Thread: Getting back into straight shaving

Hey Mike,

Welcome back to the forum!!

There's a ton of honing info here, and here's a link to gssixgun's videos. Very informative and quite comprehensive for most stones and techniques. http://m.youtube.com/results?desktop...l=1&sa=X&gl=US

We also have a new forum on shaving with shavettes, if you're interested.

Glad you've returned.......Hope you enjoy the forum!!

Regards,

Howard

Welcome back Mike. I wish you better luck this time around.


Mick

One of the difficult parts of Str8 Shaving is getting the edge to your liking. Takes time and much effort. In the end....it is very well worth the time and effort. Don't get caught up in the honing stuff. I would recommend man made hones that are reliable in grit and manufacture. Once you can get a good edge, then you can start to play around with all the other stuff.

Good Luck

One needs at least two razors early on, both truly shave ready. I find full or 1/2 hollow 5/8 the easiest for me to hone, but I also find framebacks easy. I have some trouble with wedges and also razors with warps or smiles. If you start off just refreshing the edge on one razor with a high grit hone, you can compare your work to the other.

I'd not jump straight to setting a bevel until you have refreshing an edge sorted. Then, when you're ready, get a Norton 4/8 and read the JANorton thread. Use pyramids to give yourself a plan and 'boundaries'. Ask a lot of questions, video your honing if you can (and post it) and maybe PM someone who seems to be patient and keen to offer mentoring. I think this last point will allow you to concentrate on one opinion or solution without getting overwhelmed by many styles and opinions.