Thread: What else do I need?

Originally Posted by FightinTxAg

One more thing:
Should I go get a hone and try to clean up the blade now (especially at the spike point where it's dinged) or should I just keep using it, mindful of the ding at the point and letting the strop bring back any other less than perfect spots that my early stropping efforts caused?

I guess that depends on how good you are at repairing & honing. If you're inexperienced maybe get someone else to do it if the razor is valuable. It would be great if you had someone nearby to show you but we all learn eventually by doing.

I drastically wore down a $90 razor with my honing efforts when I first started. I consider it tuition fees but I wish it was a cheapie

btw that other razor will likely need stropping if you're using it. Take care, not too light, not too heavy but just right.