Lapping film success and thanks to a member

[Greedyrogue]

I recently purchased 3 straight razors from a member here to practice restoration. Have to say I loved the razors I got. Great deal too. Definitely recommend buying from here. Don't want to mention the member by name but you know who you are.

Anyway, one of the razors came pretty sharp, just needed a touchup. I decided to try lapping film rather than a traditional stone. Bought 5,3,1 and .3. I decided to start with the .3 and ended up doing around 20 laps. I tested sharpness by tree topping some armhair. Easily passed that test so I tried a full shave.

I am brand new to straight shaving, only a couple weeks in, shaving daily. This was the best shave to date. To be honest it's not perfect but that is more technique than blade. My beard grows from left to right so it's hard to do with or against the grain. Best I can do is 45 degree across the grain. Not the best way to start but I'm definitely hooked on straight razors.

If anyone is interested in trying lapping film, I highly recommend it. I paid just under $20 for 3 pieces of each shipped. Cut to size that stuff will last me the rest of the year, easily. Most people claim 10+ sharpening per piece and I cut each sheet into 3 pieces. Hope new people can get a good blade and learn to hone themself. Well worth it.