As you may have guessed it, Im looking to start straight shaving on the cheap. My plan is to get a decent shave-ready razor and TMs starter strop. For the first couple of months, Ill use the straight only 2 times a week, maybe 3 tops I dont want to cut myself just before leaving for work. As Im experimenting, I just dont want to compromise myself with an expensive honing setup, especially that Im buying a condo and blah blah blah
But sooner or later the edge will need some refreshing due to my coarse beard. Ive thought about pasting the rough side of an old leather belt I no longer use for its original purpose. Does that sound even semi-realistic for a newbie? And what about particle size? Ive been thinking about Thiers-Issards sharpening paste because it is inexpensive and (apparently) easy to use.
Any suggestions?
But sooner or later the edge will need some refreshing due to my coarse beard. Ive thought about pasting the rough side of an old leather belt I no longer use for its original purpose. Does that sound even semi-realistic for a newbie? And what about particle size? Ive been thinking about Thiers-Issards sharpening paste because it is inexpensive and (apparently) easy to use.
Any suggestions?