Thread: Hello from Chi-Town

Originally Posted by Machiavelli9

I do have a strop, and just about anything else I read I needed.

Now you just need the skills to use that strop. Seriously, try stropping something other than your new razor first up & even practice on a single sheet of newspaper. http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...per-strop.html

I've been practicing, but the newspaper trick is a great idea. I have a question about shaving. Is it necessary to switch righty lefty, or does anyone shave just with their dominant hand?

I use either hand as needed but I don't think there are any rules about it.

Either hand for me too. I know there are a few that just use dominant hand. So it it is up to you.


Mick

I was just curious, read different things about it.

After talking to the fine gentlemen at Straight Razor Designs I decided to order a Dovo Micarta that is pre-honed, and risk my other razor to learn on. SRD also highly recommended the Naniwa Super Stone 12000 grit which I also purchased. My question is I already had a Norton 4000/8000 coming in, do i still need it? I know the Naniwa is just an upkeep, and finishing stone, but if I maintain the razor do I still need the Norton?

If you start with already sharp razors, then you won't need the Norton at all unless you damage your edge. Of course, if you ever venture into an antique store or check out eBay, that Norton will come in handy! Did you get anything for lapping? If not, you certainly can get by with wet/dry sandpaper and a flat surface.

I did get the sandpaper already, but I'm not sure if I should return the Norton or not. Not sure if i'll ever use it.

Sooooo... if... you damage your edge .... & you return the Norton what will you do. Send it out for honing or buy another Norton ?

It'll come in handy at some point. You may as well keep it. Just lap it and put it away 'til you're needing it. And I can almost guarantee you will need it.


Mick