Thread: How sharp is sharp enough? What let's you know when a refresh or honing is needed?

Originally Posted by Jack0458

Thanks Steel. What are BBS shaves? I didn't know I was going to learn acronyms to be able to shave. It seems that 90% of shaving with a straight razor is all about what works for you (or me). I don't think I've asked one question and someone said "whatever he says" and I had my answer. Makes me wonder why anyone would go through the trouble to learn this way of shaving. I am enjoying straight shaving though including finding what works for me.

That is certainly a relevant question. I wondered early on at times why I was bothering with it too. It is worth doing, but early in the process it is difficult, takes time and patience, and it takes time, taking me a month or two to get even decent shaves. After you pay your dues, which are unavoidable, you will find that you get great shaves and have learned a skill that you can be proud of.