Valuable Lesson From a Newbie, to Other Newbies.

First of all, I actually had the pleasure of talking tonight with The Mickey Mantle of straight razor-life: Lynn Abrams. What a cool guy! Not only was he warm and funny, he was very generous with his advice, like many of you senior members. I also was blessed with having a conversation with Maximilian, the King of Vintage Customs and master scale maker. Also a brilliant and kind expert who was very generous with his advice and education.
Here's what I learned that might help other newbies like myself:

-If you're trying to learn how to hone on a cheap or inferior razor, you are going to get very discouraged with your results, and you might end up thinking you're not capable of learning to hone.

That's it. Without naming brands or companies, keep this in mind: If they don't sell it on the good razor websites, and you don't see the smart/lots of positive feedback sellers on our classifieds section selling them, there is a reason. They aren't worth your time and what you think is a reasonable price will end up being a costly lesson.
-Jim

Good words, you're already on the right path. I hate seeing members say "I'm going to keep this Chinese made eBay razor to learn how to hone" The only effort that would be given towards these inferior razors is wasted effort. A good rule of thumb, chances are, if it's old and not from china or pakistan, you're one step closer.

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Originally Posted by Jimharper

First of all, I actually had the pleasure of talking tonight with The Mickey Mantle of straight razor-life: Lynn Abrams. What a cool guy! Not only was he warm and funny, he was very generous with his advice, like many of you senior members. I also was blessed with having a conversation with Maximilian, the King of Vintage Customs and master scale maker. Also a brilliant and kind expert who was very generous with his advice and education.
Here's what I learned that might help other newbies like myself:

-If you're trying to learn how to hone on a cheap or inferior razor, you are going to get very discouraged with your results, and you might end up thinking you're not capable of learning to hone.

That's it. Without naming brands or companies, keep this in mind: If they don't sell it on the good razor websites, and you don't see the smart/lots of positive feedback sellers on our classifieds section selling them, there is a reason. They aren't worth your time and what you think is a reasonable price will end up being a costly lesson.
-Jim

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I discovered Buy Cheap,Buy Twice. enough said