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Welcome to the fraternity!

I've just been str8 shaving a few weeks and I avoided the real issues by getting shave ready razors and a Feather. I haven't had to face the honing issue, but it seems...

Just applied 1 micron diamond paste to the paddle strop again... and did a VERY careful, very flat, no pressure, x technique 30 round trips. Washed blade, and did the same on the other side with .5...

Randy,

Thank you for your helpful response.

Ray is a great guy - very helpful on the phone, and very patient!

We spoke at great length about whether or not the blade would be 'ready'...

Your experience sounds similar to my first go.

I'm still a novice at this straight shaving lark so can only base my reply on my own experiences.

It sounds like your razor isn't sharp enough and...

Hi - I've been reading through the forums, checking online for tutorials, and brushing up on the how-to's of straight shaving for about a month now. I'm very excited to get started, and am...