Thread: ONE COTICULE HONING

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Slightly Sorry Bart

I just can't wrap my brain around the thought that a slight duller razor can somehow be more comfortable/ smoother.....

maybe I am just reading what you guys wrote wrong

I believe it is because we are all different and I agree with Bart

since I occasionally travel to the Netherland for work, I bought a Hess Ezy-shaver which takes personna blades, I thought that this would be ideal for traveling.

When I first shaved with it I was very cautious and respectful of the blade, i was amazed at how well it "glided" and the shave was great, until....... 30 minutes later my face was on fire

now maybe I used to much pressure, maybe my angle was wrong, maybe I got too confident, I cant pinpoint it, but I can tell you the result were unpleasant. I have found that a few of the razors I purchased off the forum were the same way, and after inquiring as to the honing method, I found that the diamond honed razors were the ones irritating me the most.

So I guess this all falls under personal taste, YMMV, skill level, etc...but this is why I am thrilled with Barts method, because NOW I have confidence in myself to know that I can put an edge on MY razors that give ME a great shave, and I control the whole process I hope this explains why "scary sharp" may not always be the best level for everyone

since I just got a Thuringian and an Escher, I will be experimenting even more, but again it was Bart's method that really boosted my confidence to realize that there is hope for heavy handed honer wanna-be's like me