Thread: The Glory and the Agony

Originally Posted by dinnermint

I would pick up a cheapo antique special first, or if you can wait, something from the bay for under 7 pounds. This way, if you hone it down to a nub, it won't matter.

Already got something to try and learn on. So far I havent been very successful
I did make it to 4 days in a row today as well

You'll pick it up. It really is all patience. What hones are you working with?

Congrats on 4 days!

Using Norton 1/4k combo and naniwas 5,8,12 k.
Ive managed to do a partial shave once but it was not very good and have gone back to the 1k hoping to get it to acceptable levels
Playing around with a Bengal I got at an antique store.

BTW up to 5 days in a row now

If you haven't yet get a loupe. Will take a lot of the guess work out once the bevels set

Yeah I have a loupe.

I don't think I'd worry about that too much. Can only speak for myself, but I don't shave with the toe of the blade. It sure doesn't get stropped. Watch where your soap collects on the blade, and you'll see that you really never take anything but with the flat, straight part. Not that I wouldn't hone it out, it is unsightly, but it really shouldn't affect your shave?

Originally Posted by Moueix

I don't think I'd worry about that too much. Can only speak for myself, but I don't shave with the toe of the blade. It sure doesn't get stropped. Watch where your soap collects on the blade, and you'll see that you really never take anything but with the flat, straight part. Not that I wouldn't hone it out, it is unsightly, but it really shouldn't affect your shave?

Actually I use the toe a lot near my ears, no other part of the razor can reach it, certain parts of my cheek as well.
In fact I use the toe, heel and middle all depending on what part of my face I'm working on.