Thread: Hello from Ohio

I have used the DE my dad gave me for 30 or so years. I am trying to learn to use a straight.

Welcome!!! You have come to the right place. Look at the wiki and check out a bunch of videos here on the site and by some of our members on youtube. Make sure the straight is shave ready before trying. Maybe pick up a shave ready one from the classifieds so that you can have one out for honing while you use the other one. You will also need a strop! Best thing to do is check out the google map feature under the community link to find a member near you so that he can help you out. I am in southeast Michigan if you are not too far in the Buckeye state.

+1 on getting a shave ready razor and strop. If you want all new gear, then it's hard to beat the deals at StraightRazorDesigns, plus the razors come honed by Lynn, you'll learn soon enough who he is. Welcome to SRP and enjoy your stay.

I bought a used one it had a decent bevel on it, so I just finished honed it. My dad taught me how to sharpen knives and I have the hones to that is need. We learned a lot of those self sufferance skills back in the hill of Ky where I am from.

Hello Mdtn:
Welcome to Straight Razor Place. Many of us came to the straight razor via the double edge. Some of us still use the double edge. I do. You are in good company here, and you'll have all the help and encouragement you need. Honing a knife and a razor are two different concepts, but I'm sure you will adjust in no time. We're delighted to have you here. Stay well.

A fellow Ohio boy. Salt of the earth! Welcome.