So today my sharpening kit from classic shaving came in. I watched one of Lynn's youtube vids on here, read some other honing posts, and went to work on my cheapy that I got off of e-bay. Using my radioshack microscope, I kept checking the edge until the blade was nice and smooth. I then proceeded upstairs.


I get upstairs, wash my face, put on some proraso pre and hot towel for about a minute. Got my water, mug, brush, and all that jazz ready. Decided to go with some C.O. Bigelow Cream (still the only cream I really love).

I got a good lather in the mug, moved some of it to my face and stropped up my razor.

OH THE DIFFERENCE!!! it was... what's an appropriate word... euphoric. Absolutely euphoric. Time stood still. It was just me, my blade, and some hot lather.

Is it BBS? Not so much. Razor burn? Yes. Couple nicks? Yup. But now I see! I SEE.

Thank you guys so much for providing the information, nay, EMPOWERMENT, to be able to experience such joy!

(OK, a little dramatic, but still, it was badass.)