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    Default Hello from Clearwater, Fl

    Hello everyone,

    I am relatively new to straight razor shaving, even though I have already posted a couple of threads. I have shaved 9 times so far and I am hooked. So far I only shave with the grain. I am waiting to become comfortable WTG before I try other passes. I actually bought my razor here in the classifieds and have already repined it with new scales.
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    Shaving Cream: Proraso
    Brush: Whipped Dog 24mm
    Razor: Joesph, Smith & Sons 5/8
    Aftershave: Proraso

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    Thanks,

    mafuzul

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    Hello, Mafuzul.

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    Welcome; you seem to be off to a good start.
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    Like how the razor scales and the brush handle match. .. great kit brother
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    Welcome aboard.
    There's nothing wrong with starting out slow - it is actually the smart thing to do.
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    You're starting the right way, slow and methodical. Keep reading and watching and asking questions if you need clarifications on any point or area.
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    Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you know the how it goes. There is tons of learning material here for self study and if you need help just ask.
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    Hi and welcome. Nice job with the scales. Slow and steady is the way to smooth shaves the quickest. Good luck with yours
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    Thank You Gentlemen!

    here's my plan, I do not want to collect razors. I like the idea of shaving my face with 1 very beautiful lethal weapon that I know how to use and maintain. I'm looking into upgrading my razor and using my current one to practice sharping.

    I know the basic sharpening stones set-up is 220, 1k, 4k, 8k grits, and the first sharpening should be done by professionals, but when its my turn I want to be ready.

    I do not want to collect stones, strops, pastes, supplies, etc, etc. I would like to have the bare minimum supplies as I'm thinking that force me to practice more with one razor, one strop, one stone? I do not think I need 220/1k stones because if my razor needs that much work, I better off sending it to professionals

    I've read somewhere in these forums that a barbers hone alone can be used to maintain a razor for life? What is the difference between a barbers hone and a sharpening stone. from what I can find a barbers hone is about 8,000 grit, is that the same as 8,000 grit sharpening stone? Do they still make barber hones?

    again thank you very much gentlemen!
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    Welcome to the fold, and Happy Shaving!!
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