I'm sure this has probably been answered somewhere on this forum. I have 2 straights that are not shave ready. Could you please recommend a reputable place to have these made shave ready. Curious also with what you think would be a good price to pay for this service. Also, in the future I would like to look into getting a strop and also sharpening stones. Really have no clue as to where to start. Thank You. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
I am currently in the same situation. I am in need of supplies to.maintain straights as I acquired a bunch yesterday. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
There are many folks around here that are competent and reliable, but I have always used @gssixgun for my straight needs. http://www.gemstarcustoms.com/
Send them off to Doc226, he is an excellent honemeister! He has done several sets of custom scales and at least a dozen hone jobs for me. He has a website Doc226.com Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Been with the Dark Side for about a year. Glen @gssixgun sold me my first razor and recommended an Illinois 127 strop. It gave me great start. You can't go wrong if he does your edges IMO. You can maintain a long time with a pasted balsa wood strop(s). Chef Knives to Go is a good source that puts a magnet on one side and supplies them in a sized plastic zip lock bag (economy leather hanging strops too). Herold (the German Strop people) sell a red and black paste combo pack. I got a bunch of stones I really didn't need. I DO like my Naniwa 12k Super Stone (also at CKTG). I'm sure other honing recommendations are good too.
Glen @gssixgun is a great resource for honing and also advice. He's done a few of mine and always gets a great edge. He also guarantees his work. I would recommend you show some good pictures of your new acquisitions before sending them off anywhere, because if they aren't salvageable, you can find out before spending any money on postage.
I use lapping film to hone mine. You get a very sharp edge, ut some people think it is a bit harsh. It is a good way of getting into honing. The initial set up is cheaper than acquiring bunch of stones at one go. I finish them on diamond pasted balsa. It works for me... Good luck!
Welcome, to the Dark Side of shaving. Whatever you use, just stick with it, until you are proficient. Then, move on, to the next technique, until proficient.
