I am so glad I found this site. I joined last night. Unfortunately, I found it a little too late. I got a straight razor for christmas this year. I have been wanting to try out this form of shaving since my grandfather gave me his straight razor. The bad thing is that the straight razor I got as a gift this year is a Simco, made in Pakistan which from what I gather is a bad thing. I would like to know if it is even worth getting it honed.

My grandfathers razor is made by Thistle Cut Co. in New York. One of the scales is cracked at the hinge. I would love to be able to shave with it one day. Is it worth sending to Lynn to get shave ready? Also, should I send this Simco razor as well?

I really didn't want to spend an arm and a leg to find out if I even like shaving this way. I remember getting shaved at the barber 20 years ago or so, and that incredible feeling of the hot towel, so I can't imagine I wouldn't like shaving this way, but who knows.

If anyone has a decent introductory razor for sale, please let me know. I was thinking that I may use the Simco to practice honing and send my Thistle cut to Lynn and then buy another shave ready razor from someone here.

Any advise is greatly appreciated!

Randy Granger