Thread: Hello I'm Fred from Alabama

I have gotten some great information so for on SRP, look forward to much more. I am new to Straight razor shaving started in November, great so far. Last night i think i dulled my razor trying to sharpen it on a 4000/8000 then 12000. it was my gold dollar, wont try my Dovo yet. Thanks for all the info.

Welcome Fred!
Read through they library. There is A TON of information there that will answer 99% of your questions.

Thanks Chev, have you had this problem?

Welcome. First times honing are fun. One bad stroke can destroy an hours work

Originally Posted by Santana219

I have gotten some great information so for on SRP, look forward to much more. I am new to Straight razor shaving started in November, great so far. Last night i think i dulled my razor trying to sharpen it on a 4000/8000 then 12000. it was my gold dollar, wont try my Dovo yet. Thanks for all the info.

Welcome Fred. I doubt if anyone hasn't dulled an edge before! Stay with it!

Originally Posted by Santana219

Thanks Chev, have you had this problem?

When you first start out one tends to dull a few.

Check out this thread: http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...on-2012-a.html

Gold Dollars CAN be a PITA to hone.

Like Glen (gssixgun) says: "Honing isn't difficult, until it is!"

Hello, and welcome to the forum!!

Welcome to SRP, Fred

Welcomed aboard Fred.. picked the right razor to practice honing on from my understanding would definitely rather dull that then a better one check to see if there's any groups in your general area that meet up and can help you out I'm a hands on learner and will be attending in my area when I get the opportunity

Hi and welcome. Any questions feel free to ask. Good luck with the honing