Thread: First Post, First Shave, Lots of Questions.

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

LionFishSlayer, I'll say it again. Change your info to show where you are and ask, on this thread, if there are any mentors in your area and can you meet with one of them. They will have answers to questions you haven't thought of yet and will show you what a good edge should look like and hone the razor for you so you can have a fruitful experience on your next shave.

That's good advise about the info and Im going to update mine as well.

There is only one test, everything else is for those honing the razor, yes that really is the truth...

Here is a Vid I did awhile back, it eliminates MOST of the variables, if you and your razor can't pass this test, then most likely the razor is not shave ready IF you did your part diligently... (note that big if)

http://straightrazorpalace.com/video...-test-vid.html

Ok, I see what you mean now, I added my location. Is there anyone willing to show me the ropes? I dont mind driving a couple hours if I have to.

Hey guys, new to the site and loving it. Posted a thread in beginners and progressed to posting a pic which I was told I should post here for review. Not sure if you can tell much from it or not but this razor was supposed to be honed and stropped ready to shave. I had a very unpleasant attempt at shaving with it and it failed almost every other test I tried but I'm new and it was my first shave so I'm not sure if its the razor or the operator..

Originally Posted by Fort

Question, is the edge uniform like what is shown in your image across the entire edge on both sides?

Its pretty close from my point of view.. One side is pretty much perfect with a slight widening at the very tip where it curves up, the other side mostly the same with a slight narrowing in the center and more pronounced widening at the tip.

what magnification is that? where did you get your razor from?

Its 40x and purchased from fleabay

The only test that matters is the "shave test." If it isn't shaving... you aren't going to use it - simple lol.

Great photo and maybe some others can comment - It looks great to me but I really haven't a clue lol.

When you say it could be "user error" - how long have you been shaving with a straight? Welcome to SRP!!

That edge definitely looks quite rough to me. By no means am I an expert but I would say it needs a honing. I would send it to one of the experts here on srp. Lynn or gssixguns are both excellent choices, I've had a razor honed by both.

Originally Posted by LionFishSlayer

Ok, I see what you mean now, I added my location. Is there anyone willing to show me the ropes? I dont mind driving a couple hours if I have to.

Now your education begins!