Thread: Just registered

Welcome to SRP! What a great gift from your wife! And a nice setup too!

With regard to keeping your edge sharp, the 4k/8k is not your best bet for this. The 4k/8k is more of a workhorse for sharpening dull razors than for keeping an already sharp razor sharp.

I think most would suggest a barber hone for edge maintenance, because they are realtively inexpensive (on ebay), and work quickly (2-5 strokes) to bring the edge back in line. The only problem is that you can't really buy one new anywhere, so you kind of have to wait to find/win one on ebay. They actually pop up in the classifieds here every so often as well. If you decide on a barber hone and you're in a rush (you needn't be at this point!), you could post a WTB (want to buy) in the classifieds and someone may be able to help you out. Also, I think gugi's suggestion of the naniwa 12k is a great choice here too. It's more expensive than a barber hone, but it's been getting great reviews and will certainly get the job done!

If I were you, the next thing on my list would be a second razor. As soon as you accidentally drop that razor, or whack it on the faucet or something, you'll wish you had a backup! Keep your eyes peeled for a razor that strikes your fancy from the classifieds that is labeled "shave ready."

And stick with it! The learning curve is a little steep, but it's fun too, and before you know it, you'll be getting closer and more comfortable shaves, and enjoying the experience more as well!

I was afraid a 2nd razor would be at the top of the list...I'm sure I'll end up with RAD in no time.

Last time I tried to get just one of something I liked was a tarantula, and I ended up with about 50. At least I won't have to feed the razors.

Originally Posted by Mudkipz

I was afraid a 2nd razor would be at the top of the list...I'm sure I'll end up with RAD in no time.

Last time I tried to get just one of something I liked was a tarantula, and I ended up with about 50. At least I won't have to feed the razors.

You had/have 50 tarantulas?! PICS!

And don't think your razors don't get hungry. If you get the addictions bad, you'll be feeding them scales and hones. And more razors.

Unfortunately, I had. Went to work last summer on a salmon processing barge in Alaska, we sold everything that wouldn't fit in our carry-on.

I think the wife has a few pics on her laptop, if so I'll post them.

I wish I'd have kept at least a couple of my favorites, but it's not quite as easy as finding someone to pet sit a dog or cat.