Good evening gentlemen, (and ladies perhaps). I am a carpenter from Nova Scotia Canada, and I bought my first straight razor at a tattoo convention about a year and a half ago, it was the cheapest they had as I had never even seen one in person let alone used one. I love it. There is no going back to a multi bladed woosie whisker trimmer. Unfortunately I have since stropped my el cheapo razor pretty well to death. So I attempted honing it. (I am fairly adept at getting an edge on chisels) I honed and I honed and I think it is duller for my efforts. I have come to the conclusion that it is low quality steel. or my inexperience. So I come to you today for advice on a replacement, money is limited please bear that in mind. I know I can probably trust anything dovo or anything originating from Solingen or Sheffield, but in the name of convenience I am leaning in the direction of a 'shavette' I believe is what it is called with the replacement blades, pardon my ignorance if I am wrong. Unless you fine folks can steer me in a better direction.
Thanks,
Benjamin.