Thread: I dropped my razor... and a plan came together

Thanks for the advice. I didn't think that I was putting much pressure on the blade and I just let it take whatever angle the spine and a piece of electrical tape set (while honing). I guess that doesn't necessarily mean I got it right.

So here's the next question... The blade is 'shaving'. Can I improve it without going back to the stone? Maybe by stropping a few more strokes?

Thanks for your input!

Update: I shaved with the 'damaged' razor this morning. After honing to get the edge repaired the other day and a few more runs across the strop than I did with the 'second' razor, I actually got a (what I as a 'beginner'), would call a pretty good shave. I didn't even bother to clean up with the DE.

I'll try the same thing with the 'second' razor tomorrow and see if there's an improvement.