New member from NC

[La Malice]

Welcome back to the hobby

 

[Prodigy]

I think you will discover that much of your muscle memory will come back and you will be able to progress much more easily than when first learning. The most important thing is having a sharp edge. You may want to check out this and other threads in the Straight Razor subforum.

Newbie Honing Compendium

I find myself often linking just a few threads rather than give a long winded explanation that takes me 15 minutes to type on my phone. So, here are my favorite threads to suggest that newbies read if they are interested in making their razors sharp. Lapping film, try it. Setting the Bevel...

www.badgerandblade.com

Fortunately when I ended up getting out of the hobby, I kept all my stones. If there's one thing I'm not worried about, it's getting a good edge. I'm also fortunate that my wife doesn't know how much my stones are worth lol!

 

[JimP]

Welcome!! Three tours at Fort Bragg and school in Winston-Salem. Love me some Carolina!!