My advice would be to take a three tiered approach to your problem (dull razor). Head over to http://www.straightrazorplace.com/ http://www.straightrazorplace.c

My advice would be to take a three tiered approach to your problem (dull razor). Head over to http://www.straightrazorplace.com/ http://www.straightrazorplace.com/ Short term: get in touch with one of the honemasters (Lynn does incredible work) on the forums and make arrangements to send your razor in for a professional hone. Mid-term: examine the quality of your strop and your stropping technique. Assuming you have a quality razor a good strop and solid technique should keep it shave-ready for months at a time. Poor stropping technique is the leading cause of premature dulling. Long term: browse the forums and howto sections for detailed information on honing and restoration techniques, procure quality hones if you haven't already done so, and then pick up some $10 ebay specials to practice your technique on until you've got it dialed.