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Thread: First shave today, but need some advice please!

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    Your razor is probably not as sharp as it could get. But it doesn't have anything to do with the HHT. I know it seems terribly simple. But how many times in your life have you used a hanging hair to judge shave readiness? I'm guessing once. I think it's in your best interest to use the search function, and read what has been typed before when a new shaver says "My razor's not shave ready because it won't cut a hanging hair."

    It's probably not as sharp as it could get, because the people who hone for a living tend to shoot for a better edge than the factory would do. Have someone from the classifieds section hone your razor, instead of buying another one, in hopes that the next one is sharp enough to cut a hanging hair.

    As a new shaver, the only thing you need to be worrying about is whether or not you can shave.

    And no..You should not hone your razor yourself. Send it away to a pro. Then...concentrate on cutting the hanging hairs off your face.
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    It's really simple. If the razor came straight from the factory without added honing by the vendor it's not as sharp as it could be. Some factory razors are close to being shave ready and some are far from it. I suspect yours is the latter.
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    I just checked their website and could find anything about them sharpening it before they send it. Personally I'd send it out for professional honing since I've never honed a razor before, but if you're getting another one anyway it could be fun to give it a try. Your choice I guess.

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