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07-02-2014, 12:09 AM #1Junior Member
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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?
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07-02-2014, 12:17 AM #2Senior Member
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Wellcome to SRP,send the blade out to be pro honed,than after 6 mos.think about hones JMO
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07-02-2014, 12:19 AM #3Junior Member
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Where would I be able to send it out? And how long does it usually take to get it back?
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07-02-2014, 12:21 AM #4Senior Member
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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.
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07-02-2014, 12:22 AM #5Senior Member
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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.
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07-02-2014, 12:22 AM #6Senior Member
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Matthan, Welcome to SRP.
Ditto on Pixelfixed's advice. Focus on stropping and shaving and leave the honing for later.
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07-02-2014, 12:22 AM #7Senior Member
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Where in Kali are you?
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07-02-2014, 12:37 AM #8Senior Member
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To The OP,you have a long row to Hoe,forget the stones,just get the blade pro honed and walk before you run.
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07-02-2014, 12:37 AM #9Junior Member
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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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07-02-2014, 12:47 AM #10Senior Member
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Originally Posted by Matthan
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.Matthan likes this.Just call me Harold
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