Need some advice on first time honing
Hey guys, I'm new to the board but I've had a SR for a couple years now. I used it plenty when I first bought it, but even after having it pre honed by the place I bought it from, it still kind of pulled, especially on the mustache area. I never owned a hone or knew much about it, so I just used my strop to try and keep it as sharp as possible. Which didn't last too long since I was new to the whole process. I haven't used in much in a long time, because it's no longer shave sharp. So I'm wondering what kind of stone you guys think I should use to get this thing back into shave shape. If it makes any difference I use a Dovo hollow ground. Also any links to some video's where I can learn some really good technique on honing?
Re: Need some advice on first time honing
Not sure how dull the edge is but if you can still shave with it maybe a barbers hone will do the job.
When i 1st got my razor i sent it away to be honed and ive maintained the edge with a strop and a barbers hone and not had any problems.
Re: Need some advice on first time honing
personally i would send it away to one of the guys here on SRP to have it honed then get a barbers hone and use a strop to keep that edge sharp (gssixgun has done a great video on Youtube about how to use a barbers hone and its helped me immensley).
I suggest this for a few reasons. 1. You know if you send it to a guy from SRP the honing will be 1st class. 2. If its good enough for barbers to maintain their edge why cant it be the same for us. 3. Im on a budget and this seems the cheapest option.
BUT there is another option. Invest in some good stones and have a go yourself. The only problems with these are its a big learning curve (from what ive been told) and the costs. It may be a good idea to get some of the ebay special razors to practice on.
Eventually i would love to own my own stones but money wont permit at the moment. Speaking from my own personal experience i have been able to maintain a good edge w8th a combination of the strop and the barbers hone and it hasnt cost me much at all.
Obviously there are far more experienced chaps on here who can give you some more advice. Let us know which avenue you go down and how your journey goes.