Thread: Helo from Abilene, Texas

Hey I'm more of a face book guy but I just got into straights about 3 weeks ago I have a shave ready razor and a strop. Just looking for info to learn and progress in the hobby. I'm slowly leaving de's and have sold off more then I currently have. I started wet shaving in November of 2015. Said forget no shave November. And cancelled my dollar shave club membership. I am new father my baby was born in late April. Money is tight but I'm trying. I work at a insurance company so clean shaven isn't much of a option. I have purchased some hones under the brand Weiwei and I saw a thread here about them that's why I joined to ask the guy about them. But either way I purchased them last week so if they work will be happy. But I know as with any hobby this won't be the only set of stones I will ever buy. But with a new child my purchases have almost stopped. I have super sensitive skin. Soaps like b&m burn. Stirling burns. And even some vegan soaps burn. I guess it depends on the ingredients. I enjoy soap commander and Mason Boutique. I am in a group called the tlshave market and we are doing 30 consecutive straight shaves. I am on my 11/30 and it has been a wonderful experience. I have Lyn Abrams videos and am a subscriber. I apologize for grammar errors . Typing on a phone is all I'm working with right now in regard to access to the site . Hope all is well! We prayed for rain in texas. And man are we getting it.

Welcome to SRP!
For learning, start with the Beginner's Section in the Library. It will answer a lot of your questions and the advice there will help you out.
For more learning, ask questions and we will answer them.

Thank you!!

Welcome to the forum!

I am not familiar with your hones, but if you get the hone itch, a norton 4k/8k combination or naniwa 5k and 8k hones will treat you very well.

I am finding that most aren't. That can be a bit scary though. I bought 1/4 k 8k and 10k for around 60$ USD so it was cheaper then the Norton but I'm afrade it maybe just that. But we will see! I definitely do have the itch just not the cash! As of now I have sold allot of my de's when my son was born to cover some expenses. But I'm sure in time I will accumulate allot. My next stone will be the ILR
I have heard great stuff about them .

It's worth a shot I suppose. Just make sure they're lapped. I prefer 3m 320 grit sandpaper from home depot. It's in a purple package and the sandpaper is red. PM me if you need some.

A loupe and youtube videos by gssixgun and lynn abrams will help a lot. From there it's determining pressure needed, that's more of a based on the razor issue

Welcome to the forum.

Originally Posted by celestino

Welcome to the forum.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by dinnermint

It's worth a shot I suppose. Just make sure they're lapped. I prefer 3m 320 grit sandpaper from home depot. It's in a purple package and the sandpaper is red. PM me if you need some.

A loupe and youtube videos by gssixgun and lynn abrams will help a lot. From there it's determining pressure needed, that's more of a based on the razor issue

If you want to send me some that's awesome! I was planning on next payday trying to find me some. I know some of the vids recommend by a square tile also. Do you use one?

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Hi and welcome. A 1, 4, 8 and 10 k hones should see you with a good shaving edge. Till you can get good shaves from them I wouldn't worry about more hones. There are a couple members in Texas might be a good idea to see if there is someone close who could help you out. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask