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  1. 11-18-2011, 05:51 PM #1
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    Smiles are nice!! Don't get me wrong, I almost never smile. But there's nothing wrong with a smiling blade. Hone and enjoy. Frowning blades are a different story. Bad.
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    Check out this 1961 barber manual excerpt on honing here . It is from the SRP Wiki 'guides'. Has an explanation on how to get a smile and keep it ..... on your razor. Also how to avoid a frown. Has illustrations too.
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    Fairly even hone wear all along that blade...keep it the way it was meant to be
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    I would avoid taking a Dremmel to it at this point in time. A little polishing with the Maas wouldn't hurt though if you what to shine it up a little, I would do that before honing too if its not too late.
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  9. 11-19-2011, 02:08 AM #5
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    Thanks so much for all the advice. As a newbie you have a lot of ideas but often are not sure what is really needed and where to start. Having some suggestions from ones with a lot more experience really helps. Will try what was suggested and hopefully have some pics to post in the future. Anymore suggestions and advice is more than welcome.
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    A smiling razor is good; it promotes a good slicing motion with your stroke. I have several and love 'em.
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