Anybody use this to touch up a straight razor (for shaving)?
158041
I have not, but after some good time with this stone, my pocketknife will shave my arm easily.
158042
Not here, but I have numerous knives which I like to keep razor sharp and this works great for the final honing. However I use three, more course stones before using this one as the final step.
158043
I would suggest a good leather strop, these lansky stones are not the best for something so precise as a straight razor
158044
I haven't used it on a straight razor however I did use it on a pocket knife followed by a leather strop with polishing compound & I can tell you that it shaved hair without pulling like a sharpened straight razor.
1485027
I tried a brush and it foams nicely at first, but the lather doesn't last (not like other shave creams). However, I think this is meant to be rubbed directly on the skin, and that's the way I've been using it. Awesome stuff.
1659250
I read some on-line posts about this and I have been using a short stroke, since this head does not pivot, it helps keep the blade angle correct. I Use a good quality shave lotion instead of foam from a can, with lots of warm water, usually straight from the shower. I blead a little at first but once I got the hang of it my wife and I both love the closeness of the shave.
1814455
Although I've never tried a straight razor on it, I think it might be workable. Not certain, but the fine edge seems like it would be okay.
151736
I have found the razor to give a wonderfully close shave but be sure to flush blade when you are shaving and after finishing. Because the blades are so close they seem to retain hair that once hard and in place can make the next shave rough. If you do flush completely they last as long or longer than two blade razors and many times closer than any electric I have ever used!
1422536
Not really Fernando.. for me it works great.. actually I get really irritated using normsl shavers... Why don't u try using shaving cream with it! Afterall this one can be used in wet conditions...
775727
I have used it a couple of times, on the cheeks and chin it works really well. I had a little trouble on the neck but I suspect the coverage was a little light (I have trouble there with shaving creams and gels too.) Actually I have used in the shower with a blade too and if you are fast enough it does a great job.
1802385
If you use the fine grater, it will produce a small "peel" like shaving. The course grater will produce a thicker shaving. I suggest using a potato peeler instead
2126320
It didn't work well for me either. I took off a lot of steel shavings using it but it was never razor sharp. Try a stone. I wonder if you run it through their sharpener then a stone if it doesn't sharpen up quick.
163729
I haven't tried it but I bet it would work. I use it in razors to make them last longer and it makes the blades very slick.
433965
I do it BEFORE every shave. It seems to work pretty good but it is still one more step that takes about a minute and a half a day. I think it's worth the money especially if you are on a budget and need to count dollars, but I don't. The jury is still out for me.....
1538529
I use this one at home every other day and have not used the Gillette but once I got the hang of it, it's works great. The handle is a little more narrow in diameter than I thought it would be. I also use a MUHLE razor from the "Art of Shaving" website, that one has a very thick handle and feels just as good. I don't think that you will go wrong using the Parker.
719018
I wouldn't recommend using this product for that. You should buy something that is made specifically to do what you need. But honestly, I can't remember the last time I saw a woman use an 'electric' shaver for her legs. In my experience, most just use a regular razor.
936254
I havent tried that. I cant answer to the safety aspect, but as for the effectiveness, i sure it would work just fine. A sharp razor blade works great.
1814456
Not sure, but if it helps, I used it to sharpen my clippers, the straight razor blades may be too brittle
132590
Yes parker straight razors are the best . A shave with a straight razor will not leave bumps or irritation to skin with shave soap
1507788
I don't think so. Don't think it'd be a very close shave; not what it's designed to do. Nothing beats a razor. Best of luck!