Originally Posted by
S0LITARYS0LDIER
I've only attempted 2 razors while didn't shave well at all, and feel silly that I can get a great edge using other methods but the easiest method I don't know squat about. So I develop a white line at the edge looking from the side of the razor.. I feel like once you see this you are SOL (overhoned) and must reset the bevel.
Not really. A shiny line can be an incomplete bevel. You will not easily see it at 1k as all the scratches can hide the reflected light. You can also develop a slight convexity at the early stones that will become obvious at the finisher when the bevel is shinier ie the edge is not honed straight away, especially if your pressure is too heavy. Hone lighter than you think you need too & the edge will always sharpen up.
White line can also be a burr, small or otherwise. Often cleans up on the next stone. Hard to assess any of this without a good loupe .
I have only had these naniwas for a day so I didn't excpect to nail an edge.. But to at least get something shaveable...
Yeah , Nahh ... :) going to synthetics from natural has its challenges too.
What are the main differences between a 1k and 4k bevel set. Bevel set or edge restore ?
How do you know the bevel is set on the 4k? A bevel set simply means the next stone will improve the edge,regardless of stone used.. The 4k will show your faults at the 1k & the 8k the same of your 4k
Because at th 1k I can pop hair a few mm above skin but after 4k nothing.. As above. popping hair does not mean the bevel is optimal. You have to determine what it means to you, like the infamous HHT.
Because the edge gets smoother? Less toothy? And that sharpness won't come back around till 8k?
I'm curious. Strop your edge at 4k & see what happens.