 3:34:26 GMT -5
Agreed terrific score Kevin! ;D Can't wait to hear how it shaves and what kinda edge the allegro can put on those wedges   |
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Post by specialk on May 27, 2010 10:50:13 GMT -5
No time last night and was running late this morning so hopefully I can give it a cleaning and sharpen the blades tonight. I will probably throw a Pella in for the 1st shave and then try the wedges this weekend.
I really need to dust off the DEs and get those sold to fund more SE buys!
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Post by rocketman on May 27, 2010 21:42:56 GMT -5
No time last night and was running late this morning so hopefully I can give it a cleaning and sharpen the blades tonight. I will probably throw a Pella in for the 1st shave and then try the wedges this weekend.
I really need to dust off the DEs and get those sold to fund more SE buys!I am starting to feel the same! |
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Post by wchnu on May 28, 2010 1:39:41 GMT -5
No time last night and was running late this morning so hopefully I can give it a cleaning and sharpen the blades tonight. I will probably throw a Pella in for the 1st shave and then try the wedges this weekend. I really need to dust off the DEs and get those sold to fund more SE buys! VIVA LA REVOLUTION,,,,, Fuzzy |
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Post by specialk on May 28, 2010 9:49:47 GMT -5
Cleaned up super nice...didn't get to hone the wedge blades but popped a Pella in this morning. It was all good though this razor is aggressive especially with a modern SE blade due to the blade/comb gap...Also, a word of caution a modern SE blade appears to slip over the nubs sometimes....
from my SOTD...
"...While finishing up on the final pass in the last area left to shave, the blade slipped over the nubs that hold it in place (of course I did not notice this)....I took a stroke and it felt a little more aggressive than the rest of the shave but thought it might just be my angle. On the next stroke, the blade on one side had come all the way out of the razor head and the corner of the blade caught on my face and sliced a half inch cut across my left cheek."
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Post by freddy on May 28, 2010 13:37:59 GMT -5
from my SOTD... "...While finishing up on the final pass in the last area left to shave, the blade slipped over the nubs that hold it in place (of course I did not notice this)....I took a stroke and it felt a little more aggressive than the rest of the shave but thought it might just be my angle. On the next stroke, the blade on one side had come all the way out of the razor head and the corner of the blade caught on my face and sliced a half inch cut across my left cheek." That is something I had no trouble with using my Kampfe. I do have one LC, though, where one of the nubs is worn down so badly that it cannot reliably hold a blade. I would imagine that given the age of LC's this might not be that unusual a problem. |
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Post by rocketman on May 29, 2010 14:59:13 GMT -5
I am sorry to hear about your experience. I had the same thing occur one time with a 1914 ER - I thought the blade was in place but I had done something that allowed it to sit outside of the nubs and the blade moved around as you described. I did get cut that time as well. I hope yours is not too bad - it can make shaving the next few times rather uncomfortable.
I guess there is a risky side to 'extreme shaving', but it is all worth it in the long run! Heal up razor soldier!!
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Post by mbwhoosh on Jun 3, 2010 4:37:09 GMT -5
one of the nubs on my 1910 LC is worn down a little which can make loading a blade a little difficult, just takes an extra second or so. Luckily I have never had the blade slip out during a shave  Has anyone tried to beef up the nubs with something? super glue, epoxy, jb weld etc. hmm might be something to experiment with at a later time and yes the R-man is right in saying the shave is definitely worth the risk ;D |
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Post by specialk on Jun 3, 2010 13:06:05 GMT -5
I figured out that the problem was one of the clamps on the side of the head. It was a bit loose and did not hold the blade securely in place. A quick pinch with some needle-nose pliers solved the problem. Used the razor with the wedge blade on Monday and had a superb shave.
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Post by wchnu on Jun 3, 2010 13:41:45 GMT -5
I figured out that the problem was one of the clamps on the side of the head. It was a bit loose and did not hold the blade securely in place. A quick pinch with some bottle-nose pliers solved the problem. Used the razor with the wedge blade on Monday and had a superb shave. OUTSTANDING.. The thing just needed some TLC.. amazing how well they were built. Fuzzy |
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