Thread: I need a finishing stone Please help

Originally Posted by JulioFundora

I just can't get my damn str8 to shave right. It has to be the honing. I swear I am going to send it out.

This, in my humble opinion is the Right Choice to make! Let me try to explain why I feel this way:

Apparently you are very new to using a straight. The learning curve is HUGE and there are so many variables to learning this ancient art. Things like finding the angles that work for you, getting the lather just right, even finding the soap that provides the best lather for you, the stropping is so very important to maintaining your edge etc!

Honing in my opinion should wait until the shave is at least semi mastered.

By allowing a pro or at least an advanced honer to hone your razors for a while is money well spent as it eliminates one of those variables.

While I hone and get good results and compliments from others, I do have my favorites!! If you'd like a recommendation just send me a PM!

Smooth Shaving my brother in blades!