Thread: Newbie

I was the recipient of a straight razor shave at a local mens salon (thanks to the wife). I was amazed at how close the shave was and have been lurking and learning ever since. I think that I am ready to take the jump into a dovo special. I keep hearing about people talking about honing. The never mention how often this is done. I have heard every shave to every 2-3 months. What is the story? If it is every few months, I may get 2 straights so that I am not lacking during mail time. Any ideas? I really don't want to hone. I have seen my pocket knives after I get finished with them.

With regards to honing, purchasing a professionally honed razor from vendors such as the ones found here in the Vendor section will allow you to start from a position of having a shave ready razor. Daily stropping of the razor prior to use will keep your blade in tune for a good deal of time (time varies as some prefer different levels of sharpness on their particular blades). In addition, purchasing a barbers hone (approx. $35) will allow you to quickly bring your blade back and extend the time between honing sessions.

This plan has worked well for me so far.

Enjoy

Joe

Make sure that you do not negelct the other hardware items that you need inorder to do this job properly, namely a brush and soap or cream.

Welcome to SRP!!!

Welcome to SRP....

as long as you practice good upkeep of your blade (stropping before/after use) and maybe a stropp with paste/spray when needed will extend the life... i would lean towards those saying to get ur blade professionally honed every 2-3 months (my beard isnt that thick so i'd go with 3months ish). And now worries about the honing there are many people here you can send the blade to if you dont already have someone in mind.