Great advice fellas! Might just go find an inexpensive antique to practice sharpening on.

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One of those skills from time past but still handy.
There is NOTHING like putting that hot lather on the face, and taking the time to get a real close shave. I get my hot lather out of this:
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Handmade and looks nice on the counter next to the badger and blade.

Anyone gone to Roosters? Expensive, but the hot towel shave is a real treat.