Thread: Hello From TN

Hello gents,

Erich here from Tennessee

Am seriously thinking about getting into straights razors. I've already bought one from a member of the Badger & Blade forum. It is a Birko and am awaiting its arrival. I have also purchased a Robert Klaas that I intend to learn my honing skills on. Here it is:


I have no idea as to stones and stuff so fire away as to stones, on a budget, that would make this shave ready.

I've already learned that some folks use stone and others use film. Opinions?

Norton? Shapton? King? Naniwa? What grain?

All info is welcome.

Thanks.