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09-02-2007, 06:35 PM #1
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Thanked: 0Rookie looking for some advice.
Hey guys, I'm new to the straight razor scene. I've been interested in upgrading my shave for awhile now, and recently decided to take the plunge into the world of straights. I bought 4 razors off of eBay, for about $25, but I don't think I got screwed (obviously I'll defer to the elders' judgment on this) - Two W.H. Morley & Sons (5/16 and 4/16), One J.A. Henckels & Twin Works (5/16), and One Griffon XX Carbo Magnetic (4/16). These razors are definitely not shave ready, and indeed, they look like they have some oxidation on the blades. It doesn't look like there are many nicks in the edge.
I want to learn how to shave the right way, so I wanted to get one of these razors honed by one of the great honemeisters, to know what sharp edge feels like, and then eventually use the other blades to practice my own skills with. If you guys could help me decide which blade to get honed, I'd really appreciate it.
Here is a link to some pictures of each of the blades:
http://a.gaurav.garg.googlepages.com/home
Thanks for taking the time to help a noobie out, guys.
By the way, are there any enthusiasts in the DC and MD area who can hone a good razor?Last edited by StraightSucka; 09-02-2007 at 06:38 PM.