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I would say that it wasn't because they didn't have the skill (of course if you don't do something you don't have that skill) but rather the lack of good hones. What they commonly had was mid-range...

With 5 straight razors, it's probably time to get a finishing hone at a minimum so that you can maintain your razors after the initial honing. It's a tough place to be in (for anyone) when you aren't...

I don't think there is any disagree here that someone can't make a mistake. However, if someone is newer to straight razor shaving (as indicated by the OP) and someone hones commercially, it's...

I'm sure I could make a much sillier and broader sweeping statement than that but I'll refrain.

As you know, to save time most statements that we make aren't meant to be literal. Since not...

Honing isn't hard. I think there is way too much doubt cast on any honer who isn't known to a forum member. If you can get a smooth shave on your cheeks with that razor then it is sharp.

If you...