Quote Originally Posted by Sirshavesalot View Post
It isn't that I don't enjoy bringing out an edge on a razor, and I definately love restoring a razor to shave condition. I just cannot see spending an amount like $300 for a stone, that a $10 peice of lapping film can do. I know most everyone will respond that edge off that $300 hone is just fabulous. However, I think like 99% of us eventually take that same edge wether it came off $10 lapping film or a $300 hone, and strop it with CrOx and then leather. To me what's the difference when the end is relatively simialr if your polishing it on the same finishing material. I just also would rather spend that same $300 on a few choice blades or some creams, strops, and brushes. I know everyone likes something different but to me the shave is the best part. I wouldn't be doing this whole shaving thing with DE's or straights if it didn't make me happy to shave with this antique stuff. I could always go back to some cheesy Mach 3 and start sharpening knives and meet you guys halfway lol j/k

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