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  1. 08-26-2015, 09:15 AM #1
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    Hi.... I am Omar from Jakarta, Indonesia. Has started using straight razor for couple of years. Wanted to learn more.
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    Omar

    Welcome to the forum. There is plenty of info here on various aspects for shaving with a straight razor. Feel free to join in, we are all here to learn and help if we can.

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    Thank You Bob. Appreciate the warm welcome.
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    Hello Omar and welcome.
    You have come to the right place if you are looking for information.
    I am curious as to what razors you have been using and how you have managed to keep them sharp?
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    I am using Dovo Facharbeit. I am still learning how to sharpen. So far I sharpen using sandpaper up to 5000 grit, and strop using leather strop. I am not yet satisfied with the result.
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    Hi, Omar. Welcome to Straight Razor Place!

    Have you ever had your razor honed by a professional? You might consider looking for an additional straight razor, or two, that have been sharpened by a pro. That way you will have a couple in rotation if you need to send one out to be honed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings View Post
    Hi, Omar. Welcome to Straight Razor Place!

    Have you ever had your razor honed by a professional? You might consider looking for an additional straight razor, or two, that have been sharpened by a pro. That way you will have a couple in rotation if you need to send one out to be honed.
    Thanks for the pointers, I will consider that. Thanks.
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    Hi and welcome. Generally we consider a razor shave ready at 8k or 8000 grit. Sounds like you are doing well and just need to refine your edge further to get a better shave. Check out the library and beginner's section and most of what you need to know is in there. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask.
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    Quote Originally Posted by eddy79 View Post
    Hi and welcome. Generally we consider a razor shave ready at 8k or 8000 grit. Sounds like you are doing well and just need to refine your edge further to get a better shave. Check out the library and beginner's section and most of what you need to know is in there. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask.
    Thanks Eddy. I'll do that.
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    Hi Omar & welcome to SRP. I would have written sooner but I have been out most of the day. I hope you enjoy the forum. There is plenty to learn here.
    Good luck my friend.
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