Good evening gents!
I lurked for a while before deciding to join the fun around here. I had a terrible experience buying a kit with a worthless razor shaped object and I came here for advice. It is my great pleasure to report that a couple of fine gentlemen who I'd never met, through their kindness and generosity ensured that I would indeed become a lifelong addict to straight razor shaving! I am hopelessly gripped in the quest for shaving bliss. You see, I always detested shaving and I thought that this would be remedied by a sharp blade, and boy was I correct! One new friend sent me as a loaner a Case and Sons blade which shaves very well, and a gold dollar (perhaps to show me what to avoid?). Another new friend sent me a very nice Kastor Bros blade and a proper strop. These two gentleman have been instrumental in getting me going on the right path and I am truly grateful. I must have a problem because I am powerless over razors and my life has become unmanageable when someone else's plans interfere with a planned shave! I shave at night after a shower right now because it takes me a long time. I want to really take my time and enjoy myself, and get a good technique. I've been slaying whiskers with a purpose for about a couple of months now and it's time to get involved!

I know that I'm jumping ahead of myself here but here goes. I was looking at kamisoris and wondering about the possibilities. I am hoping anyone with experience with these blades can give me a little insight. My question first off is, if a kamisori has moderate to heavy hone wear, can the hollow grind be re-established in order to prolong the usable life of the razor or its that just silly newbie fantasy? I would appreciate any insight from anyone who cares to jump in here and give me some of there experience with these blades in general. Thank you, Ryan.