I basically did everything they say not to do, I bought cheap (gold dollar) with a cheap strop ($29 for both) I shaved with it a few times and it was downright painful. The alum block was dern near unbearable. I now know that I should have gotten it honed and gotten a better strop, but we know what they say about hindsight. My question is this; now that I have it should I send the razor off for a honing and "ride it out" or would I be better served to get a vintage from the marketplace or a "sight unseen" from whippeddog.com and using this gold dollar to practice stroping and honing. Also should I stick with this cheap strop while learning or am I doing myself a huge disservice?


Thanks to all in advance!

Scott