So here goes...

I went to my barber shop today ("Crown Barber" in Coranado Ca.) and we got on the subject of wet shaving. He then told me he had some straights and he cant get them sharp enough to shave with. I told him I hone my own razors. He was only using a barber hone. He showed me his razors and he had a REALLY nice vintage C-MON Cadillac and that was about it. He told me that he wants me to come in and show/hone his razor and another barbers razor. He is in his 60s and he is really nice guy and I want to help but I am unsure.


My issue is this... I have honed 10 or so razors and they are all shave ready to my standards. I am not Lynn or Glen and I don't claim to be. I know I will get it shave ready without any damage but I don't want to give the impression I know more than I do. He is older and I know he doesn't have a lot of money from previous conversations so I really want to help but like I said... I don't want these guys to think I am some kind of professional. Plus... I love the thought of expanding our community. Another issue is I don't want to take money away from the guys who do this for a profession even though it would only be a one time thing.

I guess it also has to do with me always asking you guys for advice rather than me being the one who is looked to for the advice.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks guys.