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Forzato · 01-31-2008, 09:15 PM

QUICK REVIEW:
Lynn Abrams World of Straight Razor Shaving DVD is an absolute must-have for almost any straight razor shaver. Comprehensive and full of information (albeit with some poor editing) - this DVD is highly recommended. Probably the best single source of straight razor info. It priced ($20 US) to make it a great value for all but the most knowledgeable.

A MORE IN DEPTH REVIEW:
Lynn Abrams is considered by many to be the current king of straight razors. He brings 30 years of experience with straight razors to the table. Among other things he is the founder of this forum. His DVD entitled 'Lynn Abrams World of Straight Razor Shaving' is one of the best sources of information available to the straight razor shaver. It covers just about every topic possible in regards to straight razor shaving. This is the modern day bible of straight razors - no other single source exists (to the author's knowledge) that provides as much valid information. Lynn covers most topics methodically and thoroughly. Over the course of more than three hours Lynn does a fine job in presenting the information and is obviously passionate about straight razor shaving. His passion is contagious... you'll want to shave after watching the video.

Only a few minor negatives to mention:
a) home-video like editing of the video production (e.g. "medical particles" and a few redundancies in the audio track)
b) the video should have a more in depth look into the nuances and pitfalls of honing (this might have helped viewers more with one of the most difficult parts of straight razor ownership)
c) the video needs more emphasis on the importance of using optical magnification (especially when learning)

After a decent razor and strop - this is the best money you can spend to improve your enjoyment of straight razor shaving, collecting, honing, stropping, restoring, e-bay buying, etc, etc, etc... After this video the next best purchase would be proper optical magnification.

Overall, without question, this is a great DVD for the straight razor shaver, and again highly recommended as it's priced to be a super value.

The reviewer welcomes any feedback.

01-31-2008, 09:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Forzato Status: < Banned User > Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Imperial America Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	DVD: Lynn Abrams World of Straight Razor Shaving QUICK REVIEW: Lynn Abrams World of Straight Razor Shaving DVD is an absolute must-have for almost any straight razor shaver. Comprehensive and full of information (albeit with some poor editing) - this DVD is highly recommended. Probably the best single source of straight razor info. It priced ($20 US) to make it a great value for all but the most knowledgeable. A MORE IN DEPTH REVIEW: Lynn Abrams is considered by many to be the current king of straight razors. He brings 30 years of experience with straight razors to the table. Among other things he is the founder of this forum. His DVD entitled 'Lynn Abrams World of Straight Razor Shaving' is one of the best sources of information available to the straight razor shaver. It covers just about every topic possible in regards to straight razor shaving. This is the modern day bible of straight razors - no other single source exists (to the author's knowledge) that provides as much valid information. Lynn covers most topics methodically and thoroughly. Over the course of more than three hours Lynn does a fine job in presenting the information and is obviously passionate about straight razor shaving. His passion is contagious... you'll want to shave after watching the video. Only a few minor negatives to mention: a) home-video like editing of the video production (e.g. "medical particles" and a few redundancies in the audio track) b) the video should have a more in depth look into the nuances and pitfalls of honing (this might have helped viewers more with one of the most difficult parts of straight razor ownership) c) the video needs more emphasis on the importance of using optical magnification (especially when learning) After a decent razor and strop - this is the best money you can spend to improve your enjoyment of straight razor shaving, collecting, honing, stropping, restoring, e-bay buying, etc, etc, etc... After this video the next best purchase would be proper optical magnification. Overall, without question, this is a great DVD for the straight razor shaver, and again highly recommended as it's priced to be a super value. The reviewer welcomes any feedback. Attached Images Last edited by Forzato; 02-01-2008 at 09:03 PM.