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First: I'll admitted that I've never used a straight razor. But I'm curious.
Second: I've been reading a lot about them. Even bought a inexpensive vintage one.
What I'm really having a problem with is all the talk about using 4 or 5 different homes. 2 or 3 different strops. Etc. Etc.
I just can't see my grand father back in 1890 saying 'wonder what hardness hone I'm going to use today?' as he gets ready to go to mill!
Wasn't it like the 1904 Gillette? A blade, was a blade, was a blade! You just had one choice and didn't think about it?
So what do I really, really need besides a razor and soap to get started. (and yes I watched UTube and the 2, 100$ nortons in the turtle pond, don't think gramp's had one of those either).
Thanks.
Second: I've been reading a lot about them. Even bought a inexpensive vintage one.
What I'm really having a problem with is all the talk about using 4 or 5 different homes. 2 or 3 different strops. Etc. Etc.
I just can't see my grand father back in 1890 saying 'wonder what hardness hone I'm going to use today?' as he gets ready to go to mill!
Wasn't it like the 1904 Gillette? A blade, was a blade, was a blade! You just had one choice and didn't think about it?
So what do I really, really need besides a razor and soap to get started. (and yes I watched UTube and the 2, 100$ nortons in the turtle pond, don't think gramp's had one of those either).
Thanks.