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I did buy it new and it was honed by the world's best honer. :) My issue came around the 3rd shave. As I had not been stropping properly, my razor lost its edge and I had to figure out what to do. I...

For those who remembered this post, I wanted to update you on my progress. I kept trying new techniques and I was convinced that I was not stropping correctly. My blade would not pass the hanging...

So, I am shaving 75% of my face now without taking my face off! I read many posts, watched videos, and decided to just try some things out before I sent my razor out for a professional eval to see if...

OK, so I am through with weddings and baby baptisms (things I needed to look good for) and decided to try my hand again with a straight. I swung by my barber and showed him my razor. He confirmed...

Yes, I purchased a basic set from Straight Razor Designs which comes honed from someone I think knows what they are doing.:)

I might see if I can find a barber in town to take a look at the blade...

Thanks for everyone's help. I am currently letting my face rest. I will try my hand again after a friend's wedding next weekend. That will give me lots of time to watch some videos, check that I...

How do you tell if the edge is messed up?

So.... Here is what not to do. Nick yourself all over and irritate your skin real good shaving. Then, if it is not painful enough, splash some handfuls of aquavelva aftershave on your face! OMG!...