i just ordered a dovo 6/8 as my first straight razor. i am mostly curious about how one maintains the blade. i know i will need a strop, but i'm not quite sure what the paste is for. also, if a buy a strop will i need a sharpening stone as well? i want to get this part right so i don't get discouraged. i know that you folks are probably tired of answering newbie questions, but if figure the sooner i get this out of the way the sooner i'm not a newbie and can start helping others with questions.
oh, and i'm transitioning from a merkur heavy duty so i already have the brush and soap....
thanks again all.
oh, and i'm transitioning from a merkur heavy duty so i already have the brush and soap....
thanks again all.