Thread: Here's my first straight razor! Now what...

A NOS Iberia for $43 is a very good deal. Rarer than the Ern and good shavers. Condition is everything though. If it has been stored correctly and has no rust, I would be on my way back there right now.

Sent from a moto x far far away

Originally Posted by RezDog

There are members that are from all over the world, so don't discount sending or taking it to someone quite so quickly.

It's just that I don't know such place here where they have expertise in razors. Even if there is such place, I just don't know where. I also don't know a place abroad that I can send it for honing, and I'm not sure if I can get it back, considering the strict customs regulations.

Also, I need to learn honing myself at some point. So, even if not to be used right now with this razor, maybe I better get some stones and start practicing.

These are some of the locally available honing stone brands (though I'm not sure whether I can find all of these in the needed grades):

Kanetsune
Taidea
Ruixin
Kaishun
Uusharp
Mannesmann
Wüsthof
Buck
Spyderco

Any brands you see here that you can suggest? What grades would I need to get?

I also saw an antique adjustable stropping stick, but its leather had several deep cuts on it. It was for less than $10. Maybe I should get that too?

Originally Posted by Grazor

A NOS Iberia for $43 is a very good deal. Rarer than the Ern and good shavers. Condition is everything though. If it has been stored correctly and has no rust, I would be on my way back there right now.

I had already decided to buy that one too, after seeing the post from Leatherstockiings! However, it was already past open hours. I will go there again and get it once they open.