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  1. 05-04-2014, 03:18 PM #1
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    Hey guys, Just wanted to pop by and say hi.

    I completed my second shave last night, with the grain. Everything is good so far. Used Castle Forbes shave cream. Stropped the Theirs-issard 6/8 singing blade about 40 laps. Im noticing its not as sharp as it could be so I'm going to get it professionally honed.

    Other then that its going pretty good, a few nicks here and there but excited to learn more and share more with you guys.

    p.s. This forum is awesome
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    Welcome to SRP.

    If your razor was not professionally honed, did you home it yourself?
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    No I did not hone it myself. Just thought I would follow the company's instructions but everything i've read says get it honed.
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    Cooksauce,
    Welcome to Straight Razor Place. Right you are, have the razor professionally honed and give yourself a good start.
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    Hi and welcome. 40 laps for stropping is on the low side try upping the count a bit
    Good luck and any questions feel free to ask.
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    Hi, and welcome to SRP !!
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    Welcome aboard! I'm a newbie too and agree. This forum is amazing. Lots of good people with tons of experience and lots of resources available.

    Cheers!
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    Hey guys! small update. Had it honed and wow what a difference. Thanks for the input!
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    Also remember light to no pressure when you're stropping. It's easy to dull a freshly-honed edge with 40-50 heavy strokes on a strop. I know from experience. :-)
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    Welcome and glad you got it honed. Now even though it's a singer don't make it sing while stropping or it'll end up being a very sad song indeed.
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