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    Welcome to SRP! I also think you should get an inexpensive razor from the Classifieds. You'll have far fewer issues with a vintage razor. Just my $0.02. Good luck!
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    get a finer stone or diamond grit

    practice makes perfect n all parts

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    Quote Originally Posted by jc119 View Post
    ... I will certainly be looking to change a few things in my next blade. First would be a razor with square ends instead of rounded ends...
    Those pointy square-ended little fellows may not be easier to hone (IMO) but I think they are much easier for cuts. You might discuss the various types of points before selecting your next razor.

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    Thanks for all of the help, guys. I am going to move forward and start looking at purchasing something more worth my while and at the same time continue to practice on the GD. With that being said, does anything stand out to anyone on a razor that is on the market (new or used) that seems to be a "good" razor? Looking around the $100 - $150 price range, give or take if it's worth it. For posting purposes I ran across this blade and I believe to prefer the square edges vs the round on the heel and toe because it seemed (to me) to make sharpening a little bit more challenging with a round edge. The shoulder also seemed to throw me off from time to time which i'm sure is mostly user error. I have to be honest that after my first experience, i'm a little gun shy on what to purchase, so some direction, links, etc. would be GREATLY appreciated!

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    For new razors Dovo is good Ralf Aust is good Revisor you may need to get honed, Boker is good any razor you choose make sure it is shave ready. The classifieds here have some great razors that are shave ready.

    Square points are look nice. They hone as easily as round points. For a new shaver though you may want to go round point. If you do not pay attention that square point can get you. They are nice for detail.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jc119 View Post
    ... I believe to prefer the square edges vs the round on the heel and toe because it seemed (to me) to make sharpening a little bit more challenging with a round edge. The shoulder also seemed to throw me off from time to time which i'm sure is mostly user error. I have to be honest that after my first experience, i'm a little gun shy on what to purchase, so some direction, links, etc. would be GREATLY appreciated!
    I may well be mistaken, but I don't think that there's a significant difference in technique when honing razors whether they're square or round points. But a square point is actually more demanding, because it's easy to round off the point. As far as the shoulders go, honing strokes simply avoid having them contact the hone; this is a matter technique, rather than an issue with the razor.

    Curved ("smiling") blades are an entirely different matter, and require a different technique from straight blades, but I don't think that's what we're talking about here.
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    Currently interested in the wade and butcher for sale in the classifieds. Plus its located 30 minutes away. Thoughts?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jc119 View Post
    Currently interested in the wade and butcher for sale in the classifieds. Plus its located 30 minutes away. Thoughts?
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    hey hey hello there, I'm in VA right now till the 26th of june! Fort Lee for school. welcome
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