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No, I look forward to sharpening because its therapeutic. It's a moment of Zen simplicity. Honestly, for me, sharpening has a "slow things down and focus" effect, and I'm finding using a straight...

Uh... no. I assume. I have no frame of reference. I have shaved with it. On many occasions now. I SUSPECT that it can be much improved, but, again, I have nothing to compare it to.

I've also found out that, APPARENTLY, my ability to sharpen knives, does not translate to me being able to grab an antique razor, refurbish it, and get it perfectly shave ready. Huh... who knew?

Hi, I've fallen deep, DEEP down the rabbit hole of Japanese knives and whetstones over the course of the last few years, and it seems to me that straight razors are a logical next step. So, on a...