Giving it a go

Books · Post by **Books** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:18 am

So I've decided to give this straight razor thing a go and see where I end up.

I've picked up a few straights and am going to have a friend hone them for me. I'm working on getting a 'poor mans' strop kit.

Now all I need is some more nerve and lots of patience...

JohnP · Post by **JohnP** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:41 am

The blood. SOO much blood!

just kidding. enjoy your transition into straight razors, and don't lock them in a drawer at night, as they multiply rapidly.

John P.

matt321 · Post by **matt321** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:15 pm

I would recommend he tape the spine on those razors (pics in your other post) when honing. Those are sufficiently old to warrant a little extra care. Heavier grinds appreciate the extra spine width offered by the tape.