Straight Razors – Shave Help

Straight Razor Hones – The Definitive Guide – Part 3

Thuringian Water Hones There are a number of these currently available, of different grits. The German company Mueller (MST) mines them and grits available are 6000, 8000 and 10,000, although the...

Straight Razor Hones – The Definitive Guide – Part 2

Natural Hones/Waterstones There are a large number of these available, some of questionable value to the open razor owner, some capable of superb results and others remarkably hyped-up -...

Straight Razor Hones – The Definitive Guide – Part 1

Part 1 of Neil Miller's series on Hones. Call them what you will: whetstones, sharpening stones, water stones or whatever - sooner or later your razor will have to come into contact with one or...

Maintaining a Straight Razor – Strops

Part 2 of Neil Miller's series on Straight Razors. Part 1 can be found here https://shavehelp.com/how-to-choose-a-straight-razor-beginners-guide/ Once you have decided on a razor, you need to...

How To Choose A Straight Razor – Beginners Guide

Neil Miller's definitive guide on straight Razors and how to choose the best one for you. As a beginner, the best options for a straight razor will be Carbon steel bladeRound PointQuarter or...