Quote Originally Posted by criswilson10 View Post
For razors that have already been honed, I will typically refresh them on CrOx when they start to tug on the hair instead of cutting it. Just 5 or so swipes on the CrOx strop will do it. After a while, CrOx won't refresh it and I do 10 X strokes on a 12k.
For a small ding like you have, a few passes on an 8k will clean it up - if you know how to hone a razor. If you don't know how, then take advantage of that free honing or find someone with experience in your area.

Be careful with the spike point while you learn. They like to bite ears and noses.
Thanks for the info on the refresh you do. Is the CrOx put on a linen strop? Do you use a hanging strop or paddle?

I'm super cautious with both straights, taking 40-45 mins to shave! I go very slow, working on blade orientation, angle, etc. Even with the curved toe, I watch when I get near my ears. I have a mustache, so my nose is safe The most problem area for me is in the chin area. One, because I have a mole under my lower lip on left side. Two, because I'm trying to figure how technique in that area. Three, because my hair is much coarser and sticks straight up in the area below my mustache on both sides. Usually the left side is the place for nicks, although I'm doing well recently, so starting to get better there.

Warning is well taken though!