Originally Posted by
Euclid440
I like your enthusiasm, thought and work you are putting into learning this hobby, I get the feeling you are looking for the Magic Bullet.
But really, it is not as simple as some folks think, because there are so many variables.
Many make the mistake that, it is as simple, that small aggressive grit, is the answer and will give you a super keen edge, the smaller the grit the better.
They, then think, that what the bevel looks like is the key.
It is not about the bevel, it’s the edge, it not just about sharp… it is, sharp, comfortable and repeatable.
First learn to shave, two years from now your shave will be infinitely better than they are today, it is just experience.
Then it’s about learning to maintain your razor and master stropping, it is a critical skill and it too, can take years to truly master. The importance of the skill of stropping, cannot be under rated. Your stropping skill, 2 years from now will be light years from what it is now. There really are no short cuts, understanding the mechanics will help you improve more quickly, but you still have to put in the time.
They say a thousand, perfect repetitions of something make it a habit. If the repetitions are not perfect, you are practicing how to make mistakes.
I’m not saying not to play and buy the cool stuff, we all do or did. But spend your time practicing the basics. Master the bevel set on a 1k, polish on a 4k and finish on an 8K, the brand does not really matter. When you have mastered that, (1000 perfect repetitions) then the fancy stuff will have real results.
Most important of all, enjoy and have fun, guaranteed you will meet some great guys willing to help you, all they can.