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09-16-2011, 12:51 PM #1
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- Greenbelt, Maryland, USA
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Hi,
First I would like to introduce myself. My name is Tim and I am very new to straight razor shaving and this website has been a godsend. I have used the begginers guilde to shaving on this site and I followed Lynns directions, just doing a small portion at a time. After 5 shaves I am able to get the right side of my face to the jawline, I can also do the same to the left side of my face with my left hand but its gonna take more practice till I can get it as well as I can with right hand.
Here is the question. I have been using a Dovo professionally honed, I believe with a strop I can keep that in working order for several months. I also have a 12,000 grit water stone and a $15 Krieger. I was thinking about practicing honing on the Krieger until I am able to get and sharp enough for shaving. I realize the Krieger is not a good knife but that is kinda why I figured I would practice on it. Is this a good idea? Will I be wasting my time honing with the Kreiger as I will never be able to get it sharp enough? Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me.