Thread: Just getting started

There's seems to be some uneven honewear and looks like somebody took sandpaper to it to make it look shinier. There might also be some frown on that as well. I hope you get a good blade out of it.

Using straight on a boat on the ocean is not without its dangers, so I would advice against it. You're surprisingly far away from help if anything serious happens.
You might want to make clear to yourself what are you proving, why and to whom. If you're adamant to do it on your own risk, at least get very proficient before trying (say, a year of experience).

Scales are ivory-imitation celluloid.

Cutting paper is different that cutting hairs, and since paper is abrasive it can damage the edge. Don't use that test on truly shaveready razors. Your best bet in getting that to shave is to send it off to a professional razor honer (not a knife shop, whatever they say). Read about shavereadiness from the beginner's guide and the ever-useful FAQ http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...eginners_Guide

Be safe