Thread: Howdy

Howdy everyone,
Names Jared, I'm from around Tomball area in Texas which is near Houston.
I have always been big in knifes and honing my knifes to keep them sharp. I decided I was tired of wasting money on fusion cartridges for the great ingrown hairs. Decided to try straight razor shaving. I first got into and loved it even though the razor was below par and definitely not shave ready. But that just made is more intriguing and challenging.
I read a lot and everyone said to have your razor honed before trying to hone yourself.

Well I am also stubborn. And if I can shave with my knifes why shouldn't I be able to shave with a razor. I learned the reason. Lol. But I am stubborn so I didn't give up on straight razor shaving. Finally I checked out the forums here and learned a lot. I bought a new razor that said it was "hand honed" well that shave wasn't very desirable. I sent my razor to be professional honed and still I was disappointed.

Finally I was aggravated and sat down sharpened a skinning knife and had the best shave I have had since starting. Funny and sad all at the same time. Posted on the forums and got some help. Now I get to enjoy the best shave every day. Thanks for the help. I look foreword to being a member and getting help. Because I know I need it lol.

Welcome to SRP Jared,
good to have you with us. Indeed there is a big difference in sharpening razors as opposed to other knives, happy to hear you have sorted that out. Gerenally there is so much to learn when starting out, from shaing angles to hair growth patterns, lather building, skin prepping and stretching, it is a good idea to start with a proper sharp razor. Anyways, the library is full of info and people are friendly, so jump right in. I am confident this will be a fun experience for you.