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if you have an old strop i would advise using it, i even put some nicks in my 3"latigo, i thought i was ready but was not. i would try the razor straight out of the box if indeed it is shave ready...

hi,
read the wiki here and it will get you going in the right direction. did you get a strop? i have the 3" latigo from vintagebladesllc. you will need the strop right away. you may also watch ebay...