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Recently Got a Straight Razor! Tips on Cheap Honing and Sharpening?
Hi all,
I recently purchased this razor from ebay:
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I'm just getting started with the whole straight razor shaving thing (I decided to make the switch because my other cartridge razor was cutting up my face), and I'd like to be able to start shaving for as little cost as possible, being a cash-strapped college student. I was wondering if anyone had some tips for me on how to hone and sharpen my razor (without buying a whetstone, etc). I tried honing it with a P3000 sheet of sandpaper from an autobody shop, and sharpening on my jeans (both can be seen in the background of the first photo), but after a couple of hours I was still having trouble setting a bevel and sharpening it. Do you think it can be done the way I want, or am I better off sending it out to have it sharpened and then just keeping it well? Thanks!