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    Picked up another hone

    Surgical Black Arkansas?
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    List of sharpest DE blades

    I find Feathers to indeed be the sharpest, but also easiest to nick with. I have some, but currently use Astra. I find them pretty sharp, but not as aggressive as the Feathers.
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    Wade & Butcher Find - Where to Start?

    Mother's! See Autozone :)
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    Pyramid Honing

    Do you work circle strokes into your pyramid?
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    Having a hard time getting a smooth, sharp edge.

    I start on a 1K with circle strokes (30-40) each side, then at least 25 'Japanese' strokes (25 up and down, then switch sides, repeat), then at least 25 X strokes. When I move to the next stone, I start with circles strokes and that removes the scratches from the previous stone and I do this...
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    The Welcome And Introduction Thread

    Hello fellow razorites! My name is Ed and I'm currently from Cumming, GA (retired military, so moved a lot). I started DE shaving about 15 years ago cause I was fed up with the high cost of replacement blades (looking at you, Gillette!). I always wanted to try straight razor shaving, but was a...
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    People who hone razors list

    I'm in Cumming, Georgia and have gotten great feedback on razors I've restored and honed. I charge $25 plus shipping. Guaranteed shave ready (assuming the razor geometry will allow an edge) or I'll do it again for free.
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    Recommend a honing service?

    I'm in Georgia, if you still need honing service.
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