You won't need to hone the razor but a couple times year. If you only use the razor a couple times a week, a pasted paddle or bench strop will keep you in business for very, very long time. You can send the razor(s) out for honing when required.
Jordan
How often do you have to uce that paddle or Strop?
It varies widely from person to person. Some guys use the pasted paddle every few weeks, some every few months. You use an unpasted strop before every shave to align the edge.
Thanks I think I am going to give one a try, Is there one brand better then the other and also are the blades really different as you go up the brand ladder or are you paying for the handles.
I will keep my I out right now he is pretty much sold out ThanksYou might want to check www.billysblades.com aka Bill Ellis. He has a few straights left, great prices and they come as sharp as they get. He is a member here so you can send him a pm.
Gary