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[–] DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I also can't understand why some manufacturers sell straight razors with anything less than a perfect edge. It'd certainly detract beginners from ever shaving with one again. Compared to DE razors, where you just pop in a blade and you're good to go, most people (myself included) lack the proper skills, time and funds to get straight razor honing right. I think that's why Böker offers a honing service for their straight razors.

Dovo had that, too, but they take it one step further, and in the first year after buying one, you can send in your razor for a free honing