Thread: A few hesitant questions

The razor has wear from honing with no tape over the years. That is likely causing you issues in trying to get the edge even and a bevel set. After you have honed a lot you will be able to maybe save this one but for now find a better candidate for a razor. I suggest a shave ready razor until you have shaved a good while. As far as someone in Ft wayne, that would be a big help. I lived there for over 50 years and still have sons and other family there but now live in Idaho. If my old barber Ed from Ed;s barber shop on broaway & taylor was still alive, I would have him help. Sadly he has been gone a while now. Someone will come forward. A good mentor is a big plus. The thumb thing - just drag your thumb slowly across the blade. The blade should catch the thumb