Thread: Straight razor shaving take two

You probably didn't mess the edge up in the first place unless you stropped it wrong. Many razors are said to be shave ready but really aren't. If buying a razor, it is best to have it honed & stropped to make sure it is sharp.
You will "at least" need a finishing stone but if you are going to do the honing procedure, just my opinion, I would get a 1k for setting the bevel & something like the Norton 4k/8k. Then to polish it in really good if you can afford it, get you a 10k, 12k, 16k or a Belgian Coticule. It depends what you can afford. You'll be glad you did then strop it & you'll be good to go.