SOTD September 2021

[Dave in KY]

Good Morning, Tony'schin!

I'm only vaguely familiar with the Rolls razor. So when you went for the '52 blade, does that mean you took the blade from another Rolls razor to use on this one. I guessing you are able to date these razors and you have at least a 1949 and 1952? Does this mean the blade on your '49 is not as in good condition as you '52?

Hope you don't mind the questions, but I wanted to understand what you were saying. Sounds like a great shave!

PS...got to admit that I've got to be careful when typing in your username...pretty close to TobyC! 

Yes Bryan, 
I have 3 usable sets and quite a few spare blades. I need to get most of them on the hones, the blades themselves have the year date stamped into the top of the spine (at least I believe that it is the date reference), if I think on I will add some photos of that info.
I am pretty new to honing and made up a rig to hold the blade, however, I have not tried it yet. Maybe this shave will spur me on at the weekend.
If it does not work then it is the painstakingly slow hand flipping of the blade.
T

Tony if you have not already it would be awesome if you could do it tutorial on how to home these with the flipping method as well as your new attempt and perhaps some pictures as well. I'm going to have to go that route for myself and would love to be taught by someone that's already in the process so I don't make mistakes that can be avoided. If you already have done something over in the section that that would fit I will come across it as I'll be heading over there to read when I get time. Cheers and have a great day!