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Happy to hear how things turned. Thanks for posting an update.

Bob

Yup, never underestimate what a good stropping can do. Sounds like between that and finding a mentor you should be well on your way to many enjoyable shaves in the future.

Bob

If you are learning to shave with a straight razor and learning to hone at the same time you are up against it. It will be hard to know if it is your shaving technique, lathering/stropping technique...