Thread: First try at straight shaving

I believe the razor came via an ebay vendor and the strop came from Ruprazor.

Originally Posted by Bruce

I believe the razor came via an ebay vendor and the strop came from Ruprazor.

That is correct. Got the razor for $8.

It's going to be hard to track your progress if you're new to this and already tried to hone your own razor. I can't even imagine the different variables that may be involved...


Good luck!

sounds like he honed it and it actually worked on the first try.........dunno if it was skill or sheer luck

Originally Posted by BAMARACING8

sounds like he honed it and it actually worked on the first try.........dunno if it was skill or sheer luck

This is believable. When I started, I did exactly the same thing. I honed an antique store razor up to 2k wet dry and then crox and it shaved well.

nice!............. didnt know that was doable with all the talk of using it seems like 6 diffrent stones then crox and then strop........but then again it is also something i have not attempted yet..still waiting for that barber hone to come in so i can do a touch up one one of my razors...hope i dont wreck it

Kudos for making what you have work! Marine Corps background? Assuming you cannot afford even the cheapest antique store barber hone to finish your edge on, which would definitely improve it, I can recommend moving up the grit to 2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper on a thick piece of glass. You will be amazed that your razor can pass HHT after that alone. But, it won't shave as smoothly as a truly honed blade, that's where your CroOx paddle and good stropping will come in to smooth out the edge. Don't skip the linen. If you PM me, I have lots of old barber hones and would gladly send you one gratis.