Thread: Hones/bevel setting

Originally Posted by jr57

Ok thanks Lynn, most of the razors I've got have different signs and degrees of wear and some don't seem to have any bevel at all and basically blunter than spatula !!! Whats the best course of action with these ? Is it worthwhile to bother with them or bin??

In case Lynn doesn't see this...

Dull razors with no bevel are not necessarily candidates for the bin. Other factors of condition have to be considered. If a bevel is completely lacking, then you simply will need to spend more time on the 800 in order to fully set the bevel. Only after that is accomplished is there any point in moving on to the Norton 4k.

No bevel means little. I routinely blunt razors I'm restoring so I don't cut myself or remove the bevel while fixing chips or edge profile issues. Just means you need to create a bevel. No different than normal bevel setting just more work.

Glad you're settling in and enjoying your shaving jr57. I was lucky enough when I started to meet up with a honemeister who lives pretty close to me. After an hour with him, I decided I'd try to hone my own razors. I bought a set of Naniwas. I feel I get a superb edge on my razors, but just maybe a honemeister would achieve an edge even better. My edges shave great, no discomfort, no burn. Since you've already got your stones, then give it a go. If you find that you're not achieving great results, then you can send razors out. You've got nothing to lose. Buy a lighted loupe from EBay. They're only a couple of quid and they're ideal for checking your edges during your progression up through the stones/grits. It'll take out some guess work. Another issue is whether or not to tape the spine. Some do. Some don't. I do. As with all matters on here, YMMV. Different strokes for different folks! The end result is what matters - your shave. Good luck.