Quit being lazy!!

**CaliforniaCajun** · 04-03-2014, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by Phrank

Actually, he said 10 on the diamond before and after each shave, so I guess that would be 20....seems excessive to me, but you're right, if it's workin' for him, that's all that matters.

Cheers!

10 round trips, or 20 strokes. Could be excessive, I really don't know.

**Phrank** · 04-03-2014, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by CaliforniaCajun

10 round trips, or 20 strokes. Could be excessive, I really don't know.

Question for you...noticed you mentioned, "mirror finish" a post or two before. That's one of the things I really like in my blades...I have the .25 crox, but you mentioned about getting that mirror finish on your blade...how are you doing that? I'd love to be able to keep that finish on my blades.

**CaliforniaCajun** · 04-03-2014, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Phrank

Question for you...noticed you mentioned, "mirror finish" a post or two before. That's one of the things I really like in my blades...I have the .25 crox, but you mentioned about getting that mirror finish on your blade...how are you doing that? I'd love to be able to keep that finish on my blades.

I quit using CrOx because it seemed like the only thing I was getting out of it was green fingers.

This is where I got my diamond spray: Diamond Suspension / Diamond Slurry / Diamond Spray / Polishing Pads - Beta Diamond Products, Inc.. It is not the CBN spray DrMatt uses but I was told it is just as good. 4 oz of the 1 micron was $40 and 4 oz of the 1/4 micron was $45. My mirror finish isn't perfect, but I don't need to get a finer grit and make it perfect to get optimum shaves.

You might want to look at the DrMatt357 videos on YouTube to see what he's doing. I think what he does is overkill and I insist on being able to do my own honing but he does get the ideal mirror finish. I learned enough from the following videos to get some spray and see if I can extend the life of the hone jobs.

The Secret To Creating The Perfect Straight Razor Edge - YouTube

**OCDshaver** · 04-03-2014, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by CaliforniaCajun

10 round trips, or 20 strokes. Could be excessive, I really don't know.

Whatever works for you. But in my experience, diamond spray cuts really fast. 5 - 10 laps on an infrequent basis is usually enough to keep an edge up and running for a while. And it seemed to make an edge harsh with too much use. That's why 20/shave seems like way too much.

**CaliforniaCajun** · 04-04-2014, 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

Whatever works for you. But in my experience, diamond spray cuts really fast. 5 - 10 laps on an infrequent basis is usually enough to keep an edge up and running for a while. And it seemed to make an edge harsh with too much use. That's why 20/shave seems like way too much.

Maybe I'll try cutting that in half. I was doing that before and after the shave. I'll start doing it after the shave only. I'm really happy with my improvement in honing the past month. I think I'm finally through that "be careful or you'll ruin it" stage.

**H8Blood** · 04-04-2014, 05:25 AM

I'll try to find the article with the pictures from under the microscope. But even DOVO says so on their website

...the facet (blade) "grows", i.e. the microscopically discernible and extremely fine "fin" on the cutting edge changes during the shave but returns to its old position afterwards...

**Razorfaust** · 04-09-2014, 02:54 AM

Originally Posted by H8Blood

I'll try to find the article with the pictures from under the microscope. But even DOVO says so on their website

Thiers Issard maintenance instructions also says something to this effect "Putting at rest your razor every other day allows it to get its sharpness back." Two big razor companies recommend this maybe its true.

**Chugach68** · 04-09-2014, 04:22 AM

I used to do fewer laps on leather as the op and also found more is better. I usually do around 60 now. If I really want it sharp I put the blade in my pyramid frame for the week of the first full moon on leap year, but you have to be real careful when it is that sharp.....

**edhewitt** · 04-09-2014, 05:42 AM

Originally Posted by Razorfaust

Thiers Issard maintenance instructions also says something to this effect "Putting at rest your razor every other day allows it to get its sharpness back." Two big razor companies recommend this maybe its true.

or maybe they want to sell you two razors.

**CaliforniaCajun** · 04-09-2014, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by Razorfaust

Thiers Issard maintenance instructions also says something to this effect "Putting at rest your razor every other day allows it to get its sharpness back." Two big razor companies recommend this maybe its true.

That reminds me of a car wash company here that used to run an ad saying "a clean car runs better." I just can't picture a razor edge recuperating from an extra day off.

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