Yessir. I just unpinned and cleaned up someone’s razor a couple weeks using this method. If your tool is free of damage and smooth, it shouldn’t really be an issue. I might also add that I crimp a side then rotate and make the actual cut to help minimize the force needed.
That looks great! Awesome job!
I’ve always just used flush cutters and a punch to get pins free. So far it hasn’t caused an issue for me.
6/28/23
Todays shave comes courtesy of @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social. He sent me his MK 31 and a few smushes to try out. This MK 31 is an awesome shaver. Like yesterday’s shave with the Rifiuto, the Swedish steel is light and has such a gentle feel. It’s easy to see what makes them so appealing.
First time with Jack. I think it’s almost lighter than Joker in scent strength. I’m sure a part of that comes down to all the citrus. Once you do get a good whiff, it’s pretty straightforward citrus and juniper. I’m not personally a big fan of gin, so this scent doesn’t do it for me. For those who don’t mind it, I can see this being easy to enjoy. Although light, it’s very well done. Nice shave this morning.
6/27/23
Another super neat razor from u/J33pGuy13. This frameback feels wonderful and hones up super easy. That swedish steel feels light and gentle. This was my first time with a frameback. I’m glad for the experience.
I got this smush and dribble of Undercut in from @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social. This is a very enjoyable scent. It reminds me of something I can’t quite put my finger on. I’ll have to chew on that a little. Very nice shave this morning.
6/26/23
The chance to try this massive chopper comes courtesy of j33p. He picked this beast up and sent it to me to hone. I gave it a jnat edge and it feels wonderful. Surprisingly easy to get light and consistent pressure. This blade moves with conviction. Very nice shave this morning.
6/25/23
Some more Batavia Barber to finish out the week. Solid scent.
6/24/23
Mrs. Pudding and the kids arrived home safely last night. Voices is her favorite scent in my den, so I’m swimming in it today. Fantastic shave this morning.
I’m hindsight, I should’ve spent these days using the stuff she doesn’t like!
Yes sir! I super lucked out with this one, especially for the price. I think I want to try and save for a NOS 13, or 14 if I can find one, at some point.
The wife and kids have been out of state the last few days. They’ll be coming home tonight. Gonna take them to see the new Spiderman movie tomorrow.
6/23/23
Went and got a fade last night, so barbershop was up again. Tried a different barbershop than usual, fade could be better. I really like Union. A very nice scent and definitely hits that barbershop vibe. I hindsight, wish I would’ve used Clubman for a post shave.
6/22/23
Felt like having another go with this set. Really nice scent.
Just had this set show up last night. I think I easily have more barbershop scents than any other genre of scent. Off the tub it’s really nice, a blend of the citrus and florals. The dry down, post shave, is more of the musk, patchouli and leather. To me it vaguely hits on the barbershop vibe, but this is just first impression. Nice shave this morning. This set is a keeper.
For real. They’re so clean and make the color everywhere else just pop.