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I will do so after Dec 1st :-)
Thanks.

One of the main reasons I registered for the course is that I am a complete newbie to honing. I don't expect to be able to put a good edge on a razor after a mere two hours, but at least I will know...

The Koordenwinkel where they do this course also sells stones, soap, razors, straps and other things to do with shaving. see http://www.shaving-and-razor-shop.com/
Buying a stone there is a lot...

Hi;

I have already contacted lynn for the DVD and to buy a sharpened razor. that way I have a reference for 'sharp' as well as a second razor.
I am going to use my own razor for practising. I...

Wow.
Any quicker and I would have had the answer before I sent the question.
This forum really lives.

I just found out :-)
I found a couple of links in another thread in this forum that sell them in the UK. I'll check what they charge for shipping. Might save money even if they are a bit more...

Thanks.
I think I am going to buy this one:
http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522944/196094.htm

The width is 3 inches. Is that OK?
And is classicshaving a good place to buy?

The strop looks exactly like this one (same brand, same look):
http://www.shavingshop.com/index.php?item=252&ret=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shavingshop.com%2Findex.php%3Fpage%3D1%26category%3D37

but with...

I do have a paddle strop that is leather on one side, and reddish paste on the other.
So basically, with that and the 4/8 combo I should be able to put a high quality edge on my razor (given...

I did some more reading, through lynn's tips as well, and several people indicate that they use a japanese or belgian waterstone (coticule??) after using the 4/8.

Is this something I should do as...

Thanks for your suggestions.

Another question:
What is slurry, and do I need it?
It is mentioned in several threads I've read so far.

Hi all,

I have shaved with a straight razor for years, though it uses disposable blades.
I also have an old fashioned one from solingen, but I have never had a really good shave with it.
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