My buddy ruined my razor...
So I bought my first straight which was included in a beginner set off an online retailer. The vendor labels it as his own (Young) and is stamped as being made in Chicago. I was aware of the Paki problem and decided to avoid it. Well, after receiving said razor, I need to have it honed. Had the razor and what was labeled as an Arkansas oilstone (included in the beginner set) sitting out on the living room table when a buddy of mine grabs the thing and starts running my razor across it at what must have been a 45 degree angle. I had previously read pieces of the mountain of information contained in this site and am fairly certain the edge is ruined and needs to be rehoned. Although I am familiar with the correct honing technique, this is something I would not like to try on my first (and currently only) straight. After reading through most of the forums I know some of the meisters offer this service. I’m not sure what the going rate is for such an undertaking, but you seem to be a group of guys (and maybe a couple ladies, who knows) dedicated to this art of shaving so I trust your appraisal.
Also, just curious if anyone else has had a similar problem, but it seems my Burma Shave brush has a bit of the “wet dog” scent to it. I read in one of the posts that shampooing will get it out, but alas this seems to not be working so well, any suggestions? Thanks again.
Quintin