Hello,

I have a couple of beginner questions with what I am sure are not stock responses. I have read the first post by the wonderful user that prepared a guide for beginners, it was wonderful.

I have the following questions.

1. I have a straight razor that I got for Christmas that I can say without a doubt is not sharp (I have my grandfathers razors that most definitely are). Should this be honed professionally, or am I okay to do it? I have been honing knives for a while (approx 2 years).

2. I would like to us a straight razor on both head and face, how do I begin, and how is one to ensure a proper <30 degree angle as instructed (obviously practice but any tips / grips /etc) would be most welcome.

Thank you for your time and guidance.