Thread: ONE COTICULE HONING

Originally Posted by Carioca

Pyramids? A newbie is confused... This place is huge!

It is highly recommended to go to the SRP Wiki and check out the honing section. Here is the tutorial on pyramids. I have used both the progressive and the pyramid methods. The pyramid method is recommended for new honers as it is said to be harder to overhone. Overhoning leads to an edge which will quickly break down and crumble. Underhoning (not enough) seems to be more commen than overhoning (too much). Particularly not adaquately setting the bevel.

I have found for me that pyramid honing on the Nortons or Shapton pros is a very effective method. I use the progressive method too but probably the pyramid more often. Depends on my mood, which hones and which razor. Each of us has to experiment with what works for us. That is part of what makes it fun once you accept that it isn't going to be quick and easy.