So, I'm 16 and cursed with an abnormally light colored facial hair, and there's an abundance of it. I spend too much on conventional razors, and I've always had a thing for straight razors, so I sometimes browse this forum and forums like it for ways to construct my own straight razor.

well, I found one that I liked. I made a Kamisori from a carbon steel file, but It is pretty ugly right now...

I was was hoping someone here could help me give the blade a more finished look and hone it. I am extremely new to straight razor shaving as well, so anything will help. Any knowledge you can drop on me is welcome thoroughly

i don't have a whole lot of money, but I can save some up. I'd really like this homemade razor to be the first one I shave with, and hopefully it will last through the ages so that someday I might be able to pass it down to my son if I ever have one. I will post pictures of the blade in question below. Thanks guys.