Originally Posted by
codrutoctavian
Hi all,
I have purchased for a while a very nice new Dovo Solingen 6/8'' razor along with a Solingen russian type XL cowhide strop from amazon UK. The blade was untouched delivered as out of the factory. I have tried to shave but I couldn't. I must learn how to use it, but also I think the blade is not sharp enough when it is out of the factory. The reason I feel it is not sharp enough is just my (unexperienced) opinion and the fact that classicshaving.com delivers these babies "presharpened". They explicitly mention that they are honing the blade in the US prior to selling them.
So... I have decided to hone the "baby". Up to now, today:
- I have ordered the Straight Razor World DVD from Lynn
- A Coticule yellow stone from Belgium
Questions:
- Do I need to order also a Belgian Blue Whestone?
- Do I also need to order strop paste?
I am sorry, but I am total beginner and I have no one to ask. Also, nowhere to hone the razor here, I must learn how to do it myself.
Thanks,
Codrut