Thread: Beginner looking for cheapest usable SR

You should take Glen (gssixgun) up on his offer. That will get you a blade made of good steel to see if you can make it shavable.

Please realize that making a blade capable of shaving arm hair, and making one able to shave facial hair are two completely different things. It sounds like you are up to the challenge (that is the whole point of this, correct?).

You don't need fancy shave soaps, but the shave will be MUCH smoother with a good soap. Good soaps (and a brush to develop a good lather) can make the difference between an uncomfortable, barely passable shave and a wonderful smooth shave.

Also, I really like how you mounted your papers on glass with the rubber feet. I don't know if that's a common thing to do with lapping paper, but I've never seen it before and thought it's pretty cool. You should be able to bring your razor to shave ready with what you have, but I think it would be wise to strop the razor before using it. You'll definitely need a strop if you want to keep shaving with that razor.
The good news is that you can use a wide flat leather belt as a strop to start out with.

Good luck!

Be sure to post here if you have questions or need help with anything else as you learn.