2nd Try

Well I tried to shave for the second time today. Much better than the first time.That was so bad I was ashamed to post. No scars but pleanty blood.Me Thinks this will take some time.

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Originally Posted by bmc

Well I tried to shave for the second time today. Much better than the first time.That was so bad I was ashamed to post. No scars but pleanty blood.Me Thinks this will take some time.

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Not to worry, just take your time strop correctly, watch the blade angle,and all will be well. Keep at it. Cheers :beer2:

Properly sharpening a razor is a skill that takes a while to learn. In addition, your razor that you are restoring likely doesn't have a proper bevel set either.

While I know you hunger for the DIYness of using a razor you restored, it would probably benefit you to send the razor to a honemeister to have a proper edge put on it.

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Yes...and make mental note to oneself...no wife, GF, kids or dogs around...I've got a nice battle wound on my cheek that I still catch every time I shave as a result of not making mental note to oneself....

in the 18th century blood letting was considered of benefit....just think of it that way...I do.
Cheers

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Originally Posted by bmc

Well I tried to shave for the second time today. Much better than the first time.That was so bad I was ashamed to post. No scars but pleanty blood.Me Thinks this will take some time.

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Watch any and all videos. Seeing other people's technique can really help out. There are several here in forums and youtube have a bunch

You have set a steep hill to climb

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...tml#post607523

You do know that MO has so many of the Honemeisters in one state it is crazy..
one of those guys has to be near you to help you some :)

Just a suggestion "Ask for help" that's what we do here, trying to learn to restore, hone, and shave is an overwhelming amount of knowledge to absorb at once...

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Originally Posted by bmc

Well I tried to shave for the second time today. Much better than the first time.That was so bad I was ashamed to post. No scars but pleanty blood.Me Thinks this will take some time.

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Oh brother, where art thou?

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Originally Posted by markevens

Properly sharpening a razor is a skill that takes a while to learn. In addition, your razor that you are restoring likely doesn't have a proper bevel set either.

While I know you hunger for the DIYness of using a razor you restored, it would probably benefit you to send the razor to a honemeister to have a proper edge put on it.

Look here for someone near you.
Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

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actually I'm not quite that dumb. I got a little genco fromwhipped dog straights. But your right I'm probably trying to do to much to fast.

Im actually enjoying this whole process,but these things are really sharp.My dads family are Kentuckians.