Thread: How often do you hone?

Originally Posted by ZiCheng

How often do you hone your razors?

About once every fifteen to twenty shaves.

Originally Posted by ZiCheng

Is learning to hone a skill that needs to be learned by every straight razor shaver?

It's by no means required, but I think it's a good idea. Helps you understand your edge a little better

Originally Posted by ZiCheng

Did every shaver learn to hone before safety razors?

I doubt it. The barber or some other sharpening service could do it for you.

Originally Posted by ZiCheng

I'm wondering if sending my razor to be honed once a year or so is acceptable rather than purchasing hones and honing myself.

If you get a pasted paddle strop to touch it up when the edge starts to slip away, that should work out fine.

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