noob's razor needs honing - edmonton

hey everybody, my name's marcus and i've been shaving with a straight for a couple of months now. after reading up here on srp about how "shave-ready" from the manufacturer is not necessarily shave-ready from a shaving standpoint, when i got my razor (a dovo bismarck) for christmas, i couldn't wait to try it out and threw caution to the wind.

anyways, i've been stropping the blade before and after shaving every time, but i can't help but notice that the blade has gotten pretty dull. so far i haven't chopped my face to bits or anything, but i certainly haven't been trying to shave bbs either. at this point i'm thinking i just need to get this blade honed, but i live in edmonton, alberta, and don't want to have to pay for massive shipping fees to get the blade honed by someone in the states. the other thing is that it is my only razor, and i don't want to go without shaving for the weeks it will take for me to get it back.

so here's the question: can anyone suggest some reasonable alternatives to shipping the razor to the states? is there anyone with honing expertise in alberta? could i try taking the razor to a knife store or a barber or something? anyways, long post. thanks for your patience!

PM srp member floppyshoes and /or check the classifieds.

DONT take your razor to a knife sharpener
There are a few guys in canada that hone ST8S
on this site im sure they will read this post and PM you.
Most honers will get the razor back to you as quick as they can ,
but I have read a few horror stories about sending to the local knife sharpening gent.
good luck.

Hi Marcus,

I'm from Calgary, but have been in the US for a few
months on business. I'll be back home on Wednesday,
however, so you can shoot me a PM if you'd like!

- Scott

as far as i know dan is not doing it currently, but it's great to see scott stepping in to help.

i should also point out that 1st class mail is inexpensive, for a razor internationally it costs at most a dollar more than domestically. the time is usually 5-10 days each way.

Way to go Scott.

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Welcome to SRP Marcus!

I wont be of any help on your honing quest but that seems to be solved..

While you wait to get your razor honed you could try a DE in the meantime or a Shavette.. I used a shavette if I didn't have a shaveready razor at hand and that worked pretty well for me. I also have a DE for when I'm just in a hurry or want to spend my time on something else. They all work great for me and wont break the bank.

Maarten

Hello guys,

I am looking to purchase a straight razor and begin the quest towards the BBS. I am wondering if there are resources available in Edmonton or whether everything has to be done over the Internet.
Also, some guidance on a selection would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Welcome to SRP Marcus... sounds like our guys are going to take care of you!

good to have you aboard:gl:

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Originally Posted by Deep6

Hello guys,

I am looking to purchase a straight razor and begin the quest towards the BBS. I am wondering if there are resources available in Edmonton or whether everything has to be done over the Internet.
Also, some guidance on a selection would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

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I was unsatisfied with my choices in Toronto! The classifieds here are a great place to land great shavers and other gear too. You might find a decent men's shop or two around town though if you look. Downtown? West Ed?

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yeah, there is not much here in town (Edmonton) that I have found to help you on your way. There are a couple of antique shops you can troll through for a potential shaver, but I am unaware of any stores that sell razors.

I have noticed that Shoppers Drug Mart is carrying a lot of shave products, including the Proraso line.

Feel free to drop me a PM if you have anything specific you need. Maybe I'll be able to help

Hey guys, I'm down in Calgary and the only place I've found that carries new razors are the House of Knives stores in the malls. And they only had a couple JA Henckels blades. Not that those aren't a great brand but the new ones are pretty pricey. If you're ever down this way, there is a member here, scottlp in Calgary who has a small store out of his house and a great website http://www.rasagepoulin.com/. He will soon be carrying Theirs-Issard razors.

My very first razor was a 5/8ths Henkels and it's still one of my favorites brands.

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Originally Posted by straightcrazy

If you're ever down this way, there is a member here, scottlp in Calgary who has a small store out of his house and a great website Rasage Poulin : Fine Wet Shaving Supplies : Calgary, Alberta Canada. He will soon be carrying Theirs-Issard razors.

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And Scott is a great guy to deal with too! Very happy customer here.

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