G'day eh (Canadian humour),
Just joined...I have been wanting to get into this for a while, but was always hesitant...well I survived my first experience with a shavette recently, and now that I know that I probabaly wont slit my own throat, it has reignited my interest.

I have to say, I wasnt a huge fan of the shavette..it seemed a little light and flimsy for my inital liking. So found my Grandfather's Genco Henry's X (circa 1930's), and stopping leathers. it seems a bit more robust and scales and blade are in (what i think) are remarkably good shape. It may just need a little rehoning (toe is sharp enough, the heel is a little lacking) and then a good stoping to repolish its edge.

Any advice is welcome (I will have to spend some time sifting though the many posts)...I am relatively familiar with honing blades, albeit not at this level. (I can usually shave with my knives..but i wouldnt call it a comfortable experience,