Thread: New from Georgia

Byron. About 15 miles south of Macon.

The razor was professionally honed at SRD. I got into trouble when I tried to do a XTG pass on my right side. I'm right handed but for some reason my left side (using my left hand) is better. Maybe I'm focused more when using my left hand.

Hi and welcome. Many find the left hand being less coordinated uses a lighter touch when starting out. Good luck and hang in there it does get better but will take a couple weeks to get decent shaves. Any questions feel free to ask

I guess the main question I have is; Is it worth it? Granted I'm only 3 tries into it so I'll press through the learning curve. But if each shave presents risk then why do it? I can pop a new Feather blade into any decent DE safety razor and have a near BBS worry free shave every time. Thinking it over.

It is worth it and the risks are somewhat minimal.
I've gotten some nasty cuts from cartridges and from DEs over the years, but most of the SR cuts to my face, nose, and ears have been minor. I have whacked my fingers pretty good a few times though. Still it is worth it for close shave, no ingrown hairs, and just how relaxed I feel after the shave.

Here's a little on Palm Honing or Stropping:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...lm-honing.html