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Morning fellow enthusiasts.
Had my first successful shave last night with a solid straight.
I had got one of those cheap GD blades to practise my honing and stropping, and it produced a passable shave. I am sure I can get it sharper and smoother but for now I am happy to have had at least one enjoyable shave..
Have to keep working on that acron i acquired as Its still not cutting the mustard, so to speak
Good to hear. I'm sure you will more than appreciate when you finally upgrade to something better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pipesmokanz
Congratulations, that's the first milestone. Let's hope it only gets better from here on out. One thing you might consider would be to have a razor professionally honed to give you a reference blade.. something to shoot for as your honing skills improve.
rs,
Tack
Thats The plan Though it also has to wait awhile as I am now a Poor struggling student again lol. Though my local barber reckons he can get a pretty good edge on his SE so I might have to see if we can do a deal somehow maybe sweep and serve his customers for a day for one pro hone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tack
It's easier to maintain a well honed blade than start from scratch and learn as you go, improving bit by bit.
With this said, it's exactly how I started and there's likely something to be said for it - I can hone rather well now but it was frustrating at the beginning.
I'd really try and get it honed properly but as you say, if money is tight, needs must.