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Thanks for that info JP5.
I have acquired a 400/1000 stone for my other knives and reckon the Arkansas stone I have is way finer than 1000. Feels closer to polished marble to the touch, although I...

Hi Mike, thanks for the inspiring words from you, Bob and the rest of the SRP forum guys.
Looking forward to learning the honing tricks and having a proper wet shave experience in the near future.

Thanks Eddy, PM sent

Thanks Pete, certainly seems like there’s a wealth of info in SRP, I just found the site this weekend and have read a bit of the info so far. Wish I’d found SRP earlier.
Garry

Getting a backup razor is a good idea Bob, thanks again for your advice.
G

Thanks Eddy, I’ll be visiting Perth at the end of March. Would it be worthwhile connecting then? Perhaps you know someone there who can hone my Gotta or show me how it’s done.
Garry

Thanks for that info TC, I’ll follow up with local members.

Hey Bob, thats a really helpful and detailed answer, and within the hour as well!
My Jemico strop has a canvas back and russian leather front, I guess the canvas is to align the edge as you say....

Gidday Grazor, I'm fromWaiake on the North Shore originally.
My proper name is Garry Anderson
Whereabouts are you from and now?

I hail from New Zealand, but have been living and working in Brunei for 25 years.
I acquired an old Gotta straight razor (see photos) from a second hand shop some years ago.
I read some web sites...