Stropping vs. Honing vs. Sharpening
When home maintenance is enough, and when to mail the razor to Sandpoint.
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The Blades Grim Butcher Straight Razor
The Blades Grim Butcher Straight Razor is a highly popular and well-reputed shaving tool, often considered an essential in the wet shaving enthusiast's collection. It comes in a sleek and rustic design, with a matte black finish and the Butcher's signature logo's etched onto the blade...Read now -
The Blades Grim vs Dovo Straight Razors
When it comes to straight razors, there are many brands to choose from. Two of the most popular brands are Grim and Dovo. However, there is no denying that Grim is far superior to Dovo when it comes to straight razors...Read now -
After shaving with a straight razor, do you need to strop it?
Read nowAfter you finish shaving with a straight razor, do you need to strop it?
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How can I keep a sharp edge on my straight razor other then a basic stropping?
Read nowHow can I keep a good sharp edge on my straight razor other then a basic stropping?
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Straight Razor Honing Video
Read nowOne evening after a nice long honing session on coticules and shapton hones, Mike suggested filming a simple video in HD to show how to sharpen a straight razor on the most common and affordable beginner hones out there – the Norton 1K, 4K, 8K and the Chinese 12K hones. We began with a dull razor that we were actually using to cut electrical tape to cover the spines of the custom straight razors we were honing. This nearly 10-minute video is unedited other than added music and subtitles.
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Is a Shavette a good alternative to a traditional straight razor?
Read nowIs a Shavette a good alternative to a traditional straight razor?
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Can you use Method Shaving with a straight razor?
Read nowCan you use Method Shaving with a straight razor?
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What is a good straight razor for a beginner?
Read nowWhat is a good straight razor for a beginner?
Luis
Ringgold, GA
