Hello everyone, I'm new here and have been reading for a few weeks and recently picked up a nice Thiers Issard straight razor from The Art of Shaving. While reading here at SRP, I've discovered that many resellers will hone their razors to make them shave ready right out of the box. I'm curious whether anyone knows whether The Art of Shaving folks do this? Or should I have my new razor honed?

I am getting a decent shave out of it - and am experimenting with different styles. I primarily use WTG, but have also begun to experiment with XTG as well. I'm only about two weeks into it, and am still not at the point where I can finish the entire shave with the straight razor - I finish up the chin and neck with my Gillette style razor.

I have read many of the "new guy start here" threads and have watched lots of videos here and elsewhere and know that my technique has a way to go and I am optimistic that it will improve over time. I'm just curious whether I should think about putting a bit more of an edge on my straight razor?

Many thanks in advance,

danbrew