Thread: 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.

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.

+1 Nelsons honing is fantastic and you wont find a better person to deal with.

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

Hi and welcome. Cant help with the honing except to say check the classifieds. Any other questions feel free to ask.