Making razors ready to shave
I've been shaving with a disposable blade straight razor for about 3 years now. It uses half of a DE blade, just snap it in half and off you go.
I've tried going to fixed blades a few times, but neither of the ones I have have worked. I can feel the hairs being pulled rather than cut. Alas, it didn't occur to me until recently that neither is ready to shave.
I have two razors. The first is a Dovo 7/8" Astrale, model 5 from the blade etching. The second is a Filarmonnica 3/8" with INCX etched into the blade. The former is somewhat useable, the latter isn't even close. The Dovo's edge looks fine, but there are some extremely fine nicks on the Fimarmonica that likely need to be ground off.
Now, here's what I've got to work with: A Dovo leather/canvas hanging strop, and a Spyderco Sharpening system.
I'm a little strapped for funds ATM, so does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do with what I have?