New addicted SR Member

Good evening everyone,

My name is Matthan, I always wanted to learn to use the straight razor and finally decided to purchase a Boker Tree Brand Brown Canvas Micarta Straight Razor 5/8" Carbon Blade.


So it finally arrived and I stropped it after watching some youtube videos. My shave was not the best, I believe I need to get it honed. Even with the not so great shave I am addicted and want to shave more frequently now.

Does anyone know a good affordable sharpening stone I could use with my straight razor?

Wellcome to SRP,send the blade out to be pro honed,than after 6 mos.think about hones JMO

Where would I be able to send it out? And how long does it usually take to get it back?

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Originally Posted by Matthan

Where would I be able to send it out? And how long does it usually take to get it back?

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If you want a name, PM me. There is a member I used to lean on that does top notch work. You will have to ask how long it takes him.

welcome to the world of straight razors! i would suggest that you get it professionally honed so that you know what a well honed razor is supposed to feel like. honing is a whole other skill. check the classified section for honemeisters. if you insist on doing it yourself there are lots of options (it takes more than one stone) and again it would be helpful to check out the honing section of the forum.

Matthan, Welcome to SRP.
Ditto on Pixelfixed's advice. Focus on stropping and shaving and leave the honing for later.

Where in Kali are you?

To The OP,you have a long row to Hoe,forget the stones,just get the blade pro honed and walk before you run.

Thanks everyone for all the useful information. I will get it honed professionally for now until I can get the shave and strop down.

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Originally Posted by Matthan

Thanks everyone for all the useful information. I will get it honed professionally for now until I can get the shave and strop down.

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And when you get it back, shave first before stropping, then you'll know how good it can be, and what effect your stropping has.

Welcome.

Ditto on sending it out to be honed. Your going to love the edge you get back. Your new addiction will take full force when you feel the true razor edge. Go slow. You will get there

I am getting excited just thinking about it being shave ready. But at the same time sad I'll need to part ways with my SR for awhile.

Hello, and welcome to SRP !!

Hi and welcome. A pro honed blade will let you know what to aim to retain with your stropping. Do your shave then test then strop. That will be your benchmark. Good luck

If your in So Ca. send me a pm. I can help :<0)

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Originally Posted by 10Pups

If your in So Ca. send me a pm. I can help :<0)

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10pups, I knew you would bark in seeing that the OP is in Cali. Help a brother out:beer1: