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Well gentlemen, I have attempted a couple of partial shaves (working on easy spots for now) with the freshly honed razor and it seems to be a winner. The local guy I took it to did a good job and...

I would like to thank everyone for their useful advice and tips (and Lynn for his humor), including the private messages I have received.

Yes, I have been perusing the valuable wiki articles...

Charles,
Thank you, this was all good information.

Thanks for the comments/suggestions pinklather and Omega1975. I'll keep that in mind. Looking forward to a good shave, that is one reason I am not rushing into it and doing some homework which...

@Crotalus,
In my opinion the blade is close, I have been able to accomplish hanging hair tests with it. I know that doesn't give a clear indication, but it is at least encouraging.

Thanks for...

I might be able to accomplish a similar shave with a belt sander but that is not quite what I had in mind. My goal is to learn to wet shave with as little money up front as possible. I will...

Thanks syslight for that response. I'll check out whippeddog.

I was afraid that was the response I would get on the hones, that is why I am considering the balsa wood hone option.

Hello all, checking in from the Lubbock, Texas area. I am new to SRP and trying to learn more about straight razor shaving. I have been given a razor, but I have yet to get it shave ready.
I would...