Thread: Bevel setting

Are these the same razor ???


http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...ing-bevel.html

Same razor, same question, two threads. Annoying ain't it?

That explains the lack of solid progress

Stop listening to all the advice Charlie

Pick one person, follow their advice and stay there until you get to a shaving edge, continue with that system until it becomes repeatable to you then and only then start branching out..

want to learn the Norton system ??? Here is more info on that simple system than you can imagine from beginners and experts..

http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...on-2012-a.html

Yeah I'm sticking with x strokes until it gets sharp. One last thing though: is it possible I overdid it and to correct it, start doing some backstroke laps before proceeding with setting the bevel??

OK, if you are going to continue in this thread, then please stop the other thread.

Setting the bevel still needs to be done. No backstrokes, just x-strokes. Mark the bevel with a sharpie and take one stroke in each direction. See if you are honing along the entire length. Keep the tang and stabilizer off of the hone.

Thanks I appreciate it. Sorry about the other thread. Won't be doing that again.

No problem. We just want to keep the confusion to a minimum. Just make sure that you are working toward getting those bevels to meet to form the edge.

I'll repeat what I wrote before. Finding someone to help you IN PERSON would make a huge improvement for your learning.

I couldn't agree more. Problem is, I know of absolutely no one with any knowledge regarding straight razors. This forum and the Internet is all I've got.

Originally Posted by Charliebrian24

I couldn't agree more. Problem is, I know of absolutely no one with any knowledge regarding straight razors. This forum and the Internet is all I've got.

If it is any comfort that is all I had too so it can be done. Having in person tutoring would have made it so much easier. Just take your time and if you feel frustrated that's is a good time to go do something else and come back to it later with a fresh set of eyes.

Bob

I am setting a bevel on a near wedge henckles right as we speak, guess what it doesn't sit flat on my Norton 1k, shocking right. .. draw a line an inch from the edge of the home and focus pressie on just that part. Last but not least. ..ride the wave. Keep an eye on the water displacement as you move the edge across. My apologies but I forget who's unbelievably fantastic advice this was, 2 people deserve credit, but it works. It works so good.!