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- Joined
- Sep 10, 2020
Note: There are still shave-ready new razors available in PIF No. 11.
Through the benevolence of @Phil Harmonica donating one of his much treasured straight razors, I am able to offer this much sort-after Yintal "HongT" straight razor. The razor was NIB when I received it. I have since shaved with it only four times while perfecting the blade's factory edge. I have also reworked the scales to remove the sharp corners and restore the timber's lustre.
When I first saw this SR, I thought that it was just a razor shaped object (RSO) but @Phil Harmonica assured me that, with as good honing, it shaves surprisingly well. With this encouragement, I honed it up and was pleasantly surprised at how well it shaves. This razor is suitable for a beginner (if you don't mind the larger blade) or a more experienced SR shaver. This PIF is worth it just for the timber scales - they look absolutely stunning!
Here is what the winner will receive:
Technical Details (approximate measurements):
Condition:
Rules:
How to enter:
Postage Rates:
Through the benevolence of @Phil Harmonica donating one of his much treasured straight razors, I am able to offer this much sort-after Yintal "HongT" straight razor. The razor was NIB when I received it. I have since shaved with it only four times while perfecting the blade's factory edge. I have also reworked the scales to remove the sharp corners and restore the timber's lustre.
When I first saw this SR, I thought that it was just a razor shaped object (RSO) but @Phil Harmonica assured me that, with as good honing, it shaves surprisingly well. With this encouragement, I honed it up and was pleasantly surprised at how well it shaves. This razor is suitable for a beginner (if you don't mind the larger blade) or a more experienced SR shaver. This PIF is worth it just for the timber scales - they look absolutely stunning!
Here is what the winner will receive:
Technical Details (approximate measurements):
Maker = Yintal (China)
Model = “HongT”
Year of manufacture = recent
Blade material = Chinese stainless steel (?)
Blade finish = matt both sides
Point style = Dutch (round)
Grind = half hollow +
Blade width = 21mm (⅞)
Bevel angle = 15.2°
Blade thickness = 0.31mm at top of bevel
Edge length = 67mm
Edge smile = <1mm
Spine-wear smile = none
Stabilizers = none
Jimps = bottom of shank only
Tail length = 27mm opened 270°
Scales material = red beechwood timber
Pins = 2 of brass (truncated cone type)
Wedge = parallel of aluminium alloy (probably 6061T6)
Length closed = 165mm
Length opened 180° = 248mm
Balance point (opened 180°) = 6mm from pivot pin towards blade
Mass = 58g
Markings = none
Condition:
This straight razor is shave-ready (to my standard) and in as-new condition except for some slight spine wear from its initial honing. Since receiving this razor, I have used it only once on my silken whisker for only four shaves as I developed the edge quality. After the last shave, the edge was refreshed on diamond pasted balsa down to 0.1μm and then stropped on clean Kyrgyzstan calf leather. It is supplied stropped and ready to use. The lucky winner will not be disappointed.
Note: The razor's blade is not perfectly centred so care needs to be taken when closing so that the edge does not contact the scales. This razor is suitable for a beginner (who doesn't mind a bigger blade) and also those more experienced in the art. It is a pleasure to shave with and would be particular appreciated by a gentleman who wishes to shave with a fine vintage straight razor.
Rules:
1. This PIF is open to all P&C members worldwide.
2. You must have been a member of P&C on 29 May 2024.
3. The winner is to pay postage within 72 hours of winning (see postal rates below). You can pay with PayPal, bank transfer or BTC/Lightning.
4. The PIF remains open until won.
How to enter:
This PIF requires some skilful guessing. I have thought of a number between 1 and 20 inclusive. You need to guess that number (a whole number and it is not 3, 8, 14 or 20 that won previous PIFs). You are allowed multiple guesses however each of your guesses must be at least 24 hours apart. To win this PIF, just post "I'm in" with your guess of the number. [e.g., I'm in 14]. First to guess the correct number will win.
If you find that this SR is not for you, all I ask is that you return the razor to me. I will then refresh the blade's edge and PIF it to another member.
Postage Rates:
Australia = AU$12.20 delivered within 5 to 10 business days
New Zealand = AU$17.60 (about NZ$19.05) delivered within 8 to 12 business days
Asia/Pacific = AU$21.60 (about US$14.00) delivered within 10 to 18 business days
US/Canada = AU$24.20 (about US$15.70) delivered within 6 to 10 business days
Europe/UK & Brazil = AU$29.60 (about US$19.25 delivered within 6 to 10 business days
Rest of world = AU$35.60 (about US$23.00) delivered within 15 to 25 business days
