Thread: New Razor and strop ordered!

I've been trying out my SR's lately and had some success, but none are professionally honed/Shave ready yet, so I am not sure if some of the troubles I have is from my edges themselves, techniques, etc. I prefer round point, but most of my razors are square point or smiling wedges. I've been looking to get a new strop to go with my Illinois 127 which has a "few" nicks in it from learning. I've wanted a Ralf Aust after reading the reviews, so I decided to go ahead and get one of SRD's RA 5/8" with the round tip and a Premier 1 SRD 3" wide strop. This will let me have a round point razor (hopefully less cuts from the tip on my fat face!), one with a truly shave ready edge and a new strop! Looking forward to trying it out!

I think it is a tough task to try to learn how to hone with out having a bench mark. I think Everyone needs at least one bench mark. I have several and I am always looking for another. You may want to try swapping edges with another member. Where you sharpen a blade and send it to someone, and you try each others edges, you can take it one step further and dull the edge and resharpen it and then send it back. A little report back and forth about the edges. It is a good learning experience, especially if you saw with someone more experienced. Pick someone close by as mail time can be brutal.

I ordered the same "kit" from SRD on 01-22-15 in the afternoon, after mail had been picked up. It was delivered to me this week on 01-27-15. Considering there was a weekend in the middle, I am pleased with the turn around/delivery time. You should have your items pretty quick. Enjoy

I am sure you know but remember when you get the new Pro honed edge
DO NOT strop it for your first shave - so you know how it should be in case you accidently dull it stropping
& remember to use a much Lighter touch when shaving than you have been, especially if you other blades are not fully honed up to scratch
enjoy the ne toys

Hoping it gets delivered today! Was supposed to be here 3 days ago, but the little snowstorm we had in New England hampered that.

Great Advice From SRP member Substance: When you receive your razor from SRD just shave. No chance of dulling the razor through improper stropping. Practice stropping after your first shave. Congratulations on your purchase from SRD.