All,

I recently tried to use a straight razor after using a DE razor for over 6 months. I purchased a Dovo stainless #41 along with a hanging strop and paddle strop. I had the sr8 professionally honed and have tried using it on several days (20+).

I've been paddle stropping the sr8 every morning before trying to shave with it getting very unsatisfactory results.

I want to master the sr8 as I've mastered the DE!

Help! I'm looking for a mentor in the Reston, VA area who could assist me in stropping and shaving with the sr8.

Thanks in advance,
Chuck