Note: The author is posting this one early. It still needs edited (and most likely proof-read) but there seem to be some first Rolls shaves coming up and the author hopes this will help! In past articles we have hunted for a Rolls, refurbished it, sharpened the blade until it’s perfect, and now you’re ready […]
Rolls Renovation Part II — Blade, Hone, and Reassembly
Most, of not all of the reviews of the Rolls from non-Rolls users, indicate that the shave is less than optimal; this generally along with some confusion as to why the razor sold so well for so long. The problem is that the blade has been dulled by years of use and abuse as it […]
Rolls Renovation Part I — Disassembly, Case and Strop
The author’s first Rolls Razor article dealt with what to look for when searching for a Rolls Razor in the wilds of your local antique store or on eBay. Well, now that you’ve successful stalked and trapped your Rolls it’s time to get it ready for your first shave. If you’ve managed to acquire […]
A Veritable Plethora of Rolls Razor Related Links
A list of Rolls Razor related links on the web. Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls_Razor Badger and Blade Links: The Rolls user group: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/440659-The-Society-of-Ancient*-Rolls-Razor-Shavers-(SOARRS) ShaveWIKI article: http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/wiki.badgerandblade.com/Rolls_Razor Dating your Rolls: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346052-How-to-Date-a-Rolls-Razor?p=5117080#post5117080 Mjclark’s tread discussing how to use lapping film: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/400451-New-Improved-21st-Century-Rolls-Razor Straight Razor Place article on restoring a broken hone: http://straightrazorplace.com/workshop/88386-rolls-razor-hone-restore-picture-heavy.html (This is high on your author’s to-try list!) The Shave […]
Stalking a Rolls Razor in the Wild
One of the web forums upon which I am an active participant is Badger and Blade (badgerandblade.com). Recently we started a Rolls Razer users group there and it has occurred to me that folks might be a little curious about this little gem. It’s actually one of my favorite shaves if for no other reason […]