new to straight razors

**phantom78** · 03-29-2012, 01:22 PM

Hi guys! Im new to the whole straight razor thing, and i just purchased this razor and was looking for feedback on it. just wanted to see if it is a quality razor or not. I appreciate any feedback.

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**nipper** · 03-29-2012, 01:39 PM

Very nice! If the Gotta is honed correctly you have a superior razor.

**phantom78** · 03-29-2012, 01:53 PM

Thanks for the feedback nipper! Well the gentleman I purchased it from supposedly honed it for me but I feel like it wasn't done correctly. Would you know of anyone I might be able to send it to so it may be done correctly?.
I appreciate any help.
Thanks again.

**syslight** · 03-29-2012, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by phantom78

Thanks for the feedback nipper! Well the gentleman I purchased it from supposedly honed it for me but I feel like it wasn't done correctly. Would you know of anyone I might be able to send it to so it may be done correctly?.
I appreciate any help.
Thanks again.

Welcome to SRP!

well if you purchased it from a vendor here or a forum member you should first contact them. otherwise look in the classified for member services and select a honemeister. not sure where you are located so you may want to try and find one near you for faster/ easier shipping.
normally a well honed gotta is a great shaver.
have you read up on the blade angle and watched the beginner's videos? sometimes it is technique not the tool.

**phantom78** · 03-29-2012, 02:09 PM

Thanks syslight for the response, I actually purchased it on eBay. I'm located in Putnam county in ny, I guess I'll check in member services to see if I can find someone close by.

Thanks again!

**phantom78** · 03-29-2012, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the welcme, I'll make sure to read up on that and watch whatever videos are available. It seems like this site might have a wealth of knowledge for a newbie like me.

**RNMike** · 03-29-2012, 04:35 PM

Trust me, (from one noob to another) this place has everything you ever wanted to know and more. Get that thing honed and watch the videos. Check out Straight Razor Designs and Lynn's honing service there. Take it slow, and have fun!

**phantom78** · 03-29-2012, 05:02 PM

Thanks RNMike , ill take a look at that. Yeah I definitely think there's enough info on here to keep me busy for a while.

Thanks again

**Skippy** · 03-29-2012, 05:11 PM

phantom78,

You can send the razor to me and I can make it truly shave ready. I'm in the same state. If you want to send it to me, PM me.

**phantom78** · 03-29-2012, 09:53 PM

Thanks Skippy! I appreciate the offer but I found a service in members services to do it before I got your offer. Thanks again.

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