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I have learned a lot from the shavettes and they are similar, but yet very different from the straight razor. I did get my SR but am sending it out for a pro hone job. I realize, knowing myself, that...

Razorguy,

It is a refurbished 6/8 razor from the Classified section. Probably would be considered a starter razor though I don't know what it will be considered after I am done with it! :)

Jim

A REAL straight razor is one that causes ME to smile when the shave is finished! :)

Jim

Again, thanks to everyone for their response! I was wondering whether to take my SR shaving to the next level and invest in a real SR. After your input I have decided and now have one on order.

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Thank you gentlemen who have replied so far! Geofatboy mentions a couple of times that he re-hones every 6 or 7 shaves. That seemed excessive to me, but what do I know since this is all new to me....

I would like to know many shaves I can expect before I have to hone a SR. I have heard as few as 6 or 7! I realize the figures will vary considerably and there are many factors involved but what I...