Thread: New Zealand Honemeister?

Hi Sam

Welcome to SRP from the capital city. Nice to have another Kiwi here. Hope you stick at it. It gets kind of addictive (as you may have already gathered). After being bearded for about 20 years I am still surprised how much I now look forward to shaving.

Here are two options for you...

1. House of Knives has a guy who sharpens straights. Got my Grandad's Bengall done by him. The Wellington store sent it to Auckland to be done. Cost about $12.
2. Scott Boness is in Auckland and a SRP member. He advertises on Trade Me too - honing and shave ready razors from time to time. About $15 for honing.

I have a razor done by each and to my inexperienced face they both seem to do a comparable job. I get as comfortable a shave with either razor.

If your face is not used to a blade then it will take a little while to settle in. As you've no doubt read, a good lather makes the world of difference.

Good luck as you embark on your journey.
There's lots of great advice here at SRP.