Thread: Hello! Newbie from sunny Miami here to stay, shave and learn!

I only have one razor at the moment. The Damascus is very blunt and dull. And now to think of it. Would I be able to get it sent out to be honed? Or is it strictly used to learn and practice techniques? And are there any places you recommend to get them professionally honed at a reasonable price?

It all depends on brand and quality. Some of the cheaper razors are not worth it.

Originally Posted by ProBono

I only have one razor at the moment. The Damascus is very blunt and dull. And now to think of it. Would I be able to get it sent out to be honed? Or is it strictly used to learn and practice techniques? And are there any places you recommend to get them professionally honed at a reasonable price?

Cheap "damascus" razors tend to be made of very poor steel that cannot hold an edge. A good indication of this is the seller's claim that the gold dollar is a step up from the "damascus."

These are known as razor shaped objects. They look like razors but cannot function as a razor. Luke got your money. You got a knick-knack.

not to mention that any quality Damascus will be 500$ up to over a thousand

Woops, I clearly missed the "razor shaped object" starter package mention. Get yourself a quality straight razor and accompanying gear if you wish to continue going that route. No amount of honing by the best honers on the planet will do that RS(PoS)O any good. Just another humble opinion.

Welcome.

Thank you.

Welcome aboard. As said check out the BST for a quality razor. Also try to meet with someone local. Many of us are willing to help new folks get going and it will save a lot of time on the learning curve.

Welcome to SRP.
Step up to a Gold Dollar? I didnt know there was a lower grade razor than a GD. Wow...
You have been given some great advice so far. And i agree to start watching the buy/sell/trade thread. You can find shave ready razors there as low as 30 bucks shipped. And if you concider shipping and honning costs, you get a good razor for next to nothing. It might have a few pit marks and stains, but it will be a real razor. Not a RSO.

So take your time. Its easy to get in over your head. Keep the RSO to open mail with. And ask all the questions you need. We are always wanting to help new guys i to this old way of shaving. As the sayi g goes, after 100 straight razor shaves you start to understand what your doing. So easy does it.

I actually posted in BST already and have set myself up to purchase a SR that I have wanted for years now, but never seemed to be able to find one. Liking this place already😬