I've tried shaving with a straight razor for years with limited success. I believe that this is due largely to the fact that though I've seen many come and go, I've never gotten one that was advertised as "shave-ready" or sent one off to be done up proper. I mean, I've gotten a reasonably close shave out of one or two, but like with maybe a quarter of the usable edge. I am a collector at heart, but I like my collections to have some use outside of just hoarding things like some kind of Trinket Dragon. In light of that, I pared down my collection to a few favorites and promised myself that eventually I would return to it and give it another go. Well, barring a little saving up I need to do I feel like now is the time. I have the following razors - 3 Bokers, a Henckels, and a CV Heljestrand.
What I would like from the community here is some advice. I am not looking to purchase honing gear and learning that whole process. Mostly I just want to be able to shave with at least one of these razors. In light of that, and this might be subjective, which do you feel would be the best candidate to send off? None are cracked or chipped. The best price I've found anywhere was 20 bucks for honing at a place called SylverSteel on Etsy. That would mean I need to save for two weeks. Is there anyone who accepts barter so I can do it sooner? I think I'd be willing to part with any one of these to that end, aside from maybe the St. Regis, which I am inordinately fond of.
Thanks in advance for the advice, or if you just wanna admire my poorly-photographed but very nice straights peace be with you.
What I would like from the community here is some advice. I am not looking to purchase honing gear and learning that whole process. Mostly I just want to be able to shave with at least one of these razors. In light of that, and this might be subjective, which do you feel would be the best candidate to send off? None are cracked or chipped. The best price I've found anywhere was 20 bucks for honing at a place called SylverSteel on Etsy. That would mean I need to save for two weeks. Is there anyone who accepts barter so I can do it sooner? I think I'd be willing to part with any one of these to that end, aside from maybe the St. Regis, which I am inordinately fond of.
Thanks in advance for the advice, or if you just wanna admire my poorly-photographed but very nice straights peace be with you.