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I can shave 3 pass, BBM smooth. No cuts. No razor burn.:tameshigiri:
All Im trying to do is get an old razor a sharp as my...

Hi TC, don't get me wrong. I VALUE your advice and indeed, welcome it. I am learning shave technique and I'm much improved. I also have an old razor that I love the look of and want it to be as good...

I get that, and I really do appreciate the advice. BUT, there is no harm in trying to understand why some one says something, rather than simply taking it on face value. Wouldn't you agree?

In any...

Cheers Bob. You mean too much pressure will microscopically flex the very edge of the blade off of the hone. I see what you mean.

Hi TC. Thanks for your advice, but help me here, how does sending my razor away to be honed help me to learn how to hone? Maybe I'm missing something or didn't grasp your reply.

Iv'e been shaving...

My new 8k stone arrived yesterday. All i did was a pyramid between the 3k and the 8k then about 40 laps on the Welsh 15k followed by a leather strop. Shaved with it this morning and it is much much...

Thanks for the advice. Ive just ordered one.

Thanks. I returned to the hones last night. Its better than it was but I think that there is still some way to go yet.

Thanks, I've got one but didn't know it was called that!

Forgive my ignorance, and it may be a translational thing, but what is a Loupe?

Thanks Hirlau, I'll give it some 3k tonight

This is the problem razor. When I say really sharp, what I mean is....The Wedge, top picture, is REALLY sharp. It shaves smoooooth, no tugging and gives a real good smooth, close shave. The Army and...

That is the Wedge.

This is the Army and Navy

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Nobody told me this would be an addiction.

I started shaving with a straight on a Saturday morning, taking my time and enjoying the experience. I now get up early and straight shave every day!
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