Quote Originally Posted by Grazor View Post
I actually didn't read the whole post, and was expecting the usual epic fail from the new member, " hey guys I bought this razor off Amazon and it shaved like sheet". You made some valid points, but assumed the op got a great shave first time up to bat. Compared to what, and how would he know? I think what everyone else is trying to point out is how much better it can be.
People will love me for this, but I don't particularly care. Böker are not Dovo, or Thiers Issard. They need as much "professional honing" as an Aust or a Revisor prior to use. None.

Besides, this "you need professional honing!!!!" knee jerk reaction will get you brownie points with the people who have a vested commercial interest in such replies. In reality, a touch-up on a mild abrasive (Chromium oxide, to name but one) will make most factory edges shave ready.

Someone once said that shaving with a straight razor isn't rocket science. It isn't. Let's not try to make it one.