Thread: Can't get my straight shave-ready

Don't feel alone here. I did the same thing in the beginning because I can be cheap. I have great shaves now and ummmmm less money.

I'm guessing you live in the uk, you might want to try the invisible edge for products and services they do a great job and there would be less postal hassles.

enjoy,
jim

Many thanks all round. I knew it wasn't something to be rash with but then this is what I'm like. I thought I'd mentioned I was from England - must've forgot. Wrote it in my intro only, it seems. How did you realise? Timing of my posts?

Any suggestions for what to do with a useless razor and stone (which is blackened by electrical tape)?

Originally Posted by pseudonym

Any suggestions for what to do with a useless razor and stone (which is blackened by electrical tape)?

Keep practicing. The hone may be alright for lower grit work or use it on your knives or in the shed. Lapping it should remove the electrical tape. Ed

I read the one review of that razor. It was something like "the only trouble is I can't get the razor sharp enough, but it's ok though".
I don't think the stone is useless, but it probably isn't all that you will need. Have you lapped the hone yet? You will need to do that before use really.
Don't lose hope, much like 10pups I used to try and save a bit of cash on things, and ended up spending more by the end.
It sounds like you know what you did wrong, which was to not do your research. Again don't worry, you.are definately not.the only person in that boat.
You do now have a low grit hone(s), and a strop. The razor maybe a wash out, but it's not the end of the world. Have a look at the classifieds there may be something affordable there that is shave ready.
All the best
Ed
Oh, it might be worth putting your location onto your profile, then it will show up and then if someone is.local to you who could help you they will know.

they make ok letter openers or when completely dulled ("breadknifed"= use the side of a hone and work the blade at a 90 degree angle) they can be used to practice while awaiting proper kit.

the amazon.co.uk is what gave me your location, times do not matter some folks nearly live on the forum.

there needs to be a support group for SRP widows!

enjoy,
jim