New here - Hi everyone!

I just found a straight edge razor in an exchange shop - a Timor Bluesteel 150 hollow ground Solingen blade - belonged to some old chap named Hewitt by the scrapes on the box. I disinfected it and sharpened it on a regular belt with some tooth paste on it (mild abrasive). Never got perfectly sharp but it did get more than sharp enough. ( I know how n00bish this all sounds but I'm still starting out and will slowly work my way up to a full traditional shaving set - altho it still works well enough and I'm kinda psyked!)

So anyways . . . Glad to be here and looking forward to talking about this!

Michael:beer1:

Welcome to SRP!

Toothpaste? I'm not sure that's what they mean by 'pasted strop' :D

If can swing it, send that razor out to be honed, if not, I've used automotive 2000 grit sandpaper and a pasted strop with good results....though most frown on that idea as well.

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Originally Posted by red96ta

Welcome to SRP!

Toothpaste? I'm not sure that's what they mean by 'pasted strop' :D

If can swing it, send that razor out to be honed, if not, I've used automotive 2000 grit sandpaper and a pasted strop with good results....though most frown on that idea as well.

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But how else do you prevent cavities?

Welcome to the forum and to the art of straight razor shaving!

Welcome to SRP. I second the motion that you send it out to be professionally honed. World of difference. Check out the SRP Wiki here . There is a beginner's guide and tutorials on all things related to straight razor shaving. :gl:

Hola and welcome to SRP :D

Hello and welcome to SRP. Do consider sending the razor out to be honed and a read through the WIKI (see the menu bar above) will be very helpful. With a properly honed razor and a read through the WIKI you will enjoy your journey into straight shaving.

Welcome and enjoy . Great place to be in. GL