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  1. 05-10-2014, 03:58 AM #1
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    Default Another beginner in NYC

    Howdy! (Texan transplanted to NYC)

    Just got into wetshaving. The internet told me to go to Pasteurs and get a Merkur HD, blade samples, soap samples, inexpensive boar brush, so that's what I did. I'm still trying the different combinations of things. I think NYC water seems to make Mitchell's Wool Fat fairly easy to lather because there is no other way I could possibly have an easier time of it than all the people on the internet who complain about it.

    I'm 4 shaves in and all the reading inevitably leads me to straight razors.

    Still collecting information, but the biggest thing that worries me is the honing. Before my first attempt, I will definitely send my razor to SRD for honing if they don't happen to have a razor I want in stock, but I'm trying to get an idea on how to handle it moving forward. It's still early days so I don't really want to get into honing just yet. At least until I can reliably distinguish a good honing job from the others. I've read other threads on the subject, but wanted to bring it up again since I noticed New York Shaving Company offers a honing service, but I can't seem to find anyone who has written that they have actually tried it.

    Can anyone offer an opinion on NY shaving companies honing service?

    Otherwise, please recommend an alternative. I don't have a car, so I'm really looking for a place in the city if that exists.
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    I believe you have members on here that live in NYC and offer honing. Nelson comes to mind. I believe his screen name is Bayamonte. Do a quick search and see. People rave about Nelson's honing so I am sure it is wonderful.
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    +1 Nelsons honing is fantastic and you wont find a better person to deal with.
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  4. 05-10-2014, 01:22 PM #4
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    No doubt Nelson wears the crown as king honer but bill3152 is no court jester

    Either one will get u a superb edge. And they are both gentlemen of the finest quality
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  5. 05-10-2014, 02:27 PM #5
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    Hi and welcome. Cant help with the honing except to say check the classifieds. Any other questions feel free to ask.
    My wife calls me......... Can you just use Ed
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