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    Hello,
    Nice to join SRP,
    Been DE shaver for 20 years, no experience as a straight razor user.
    Been reading alot, your Library is Awesome.
    Bought some Kamisori for right price, on look out for Western Straight.
    Want to learn how to hone.
    I used to sharpen scissors for awhile(had small buisness about 12 yrs ago).

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    Senior Member dinnermint's Avatar
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    Welcome to the forum!

    First recommendation is a pro-hone and a strop, once you get the feel of how to maintain a razor then dive into the honing.
    eddy79 likes this.

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    Honeing a razor much different from scissors and knives. First learn to shave. Honeing comes later. Like Something said get a pro honed razor. Them you will know what a properly honed razor will feel like.

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    You'll like the Japanese razor, but I suggest trying a traditional straight razor professionally honed in a shave ready condition. Get that technique down then you'll want to try different size straight razors. It's an addiction but oh how sweet!

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    Welcome to SRP!
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    Welcome to SRP, any questions, just ask.
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    Welcome to SRP!!!

    Is it over there or over yonder?

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    Hi and welcome aboard
    My wife calls me......... Can you just use Ed

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    Welcome to the forum.
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