I own 1 straight razor (vintage),
1 razor hone (vintage),
and a few homemade strops.

I collect things - so I understand collecting a stack of razors, hones, etc.

Can I tell Mrs. Jody without (without fibbing) that I need a few bucks for another inexpensive vintage razor to make straight shaving work better?

//A little background: I bought the razor & hone some years back, and failed at that time to make it work. I just recently gave it another go, and it is working out much better this time. I started on Saturday, and the 4th shave (today) was the best one of the set so far.

While we are at it, do shaves get better for a while after a few shaves (more stropping)?
I suspect my technique is improving more than the edge is improving.

Thanks,
Jody

Also known as: The keeper of too many gasoline & kerosene appliances.